Edmonton (115 tradesmen, mechanics, operators, electricians, technician) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1007
Renewal agreement: Effective Sept. 22, 2016, to Dec. 22, 2018. Signed on Sept. 22, 2016.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Dec. 27, 2015: 2.5%
Effective Dec. 25, 2016: 2%
Effective Dec. 24, 2017: 2%
Shift premium: $2.25 per hour when one-half of shift is between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. Double time when working at or above elevation of 75 feet free fall above ground. 5% increase for employees assigned project leadership/responsibility roles. Time and one-half when employee performs brush maintenance on generators in power plants while machine is in operation.
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: For employees hired before Oct. 23, 2011: 120 hours after 1 year, 160 hours after 7 years, 200 hours after 16 years, 240 hours after 22 years. For employees hired after Oct. 23, 2011: 120 hours after 1 year, 160 hours after 7 years, 200 hours after 20 years.
Overtime: Double time for all work after regular hours. May be banked, maximum 40 hours (48 hours for shift workers). Double time for work on off-days.
Medical benefits: Capital Power Benefits Plan.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for death in immediate family (current spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, guardian, parent of current spouse, child, ward, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent of current spouse, related dependant of employee). One-half day to attend funeral services of persons related more distantly than those listed, which may be extended to 1 day.
Seniority – recall rights: 24 months.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay at double time, includes maximum 45 minutes travel time.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Safety shoes: $500 per year for CSA-approved safety footwear, including $50 for liners and insoles.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide gloves, overalls, coveralls, smocks. Protective clothing, such as safety helmets, welder’s suits and gloves, rubber aprons for handling of batteries and arc flash suits will be supplied.
Tool allowance: Employer will repair or replace broken tools used by journeymen and apprentices.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 4% increase):
Step 4
Dual tradesmen
Power electrician/instrument foreman: $58.06 rising 2 steps to $60.40
Power plant maintenance foreman - dual trade: $58.06 rising 2 steps to $60.40
Maintenance planner: $54.36 rising 2 steps to $56.56
Power plant mechanic 2 - millwright 1 machinist: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power plant mechanic 2/power plant welder: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power electrician 1/instrument technician 2: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Dual tradesmen - other combinations: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power plant maintenance and repair
Power plant maintenance foreman: $55.28 rising 2 steps to $57.52
Power plant mechanic 2: $48.79 rising 2 steps to $50.77
Mobile crane operator: $41.82 rising 2 steps to $43.51
Welder apprentice: $43.91 rising 2 steps to $45.69
Power plant support
Stores administrator: $43.40 rising 2 steps to $45.16
Coal plant operator 2: $43.18 rising 2 steps to $44.92
Tool serviceman: $38.20 rising 2 steps to $39.74
Step 1
Power plant electrician: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
HVAC technician: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Instrument technician/mechanic: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Welder: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Power plant mechanic apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Power plant electrician apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Instrument technician/mechanic apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Coal plant operator: $36.12 rising 2 steps to $37.58
Equipment operator 2: $34.66 rising 2 steps to $36.06
Storeman: $24.14 rising 2 steps to $25.11
Utility worker: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.27
Editor’s notes: Parking: Where available, parking will be supplied at plant locations, maximum $3 per month per employee. Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund: One-half of 1% per paycheque will be paid into fund. Out-of-town work expenses: Employees without Capital Power “P” card will receive per diem of $175 for daily meals, $105 for accommodation. Company-site premium program: $500 per bi-weekly pay period as part of Genesee Site Premium Program.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Dec. 27, 2015: 2.5%
Effective Dec. 25, 2016: 2%
Effective Dec. 24, 2017: 2%
Shift premium: $2.25 per hour when one-half of shift is between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. Double time when working at or above elevation of 75 feet free fall above ground. 5% increase for employees assigned project leadership/responsibility roles. Time and one-half when employee performs brush maintenance on generators in power plants while machine is in operation.
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: For employees hired before Oct. 23, 2011: 120 hours after 1 year, 160 hours after 7 years, 200 hours after 16 years, 240 hours after 22 years. For employees hired after Oct. 23, 2011: 120 hours after 1 year, 160 hours after 7 years, 200 hours after 20 years.
Overtime: Double time for all work after regular hours. May be banked, maximum 40 hours (48 hours for shift workers). Double time for work on off-days.
Medical benefits: Capital Power Benefits Plan.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for death in immediate family (current spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, guardian, parent of current spouse, child, ward, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent of current spouse, related dependant of employee). One-half day to attend funeral services of persons related more distantly than those listed, which may be extended to 1 day.
Seniority – recall rights: 24 months.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay at double time, includes maximum 45 minutes travel time.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Safety shoes: $500 per year for CSA-approved safety footwear, including $50 for liners and insoles.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide gloves, overalls, coveralls, smocks. Protective clothing, such as safety helmets, welder’s suits and gloves, rubber aprons for handling of batteries and arc flash suits will be supplied.
Tool allowance: Employer will repair or replace broken tools used by journeymen and apprentices.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 4% increase):
Step 4
Dual tradesmen
Power electrician/instrument foreman: $58.06 rising 2 steps to $60.40
Power plant maintenance foreman - dual trade: $58.06 rising 2 steps to $60.40
Maintenance planner: $54.36 rising 2 steps to $56.56
Power plant mechanic 2 - millwright 1 machinist: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power plant mechanic 2/power plant welder: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power electrician 1/instrument technician 2: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Dual tradesmen - other combinations: $51.22 rising 2 steps to $53.28
Power plant maintenance and repair
Power plant maintenance foreman: $55.28 rising 2 steps to $57.52
Power plant mechanic 2: $48.79 rising 2 steps to $50.77
Mobile crane operator: $41.82 rising 2 steps to $43.51
Welder apprentice: $43.91 rising 2 steps to $45.69
Power plant support
Stores administrator: $43.40 rising 2 steps to $45.16
Coal plant operator 2: $43.18 rising 2 steps to $44.92
Tool serviceman: $38.20 rising 2 steps to $39.74
Step 1
Power plant electrician: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
HVAC technician: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Instrument technician/mechanic: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Welder: $46.44 rising 2 steps to $48.32
Power plant mechanic apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Power plant electrician apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Instrument technician/mechanic apprentice: $29.26 rising 2 steps to $30.45
Coal plant operator: $36.12 rising 2 steps to $37.58
Equipment operator 2: $34.66 rising 2 steps to $36.06
Storeman: $24.14 rising 2 steps to $25.11
Utility worker: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.27
Editor’s notes: Parking: Where available, parking will be supplied at plant locations, maximum $3 per month per employee. Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund: One-half of 1% per paycheque will be paid into fund. Out-of-town work expenses: Employees without Capital Power “P” card will receive per diem of $175 for daily meals, $105 for accommodation. Company-site premium program: $500 per bi-weekly pay period as part of Genesee Site Premium Program.
