TRIUMF is committed to caring for its people, on-site or off, whether we are operating or not. As we monitor the situation and adjust our protocols, the health and well-being of our community will remain a top priority.
If you have specific questions about your individual work case, please reach out to yourhealth@triumf.ca.
- Advisory - International Travel for Non-Work Purposes (*Updated August 1, 2021*)
- Reporting illness or change in health status (*Updated August 1, 2021*)
- Pay during self-isolation (*Updated August 1, 2021*)
Advisory - International Travel for Non-Work Purposes
*Updated August 1, 2021*
If an employee chooses to travel internationally for non-work purposes, against current travel recommendations by the BC Provincial Health Authority and the Government of Canada, they will bear the responsibility of any legal or other costs associated with re-entry.
IMPORTANT: Upon return, if an employee is unable to work remotely full-time during the required self-isolation period, they must use vacation days to cover this time off.
Reporting illness or change in health status
TRIUMF has transitioned from the TRIUMF COVID-19 Response Plan and is now following the measures outlined in the Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.
TRIUMF asks that our employees collaborate in the effort to prevent the spread of communicable diseases by taking the following actions:
- Notify your supervisor and stay home if you are feeling unwell.
- Call 811 if you are experiencing flu symptoms and follow the medical advice given.
- Notify your supervisor if you receive a positive COVID-19 test result.
- Communicate to your supervisor any health and safety concerns that you have at TRIUMF.
Please note that any absences that are not related to COVID-19 are to be reported and handled according to existing TRIUMF HR policies.
For more information, please consult TRIUMF’s Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.
Note: Because of the elevated risk posed by COVID-19, TRIUMF will take additional safety measures in the event that an employee tests positive for COVID-19. Should an employee receive a positive test for COVID-19, we require that the employee follow the medical and isolation directives given by the public health authority and immediately contact their supervisor to notify them of the result. The supervisor will then follow the procedure described in Table 1 of TRIUMF’s Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.
EMPLOYEE & VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- If you experience an onset of COVID-19 symptoms while working on-site, call x7333 if First Aid is needed. Immediately inform your supervisor. A risk assessment will be performed, and you will be asked to return home.
- If you experience COVID-19 symptoms while not at work, do not come on site. Call 811 and follow the medical advice given.
- If you receive a positive COVID-19 test, please inform your supervisor of the test result and begin your isolation period according to health authority instructions. Your supervisor will connect with OHS and HR, then provide you with next steps.
- When a change in health status occurs, you should immediately inform your direct TRIUMF supervisor. This reporting requirement is in place for those on-site and those working remotely.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
When your employee or visitor informs you of a change in health status, you must email yourhealth@triumf.ca to report the change and the cause for the change.
Note: No medical or confidential information other than the change in health status should be reported to yourhealth@triumf.ca, as this email is accessible by multiple divisional admins.
In the following situations, you must also take additional steps to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed:
Employee or Visitor has COVID-19 Symptoms While Working On-Site:
Follow the steps outlined in Section 2.2 of the TRIUMF Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
Employee or Visitor (working on-site or remotely) has COVID-19 symptoms, close contact with a self-isolating person, or close contact with probable or confirmed COVID-19 case:
Follow the steps outlined in Section 2.2 of the TRIUMF Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
Employee or Visitor reports they have tested positive for COVID-19:
Ensure employee does not come on-site and inform OHS and HR immediately. Follow the steps outlined in Table 1 of the TRIUMF Communicable Disease Prevention Plan. Do not update yourhealth@triumf.ca at this time, as a positive case is considered medical and confidential information.
Employee or Visitor is ready to return to on-site work after a positive test, experience of COVID-19 symptoms, or a self-isolation or isolation period:
Email OHS and HR prior to the employee or visitor returning to site. Their status will be reviewed, and HR will provide clearance to work if deemed safe. An employee or visitor cannot return to site until they have received clearance from HR. Please note that any employee or visitor who is experiencing symptoms will not be cleared to return to on-site work until symptoms have subsided.
Pay during self-isolation
TRIUMF is committed to supporting our employees during this time.
At this time, we can offer the following scenarios and guidance, and as things change, we will adjust our protocols accordingly.
For specific guidance on how to report illness please click here: https://www.triumf.ca/node/36017/#ill
FOR THOSE RETURNING FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WITHOUT SYMPTOMS:
I AM able to work from home during self-isolation.
Yes, you will continue to be paid. Please arrange for remote work with your supervisor.
My work requires me to be on-site and I am not aware of remote work options during my self-isolation.
Yes, you will continue to be paid. Connect with your supervisor to discuss potential remote work options and expectations for your self-isolation period.
FOR THOSE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 WITHOUT TRAVEL:
NOTE: Please contact your supervisor for an assessment to determine the length of your required self-isolation. The assessment will be carried out by your supervisor with the help of OHS & HR. During self-isolation, communicate any change in your symptoms to your supervisor, who will then pass the information to their divisional Administrative Assistant.
I am experiencing symptoms and am required to self-isolate. I AM able to work from home during my self-isolation.
Yes, you will be paid. If you feel healthy enough to work remotely, you will receive regular pay. If not, you will receive sick pay. In either case, please contact your supervisor.
I am experiencing symptoms and am required to self-isolate. My work requires me to be on-site and I am not aware of remote work options during my self-isolation.
Yes, you will be paid. If you feel healthy enough to work remotely, you will receive regular pay. If not, you will receive sick pay. In either case, please contact your supervisor.
I live with someone who is experiencing symptoms and I am unable to take the required precautions to limit contact, and therefore I need to self-isolate. I AM able to work from home during my self-isolation.
Yes, you will be paid. Please apprise your supervisor and arrange for remote work.
I live with someone who is experiencing symptoms and I am unable to take the required precautions to limit contact, and therefore I need to self-isolate. My work requires me to be on-site and I am not aware of remote work options during my self-isolation.
Yes, you will be paid. Connect with your supervisor to inform them of the situation and discuss potential remote work options.