It's not quite a leave, but Policy 59 allows employees to reduce their workload as low as 50% of full-time, with salary adjusted proportionately. Depending on your circumstances, this might be a better option for you than a leave.
Temporary reduced workload
- Up to 2 years, extended to a maximum of 4 years
- After that: fractional-load appointment
Reduced workload to retirement
- Up to 17 years, or to your 71st birthday
- You need to be at least 45 years old with 10 years of uninterrupted regular full-time service.
- You have to set your retirement date when this starts, but you can always retire earlier than that date.
While your workload is reduced, your sabbatical credit accrues proportionately. Your pension and pension contributions remain based on your full-time salary.
For more information, see Policy 59 – Reduced Workload to Retirement.