What the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has to offer

At the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work environment that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We wholeheartedly believe that every employee's unique perspective is a catalyst for innovation and success. We actively promote mental health, safety and overall well-being, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Our active Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee is constantly reviewing our policies and our processes to make sure we are removing barriers to employment, to career growth and most importantly that we create a work environment and culture that gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.

Health and wellness

We promote your health and wellness both in the workplace and in your personal life, and we make resources available to you and to your family members to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Program: our employees and their immediate family have free access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Informal Conflict Management Service Program: employees facing difficult situations in the workplace have free access to support and guidance to the Informal Conflict Management Service Program.

Flexible work hours: we provide various options for flexible hours (where operational requirements allow) depending on your needs.

Employee Recognition Program: we recognize the efforts and achievements of our employees through sector, departmental and government-wide awards, as well as activities marking service milestones.

Bilingualism: bilingualism is a fundamental value in Canada and within the federal public service. We have our own Centre of Expertise on official languages and our own language training, providing support, tools and action plans in order to create a work environment favourable to the use of both English and French.

Physical health: we encourage employees to organize on-site health and physical training activities. Some of the department's divisions have such facilities on site or nearby. We also offer a corporate rate to a fitness chain popular across the country.

Community involvement: we support the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and we participate annually in Take Our Kids to Work Day.

Communities: you will have many opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your vision or interests by joining our many networks and communities: Next Generation Committee, Social Committee, Policy and Operations Committee, Joint Committee on Mental Health, Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and more.

Diversity and inclusion

At the Agency, we strive at creating a workplace that is diverse, representative and inclusive for all, for our employees, but also in the work that we do.

To support the important work of diversity and inclusion, we have a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, supported by executive champions, that is committed to addressing all forms of discrimination, systemic racism, and other barriers to inclusion in our policies, practices, and services. Our vision is a diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel safe, respected, and included. We strive to achieve this through dialogue, collaboration, knowledge-building, transparency, promoting cultural competence and most importantly leading by example.

Compensation and benefits

Our employees enjoy the advantages of competitive rates of pay.

Wages

Rates of pay for public service employees (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)
Rates of pay for unrepresented and senior excluded employees (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)
Student rates of pay in the government (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)

Group insurance plans

Group insurance benefit plans for public service employees include health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage. Options vary according to employment status and professional group.

Benefit plans (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)

Retirement Plan

We offer a determinate payment pension plan according to employment status.

The government has entered into several agreements to transfer pension contributions from a number of Canadian employers.

Public service pension plan (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)

Several types of leave

Annual leave: depending on your employment status and professional group , you will be eligible for 3 or 4 weeks of annual leave upon entering the public service and accumulate annual leave credits based on years of service to a maximum of 6 weeks.

Other paid leaves: sick leave is accumulated monthly and employees may have leave for family obligations, volunteering and other reasons.

For more details on the types of paid and unpaid leave, consult Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat:

Travel and relocation of public servants

Under certain conditions, we offer logistical and financial support to staff who have to travel or relocate as a requirement of their work.

Relocation for work (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)

Training and career development

We place a high priority on advancement, professional development and continuing education. Employees are encouraged to develop their abilities and acquire new skills to achieve their full potential.

Learning and training: we have a wide array of learning, training and development options, including taking a formal education program with reimbursement of eligible fees.

Training and career development: we promote the development and implementation of training programs enabling employees to progress professionally and personally.

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Date modified:: 2023-08-15

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