Reminder and updates regarding hybrid agreements
October 10, 2025 - Defence Stories
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Your hybrid work agreement might need to be updated - here’s what’s new.
Create or update your work agreement
Is your work agreement in the myWorkArrangements (MWA) application up to date?
All DND public service employees (indeterminate, students, term, casuals, etc.), must have an updated and valid work agreement (accessible only on the National Defence network) in line with the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace.
You can submit or modify a work agreement by following the instructions on the following pages:
- Submit a work agreement (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Guidance for using the myWorkArrangements application (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Guidance for completing an alternative work agreement form (accessible only on the National Defence network)
As work agreements are valid for one year and many were set to expire in September, please ensure that yours is updated.
Need help better understanding the hybrid workplace?
Updates to terms and conditions
The DND Terms and conditions of telework and hybrid (accessible only on the National Defence network) have been updated to reflect changes made earlier this year to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)’s Directive on Telework. Please ensure that you have familiarized yourself with the latest information.
Updates to hybrid guidelines
The DND Guidelines for Hybrid Work provide direction and resources for L1s, managers, and employees to ensure that they have the accommodations, equipment, and information necessary for a meaningful and productive hybrid experience.
The guidelines were recently updated to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined.
Examples include:
- Advising of situations impeding the completion of work from the telework location.
- Upholding the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector and acknowledging the obligations under the Directive on Conflict of Interest.
- Reporting immediately, in accordance with the departmental health and safety policy and program, any accidents, incidents of harassment or violence, or any other event that has caused or could cause injury, illness, or harassment and violence during work.
- Assuming all costs related to their telework location such as, but not limited to, utilities, appropriate insurance, internet, and any equipment not provided by the employer.
New pre-approved exception
There is a new DND-specific hybrid exception category added to the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace that provides L1s with a flexible option to attract and retain a temporary workforce.
The exception (accessible only on the National Defence network), under category 4g, is for the following employees:
- Casuals (with unique skills where flexibility is key to attracting and retaining them)
- Part-time students
- Part-time workers
- Term employees with a part-time component
This excludes part-time indeterminate employees and employees who are new or need in-person guidance.
Approval required for this type of exception is up to the L1/Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) level.
The exceptions (accessible only on the National Defence network) webpage outlines details on how to submit this exception request.
Updates in the myWorkArrangements (MWA) application
Within the MWA application, changes have been made to reflect the updated Terms and Conditions. This will require all users, when submitting a new work arrangement, to select four new checkboxes under the Terms and Conditions.
Contacts
- Employee point of contact: If you have any questions, please contact your manager
- Manager’s points of contacts:
- Work agreements: MyWorkArrangements-MesRegimesdeTravail@forces.gc.ca
- Exceptions: Exceptionalcases-RTW-Casexceptionnels-PLT@forces.gc.ca
- Workplace accommodations:
- Medical: Office of Disability Management (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Non-medical: Labour Relations Advisors (accessible only on the National Defence network)
Related links
- Hybrid work (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Guidance for using the myWorkArrangements application (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Guidance for completing an alternative work agreement form (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Employee Assistance Program