Location: province-wide, Alberta
Union: Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
Affiliation: Independent-national
Number of employees: 920
Bargaining unit: natural resource conservation employees
A 48-month renewal of a master agreement on working conditions and eight component wage agreements, effective from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2017, settled in June 2014 at the bargaining stage. Duration of negotiations – 17 months.
Wages
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Administrative and Support Services—7,000 employees | ||
Administrative Support I, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 12 |
$17.09 – $20.47 | $17.43 – $20.88 |
Judicial Clerk, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 25 |
$20.85 – $25.41 | $21.27 – $25.92 |
Court Reporter 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 41 |
$27.17 – $33.46 | $27.71 – $34.13 |
Legal Administration 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 54 |
$33.96 – $42.08 | $34.64 – $42.92 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Administrative and Support Services—7,000 employees | ||
Administrative Support I, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 12 |
$17.82 – $21.35 | $18.27 – $21.89 |
Judicial Clerk, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 25 |
$21.75 – $26.51 | $22.29 – $27.17 |
Court Reporter 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 41 |
$28.33 – $34.90 | $29.04 – $35.77 |
Legal Administration 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 54 |
$35.42 – $43.89 | $36.31 – $44.98 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
---|---|---|
General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Administrative and Program Services—4,630 employees | ||
Program Services 1 / Finance 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 57 |
$26.91 – $34.98 | $27.45 – $35.68 |
Administration 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 62 |
$29.84 – $39.16 | $30.44 – $39.95 |
Program Services 5 / Scientific 3, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 73 |
$38.23 – $50.38 | $39.00 – $51.38 |
Scientific 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 83 |
$48.04 – $63.80 | $49.00 – $65.08 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Administrative and Program Services—4,630 employees | ||
Program Services 1 / Finance 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 57 |
$28.07 – $36.49 | $28.77– $37.40 |
Administration 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 62 |
$31.12 – $40.85 | $31.90 – $41.87 |
Program Services 5 / Scientific 3, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 73 |
$39.88 – $52.54 | $40.87 – $53.85 |
Scientific 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 83 |
$50.10 – $66.55 | $51.35 – $68.21 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Social Services—3,120 employees | ||
Licensed Practical Nurse, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$24.08 – $29.47 | $24.56 – $30.06 |
Human Services Worker 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 52 |
$24.81 – $31.26 | $25.30 – $31.88 |
Child & Youth Care Worker 1, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 58 |
$25.96 – $33.28 | $26.48 – $33.95 |
Psychology Assistant / Human Services Worker 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 66 |
$32.67 – $42.23 | $33.32 – $43.08 |
Psychologist 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 79 |
$43.12 – $55.71 | $43.98 – $56.83 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Social Services—3,120 employees | ||
Licensed Practical Nurse, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$25.12 – $30.73 | $25.74 – $31.50 |
Human Services Worker 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 52 |
$25.87 – $32.60 | $26.52 – $33.41 |
Child & Youth Care Worker 1, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 58 |
$27.08– $34.71 | $27.76 – $35.58 |
Psychology Assistant / Human Services Worker 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 66 |
$34.07 – $44.05 | $34.92 – $45.15 |
Psychologist 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 79 |
$44.97 – $58.11 | $46.09 – $59.56 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Correctional and Regulatory Services—2,400 employees | ||
Correctional Peace Officer 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 54 |
$24.73 – $31.44 | $25.22 – $32.06 |
Sheriff, Security and Transport 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 57 |
$26.17 – $33.52 | $26.69 – $34.19 |
Sheriff, Security and Transport 4, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 67 |
$32.11 – $41.60 | $32.75 – $42.43 |
Correctional Service Worker 3, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 70 |
$34.24 – $44.56 | $34.92 – $45.45 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Correctional and Regulatory Services—2,400 employees | ||
Correctional Peace Officer 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 54 |
$25.79 – $32.79 | $26.43 – $33.61 |
Sheriff, Security and Transport 2, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 57 |
$27.29 – $34.96 | $27.97 – $35.83 |
Sheriff, Security and Transport 4, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 67 |
$33.49 – $43.39 | $34.32 – $44.47 |
Correctional Service Worker 3, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 70 |
$35.71 – $46.47 | $36.60 – $47.64 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Technical, General and Field Services—1,420 employees | ||
Technologies 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 38 |
$18.57 – $23.43 | $18.95 – $23.90 |
Grounds / Site Operations 1, 40 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$19.62 – $22.30 | $20.01 – $22.74 |
Computer Operations 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 62 |
