Vacation entitlement and accrual depends on your employee group, job details and years of service.
Review the Summary of Vacation Accrual Rates for your employee group.
Vacation is a key benefit that enhances our wellbeing and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Your annual vacation entitlement is determined by several factors, including the AHS Vacation Policy and your:
Unionized employees only: Note the vacation provisions in the Collective Agreements take precedence over the Vacation Policy if there is a conflict.
You will accrue vacation throughout the vacation year, and are expected to use it within the allotted time, following the terms outlined in the Collective Agreements and Terms & Conditions of Employment.
Your vacation accrual rate depends on the factors listed above and is automatically calculated by the payroll system.
See a Summary of Vacation Accrual Rates by Employee Group.
We observe 12 Named Holidays annually:
For more information, refer to your Collective Agreement or Terms & Conditions and the Vacation Policy.