Hybrid Work Model
Effective July 6, 2026, all public service employees are required to work a minimum of 4 days per week in the workplace. All executives are required to work onsite a minimum of 5 days a week.
To ensure flexibility for operational reasons and job types, specific employees can work a minimum of 80% of their regular schedule onsite. The 80% requirement is an alternative that only applies when certain operational requirements or job types (such as part-time workers, students) are such that a 4 days per week minimum is not possible.
This page has information about hybrid work for all public service employees and their managers (military and public service) per the Common Hybrid Work Model for the Federal Public Service and Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace.
On this page
Hybrid work policies
Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service
Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace - Canada.ca
Directive on International Telework
DND Guidelines for hybrid work
Hybrid work messages
Update regarding Hybrid Work Model: DM/CDS Message
Hybrid work actions required by public service employees
If you have more questions
If you have more questions, talk to your manager or chain of command.
You can also consult the Hybrid work frequently asked questions. If there are questions not captured, visit the following intranet pages:
- DND services and information for hybrid work (accessible only on the DND network)