Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Fax number

What is your fax number?

Human Resources & Payroll: (514) 848-2844
Employee Relations: (514) 848-4229

Documents and forms

I need a copy of a document or a form. Who do I contact?

For your convenience, many of the HR forms and documents are available on this web site in a portable data file (PDF) format or in an electronic format you can complete electronically. Please see our Forms page.

If you require paper copies of documents or forms, please call the department receptionist at 3666.

Holidays and holiday benefits

As a Concordia employee, what are my benefits, vacation, etc.?

Vacation entitlements and benefits coverage are explained in the collective agreements and in the HR policies of the University. Should you require additional clarification, please call the Human Resources general number at extension 3666. The department receptionist will transfer you to the appropriate contact person.

What statutory holidays should employees on time sheets (casual employees) be paid for?

Statutory holidays are in accordance with the Provincial legislation, as described in the Employment Standards Act and the Loi sur la fête nationale: Time sheet employees are entitled to each of the listed holidays and are paid for each holiday at the rate of 1/20 of the wages earned in the four weeks preceding the statutory holiday, excluding any overtime pay. This pay will be calculated by the HR system for payment to time sheet employees.

Do time sheet (casual) employees get paid for the Christmas break?

Casual employees are not paid for days that are not designated as holidays under Provincial legislation. Only Christmas and New Year’s Day are defined statutory holidays. Please refer to the preceding question, as to payment of the holidays.

Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave

Where can I find information on the new Quebec parental insurance plan?

Please visit the Quebec government's Emploi et Solidarité sociale web site (English | French)

Change of address

I've moved... How do I inform you of my change of address?

Your contact information can be conveniently updated online through the Concordia Portal.

Confirmation of employment

I need a letter of attestation of employment for my mortgage (or any purpose you may need it for), where can I get one?

Simply e-mail your request, with the exact information needed in the letter (title, salary, dates of employment, etc.) to:
Georges Spanos at George.Spanos@concordia.ca for full-time faculty members;
Suzanne Downs at Suzanne.Downs@concordia.ca for part-time faculty members;
or to Karen Davies at davies@alcor.concordia.ca for non-faculty members (staff).