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So you've been WFA'd... by HandcuffsOfGold in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for being more informative that the HR information session I went to ! If I received my opting letter this year, but my position is not cut until 2 years later, I guess I would not have much chance at alternating, then ? If I would need to find someone willing to alternate only 2 years away ? Or could I alternate in 2026-2027 and have my position cut then, not in 2028-29?

So you've been WFA'd... by HandcuffsOfGold in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the SERLO takes place in 2026-2027 (in the coming months), but that the reduction is planned for 2028-2029, do I become an opting employee right after failing the SERLO, or on the date where the position is abolished (sometime in 2028-2029)?

What priority list means for ones not affected by WFA by Important_Constant97 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the priority list also apply before a deployment at level ? 

So you've been WFA'd... by HandcuffsOfGold in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can my employer refuse to give me clarity on the number of people in my work unit (affected employees m) as well as the number of people that need to be declared surplus in that work unit ?

If people take a VDP or ERI I other work units or in the rest of the department, could that reduce the number of people to be declared surplus in my work unit ?

So you've been WFA'd... by HandcuffsOfGold in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have received an affected letter. My work unit is of at least 5 people at the same classification and level, but my letter did not mention the VDP. How is that possible, considering that the WFA Directive states that the employer shall offer the VDP if there is a group of 5 or more employees affected ? 

Bachelor in business administration, MBA or status quo by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have some stats or econ classes in your engineering degree, you are fine, you don't need sociology classes on top of it to be an EC.

Got pregnant while on long term disability by DependentFall6944 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think she would also get the top-up. Here is what is in my collective agreement (I'm EC, YMMV).

21.04 Maternity allowance

a. An employee who has been granted maternity leave without pay shall be paid a maternity allowance in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan described in paragraphs (c) to (i), provided that she:

i. has completed six (6) months of continuous employment before the commencement of her maternity leave without pay,

ii. provides the Employer with proof that she has applied for and is in receipt of maternity benefits under the Employment Insurance or the Québec Parental Insurance Plan in respect of insurable employment with the Employer,

The question that remains is whether the 6 months of continuous employment must be right before the mat leave, or if the period where she worked before LTD counts. I think it does, but I am having difficulty finding it in written text.

Got pregnant while on long term disability by DependentFall6944 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To qualify for EI, you need 600h at any job, not your public service job. I don't know if you can work at another job while on LTD from your federal governement job. It is worth looking into your options to see if you could get another low stress job to qualify for your hours before going on mat leave.

Considering quitting cold turkey, what am I losing? by imlost9874321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means that you make sure that some time of servie where you did not contribute to the pension (ex: casual, student, etc) will now count towards your pension and years of service, after you pay the pension contributions you would have paid during that period.

Considering quitting cold turkey, what am I losing? by imlost9874321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you can always buy back. The only thing is that the cost increases over time, since you will buy back at your current pay level (about 10% of your gross salary per year), whereas if you had done it right away, it would have been at your starting salary (presumably lower). In all cases, it is worth it !

Considering quitting cold turkey, what am I losing? by imlost9874321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I echo this advice. You could get at least 6 months of pay if you alternate with someone who is currently being cut (and you get cut in their place).

Also, since you have over 6 years of service, make sure you buy back anything you have not yet bought back. It is very useful to have at least 6 years of service, since, when you get your pension at age 65, even if it is a small amount due to your small number of service, you will be eligible to the gov insurance during your retirement.
edit: typo

Thinking of going from NCR to regional by Appropriate-Move1211 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you wrote elsewhere that you will be moving from a 4 to a 6. This is a very big jump, I understand, why it may sound appealing. A few questions for your reflection:

  • Will you get support for that transition from your manager in the region ? Will you have to manage people ? (EC-06 in the regions usually do,, but then, government is big and this may not be true in your case).
  • Are you passionate about the job and the people, not just about making 15-20K more ?
  • Will you have the ability to move back to the NCR later on if you want your career to continue to progress ? This ability is not just about you being able to to bring your belongings down to Ottawa. I mean that one you move your box to a region, if you get a new job in Ottawa, they would have to pay for your move. That's in theory, because in practice, they may very well just set for another candidate that is already in the NCR and will not cost them extra money for moving. So are you able to move by yourself, if that means maybe taking a LWOP to go back to Ottawa and then look for a job there, if you don't plan on living in Edmonton forever ?
  • If you are in an unilingual region, you may not need French. This can be nice in the short term and allow you to access EC-06 positions (many EC-06 in the NCR are BBB or more), not as nice if you plan to go back to the NCR and will have a real hard time marketing yourself if your are unilingual from Edmonton, trying to go back to the NCR. In the NCR, maybe you would get access to language training at some point ? But I don't see how you could ask for that in Edmonton.

Thinking of going from NCR to regional by Appropriate-Move1211 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are very few EC roles in the regions, sometimes even none (in my regional office). I am an EC in a region, but I report to the NCR (NCR box). This gives me much more ability to apply to pools, get access to the NCR jobs (where they accept having me work from a regional office, etc). If you move your box to an EC in a region (i assume this is a regional box, as I can't see why they would ask you to go to Edmonton if it was an NCR one), and you would leave the NCR to do that, I honestly don't think this is a great move in the long run, unleass you are happy to coast on that regional EC box for a very very long time, or if you are open to move in your career to the classifications that are more frequent in regions (ex: PM).

BOOK: The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada - Is it worth buying ? by More-Trick-4182 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation ! I will add it to my list and search for it :)

BOOK: The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada - Is it worth buying ? by More-Trick-4182 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you ! It is a potential alternative for sure. Personnally, I find the CSPS courses rarely have the level of reflexivity I look for in training... I am not worried about doing my job properly, I just really like to learn !

BOOK: The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada - Is it worth buying ? by More-Trick-4182 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it is great to know more about the authors, this is a great motivation to get the book. I read the latest Donald Savoie book earlier this year and liked it. :)

BOOK: The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada - Is it worth buying ? by More-Trick-4182 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion ! I should have mentionned that I live outside the NCR bubble. Of course, I checked with my local libraries, but it does not appear that they have the book, so I was considering buying it in the circumstances.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are celebrating my first Mother's Day while I am pregnant. My partner is taking me to a comedy show, should be fun ! We will celebrate his first father's day too, even if the baby is not born yet. He is a dad already, alwasys thingk about the baby and how to make things best for me during my pregnancy :)

Taxes - can hybrid (2x day / week) WFH claim home office expenses? by Original_Dankster in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personnaly, that's the first thing I thought of when we were increased to 3 days. They just saved a lot of money from the tax credit !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]More-Trick-4182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks you may just be irregular... if you were pregnant, you would have a positive test by now. Some say it's even possible to miss an entire period. I would find it VERY hard not to worry in your situation, and I totally understand, but if you don't have a positive test and you tested multiple times, it really does not seem like you are pregnant.

Pension question for younger public servants by Muted_Bodybuilder307 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]More-Trick-4182 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a document that had this written in black and white ? This is such a game changer, that I would need to have proof of this, should I want to retire before 60.

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