connect to VPN/SRA in accordance with your department’s directions, and download what you need from the corporate network to your corporately-managed device.use corporately-managed mobile devices to send and receive emails (up to Protected B).You should always consider your department's advice as the authority.
Each department may have different advice and directives about how to use technology. You should consider when and how you use the network. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Shared Services Canada, departmental Chief Information Officers and Chief Security Officers are working together to support remote work. have existing, or would like to request new, accommodation measures.need guidance or assistance in following your organization’s directions for remote work.As always, be sure to discuss your workspace with your manager, including if you:
While many public servants have the necessary tools to work remotely, you may find you require additional equipment. learn more about occupational health and safety while working remotely.revisit and adjust your set-up as needed consider issues such as temperature, appropriate storage of your gear when not in use, and other factors.be prepared to do without certain items, such as printers now is a great time to embrace paperless work habits.consider ergonomic needs, for example, when setting screen and keyboard heights.try to work in a space with natural light to reduce eyestrain exposure to natural light can impact physical and mental well-being.talk to your partner, children, or others, about your workspace and your needs while working remotely.use noise-cancelling headphones if needed.consider storing personal mobile devices out of reach.try to set up your workspace in a quiet area with some privacy, away from busy living spaces and distractions such as televisions.Take the time to create the right conditions for success and wellness: To be successful while working remotely, we need a workspace that promotes efficiency and effectiveness. While it offers some advantages and flexibilities, many of us are continuing to adjust to these new circumstances that are impacting our work and home life. Working remotely is a reality for many public servants as we carry on work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting up your workspace for wellness and success Employees must all be vaccinated irrespective of where they work. Remote work and telework are not alternatives to the requirement that all employees be vaccinated. As public health measures evolve, managers may identify a range of on-site work and flexible working arrangements to continue to deliver critical government operations and services to Canadians. Government of Canada employees continue to work both on-site and remotely. Staying connected when working remotely.Setting up your workspace for wellness and success.