Common use of PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES Clause in Contracts

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When a new position is created, or when a vacancy that is known to be four (4) months or more occurs; the Association shall notify the Union in writing and post a notice of the vacancy for a minimum of one (1) week so that all members will know about the vacancy or new position. Positions shall be advertised within five (5) working days of the vacancy. Appointments from within the Bargaining Unit shall be made within three (3) weeks of the posting. Staff will be prepared to accept the position when offered. All research on the position will be done during the posting period. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting a temporary posting, staff will not be able to apply for another posting until the lesser of the following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at the end of the fifth month of their current temporary position (will have a four week opportunity to apply for postings or return to their permanent position). While in a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless there is a monetary gain, staff will be expected to remain in their current temporary position for five (5) months. An employee shall not be entitled to post for any vacancy after having physically moved into two (2) permanent postings within the same job class in a calendar year, unless for monetary gain. When an employee returns to work from an absence such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etc.

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that15.01 For each permanent bargaining unit vacancy, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When which the Employer intends to fill, or when a new permanent bargaining unit position is created, or when a vacancy that is known to be four (4) months or more occurs; the Association Employer shall notify the Union in writing and post a notice of the vacancy on bulletin boards for a minimum of one seven (17) week so calendar days. Interested employees must apply for the position within the closing date included in the notice. A copy of the posting will be provided to the Local Secretary. Temporary positions that all members will know about are expected to be less than sixty (60) days do not require posting and may be filled from among part time and casual employees in order of seniority to employees who are available and who have the vacancy or new skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work of the position. Positions Temporary vacancies that are expected to last longer than sixty (60) days shall be advertised within five (5) working days posted. At the end of the temporary vacancy. Appointments from within the Bargaining Unit , an Employee who fills a temporary vacancy shall be made within three (3) weeks returned to the position she held prior to filling the temporary vacancy, provided the position still exists. The Employer shall not be required to post second and subsequent temporary vacancies caused by filling the first temporary vacancy, but will offer the position in order of seniority to employees who have the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work of the postingposition. Staff will be prepared to accept the position when offered. All research on the position will be done during the posting period. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting A Full-Time Employee, while filling a temporary postingvacancy, staff will shall not be able to apply eligible for another posting any other temporary vacancy until the lesser of the following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at prior to the end expiry of the fifth month initial temporary assignment and the Employer will fill the resulting remainder of their current the initial temporary assignment by offering the position (will in order of seniority to employees who are available and have a four week opportunity the skill, ability and qualifications to apply for postings perform the work of the position. A Part-Time or return to their permanent position). While in Casual Employee, while filling a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless there is a monetary gainvacancy, staff will be expected to remain in their current temporary position for five (5) months. An employee shall not be entitled to post eligible for any other temporary vacancy after having physically moved into until two (2) permanent postings within months prior to the same job class expiry of the initial temporary assignment and the Employer will fill the resulting remainder of the initial temporary assignment by offering the position in a calendar yearorder of seniority to employees who are available and have the skill, unless for monetary gainability, qualifications to perform the work of the position. When an employee returns (The parties agree to work from an absence such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by meet during the filling duration of this contract to investigate issues with respect to temporary position will return vacancies and to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary explore ways to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etcissues).

