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Summer StudentWelcome to the Alberta Public Service! We hope that your experience with us, however long, will be a positive one. Feel free to browse through the information below as a starting point to get you familiar with some of the questions you may have when starting with us. Your supervisor and HR Consultant in your department would also be able to answer any questions you may have. PaySummer students are hired during the summer months on wages and are considered wage employees. Wage employees are not appointed to positions and are not considered an appointment under the Public Service Act. A wage employee is paid an hourly rate of pay based on the classification assigned. If you are a wage employee in the bargaining unit (i.e. union), your pay is determined under the collective agreement. To determine your pay range for your classification, click here. The hourly rates for non-union wage employees are based on the pay plans associated with the classification assigned. To determine your pay range for your classification, click here. When you meet with your pay and benefits specialist upon commencement, an employee ID number will be assigned to you and a direct deposit form will be filled out. As wage employees are paid an hourly rate based on the amount of time worked, you will be required to fill out a time sheet every 2 weeks indicating the hours worked. The timesheet is forwarded to pay and benefits and your paycheck will be deposited into your account every 2 weeks. Every employee (including wage employees) is on a government wide system called MyAGent which you will be given access to. This website is a portal for employment information including details on each paycheck. Summer students are normally paid at hourly rates and are considered wage employees. If the time period of your wage assignment is during the time when your assigned classification receives a general increase, your hourly rate will increase according to the adjusted pay plan. For union classifications, general increases are normally effective September 1 each year and April 1 for non-union and management classifications. BenefitsTypically considered as wage employees, you will receive 11.2% in addition to your regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave. However, upon commencement of your wage appointment, your payroll contact will have you complete a "Special Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance-Appointment of Beneficiary" form. Unlike the Group Life Insurance Plans, the AD&D insurance is employer funded and is payable in the event of an accident at work causing the employee's death, dismemberment or loss of use of a limb(s) while the employee is performing the duties of the job. There is no life insurance with this benefit. Your payroll coordinator can be contacted for further information of the AD&D insurance. VacationAs a summer student, you do not have vacation leave entitlements but instead receive 11.2% in addition to your regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave. AbsencesAs a summer student, you are paid an hourly rate and so will not be paid on the days you miss work. For either expected or unexpected absences, you are expected to contact your supervisor either through phone or email as soon as possible. In addition, you are required to complete an electronic time sheet on MyAGent and submit it to your supervisor by the time approval deadline every two weeks. Check with your supervisor and/or department’s pay and benefits specialist for the process of completing a timesheet. Workplace Health
The Workplace Health Framework describes what Workplace Health is and how workplace health services are delivered in the GOA. The purpose of the Alberta Government's Occupational Health and Safety Program is to identify health and safety concerns, reduce the occurrence of occupational incidents, injuries and illnesses. Overall, this program promotes your health and well-being as an Alberta Government employee. The Workplace Health Framework reflects our commitment to stimulate and create a work environment that moves us all to work toward a healthier workplace. For Unionized employees, Article 43 in the Collective Agreement describes the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta's partnership in the Occupational Health and Safety Program. It describes every unionized employee's responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. More information on our Workplace Health programs and initiatives can be found here. The Occupational Health and Safety Policy reflects the Alberta Government's commitment to provide a safe and healthy work environment and, together with AUPE, encourage employee participation in the Occupational Health and Safety Program. The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a confidential counseling and information service provided by Shepell.fgi and is sponsored by the Government of Alberta. This program is designed to help you and your dependents with any personal problems, large or small, that affect your family life, your work life or your general well-being. Click here for further information on EFAP. The Employee Support and Recovery Assistance Program (ESRA) is a program that offers you professional health assistance if you are ill or injured. Click here for more information on ESRA. Training
Continuous learning and development is critical to your ongoing growth and success. Once you've started with us, you will find that we have numerous supports that can help your career and learning plan. We have many different kinds of programs available to you in supporting your learning and development. Click here to see the programs that may interest you. The Government of Alberta (GoA) Learning Centre also offers various learning opportunities on a wide range of topic areas throughout the year. To access what courses are available, click here. On-the-job learning is also an important component of your learning and development. Once you've started working with us, consider secondment opportunities or other special projects and assignments you can take on to further develop your skills. Whether it's courses or on-the-job learning assignments, feel free to discuss with your supervisor and/or HR Consultant if you are interested in any learning opportunity, including the process for applying for financial assistance where applicable. With hundreds of careers in the APS to consider and with so many different opportunities, it is important to remember your career path in the APS is also a life long learning process. APS career paths are often as unique as individuals, and ultimately you will make career choices to meet your individual needs as there is nobody more interested or qualified to determine its direction and timing than you. The APS Career Management Portal is a key resource offering an abundance of information and material that can help manage your career within the APS. Click here to access the portal. The "Career and Learning" section on the Corporate Human Resources website also offers resources and information to help employees explore what opportunities are available to them. Click here for more information. In addition to online resources, your supervisor and/or HR Consultant in your department may also provide valuable insights and supports in helping you pursue the right career with us. OpportunitiesOpportunities with the GOA are posted on the GOA jobs website. Click here to see what opportunities are there that may interest you! Other Information
MyAGent is your gateway to online employee self-service. It is a confidential portal that provides you with the ability to access and update your personal information over the internet from your workstation or from home. When you update personal, employment or benefits information, this information automatically updates the Alberta Government HR and Payroll System (IMAGIS HRMS). Here are just a few things you can do in MyAGent. When thinking of flexible work options, remember that as a summer student, you are typically paid an hourly rate based on the number of hours worked. Discuss with your supervisor of any possible work arrangements that could be accommodated to achieve your work/life balance. |
