Alternation

The alternation program supports the departmental commitment to employment continuity of opting employees and notified executives as it facilitates the retention of opting employees affected by Workforce Adjustment and career transition by placing them in an alternate position where their skill sets can be used and they can continue their careers in the public service. At the same time, it facilitates the departure from the core public administration of those employees who wish to leave.

For employees, the alternation process is limited to the employee's opting period (90 or 120 days, depending on the applicable Workforce Adjustment agreement) and is not available once the employee has chosen one of the three options.

For executives, the decision to alternate must occur between the date on which the executive has been notified that his or her position will be declared surplus and the date on which the executive has to respond back to the organization on his or her choice of option. Organizations may also allow an executive who chose option 2 (seek continued employment in the core public administration) to alternate during the surplus period.


General Information

Information for Non-Affected Employees Wishing to Leave the Public Service

Information for Opting Employees Wishing to Remain in the Public Service


Alternation Process Maps and Required Forms for Managers