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When a new position is createdoccurs which the Board determines to fill, or when a vacancy that is known to it shall be four (4) months or more occurs; advertised on the Association shall notify the Union in writing and post a notice of the vacancy school office bulletin board for a minimum of one seven days in order that persons may have knowledge of the position and the school in which the duties of the position will normally be performed and be able to make written application which will be received by the Board within the aforementioned seven days. Vacancies will not be advertised in the months of July and August (1subject to any changes in the Education Act) with the exception of the week prior to school opening. Notwithstanding the above, when a vacancy which is half-time or leas in a where an incumbent part-time employee in that school is qualified and willing to increase hours of work so that all members will know about as to fill the vacancy additional part-time (half-time or new position. Positions less) vacancy, the hours of work of the employee shall be advertised increased by the appropriate number of hours provided the principal is in agreement; the requirement to post the half-time (or less) vacancy will thereby be waived. When a person to a vacant position within five (5) working days the Bargaining Unit, the Board will give first consideration to applications received from employees the any selection under this the Board will consider education, knowledge, ability to the normal requirements of the vacancyjob and seniority with the Board. Appointments When the Board selects a person to fill a position outside the Bargaining Unit over an applicant from within the Bargaining Unit Unit, their qualifications and experience shall be made within three (3) weeks sent to the Union on the request of the postingUnion. Staff selected qualified applicants for advertised positions shall be personally interviewed by the Principal or the Principal designate, if known, who will be prepared supervisor when begins work in the school. If one applicant is tested for a position, applicants to accept the position when offered. All research on the be interviewed for that position will be done during given the posting periodsame tests will be administered by the Personnel Division. applicants (successful and .unsuccessful) shall be notified in writing by the Personnel Department. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting a temporary posting, staff will not Union shall be able to apply for another posting until the lesser notified of the successful applicant of advertised positions. During probationary period for the twelve month period following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at the end of the fifth month of their current temporary position (will have a four week opportunity to apply for postings or return to their permanent position)lateral transfer, an. While in a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless there is a monetary gain, staff will be expected to remain in their current temporary position for five (5) months. An employee shall not be entitled to post a further lateral transfer. This provision may be waived by consent of the Board and the Union. An appointment of an occasional to a vacancy shall not extend beyond June 30th in any year. Retired employees who are recalled within one year of their retirement to assume .they held prior to retirement will be eligible to receive the same hourly of pay they received prior to retirement. They will be paid at the increment step they, had attained prior to retirement in accordance with the current collective agreement. If the salary of the employee a rate, the employee recalled for work in the same classification they held immediately prior to retirement will receive an hourly rate of pay based on the normal of the range. The selection and promotion of employees to positions outside the Bargaining Unit are not governed by this Agreement. in the event an employee accepts or has accepted any vacancy after having physically moved into two (2) permanent postings such positions, shall retain seniority rights the employee had at the time the position was accepted. If such employee is later returned to a position within the same job class Bargaining Unit, be placed in a calendar yearjob with qualifications such seniority, unless provided that no employee in the Bargaining Unit shall be displaced or laid-off as a of such placement. to the establishment of a new classification, the Board will all present classifications to see if the job properly fits any of them. If the job fits within the existing classifications, then the new job will placed in the appropriate existing classification. the job not fit any existing classification, the Board will submit to the seven to the establishment of the new classification, a job description and its of pay. An employee covered by this Agreement who, through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform regular duties may be assigned by mutual consent of the Board and the Union to alternative work, if available, without posting the position and without regard to relative seniority standing. The employee so assigned shall, for monetary gainpromotion, be junior to those employees already in the to which is assigned. Such transfer shall not alter the Bargaining Unit seniority of any employee. When an employee returns is laid off or recalled from any lay off out of line of seniority the Union shall be advised and given the reasons. ARTICLE PERSONNEL FILES In the event the Board issues a written warning to an employee to the effect that conduct work performance may result in disciplinary action leading to suspension or discharge, a copy of the warning will be forwarded to the Recording Secretary of the Union. Prior to an adverse being placed in an employee's personnel the employee be given a of the report and will also have the opportunity to make a written reply. Such reply be with the report. Upon suitable notice an employee shall have to personnel file. If disagrees with the contents of file, shall be made the grievance procedure. An employee may request that the Board specific adverse reports from an absence such as: Maternity Leavethe personnel file, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etc.provided

