Common use of CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Clause in Contracts

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING. General 18.01 The parties recognize that, in order to maintain and enhance professional expertise, employees need opportunities from time to time to participate in career development and training activities described in this Article. Having regard to specific corporate needs and operational and budgetary considerations, the Employer shall endeavour to equitably distribute participation in such opportunities among members of the bargaining unit. (a) An employee shall have the opportunity on occasion to attend courses, training sessions, conferences and seminars, and to participate in training programs which support current and future roles required by the Employer. (b) An employee on occasion may be granted approval to participate in work exchanges and research projects related to the employee's field of specialization. (c) An employee participating in activities under this clause will be reimbursed reasonable expenses including registration fees, tuition and travel expenses (in accordance with the Employer's Travel Policies). An employee invited to participate in a conference in an official capacity, such as to present a formal address or to give a course related to the employee's field of employment, may be granted leave with pay for this purpose and may, in addition, be reimbursed for their payment of convention or conference registration fees and reasonable travel expenses. (d) Where an employee’s participation in a training program requires a significant financial investment on the part of the Employer, the Employer, the employee and the authorized representative of the Institute may enter into an agreement establishing the terms and conditions of the employee's participation including, where deemed necessary, an undertaking on the part of the employee to remain in the service of the Employer for a mutually agreed period of time. Any such agreement will be consistent with the terms of this collective agreement. (e) An employee shall not be entitled to any compensation under Article 8 (Overtime, Call-Back and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) and Article 9 (Travelling Time) in respect of participation in activities under this clause unless such participation was directed by the Employer and not voluntary on the part of the employee.