Transitioning From a Department to CIHR

A Word to Employees of Other Ministries and Federal Agencies

Making the Transition to CIHR: A Continuation of Your Benefits, or Similar Ones

If you are currently employed in the federal public service, a transition to CIHR is usually seamless.

• Your total service in the public service continues without interruption and qualifies for determining your entitlements under leave and severance pay provisions.
• Your annual vacation time (up to a maximum of 20 days) and accumulated sick leave are transferable.  
• CIHR participates in Federal Public Service Benefit Plans. If you are currently a member, your coverage will continue with no interruption. If not, you can enroll upon joining CIHR, depending on your employment status.

CIHR Benefit Plans Include:

• Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSA)
• Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB)
• Public Service Management Insurance Plan (PSMIP)
• Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) - unrepresented employees
• Disability Insurance (DI) - unionized employees
• Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP)
• Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP)