Years of Service Calculator

How to use the years of service calculator

Pick your start date and the date you want to measure to. The calculator shows your length of service as years, months and days, along with the total number of months and total days.

Years of service are commonly used to work out termination notice, severance pay, vacation accrual and service awards.

This is a calendar calculation. Provincial or federal employment standards and your contract govern how continuous service affects specific rights and benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are years of service calculated?

It measures the calendar time from your start date to the as-of date and breaks it into exact years, months and days, accounting for the varying number of days in each month.

What date should I use as the end date?

Use today to see your current service, or set a future or past date — for example your next work anniversary or a termination date — to measure service to that point.

Do years of service affect my employment rights?

Often, yes. Length of service can affect termination notice, severance pay and vacation entitlements, but the precise rules are set by your provincial or federal employment standards and your contract.

What counts as continuous employment?

Continuous employment generally means working for the same employer without a qualifying break. Some absences, such as approved leave, usually do not break continuity. Your employer and applicable employment standards determine the details.

Are years of service the same as total work experience?

Not necessarily. Years of service usually mean time with a single employer, while total work experience spans your entire career across all jobs.