Competitive Recruitment. In order to improve the County’s ability to recruit, the employer may, upon consultation with the union and notwithstanding the related provisions of the collective agreement: 1. Recognize immediately upon hire of an external candidate relevant past experience solely for the purpose of determining eligibility for: (a) Wage step within the Grade for the position provided the rate does not exceed the rate paid to any other incumbent in the same position; and/or (b) Enrolment in benefit plan(s) before completion of the probationary period. Note: Relevant past experience will not be recognized for the purpose of seniority. 2. Review relevant labour market information in comparison to the subject position and determine if a Labour Market Wage Adjustment is warranted, in accordance with Article 21.5.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
