Requests for Vacation Time Off. An employee shall be entitled to receive their vacation in blocks of 5 working days unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the employee and employer. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to grant an employee his/her vacation when specified by the employee. Preference in choice of vacation time shall be given to employees with a greater length of continuous service. The Board encourages employees to take their vacation during school break periods (March break, July, August and Christmas Break).
Requests for Vacation Time Off. An employee shall be entitled to receive their vacation in blocks of working days unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the employee and Employer, The Employer will make every reasonable effort to grant an employee vacation when specified by the employee. Preference in choice of vacation time shall be given to employees with a greater length of continuous service. Twelve-month employees requesting vacation time off during July and August must submit their request by March of each year. All other times must be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance. Collective Agreement Expiring August Near North District School Board and Local Vacation requests must be provided in writing on the appropriate form and approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor and forwarded to the Human Resources Department. Should an employee’s vacation period fall during a paid statutory holiday, the employee shall be entitled to schedule another day’s vacation in lieu.
