Common use of Priority Placement Clause in Contracts

Priority Placement. Prior to staffing a vacancy in accordance with the remainder of this Article, NAV CANADA shall assign a qualified employee who previously occupied a position at the same or higher level at the location where the vacancy occurs in order of precedence as follows: (a) Employees who have received lay-off notices (surplus) in accordance with Article 45, Employment Security. (b) Employees who have been laid off and retain recall rights in accordance with Article 45, Employment Security. (c) Employees returning from an authorized Leave of Absence of more than twelve (12) months. (d) An employee on priority in excess of twelve (12) months shall have their name removed from priority and their employment shall be terminated. Should there be more than one employee who is qualified at the same level of priority, the assignment shall be first offered to the employee with the most seniority. In determining qualifications NAV CANADA shall take into consideration the familiarization requirements for the position concerned.