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Updated: as of 5:00 PM, Monday, January 4th, 2021
We have a new email box for the campus community to use should they have questions/concerns that are not covered within our FAQs. This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to reach out with any comments, questions or concerns related to COVID-19: Comments&Questions@stfx.ca
The mailbox is monitored Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please discuss with your immediate supervisor or appropriate Dean. Depending on operational needs, some positions may be required to return to campus while others may continue working from home for a longer period of time.
All employees returning to campus must complete the Return to Campus Employee Application Process. This process includes a form and mandatory online training related to new COVID-19 protocols, delivered in a series of brief modules.
All employees must complete this process, including the online training, before they are eligible to return to campus.
For more information, access StFX’s Return to Campus plan here
StFX requires that Non-Medical Masks be worn in all areas of the campus, with the exception of your own individual office (provided that you maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from anyone who shares your office with you.) Masks are mandatory for all persons, at all times, in all public locations (both indoors and outdoors) for at least the month of January.
While teaching, it is up to each individual to wear a mask or a face shield. However, faculty and teaching staff must wear their mask while entering and leaving the classroom.
If you are aware of a co-worker who is not wearing a mask as per established protocols, you can remind them of the requirement to do so (they may have forgotten their mask). If they continue to refuse to wear a mask, please inform your supervisor.
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You must notify your immediate supervisor, your Dean/Director, and Janet Beaton, Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor, at jrbeaton@stfx.ca.
If you have any flu-like symptoms you MUST stay home. If you are able you may be able to work from home (in consultation with your supervisor), or, if you are unable, you can use your sick time. A doctor’s note is not required at this time.
You may use accumulated lieu time, vacation days, personal days or take unpaid leave.
You have the option of using accumulated lieu time, vacation/personal days, or unpaid leave for this 14 day period. If you are feeling well you may discuss the option of working from home for some or all of the 14 days with your immediate supervisor. If a work from home option is approved by your supervisor, HR and your Vice President must provide final approval.
At this time the University is restricting work related travel. Requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. If you need to travel for work purposes, please discuss with your immediate supervisor or Dean. The Government of Nova Scotia is advising residents to avoid non-essential travel outside of Nova Scotia until further notice.
As of January 25, 2021, Morrison Hall is open with limited seating capacity and Public Health guidelines in place.
Yes, please follow the normal booking process.
This can be a stressful time, if you or a family member would like to speak to someone, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) can provide you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life concern. Access your EFAP:
Please visit our Human Resources website for contact information.