40. A senior administrator, other than a senior managerial advisor, may receive an availability allowance. This allowance is granted in cases where the senior administrator is required to ensure continuity in the delivery of health services or social services in order to avoid any break in the continuity of such services.
In order for the above allowance to be paid, the following conditions must be met:(a) the establishment in which the senior administrator works offers services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;
(b) because of the obligations inherent in the position, the senior administrator must be available to work on a regular basis outside of regular work hours.
This allowance is paid to the senior administrator in the form of a lump sum in proportion to the time worked and according to the procedures of the employer’s pay system. The allowance is 7.0% of an executive director’s and 3.5% of an assistant executive director’s salary.
O.C. 1217-96, s. 40; T.B. 196313, s. 30; M.O. 2011-007, s. 4.