Interchange Program

Interchange Canada is an exchange program that provides employees of the core public administration and other organizations in private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Canada and internationally an opportunity to take temporary assignments in another sector. The program allows participants to develop professionally, while the home and host organizations benefit from new knowledge, skills and approaches and meeting business and human resources objectives as part of the integrated business and human resources plan.

Interchange assignments can be full or part-time, and can last up to three (3) consecutive years. Interchange participants remain employees of their home organization and continue to receive their full salary and benefits.

All Interchange Canada Program Policy and Directive interpretation questions and enquiries should be sent to the Liaison Officer via the Corporate HR Programs generic mailbox.

Interchange Canada agreements may be approved for ESDC employees going to an outside organization or separate agency (outgoing interchange) or an individual applying for ESDC assignment (special incoming interchange). Refer to How to Initiate an HR Action for detailed information.

Important: Consultation with an HR professional is required for all Interchange Agreements. Refer to Section 12.2 of ESDC`s Table of Human Resource Authorities for details on sub-delegated levels of authority.

Refer to How to Initiate an HR Action for the required documents to apply for an initial interchange agreement or an extension of an existing agreement.