IRCC Alternation Platform

The IRCC Alternation Platform is designed to facilitate alternations (the exchange of positions) between IRCC employees impacted by Workforce Adjustment and eligible employees not impacted by Workforce Adjustment (not affected, opting or surplus).

For more information on Workforce Adjustment, click on the following link (accessible on government networks only): FAQ - Work force adjustment agreements

For a definition of the Core Public Administration, click on the following link: CPA definition

For more information on alternation, click on the following link: Information Bulletin - Alternation

Who can create a profile? 

Indeterminate employees whose substantive position is within the Core Public Administration, including IRCC employees, whose position is not impacted by Workforce Adjustment, and willing to leave the Core Public Administration via alternation. 

This does not include: 

• employees whose substantive position is within the Core Public Administration, including IRCC employees, whose position is impacted by Workforce Adjustment (affected, opting or surplus);
• temporary employees / workers within the Core Public Administration, including IRCC temporary employees, such as terms, casuals, part-time workers, seasonal workers, consultants, etc;
• employees whose substantive position is outside of the Core Public Administration;
• employees on pre-retirement transition leave of absence.