We’re pleased to share some exciting news for Commissionaires on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. An agreement has been reached between the Union and the Employer, the Canadians Corps of Commissionaires (Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Division). Under this new agreement, the Employer has officially recognized PSAC DCL 20500 as the exclusive bargaining agent for all of its employees on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with only a few exceptions.
Who is NOT included in the Bargaining Unit?
- Employees who work at or from the Head Office and all Regional Offices
- Supervisors – All Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Deputy Site Managers/Supervisors, and the Unit Security Supervisor Liaison Officer are not considered part of the bargaining unit.
- Base Operations Security Officer
- RCMP – Employees who work at or from any RCMP detachment or whose duties are in majority part comprised of the provision of services to the RCMP (e.g. Detention Guards and Matrons) are not considered part of the bargaining unit.
- Those individuals who are excluded under the BC’s Labour Relations Code, meaning positions that cannot legally be unionized.
All other Commissionaires of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Division), including those on the “A List” working on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands who perform duties related to parking/bylaw enforcement, security and jailer are now considered part of PSAC DCL Local 20500.
What happens next?
If you are a Commissionaire who works at a site on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands and haven’t yet signed a union card with PSAC, we’ll be reaching out to speak with you about joining the bargaining unit. We’ll walk you through the benefits you’re now entitled to as part of the bargaining unit and invite you to sign a card so you can access the full rights of protections that coming with being a union member.
What does this mean for you?
If you’ve already signed a union card with the PSAC, no action is needed. You’ll continue to enjoy all the rights and benefits that come with being part of the bargaining unit.
If you haven’t signed a card yet or if you signed one a while ago and think it may have expired, reach out to us! You can email us at CommissionairesUnion@psac-afpc.com or you can reach us by phone at 1-800-663-1655. We can help you complete a new card and answer any questions you may have about the advantages of PSAC membership and how we can support you at work.
Union membership brings strength, protection, and a collective voice. We are committed to ensuring that every Commissionaire has the opportunity to be part of this movement. Your participation is deeply appreciated and plays a meaningful role in improving working conditions for everyone.
How you can help
If you know any Commissionaires at other Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands sites who haven’t signed union cards yet, or who work at sites that weren’t previously unionized, let us know! Email us at CommissionairesUnion@psac-afpc.com or you can reach us by phone at 1-800-663-1655. We want to connect with them and make sure they understand the right they now have as part of the bargaining unit. That includes the right to safe working conditions, protections from discrimination, job security, fair wages, and the respect every worker deserves! We want every Commissionaire across Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands to be informed, empowered, and supported by joining.
This is a major win, not just for individual Commissionaires, but for all of us. Every new member who joins strengthens our voice and our ability to advocate for better conditions across all worksites. With this new agreement, our union has grown significantly, and we’re proud to welcome more members into a strong, united movement.
When we stand together, we protect each other. When we grow together, we win together.
Want more information?
If you have questions or if you’d like more information on the new agreement and impacts for Commissionaires on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, please reach out to us. You can email CommissionairesUnion@psac-afpc.com or you can reach us by phone at 1-800-663-1655.