Common use of Filling Vacancies or Assignments Clause in Contracts

Filling Vacancies or Assignments. Where it is determined by the Employer that: (a) two or more bargaining unit applicants for a position in a bargaining unit are qualified and (b) those applicants are of equal merit, preference in filling the vacancy or Assignment shall be given to the applicant with the greatest length of seniority. (c) In the event that vacancy arises in the same position / classification title, within the same work area(s) and/or service within a three (3) month period of the closing date of the competition, the Employer is not required to post the vacancy. The position may be filled through a prior or existing competition within the three (3) month period. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer may award the position to the most senior applicant without conducting interviews. (d) The Employer may offer permanent part-time work of less than a 0.4 FTE to qualified employees on the WASCL provided the new position is of the same classification as the employee’s current position, without posting in order of seniority first to permanent part-time employees then casual employees. (e) Positions will be awarded to the successful candidate as soon as is reasonably possible following the closing date for the job posting.

Filling Vacancies or Assignments. Where it is determined by the Employer that: (a) two or more bargaining unit Bargaining Unit applicants for a position in a bargaining unit Bargaining Unit are qualified and (b) those applicants are of equal merit, preference in filling the vacancy or Assignment shall be given to the applicant with the greatest length of seniority. (c) In the event that vacancy arises in the same position / classification title, within the same work area(s) and/or service within a three (3) month period of the closing date of the competition, the Employer is not required to post the vacancy. The position may be filled through a prior or existing competition within the three (3) month period. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer may award the position to the most senior applicant without conducting interviews. (d) The Employer may offer permanent part-time work of less than a 0.4 FTE to qualified employees on the WASCL provided the new position is of the same classification as the employee’s current position, without posting in order of seniority first to permanent part-time employees then casual employees. (e) Positions will be awarded to the successful candidate as soon as is reasonably possible following the closing date for the job posting.