The FCAC advantage
Competitive salaries and performance pay
We conduct regular studies to ensure our salaries are competitive and equitable. Our job postings include up-to-date salary ranges. Consult our current career opportunities though the Government of Canada jobs website.
Most employees also earn performance pay based on their achievements and their consistent demonstration of our competencies and values. In addition, we offer long service awards, instant awards, and the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence.
Paid vacation and other leave
- A minimum of 20 days of paid vacation leave upon joining the Agency (pro-rated depending on start date), which increases based on the number of years of service with FCAC and the federal public service
- Paid sick leave up to 15 days per year
- Five days of leave to attend to family-related responsibilities
- A personal day and a volunteer day
- Various other types of paid and unpaid leave available for special occasions and life events, such as a generous top-up pay for maternity and parental leave
Health, dental and other benefits
Employees and their families are eligible for health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage:
- Coverage under the Public Service Health Care Plan includes prescription drugs, vision care and more
- The Public Service Dental Care Plan supplies coverage that goes beyond preventative and basic services. It also includes major services and orthodontics
- Long-term disability and life insurance coverage is available under the Public Service Management Insurance Plan
For more information, consult the public service group insurance benefit plans website.
Pension plan
The public service pension plan is an indexed, defined benefit plan. It provides employees with a lifetime of income after retirement. Survivors and children may also be eligible for benefits. Employees with an existing pension plan from their previous employer may be able to transfer their accrued benefits.
For more information, consult the public service pension plan website.
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