Common use of Job Postings Clause in Contracts

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where For all permanent position vacancies intended to be filled, the Corporation shall post notices with the information as indicated in schedule ‘C’ on all bulletin boards for a period of one week and shall send a copy to the Unit Chairperson. For the Community Centre Administrative Clerk position, the Corporation shall have an on- going posting to create a pool of applicants to draw from. Employees who have completed their probationary period may make written application for such permanent job vacancy or new position occurs within such posting period and will receive acknowledgement of their applications. Employees will be limited to one lateral transfer in a twelve month period. The Corporation will interview internal applicants who meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Every effort will be made to fill posted vacancies within three months of the closing date as noted on the job posting. The employee who is the successful applicant to a posted position and who is required to remain in his/her current position until a replacement is hired will receive his/her new rate of pay no later than two weeks after accepting the new position. The Corporation may choose to advertise the vacancy externally concurrent to the internal posting. All current internal applicants who have applied for the position will be considered and a selection decision will be made prior to considering external applicants. Human Resources will meet with the interviewed and/or tested applicant(s) to review the outcome of any interview if unsuccessful, within eight (8) weeks of the employee receiving notification, and if requested by the employee. Where there is no successful qualified applicant, the Corporation reserves the right to interview unqualified applicants who have applied for the posted position prior to considering external applicants. It is understood that nothing in the Article restricts the right of the Corporation to temporarily assign an employee to a job currently posted, on an acting basis, until the posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements made to permit the employee selected, if any, to fill the vacancy. Promotion shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unitunit that is paid at a higher rate of pay. Lateral transfer shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unit that is paid at the same level of pay as the employee’s current rate of pay. The selection process will be applied to all applicants in the following manner: The Corporation will consider the following factors during the selection process: In cases of promotion, such vacancy the following factors shall be considered: (a) posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received.qualifications; (b) When demonstrated skills and abilities as required for the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area.posted position; (c) Nurses shall demonstrated work performance. Where two or more applicants are deemed to be selected for positions equal under 10.05 (a), (b) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned(c), seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day ▇▇▇▇, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a. Whenever management decides to fill a vacancy or new position occurs job opening which is not included in a classification in progression ladder, the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall job will be posted for fifteen (15) calendar days. Should a situation arise making this time period impracticable, the matter will be discussed and resolved at Standing Committee. In the event the employee selected cannot be transferred to the job immediately, his job seniority date will be the date of the job posting. In the event more than one applicant posts for an opening and the employee selected returns to his former position as per subsection b., the posting will remain valid for one further selection. Employees who are absent on a vacation and/or leave of absence that coincides with a vacation, will be considered for job postings if they have left notice, in writing, with the Human Resources department that they would be interested in an opening should it become available. A copy of the notice will be forwarded to the Union Standing Committee. Such notices will be in effect for the length of time the employee is away on vacation and/or a leave of absence that coincides with a vacation; however, an employee who is absent for four (4) weeks from the closing date of the posting will not be eligible for that posting. b. Seniority Rights and Probationary Period following a Transfer resulting from a Job Posting: In the case of an employee who is accepted for a job as a result of a posting for a vacancy, his first thirty (30) days after reporting to the new job will be considered a probationary period. During this period the Company might deem it necessary to transfer the employee back to his former job or the employee may elect to do so of his own volition. In either case the employee will be returned to his former job with no loss of seniority rights. However, an employee who fails to complete the probationary period will be restricted from answering further postings for the same position for a period of seven six (76) consecutive calendar daysmonths. Nurses may make a written application In the cases of posting for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work temporary vacancies in the primary area to which they were assigned at service departments (mill stores, technical, maintenance, art and die) the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area employee selected will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any retain his seniority until such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary areatime: i) immediately if the realignment as his new job is due considered to loss of business; be permanent, or ii) after two he has worked four (24) pay periods months at his new job within any six (6) months. Should the employee selected elect to return to his old job at the end of his four (4) month period, he should notify his supervisor. Failure to give such notification will automatically result in a forfeit of his previous job seniority. The four (4) month period may be extended in cases of sickness, industrial injury, or more if realignment is due leave of absence. The period of thirty (30) days’ probation also applies to fluctuating visit volumestransfers of a temporary nature. (e) Any nurse filling c. All permanent posted positions will have relief postings, and all relief positions will be posted plant wide. When a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementpermanent vacancy occurs, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which employee posted into the relief position will move into the vacancy. If the employee chooses to sign off in this circumstance, he signs off both the permanent and relief positions. In the event the posted relief is not expected to exceed sixty available when his/her services are required, the job shall be filled from the plant labour pool. A person may hold no more than one (601) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentrelief position.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy Vacancies are defined as those teaching positions within the Bargaining Unit which may become available due to attrition, growth, transfer or newly created positions. Newly created positions include but are not limited to new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall or expanding programs. b) All vacant or newly created teaching positions as of June 1st will be posted at each school and on the board website for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application five working days for the consideration of Bargaining Unit Members currently employed by the Board. Qualified Bargaining Unit Members shall be given primary consideration prior to the placement of external hires. c) All vacant or newly created positions that occur between the beginning of the school year and June 1 will be posted at each school and on the Board website for a period of five working days for the consideration of Bargaining Unit Members currently employed by the Board. It is understood that a vacancy during created by the posted period. The name placement of the successful applicant shall to the initial vacancy need not be posted and a copy of internally. d) Positions posted will be the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced actual positions filled by the employer via successful candidate. Exceptions may occur by mutual consent. e) All Teachers who have completed their probationary period may apply for the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice boardposition. