Essential Services

The Compensation and Labour Relations Sector provides advice to departments and agencies of the core public administration, named in Schedule I and Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act, in identifying positions and managing responsibilities inherent to essential services.

The Sector is responsible for consulting with bargaining agents on positions designated essential within each bargaining unit. Learn more by consulting the following resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions - Essential Services in the Core Public Administration
• Guidelines for Essential Services Designations