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that15.01 Role of Seniority in Posted Vacancies For each permanent bargaining unit vacancy, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When which the Employer intends to fill, or when a new permanent bargaining unit position is created, or when a vacancy that is known to be four (4) months or more occurs; the Association Employer shall notify the Union in writing and post a notice of the vacancy on bulletin boards for a minimum of one seven (17) week so calendar days and shall notify staff through their work email address. Interested employees must apply for the position within the closing date included in the notice. A copy of the posting will be provided to the Local’s Recording Secretary. Temporary positions that all members will know about are expected to be less than sixty (60) days do not require posting and may be filled from among part-time and casual employees in order of seniority to employees who are available and who have the vacancy or new skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work of the position. Positions Temporary vacancies that are expected to last longer than sixty (60) days shall be advertised within five (5) working days posted. At the end of the temporary vacancy, an employee who fills a temporary vacancy shall be returned to the position she held prior to filling the temporary vacancy. Appointments from within The Employer shall not be required to post second and subsequent temporary vacancies caused by filling the Bargaining Unit shall be made within three (3) weeks first temporary vacancy, but will offer the position in order of seniority to employees who have the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the work of the postingposition. Staff will be prepared to accept the position when offered. All research on the position will be done during the posting period. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting A full-time employee, while filling a temporary postingvacancy, staff will shall not be able to apply eligible for another posting any other temporary vacancy until the lesser of the following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at prior to the end expiry of the fifth month initial temporary assignment and the Employer will fill the resulting remainder of their current the initial temporary assignment by offering the position (will in order of seniority to employees who are available and have a four week opportunity the skill, ability and qualifications to apply for postings perform the work of the position. A part-time or return to their permanent position). While in casual employee, while filling a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless there is a monetary gainvacancy, staff will be expected to remain in their current temporary position for five (5) months. An employee shall not be entitled to post eligible for any other temporary vacancy after having physically moved into until two (2) permanent postings within months prior to the same job class expiry of the initial temporary assignment and the Employer will fill the resulting remainder of the initial temporary assignment by offering the position in a calendar yearorder of seniority to employees who are available and have the skill, unless for monetary gain. When an employee returns ability, qualifications to perform the work from an absence such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former of the position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etc.

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When a new position is created, or when Job Posting The University agrees that filling a vacancy that is known to be four of six (46) months duration or more occurs; the Association shall notify the Union in writing and post a longer, notice of the such vacancy for a minimum of one (1) week so that all members will know about the vacancy or new position. Positions shall be advertised within posted for five (5) working days on Union bulletin boards and in such other places as mutually agreed by the parties in order that any employee of the University shall have the opportunity of applying for the vacancy. Appointments All shall contain the fol- lowing information: applicable department or unit; classification, position, required qualifications and sum- xxxx of job duties; hours of work, pay grade and any special features such as work and premiums; and the University’s general employment equity statement in hires on the basis of merit and is com- mitted to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.” Temporary vacancies resulting from within the Bargaining Unit shall be made within Article (Union leave), or temporary transfers or promotions which may last longer than three (3) months, but less than six (6) months, shall require a posting unless they are filled by the temporary transfer of an employee in the applicable department or unit as defined in Appendix “A”. Eight (8) weeks after the hire or transfer of an employee into a vacancy which was filled without following either of the posting. Staff will above methods, a review shall be prepared performed by the depart- ment and the incumbent’s supervisor to accept the position when offered. All research on determine whether there is a likelihood that the position will be done during last longer than the posting probationary or trial period. