County Council approved a new Collective Agreement with the County of Grande Prairie Professional Firefighters’ Association. This agreement is effective January 1, 2020 and runs until December 31, 2021. 

The County of Grande Prairie will retroactively increase wage rates for the approximately 65 employees by 2 per cent effective January 1, 2020 and 2 per cent effective January 1, 2021.  

The parties began negotiations in February 2020 and experienced delays including impacts from the COVID-19 restrictions. Negotiations proceeded well in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Both parties to the agreement are satisfied that it meets current needs. 

Negotiations for the next Collective Agreement will begin in early 2022. 

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie