The BC Ambulance service has recently negotiated a new collective agreement for its employees for the year 2017. This agreement is designed to provide better working conditions and benefits for the ambulance service providers in British Columbia.

The collective agreement covers a variety of important issues, such as compensation, work-life balance, benefits, and job security. The agreement has been designed to ensure that ambulance service providers receive fair compensation for the important work they do, while also providing them with the support they need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

One of the key provisions of the collective agreement is a new compensation package for ambulance service providers. This package includes a 5% wage increase over the next two years, as well as a new retention bonus that will be paid out to employees who stay with the service for more than five years. Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for overtime pay, shift premiums, and other bonuses that will help to ensure that ambulance service providers receive fair compensation for the hours they work.

In addition to the compensation package, the collective agreement also includes provisions for better benefits for ambulance service providers. This includes improvements to sick leave, vacation time, and other benefits that will help to ensure that ambulance service providers are able to take care of themselves and their families.

Overall, the BC Ambulance service collective agreement for 2017 represents a significant improvement in working conditions and benefits for ambulance service providers in British Columbia. With this new agreement in place, ambulance service providers can feel confident that they are receiving fair compensation for their work, as well as the support they need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.