Category OPS Workforce

OPS Workforce Demographics

Size & Sectors The OPS consists of tens of thousands of employees working across ministries, hospitals, schools, policing, and many other sectors. According to FAO data, the broader public sector in Ontario (public administration, hospitals, education, etc.) represents a sizable…

Union Power and Public Sector Pay

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the most unionized workforces in Canada, and collective bargaining agreements have a direct impact on salaries and benefits. Pay scales, cost-of-living adjustments, and incremental raises are negotiated centrally, shaping not only day-to-day…