Policy Statement
Where all parties agree, current permanent employees may be assigned to
another position or set of duties and responsibilities on a temporary
basis not normally exceeding 12 months. The seconded employee shall
continue to receive his/her current salary scale and shall return to
his/her regular department or position upon completion of the secondment.
Either party shall have the right to terminate the agreement upon the
provision of written notice.
Application
This policy applies to all permanent employees in organizations
scheduled to the Public Service Commission Act. Bargaining Unit
employees should also consult their respective collective agreements,
where necessary conditions of respective collective agreements apply.
Secondments into the public service from the public sector will require
the pre-approval of the Public Service Commission.
Definitions
Secondment
The assignment of new duties to current employees, or the assignment of
a current employee to another existing position, for a temporary period
of time
(up to twelve months). Extensions beyond twelve months cannot occur
without the approval of the Public Service Commission. During the
secondment period, the current employee will continue to receive their
regular salary. Typically, these assignments are used for developmental
purposes or for extra assistance on a specific project.
Responsibilities
Departments/Agencies:
It is the responsibility of Departments/Agencies to:
- obtain a written letter of
agreement outlining mutually agreed terms and conditions for the
secondment.
- If the secondment is a
developmental opportunity, it must provide the employee with
assignments that are beyond the scope of their regular work
duties.
- if an extension of the
secondment is required beyond 12 months, the department shall
seek the approval of the PSC.
Public Service Commission:
- The Commission, through its Staffing
Action Monitoring Process, will follow up on all secondments to
ensure compliance with this policy.
Approval Date: 2005-02-23
C.M. 14-2004
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