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting a temporary posting, staff will not be able to apply for another posting until the lesser of the following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at the end of the fifth month of their current temporary position (will have a four week opportunity to apply for postings or return to their permanent position). While in a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless If there is a monetary gainlikelihood that the position will last longer than the probationary or trial period, staff the University shall post and fill the position expeditiously. Concurrent to the posting, the incumbent to the position shall be given written notice that their position will end on a spe- cific date which is before the completion of their probation- ary or trial period. Where the University desires a continuity of labour until the posting is filled, an extension to the proba- tionary or trial period will be expected considered by the Union if requested in accordance with Articles or Role of Seniority in Promotions and Transfers The parties agree with the following principles: promotion within the service of the University; job opportunity increasing in proportion to remain the length of service; and recognition of efficiency and qualification. Therefore in their current temporary position for five (5) monthsmaking staff changes, transfers or promotions the University shall consider these principles and make appointments based on the work history, efficiency, required qualifications and seniority of the applicants from within the application department or unit. An employee Seniority shall not be entitled the deter- mining factor only where the other factors are relatively equal. Where there is no applicant who meets those factors from within the applicable department or unit, preference shall be given to post for any vacancy after having physically moved into applicants from elsewhere within the bargaining unit who meet those factors. Where there are two (2) permanent postings within or more such applicants, length of unbroken service with the University in the bargaining shall be the determining fac- tor only where the other factors are relatively equal. Period Employees who are transferred or promoted will be appoint- ed to their new position on a trial basis for a period of five (65) days worked or one hundred and eighty (180) con- secutive calendar days, whichever comes first. Such periods may only be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Employees who find the position unsatisfactory or are unable to meet the job requirements shall firstly be returned to their previous position or to another position at the same job class in pay grade. Where, as a calendar year, unless for monetary gain. When result of Article an employee returns to work from an absence their previous position, the employee then occupy- ing such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they position who is thereby displaced shall return firstly be returned to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had workedprevious position or to one at the same pay grade. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etc.Succession

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties thatJob Within seven (7) calendar days of the Employer determining that there exists a primary vacancy in a bargaining unit position, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. When or if the Employer establishes a new position is createdwithin the bargaining unit, or when the Employer shall post the position as a vacancy that is known to be four (4) months or more occurs; the Association shall notify the Union in writing and post a notice of the vacancy for a minimum posting period of one seven (17) week so that all members will know about the vacancy or new positioncalendar days. Positions shall be advertised within five (5) working days of the vacancy. Appointments from within the Bargaining Unit Applications for posted primary vacancies shall be made in writing within said posting period. Prior to posting a vacancy, the department head shall consider and process any written requests for change in specific tours, in accordance with article Secondary vacancies, which result from the filling of a primary vacant position, shall not be posted, but shall be filled by giving first priority to qualified employees with permanent transfer requests on file, in accordance with the criteria set out in Article below and the procedure set out in Article below. A request for transfer, completed on forms supplied by the Employer, shall be considered to be an application for the purposes of this Article. Employees must submit proof of successful completion of required courses, with their request for transfer, in order to be considered for certain identified positions within the home, etc. It is the res of the employee to renew requests for transfer on file by January 15' of each year. This Article does not apply for positions that are filled in accordance with provisions of Article Vacancies which are not expected to exceed three (3) weeks months may be filled by the Employer at its discretion. The Employer will give first priority to qualified employees with requests for transfer on file, in accordance with the criteria set out in Article and the procedure set out in Article and (a) below. All shall contain the following information: Nature of the postingposition, qualifications, required knowledge and education, shift, hours of work, wage or salary range. Staff The union will be prepared notified of the name of the current incumbent. Such qualifications and requirements shall be those necessary to accept perform the position when offeredjob function and may not be established in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. All research on the job shall state, "this position will be done during the posting periodis open to male and female applicants". The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting a temporary posting, staff will not be able to apply for another posting until the lesser In all cases of transfer or promotion the following occurs: a) staff are in the last four (4) weeks of their current temporary position; or b) staff are at the end of the fifth month of their current temporary position (will have a four week opportunity to apply for postings or return to their permanent position). While in a temporary position staff may apply for a posting which would factors shall be for a permanent position or if it is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless there is a monetary gain, staff will be expected to remain in their current temporary position for five (5) months. An employee shall not be entitled to post for any vacancy after having physically moved into two (2) permanent postings within the same job class in a calendar year, unless for monetary gain. When an employee returns to work from an absence such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etc.considered:

