Designated Statutory Holidays
One working day’s paid leave shall be granted for each of the following nine (9) statutory holidays in each year.
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Labour Day
- Remembrance Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
Work on a Statutory Holiday
In addition to the one days’ paid leave in accordance with Article 12.01, a Resident who is required to work on a statutory holiday, shall at their option, be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 1/2) or shall be entitled to one (1) day off with pay in lieu of the day worked which day off with pay may be taken within a period not exceeding six (6) months from the day worked.
When a Resident is required to work on two (2) or more consecutive statutory holidays, they shall be paid as in Article 12.02 for the first statutory holiday and at the rate of double time for the subsequent statutory holidays, or shall be entitled to one day off with pay in respect of each day worked.
When a Resident or Fellow is required to work on a statutory holiday, his/her compensation shall be limited to the compensation provided in Article 12.02 or Article 12.03.
New Statutory Holiday
Should any new statutory holiday not routinely scheduled be specifically proclaimed by the Provincial Government, it shall be granted to employees within the scope of this Agreement.
Statutory Holidays During Vacation
If a statutory holiday falls or is observed during the vacation period of a Resident, they shall be allowed an additional vacation day with pay at a time to be mutually agreed.