Siksika Health Services Collective Agreement 2023-2026

Article 29: Uniform and Clothing

1.  
   1. Upon initial hire, all full-time uniformed personnel shall receive the basic uniform allotment consisting of:
      
      (i)           Three (3) dark blue uniform shirts;
      (ii)          Two (2) navy blue T-shirts;
      (iii)         One (1) work/job shirt;
      (iv)         Three (3) dark blue uniform pant
      (v)          One (1) standard issue belt
      (vi)         One (1) radio clip
      (vii)        One (1) all weather 3 season jacket (every 5 years)
      (viii)       One (1) pair of winter wear gloves
      (ix)         One (1) toque
      (x)          One (1) pair of work boots (every 2 years, max $250)
      (xi)         One (1) Siksika ball cap
       
2. Upon initial hire, all casual uniformed personnel shall receive the basic uniform  allotment consisting of:
   
   (i)             Two (2) dark blue uniform shirts;
   (ii)            Two (2) navy blue T-shirts;
   (iii)           One (1) work/job shirt
   (iv)           Two (2) dark blue uniform pant
   (v)            One (1) Siksika ball cap
   
   One (1) pair of winter wear gloves and one (1) toque will be provided to casual Employees upon request. A three season all weather jacket will be provided to wear while on duty only and remains the property of Siksika EMS.
   
   The Employee at their own expense may purchase all other uniform issue clothing from Siksika EMS.
    
3. Clothing Issue Conditions
   1. After receiving an initial uniform issue, clothing shall be issued "as required” but only at the discretion of Chief of Emergency Medical Services, and upon return of the previously issued items.
   2. Clothing issue shall be provided in sizes and fit that are appropriate and professional for EMS professionals. Should alterations be required the Employer will pay for reasonable costs.
   3. Siksika EMS will pay for the cost of major repairs to the uniforms, when damage was sustained in the course of providing patient care. Minor repairs are the responsibility of the Employee.
   4. On a 2-year basis, Employees may request replacement and/or additional uniform based on wear and tear. Requests for replacement shall not be unreasonably denied.
   5. When an Employee resigns or is dismissed, all uniform issue shall be returned to Siksika EMS in good order.