Talks continue between Parks Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).
The two sides met for contract talks on Sept. 9 and 10.
PSAC says new proposals were tabled by the union recognizing responsibilities carried out by park wardens, wildland firefighters and visitor safety personnel, who all perform first-responder duties.
The union represents over 5,000 workers across Canada including at Point Pelee National Park and Fort Malden.
PSAC is looking for improvements such as:
-Align Parks Canada policies with the National Joint Council directives
-Improve overtime, standby and call back pay provisions.
-Give employees greater flexibility in hours of work.
-Create new allowances to support employee fitness and well-being.
-Improve mental health support and provide leave for employees who experience critical incidents. Recognize the important work of our members, including those with first-responder duties.
-Ensure members who cannot take their scheduled lunch breaks are paid for the time they work.
-We continue to press the employer to address job precarity, which affects approximately 43% of Parks Canada’s workforce, including term, casual and student employees.
Talks will resume Dec. 2-3.
The previous collective agreement expired on August 4, 2025.