PROMOTIONS AND STAFF CHANGES. 13.01 Definition It is agreed upon by both parties that, Full-Time positions will be created wherever possible. Job When a vacancy occurs or a new position is created, other than a temporaryvacancy of sixty (60) calendar days or when a vacancy less, which is within the scope of this Unit, the Health Centre shall provide the requisite bulletin board space such that is known to be four (4) months or more occurs; the Association shall notify the Union in writing any and post a notice of the vacancy all are for a minimum of one seven (17) week calendar days, so that all members will employees know about of the vacancy or new position. Positions Such notice will remain posted until sixteen hundred hours (1600) on the seventh day. Applications for such position will be received in writing by the Employee Relations Department. It is understood and agreed that such temporary vacancies will be offered to present part-time qualified employees on a priority basis. Vacancies shall be advertised posted within fifteen (15) calendar days of the termination of the current incumbent the creation of a new position and shall be filled within forty-five (45) days following the first day of the posting as described above. If the employer intends not to fill a position or is not able to meet the time lines in paragraph above, the employer shall advise the union of the reasons. In cases of a temporaryvacancy lasting more than sixty (60) and up to six (6) months to replace an employee on approved sick leave of absence, absence due to disability, sick leave, long term disabilityor to perform a special non-recurring task, only the initial temporaryvacancy need be posted and any resulting temporaryvacancy will not require posting. Extensions of temporarypositions, including vacancies not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days, must be requested from the Bargaining Unit President and will not be The President of the Union shall be notified in writing within five (5) working days of the vacancycommencement of such assignment regarding the name of the employee and the expected duration. Appointments from within A copy of the Bargaining Unit Health Centre's Personnel Action Form detailing the name of the appointee and the terms of the appointment shall satisfythe obligation to provide notice. Any temporary position greater than twelve (12) months duration shall be made within three posted as a permanent position save and except vacancies resulting from the absence of an injured or disabled worker, (3) weeks e.g. an employee on Long Term Disability or in receipt of A posting for a vacancy resulting from an employee who is injured or disabled will clearly state that should the posting. Staff will be prepared permanent incumbent return to accept work, the position when offered. All research on employee who filled the position will be done during laid off in accordance with the posting periodCollective Agreement. The staff will first request the information from the site(s)* that they are applying to and if necessary staff will request and receive the information from the Human Resources Department. Once accepting An employee in a temporary postingposition may apply, staff will not be able to apply with the effect of leaving their current temporaryposition, for another posting until the lesser of the following occurs: a) staff are temporary position only in the last four thirty (430) weeks days of their current temporary position; . A temporary employee, for the purpose of applying for a temporary or b) staff are at the end of the fifth month of their current temporary position (will have a four week opportunity to apply for postings or return to their permanent position), must be activelyemployed on the day the position is posted. While in a temporary position staff may apply In the event there are no permanent employees competing for a posting which would position, or deemed not minimally qualified, and two or more temporary employees are deemed minimally qualified, the temporary employee with the greatest number of hours be for a permanent position or if it awarded the position. It is a temporary position of higher job classification. Unless further in the event there is a monetary gainpermanent employee and a temporary employee and they are both minimally qualified, staff the permanent employee will be expected to remain awarded the position. Information in their current temporary position for five (5) monthsSuch notice shall contain the following information: nature of position, qualifications consistent with the job description, required knowledge and education, approximate number of hours of work, wage or salary or range. An employee shall Such qualifications may not be entitled to post established in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. In addition, all shall contain the following advisement: While the Health Centre appreciates your expression of interest in this only those applicants selected for any vacancy after having physically moved into two (2) permanent postings within the same job class in a calendar year, unless for monetary gain. When an employee returns to work from an absence such as: Maternity Leave, approved LOA, STD or LTD (less than twelve (12) months), they shall return to their former position, side(s)* and except for LOA's they shall receive adjusted service credit as if they had worked. All staff affected by the filling of this temporary position interview will return to their former position and site(s)*. *(s) will apply only when necessary to address the issues of short changes, split shifts and staff working varied shifts in a week, etcbe notified.