Common use of Classification and Reclassification Procedures Clause in Contracts

Classification and Reclassification Procedures. The classification and reclassification process is jointly agreed between the University and the Union. In summary: (a) An employee who requests a reclassification of their position shall initiate the reclassification process by submitting a signed and dated Request for Classification Review Form, current job description and proposed new job description, using the Job Description Template to their immediate supervisor. The employee and supervisor must discuss the employee's classification request and reach agreement on the content of the employee's job description, with a copy of the final job description provided to the affected employee. (b) Within 20 working days after the employee submits the documents to the supervisor, the supervisor shall submit the form and the finalized job description to HR who will arrange a meeting within five working days of receiving the forms with the employee, a BCGEU JJEC committee member or union designate, and supervisor to confirm mutual understanding of the job description going forward for review. (c) A supervisor may initiate a request for classification or reclassification of a position. Where there is an incumbent in the position, the supervisor will discuss the changes in the position with the employee prior to submitting the Request for Classification Review Form. (d) Within 15 working days of the receipt of submission, the Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) shall complete the classification rating. The Committee shall, within five working days, inform the employee, the supervisor and the Union of the results of the classification by letter explaining the reasons for the decision. (e) Only employees shall have the right to appeal a decision of the JJEC to the Joint Job Evaluation Appeal Panel (JJEAP). The employee must file a classification appeal within 10 working days after receiving the written notification of the decision. To ensure objectivity, members of the JJEAP shall not have had any prior involvement with the particular classification appealed. An employee shall have the right to appear in person before the appeal panel and the panel may call any person(s) to provide relevant clarification in order to arrive at a just decision. (f) If the Joint Job Evaluation Appeal Panel is unable to agree on the proposed classification, the grievance procedure under Article 69 may be invoked.

Classification and Reclassification Procedures. ‌ The classification and reclassification process is jointly agreed between the University and the Union. In summary: (a) : An employee who requests a reclassification of their position shall initiate the reclassification process by submitting a signed and dated Request for Classification Review Form, current job description and proposed new job description, using the Job Description Template to their immediate supervisor. The employee and supervisor must discuss the employee's classification request and reach agreement on the content of the employee's job description, with a copy of the final job description provided to the affected employee. (b) . Within 20 working days after the employee submits the documents to the supervisor, the supervisor shall submit the form and the finalized job description to HR who will arrange a meeting within five working days of receiving the forms with the employee, a BCGEU JJEC committee member or union designate, and supervisor to confirm mutual understanding of the job description going forward for review. (c) . A supervisor may initiate a request for classification or reclassification of a position. Where there is an incumbent in the position, the supervisor will discuss the changes in the position with the employee prior to submitting the Request for Classification Review Form. (d) . Within 15 working days of the receipt of submission, the Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) shall complete the classification rating. The Committee shall, within five working days, inform the employee, the supervisor and the Union of the results of the classification by letter explaining the reasons for the decision. (e) . Only employees shall have the right to appeal a decision of the JJEC to the Joint Job Evaluation Appeal Panel (JJEAP). The employee must file a classification appeal within 10 working days after receiving the written notification of the decision. To ensure objectivity, members of the JJEAP shall not have had any prior involvement with the particular classification appealed. An employee shall have the right to appear in person before the appeal panel and the panel may call any person(s) to provide relevant clarification in order to arrive at a just decision. (f) . If the Joint Job Evaluation Appeal Panel is unable to agree on the proposed classification, the grievance procedure under Article 69 67 (Grievance Procedure) may be invoked.