Appendix M is funding UPCE members currently on the surplus list, or those who have received formal notice that their positions will be declared surplus and that are interested in participating in training programs. It is our goal that this training will assist employees in obtaining new permanent and rewarding roles within the organization.

Who can apply for Training funded by Appendix M?

Any UPCE member whose name is currently on the Surplus List, or has received formal notice that their position will be declared surplus.

What Types of Training will Appendix M fund?

Appendix “M” can approve payment for the following types of training:

• Training developed and/or delivered internally by CPC or CPC’s corporate suppliers.
• Training relevant to work done at Canada Post at an accredited educational institution (such as a college, university or high school).
• Training that would further the goals identified under clause 3.2 of Appendix ‘M” (page 178 of the Collective Agreement).
• Training for transferable skills such as leadership, language & computer training.
• Language assessments to determine the feasibility of in house language training.

Appendix “M” will evaluate all applications on the following merits:

1. Relevancy between training requested and work taking place at Canada Post.
2. Length and cost of training.
3. Application form is fully completed and signed by team leader or in the event that you do not have a team leader, a representative of Human Resources..
4. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first served basis

Are there examples of courses that have been funded by the SEICC for employees in surplus situations?

Yes, see list below:

French/English Language Training & MLAT (Modern Language Aptitude Test)
Marketing Projects in Industry 
Greenbelt Training 
Change Management Course 
AutoCAD Training 
Web Development Certification 
Microsoft Word Training 
Microsoft Excel Training 
Microsoft Power Point Training 
Microsoft Outlook Training 
Human Resources Management Certificate 
Canadian Employee Relocation Professional Designation 
Introduction to Project Management 

Training is definitely not limited to the above listed courses! Any course pertaining to work performed at Canada Post is a possibility; whether it is taken at a university, college or another educational institution.

How Do I apply for Training funding?

1. Determine your desired training based on personal development objectives.
2. Discusses desired training with your team leader or Human Resources representative and let them know that you will be applying for training funding from the Appendix M Training fund.
3. Have your Team Leader (or Human Resources representative in the event that you do not have a team leader, sign your application form, confirming that:
   1. They are aware that the application is being submitted,
   2. That they approve your time away from work in the event that the training requested will take place on work time.
4. Complete and submit an application to the Appendix M Working Committee by mail, fax, or email . If you choose to email your application, please ensure that your team leader or representative of Human Resources is cc’ed on the email, in lieu of their signature.
5. The Working Committee will confirm with the applicant that their application has been received.
6. The Appendix M Working Committee will screen applications and recommend applications for approval.
7. The Working Committee will notify the applicant of approval in the manner identified on their application.
8. Employee proceeds with registration and successful completion of approved training. Proof of registration must be forwarded to the Working Committee.
9. Once training has been completed, proof of successful course completion must be forwarded to the Working Committee by mail or fax within 60 days of course completion.

How should I submit my application for funding?

By Mail:
Appendix M – SEICC
PO BOX 90008 RPO Canada Post Pl.
Ottawa ON K1V 1J8

By Fax: 613-734-7128 – Attention Appendix M

By Email: shannon.hurst@postescanada.ca cc: hickeyd@psac.com, durochr@psac.com

What types of Training Related Expenses will Appendix M reimburse?

1. Appendix M’s Training Fund will reimburse all approved training costs as well as the cost of required textbooks that are accompanied by a receipt.
2. Travel, meals, childcare costs, professional fees, etc. will not be reimbursed.

How will I be reimbursed for training I have taken which has been approved for appendix M funding?

1. If you select training offered in house or by one of Canada Post’s contracted suppliers, and your request is approved by Appendix M, your team leader ( or Human Resources ) will need to set up the training in SAP and charge the cost to Appendix M’s order number. We will be in touch to let them know what that order number is.
2. If you select training provided by an outside supplier (such as a College or University) and your request is approved by Appendix M, you will be need to pay for the course yourself, but you will be reimbursed half the cost of the course once you submit proof of registration to the Working Committee, and the other half once you submit proof of successful completion of the course to the Working Committee. Proof of successful completion must be forwarded to the Working Committee within 30 days of its receipt.

What constitutes Proof of successful completion?

A receipt of payment must be submitted along with transcript of your grade or a certificate of completion/ attendance.

Questions?

Please Contact Appendix M’s working Committee Representatives:

UPCE’s Representatives
Derrick Hickey and Roland Durocher
UPCE
(613) 560-4342

Canada Post’s Representative
Shannon Hurst
Labour Relations, Canada Post Corporation
(613) 734-6266 or Shannon Hurst

Application Form
PDF format or Word format

The Learning Center

The Canada Post Intrapost site is where employees in surplus situations can access all available resources related to Internal Programs and Courses, Self-Study Guides, etc.