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Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program
Relocation support for newly appointed public servants
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides relocation support of up to $5,000 for newly appointed federal public service employees. It covers relocation-related expenses, travel, accommodation, and selected incidental costs, with additional assistance possible in limited staffing cases.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Relocation support for newly appointed federal public service employees.
- Relocation support for initial appointments from abroad.
- Relocation support for candidates hired to undertake training before a public service position.
Documents Needed
- Letter of offer acceptance.
- Receipts and supporting documents for relocation expenses.
- Signed two-year service agreement.
- Signed statement for incidental expenses allowance.
- Business case, where additional assistance is requested.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Newly appointed federal public service employees.
- Employees appointed or assigned for one year or more.
- Members of the Canadian Forces on initial appointment to the public service.
- RCMP members on initial appointment to the public service.
- Ab initio candidates hired for training before a public service position.
Who is not eligible
- EX/GIC appointees.
- Employees who are not newly appointed to the federal public service.
- Appointments or assignments of less than one year.
Eligible expenses
- House hunting trips and destination home inspection trips.
- Interim accommodation and actual lodging costs.
- Travel to the new location, including air, train, or bus.
- Movement of household goods and effects, and vehicle rental.
- Child care, pet care, and incidental expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase or disposal of a principal residence.
- Rental-related expenses tied to a principal residence.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses internally by departments.
- Use of government-contracted travel services or household goods contracts is not authorized.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian federal public service departments and agencies listed in Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act.
- Relocations from abroad for initial appointments.
How to apply
- Step 1: Appointment and relocation authorization
- Accept the letter of offer.
- The employer authorizes the relocation.
- Step 2: File referral and service arrangements
- The employer refers the file to the contracted relocation services provider.
- Arrange relocation services and, if needed, request an advance of funds.
- Step 3: Complete the relocation
- Make travel, accommodation, and shipment arrangements.
- Keep receipts and supporting documents for eligible expenses.
- Step 4: Submit the claim
- Submit the complete expense claim with supporting documents within 60 days of arrival at the new place of duty.
Processing and Agreement
- The employer authorizes the relocation and must ensure compliance with the addendum.
- Relocation expenses are reimbursed by the contracted relocation services provider, not internally by departments.
- In exceptional cases, expenses incurred up to 30 days before acceptance may be post-authorized.
- Post-authorization beyond 30 days requires approval from the TBS Program Authority.
- A two-year service agreement is required for assistance to remain in effect.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program Program
What is the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program?
This program provides relocation support of up to $5,000 for newly appointed federal public service employees. It covers relocation-related expenses, travel, accommodation, and selected incidental costs, with additional assistance possible in limited staffing cases.
How much funding can be received?
Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program program?
To be eligible for the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program program, you must:
Newly appointed federal employee.
One-year appointment or longer.
Two-year service agreement required.
What expenses are eligible under Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program?
Relocation support for newly appointed federal public service employees.
Relocation support for initial appointments from abroad.
Relocation support for candidates hired to undertake training before a public service position.
Where is the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program available?
The Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program?
Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program is funded by Government of Canada