Discretionary Training. An employee wishing to attend a training course, seminar or conference based upon mutual agreement between the Employer and the Employee where both parties would benefit from the training will receive pay at the straight time rate. No overtime will be accrued or charged for attendance or for travel to and from the training course, seminar or conference. The Employer will pay the course costs and travel expenses in accordance with Corporate Travel Policy.
Discretionary Training. An employee may make application to the Executive Director, prior to enrolling in evening or weekend courses they feel would enhance their supports to individuals. Upon approval they can receive reimbursement of tuition costs, when they, present evidence of passing the course and a photocopy of the paid registration receipt.
Discretionary Training. Where an employee identifies workshops, training or education offered in the community which are not a condition of employment, upon approval of the Executive Director, the employee may be sponsored by the Employer through tuition or time off with pay. The employee will be notified in advance of the amount and type of sponsorship.
Discretionary Training. (a) The employer may grant leave with or without pay and subject to terms and conditions specified by the employer to enable any employee covered by this Agreement to attend courses of study, seminars or conferences or to undertake specific research on projects considered by the employer to be of benefit to the professional growth and development of the employee and relevant to the work of the employer. The granting of such leave shall be at the sole discretion of the employer and shall not be subject to the process for solving employment disputes provisions of this Agreement.
