This Appendix was prepared for convenience of reference only.

Effective Date: October 1, 2020

Appendix C is a non-exclusive list of criteria to assist departmental representatives and bargaining agents in determining if a community may be deemed a suitable residential community for the purpose of this directive. The information provided below is for general guidance only.

Criteria

Description of Criteria

Relevance

Adequate Housing Facilities

Sufficient Accommodation

Vacancy rate (excluding vacant lots and excessively priced dwellings) where majority could reside – Need 4 of 5 housing types: townhomes/semi-detached; single family dwellings; 1, 2 or 3 bedroom rentals

Very Important

Adequate Infrastructure Services

Adequate Road Routes to Work

Most direct, safe and practical road route

Very Important

Public Utilities

Water supply, electricity, gas

Very Important

Telephone

Land line or cellular phone

Very Important

Internet

Internet access

Very Important

Cable or Satellite

 

Important

Garbage

Pickup or Community dump

Important

Public Transportation

 

Desirable

Taxi

 

Desirable

Adequate Educational Facilities

Schools

Elementary & secondary or bus service within 20 km

Very Important

Official Second Language School

Elementary & secondary or bus service within 20 km

Desirable

Adequate Commercial Facilities/Services

Grocery Store

Basic requirement

Very Important

Fuel Station

Basic requirement

Very Important

Mechanic Service

 

Important

Pharmaceutical Services

Open 6 days/week

Important

Restaurants

 

Important

Clothing Store

Items for Women, Men and Children

Important

General Convenience Store

 

Desirable

Electrical/Plumbing Services

 

Desirable

Hair Salon/Barber

 

Desirable

Hardware Goods

 

Desirable

Furniture Items

 

Desirable

Adequate Health and Emergency Services

Medical Service

Hospital or clinic or physician within 20 km

Very Important

Dentist

Within 20 km

Important

Veterinarian

 

Desirable

Ambulance

Including Volunteer(s)

Desirable

Fire Department

Including Volunteer(s)

Desirable

Police

Including RCMP

Desirable

Adequate Public Services and Social Facilities

Child Care

Public or private

Very Important

Financial Institution

Bank or Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

Important

Sport/Recreational/Social Establishment

 

Important

Place of Worship

 

Desirable

Postal Services

 

Desirable

Library

 

Desirable