$29.92 – $39.32 | $30.52– $40.11 |
Information and Creative Technical Services 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 67 |
$33.49 – $43.97 | $34.16 – $44.85 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Technical, General and Field Services—1,420 employees | ||
Technologies 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 38 |
$19.37 – $24.44 | $19.86 – $25.05 |
Grounds / Site Operations 1, 40 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$20.46 – $23.25 | $20.97 – $23.83 |
Computer Operations 1, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 62 |
$31.21 – $41.01 | $31.99 – $42.04 |
Information and Creative Technical Services 5, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 67 |
$34.92 – $45.86 | $35.80 – $47.01 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Health and Therapy / Institutional and Patient Support Services—1,000 employees | ||
Facility Support I, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 27 |
$16.99 – $18.76 | $17.33 – $19.14 |
Individual Support 1, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 36 |
$19.10 – $21.96 | $19.49 – $22.40 |
Individual Support 2, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$20.20 – $23.22 | $20.60 – $23.68 |
Facility Support 4, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 42 |
$21.96 – $24.51 | $22.40 – $25.00 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Health and Therapy / Institutional and Patient Support Services—1,000 employees | ||
Facility Support I, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 27 |
$17.72 – $19.57 | $18.17 – $20.06 |
Individual Support 1, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 36 |
$19.92 – $22.90 | $20.42 – $23.48 |
Individual Support 2, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 39 |
$21.06 – $24.22 | $21.59 – $24.82 |
Facility Support 4, 38.75 hours per week, Pay Grade 42 |
$22.90 – $25.56 | $23.48 – $26.20 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Natural Resources Conservation Services—920 employees | ||
Lookout, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 37 |
$19.56 – $24.00 | $19.95 – $24.48 |
Natural Resources 4, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 44 |
$22.02 – $27.19 | $22.46 – $27.73 |
Natural Resources 7, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 65 |
$32.40 – $41.69 | $33.05 – $42.52 |
Meteorologist 2 / Natural Resources 9, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 73 |
$38.39 – $49.68 | $39.15 – $50.67 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Natural Resources Conservation Services—920 employees | ||
Lookout, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 37 |
$20.40 – $25.03 | $20.91 – $25.66 |
Natural Resources 4, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 44 |
$22.96 – $28.36 | $23.54 – $29.06 |
Natural Resources 7, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 65 |
$33.80 – $43.48 | $34.64 – $44.57 |
Meteorologist 2 / Natural Resources 9, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 73 |
$40.04 – $51.81 | $41.04 – $53.11 |
Effective April 1, 2013 |
Effective April 1, 2014 |
|
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General Adjustments | 0% | 2.0% |
Hourly Rates—Trades and Related Services—500 employees | ||
Maintenance Service Worker 2, 40 hours per week, Pay Grade 49 |
$21.06 – $25.53 | $21.49 – $26.05 |
Heavy Equipment Technician 1, 40 hours per week |
$31.11 | $31.73 |
Electrician 3, 40 hours per week |
$37.86 | $38.61 |
Standards, Safety and Compliance Officer 7, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 80 |
$48.19 – $55.51 | $49.15 – $56.62 |
Effective April 1, 2015 |
Effective April 1, 2016 |
|
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General Adjustments | 2.25% | 2.5% |
Hourly Rates—Trades and Related Services—500 employees | ||
Maintenance Service Worker 2, 40 hours per week, Pay Grade 49 |
$21.97 – $26.63 | $22.52 – $27.30 |
Heavy Equipment Technician 1, 40 hours per week |
$32.44 | $33.25 |
Electrician 3, 40 hours per week |
$39.48 | $40.47 |
Standards, Safety and Compliance Officer 7, 36.25 hours per week, Pay Grade 80 |
$50.26 – $57.89 | $51.51 – $59.34 |
Working Conditions Applicable to All Component Groups
Lump-Sum Payment
Effective April 1, 2014, $1850 for full-time employees; prorated for part-time employees.
Hours of Work
36.25, 38.75, or 40 hours per week, depending on classification [unchanged].
Paid Holidays
12 designated days plus 1 Christmas floating holiday [unchanged].
Paid Vacation
7 weeks earned after 30 years [new addition], 1 [0] week earned on hire, 4 after 5 [8], 5 after 13 [16], and 6 after 21 [25]. Also, 3 weeks after 1 year [unchanged].
Employees can now take vacation as it is earned [new addition].
Shift Premium
Effective June 24, 2014, $2.75 per hour between 15:00 and 23:00; $5.00 per hour between 11:00 and 7:00 AM [$2.25 between 16:00 and 8:00]
Weekend Premium
Effective June 24, 2014, $3.25 [$2.25] per hour.
Special Leave
Personal: 3 days [elimination of leave for administration of estate, moving of house hold effects, disaster conditions, writing exams, adoption proceedings, Canadian citizenship hearing].
Harassment and Discrimination
The parties are committed to having a safe and respectful workplace where discrimination, harassment and bullying will not be tolerated [new addition].
Legal Costs
Legal costs are covered by the employer when the acts are undertaken in the course of employment or at the request of the employer [new addition].
Labour-Management Committee
Employee Relations [new addition] – To be established to look at ways to improve the Alberta Public Service.
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Note: This summary reflects the information available at time of ratification.