Preparing for your maternity/parental (mat/pat) leave is easy with the help of DND’s mat/pat leave toolkit!

April 18, 2023 - Defence Stories

Having a baby or adopting a child is an exciting event and it is never too early to start planning for their arrival. The Department of National Defence’s (DND) human resources team is here to support you. We offer consultations through HR Connect RH to assist you in preparing for the new addition to your family.

As financial planning plays a key role in your preparation, it’s important to be aware of benefits and top up allowances that you are entitled to while you are on leave without pay. You must start planning at least 12 weeks ahead of your expected leave date since you will not have access to the DND network (DWAN) while you are away.

The Maternity/parental leave without pay toolkit (only accessible on the National Defence network) provides you with comprehensive information such as; tips to prepare for your leave, steps to obtain your desired medical coverage, information to acquire your Employment Insurance or Québec Parental Insurance Plan benefits and it ensures a successful reintegration back into the workplace, including reinstating your pay.

The toolkit is also available on the HR Go RH app. It contains important tools and information, including the new Maternity and parental leave video series (only accessible on the National Defence network) which can help guide you through the planning process and ensure you get the appropriate leave.

We are here to help you. Book a pay consultation with a compensation agent by submitting an online request on the HR Connect RH (only accessible on the National Defence network) website or by calling 1-833-747-6363 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm across Canada from Monday to Friday.