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*Headquarters area – spans an area of 16 kms from the assigned workplace using the most direct, safe and practical road.

Telework

Telework is an authorized work arrangement wherein employees work away from their official place of work for part or all of their regular work week, either on a structured (regular/formal) or an ad hoc basis. While in most cases employees work from their homes, another location may be chosen. This option allows employees, where operationally feasible, to adapt their work schedule to meet personal and professional commitments, as well as the objectives of the organizational unit. A Practical Guide to Alternative Work Arrangements has been specifically developed to inform civilian employees and their managers, either civilian or military, about some of the options for alternative work arrangements such as telework and considerations to remember when looking at this AWA. When operationally feasible, L1 organizations are encouraged to consider Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) such as telework, twinning or a combination of viable solutions when identifying business continuity strategies.

ADM (HR-Civ) remains committed to ensuring that all L1 organizations are well supported and will continue to work with all concerned as we address this situation. Managers are encouraged to communicate with their employees as they facilitate their return to the workplace and to contact the NCR Labour Relations Positional mailbox (+Labour Relations (NCR)@ADM(HR- Civ) DCHRSC-NCR@Ottawa-Hull) to discuss specific concerns. A response team is currently being stood up to respond to the managers’ questions.

Gilles Moreau

Director General – Workplace Management (DGWM)/Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources-Civilian)

Directeur général – Gestion en milieu du travail (DGGMT)/Sous-ministre adjoint (Ressources humaines-Civils)

National Defence Headquarters/Quartier général de la Défense nationale

Édifice Mgen George R. Pearkes Building

101, Promenade Colonel By Drive

Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0K2

Tel : 613-971-0202