Common use of INTERNAL COMPETITIONS Clause in Contracts

INTERNAL COMPETITIONS. (a) Unless waived by mutual agreement in writing, internal competitions will be held for positions in the bargaining unit which the Company wishes to fill. Such competitions may arise either from a vacancy created by a retirement, transfer or termination, or due to new work where such work would fall within the scope of this bargaining unit. Notices detailing the qualifications required, the work involved and the classification(s) appropriate to the position will be posted for at least six (6) working days before the closing date of the competition. The qualifications required must bear practical relevance to the work being performed and will be consistent with those documented in the job specifications appropriate to the Bargaining Unit. (b) A Bargaining Unit position will only be posted for competition after consideration has been given to all eligible Bargaining Unit members in the following situations in order of seniority: (i) on notice of ▇▇▇▇▇▇; (ii) on a recall list; or (iii) has been laid off/bumped out of the position within the last two (2) years. Human Resources will confirm to the Union President that such consideration has been given. (c) All USW Local 4096 applications (Category 1) will be considered before other applicants from outside (Category 2). All Category 1 applications will be forwarded to the appropriate branch manager for consideration. If they meet the specified qualifications, including the capacity to perform the particular work required with a familiarization period appropriate to the job level, they will be selected. Should no suitable Bargaining Unit applicant be selected, other candidates will be considered. It is agreed that, in the interest of improved productivity and greater return on training costs, people in positions who have satisfied the criteria below may apply in writing for internal competitions: (i) have completed a period of twelve (12) months in their current position, or (ii) are within the last 3 months of their term. If the above criteria is not met, requests for exemption will be discussed with the Company and shall not be unreasonably denied. This provision is not intended to restrict normal career development. (d) Within thirty (30) working days of transfer to a different position within USW Local 4096, the employee may elect to return to the employee’s former position, or the Company may re-assign the employee to such former position. (e) All positions which management determines are to be filled on a non-permanent basis while the incumbent is absent on maternity leave, approved leave or short term assignment greater than ninety (90) calendar days will be posted. Should the incumbent fail to return to the position, it will be posted for competition unless otherwise agreed by the union. In cases where a non-permanent vacancy is known ahead of time, such term position shall be posted. In such cases, the posting shall indicate that the vacancy will begin once the employee’s leave actually commences and the successful applicant shall be transferred in accordance with 13.05. 13.02 The skill and experience of an employee and the employee's capacity to perform the required task (with a familiarization period appropriate to the job level if necessary) shall be the determining factors in all cases of transfer, internal competitions and increase in the working forces, and in promotion to higher classifications and where two (2) or more employees are equally qualified, seniority shall be the determining factor. 13.03 The successful applicant to an internal competition will be notified as soon as possible. Following receipt of acceptance, the name of the successful applicant will be posted on competition notice boards. All unsuccessful USW LOCAL 4096 applicants will be notified that they were not selected for the position. On request, unsuccessful applicants shall have a post- selection interview with a representative of the Branch or organizational unit conducting the competition. At this interview, applicants will be advised of the reasons for their non-selection and will be given an opportunity to discuss areas in which the employee can enhance their skills and qualifications for future competitions. 13.04 The President of the Union shall be supplied with copies of the notices of competitions no later than the day of posting, and supplied with a list of candidates to the position, including indication of the successful candidate at the completion of the competition.

INTERNAL COMPETITIONS. (a) Unless waived by mutual agreement in writing, internal competitions will be held for positions in the bargaining unit which the Company wishes to fill. Such competitions may arise either from a vacancy created by a retirement, transfer or termination, or due to new work where such work would fall within the scope of this bargaining unit. Notices detailing the qualifications required, the work involved and the classification(s) appropriate to the position will be posted for at least six (6) working days before the closing date of the competition. The qualifications required must bear practical relevance to the work being performed and will be consistent with those documented in the job specifications appropriate to the Bargaining Unit. (b) A Bargaining Unit position will only be posted for competition after consideration has been given to all eligible Bargaining Unit members in the following situations in order of seniority: (i) on notice of ▇▇▇▇▇▇layoff; (ii) on a recall list; or (iii) has been laid off/bumped out of the position within the last two (2) years. Human Resources will confirm to the Union President that such consideration has been given. (c) All USW Local 4096 applications (Category 1) will be considered before other applicants from outside (Category 2). All Category 1 applications will be forwarded to the appropriate branch manager for consideration. If they meet the specified qualifications, including the capacity to perform the particular work required with a familiarization period appropriate to the job levellevel if necessary, they will be selected. Should no suitable Bargaining Unit applicant be selected, other candidates will be considered. It is agreed that, in the interest of improved productivity and greater return on training costs, people in positions who have satisfied the criteria below may apply in writing for internal competitions: (i) have completed a period of twelve (12) months in their current position, or (ii) are within the last 3 months of their term. If the above criteria is not met, requests for exemption will be discussed with the Company and shall not be unreasonably denied. This provision is not intended to restrict normal career development. (d) Within thirty (30) working days of transfer to a different position within USW Local 4096, the employee may elect to return to the employee’s former position, or the Company may re-assign the employee to such former position. (ea) All positions which management determines are In order to be filled on a non-permanent basis while the incumbent is absent on maternity leave, approved leave or short term assignment greater than ninety (90) calendar days will be posted. Should the incumbent fail to return to the position, it will be posted for competition unless otherwise agreed meet target group representation as specified by the union. In cases where Federal Employment Equity Act, after consultation with, and agreement of the Union, a non-permanent vacancy is known ahead of time, such term position shall competition may be posted. In such cases, the posting shall indicate that the vacancy will begin once the employee’s leave actually commences and the successful applicant shall be transferred in accordance with 13.05limited to target group applicants. 13.02 (b) The skill and experience of an employee and the employee's capacity to perform the required task (with a familiarization period appropriate to the job level if necessary) shall be the determining factors in all cases of transfer, internal competitions and increase in the working forces, and in promotion to higher classifications classifications, and where two (2) or more employees are equally qualified, seniority shall be the determining factor. 13.03 The successful applicant to an internal competition will be notified as soon as possible. Following receipt of acceptance, the name of the successful applicant will be posted on competition notice boards. All unsuccessful USW LOCAL 4096 bargaining unit applicants will be notified that they were not selected for the position. On request, unsuccessful applicants shall have a post- selection interview with a representative of the Branch or organizational unit conducting the competition. At this interview, applicants will be advised of the reasons for their non-selection and will be given an opportunity to discuss areas in which the employee can enhance their skills and qualifications for future competitions. 13.04 The President of the Union shall be supplied with copies of the notices of competitions no later than the day of posting, and supplied with a list of candidates to the position, including indication of the successful candidate at the completion of the competition. 13.05 In the interest of improved productivity and greater return on training costs for people new in positions, it is preferable that employees remain in positions acquired through internal or external competition for a period of twelve (12) months before applying for other internal competitions, unless otherwise agreed by management. This provision shall not restrict normal career development. Requests for exemption will be discussed with the parties and shall not be unreasonably denied.