Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2024-2028

ARTICLE 50: UNIFORM AND CLOTHING ISSUE

50.1

1. Upon initial hire all uniformed personnel shall receive the basic uniform allotment consisting of:

   1. four (4) t-shirts

   2. four (4) duty shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the Employee’s discretion

   3. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification

   4. two (2) name plates 

   5. one (1) EHS photo identification 

   6. four (4) pairs uniform pants

   7. one (1) pair winter/outerwear pants 

   8. one (1) black leather belt 

   9. one (1) light duty jacket

   10. one (1) high-visibility 4-in-1 jacket

   11. one (1) pair duty boots

   12. one (1) pair winter gloves 

   13. one (1) pair winter boots 

   14. one (1) toque 

   15. one (1) ball cap

   16. one (1) pair of scissors and holder 

   17. one (1) high performance stethoscope*

   18. one (1) flashlight and holder 

   19. one (1) pair of safety glasses 

   20. one (1) large duty bag 

   21. one (1) safety helmet 

   22. one (1) pair slash gloves

   23. one (1) inner/outer superior duty belt and four belt keepers

   24. one (1) portable radio belt clip

   25. one (1) mic strap

   26. one (1) key holder

   27. one (1) tie 

   28. one (1) tie clip

   29. ice cleats

*For those Employees who choose a different stethoscope than the one provided, the Employer will reimburse on a one (1) time only basis the cost of the department issued stethoscope upon issue of receipt. 

The following item is optional.

An Employee may order this item through the guidance of the uniform team:

1. one (1) fitted ballistic body armour

2. Upon initial hire, Emergency Communications Officer (ECO) personnel shall receive a uniform allotment consisting of:

   1. four (4) pairs uniform pants

   2. one (1) black leather belt 

   3. four (4) t-shirts

   4. four (4) duty shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the Employee’s discretion

   5. one (1) tie 

   6. one (1) tie clip 

   7. one (1) communications jacket

   8. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification

   9. one (1) pair communications shoes

   10. two (2) name plates 

   11. one (1) EHS photo identification 

   12. one (1) medium duty bag 

   13. one (1) telecommunications headset 

   14. two (2) uniform sweaters

3. Upon initial hire, Business Standards and Operations Support (BSOS) personnel shall receive a uniform allotment consisting of: 

   1. four (4) pairs uniform pants

   2. one (1) black leather belt 

   3. four (4) t-shirts

   4. four (4) duty shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the Employee’s discretion

   5. one (1) tie 

   6. one (1) tie clip 

   7. one (1) light duty jacket

   8. one (1) high-visibility 4-in-1 jacket

   9. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification

   10. one (1) pair duty boots

   11. one (1) pair winter gloves

   12. one (1) pair slash gloves

   13. one (1) pair of safety glasses 

   14. one (1) toque 

   15. one (1) ball cap

   16. two (2) name plates 

   17. one (1) EHS photo identification 

   18. one (1) flashlight and holder 

   19. one (1) medium duty bag 

   20. one (1) key holder

   21. ice cleats

50.02

Upon completion of orientation, all uniformed personnel shall be eligible to order one (1) Dress Uniform supplied and fitted by the Employer, with no Uniform Allocation Points deducted. 

50.03

Replacement and/or additional clothing and equipment provisions will be managed through a yearly Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system where EHS personnel are responsible and accountable for their uniform needs. The Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system will be as per Employer policy.

50.04

Clothing and equipment provisions for specialized teams (e.g. Air Medical, Tactical EMS, Public Safety Team) will be as per Employer policy.

50.05

Uniformed personnel may utilize the Uniform Points Process to purchase items listed in their basic uniform allotment in Article 50.01 and/or optional items, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. slash gloves

2. radio earpieces

3. dress uniform shoes

4. forage cap with badges

5. duty belt accessories (e.g. radio holder)

6. bucket hat