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisThe criteria for considering qualified Bargaining Unit Members, the Employer Board will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaconsider: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; orTeacher Qualifications (OCT) ii) Seniority as per Article 8 iii) Years qualified in the area/subject/division posted (OCT) f) Prior to any new hires, Teachers laid off as a result of the redundancy provisions, in order of seniority, and after two (2) pay periods internal transfers, will be offered any full-time or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumespart-time vacant teaching positions within the jurisdiction of the Board. (eg) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return In considering appointments to her previous full-time teaching positions, the Board shall give primary area and caseload if it existsconsideration to qualified Part-time Bargaining Unit Members employed by the Board. (fg) Notwithstanding any provision If positions of responsibility provided for under this agreementCollective Agreement become vacant or are newly created and the Board has not temporarily appointed a Member of the Unit to fill the position, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They Board will continue to be paid post the position at each school for the visiting nurse rate during consideration of Bargaining Unit Members currently employed by the temporary assignmentBoard before advertising the position externally.

Job Postings. (a) Where For all permanent position vacancies intended to be filled, the Corporation shall post notices with the information as indicated in schedule ‘C’ on all bulletin boards for a period of one week and shall send a copy to the Unit Chairperson. For the Community Centre Administrative Clerk position, the Corporation shall have an on- going posting to create a pool of applicants to draw from. Employees who have completed their probationary period may make written application for such permanent job vacancy or new position occurs within such posting period and will receive acknowledgement of their applications. Employees will be limited to one lateral transfer in a twelve month period. The Corporation will interview internal applicants who meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Every effort will be made to fill posted vacancies within one month of the closing date as noted on the job posting. The employee who is the successful applicant to a posted position and who is required to remain in his/her current position until a replacement is hired will receive his/her new rate of pay no later than two weeks after accepting the new position. The Corporation may choose to advertise the vacancy externally concurrent to the internal posting. All current internal applicants who have applied for the position will be considered and a selection decision will be made prior to considering external applicants. Where there is no successful qualified applicant, the Corporation reserves the right to interview unqualified applicants who have applied for the posted position prior to considering external applicants. It is understood that nothing in the Article restricts the right of the Corporation to temporarily assign an employee to a job currently posted, on an acting basis, until the posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements made to permit the employee selected, if any, to fill the vacancy. Promotion shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unit that is paid at a higher rate of pay. Lateral transfer shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unit that is paid at the same level of pay as the employee’s current rate of pay. The selection process will be applied to all applicants in the following manner: The Corporation will consider the following factors during the selection process: In cases of promotion, (other than to positions outside the scope of the bargaining unit), such vacancy the following factors shall be considered: (a) posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received.qualifications; (b) When demonstrated skills and abilities as required for the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area.posted position; (c) Nurses shall demonstrated work performance. Where two or more applicants are deemed to be selected for positions equal under 10.05 (a), (b) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned(c), seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 The Employer will post all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted unit for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days, in order to allow interested nurses to apply, prior to filling the position. Nurses The Employer will provide the job posting to the Bargaining Unit President, at the time of posting and will also send a copy of the job posting by email. The job posting will be announced to all nurses in the Bargaining Unit on email. If no qualified nurse applies to the job posting, the Employer may make hire a written application for nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodBargaining Unit. The name of the successful applicant applicant(s) shall be posted and a copy by the Employer within seven (7) days of the posting shall selection being made. This information will also be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced Bargaining Unit President by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned email at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area the posting. 11.02 Nurses from within the Sitebargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. Requests to change a primary area The Employer will outline the conditions and duration of such vacancies. In filling of such temporary vacancy, the Union will be maintained informed of the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies of less than sixty (60) calendar days will be covered by existing nurses. In the Employer event that the vacancy cannot be covered by existing nurses, the vacancy will be posted. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse’s usual area of work, the nurse will return to their usual area of work at the completion of the temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 In assessing applicants for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received.considered: (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority. Where these When factors in (a) are equal amongst the nurses concernedrelatively equal, seniority (b) shall govern. The Employer shall not administer this provision in an arbitrary fashion. (d) If realignment 11.05 A nurse may make written request for transfer to another area of core staffing within a primary area is required, the city or team. Requests for transfer out of an area will be done by area senioritysubmitted in writing to the Nursing Manager and will be approved in order of seniority subject to operational requirements. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due A Nurse will be required to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesresubmit any requests in writing for transfer on an annual basis. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a Permanent Full-Time or Permanent Part-Time vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unitBargaining Unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses Employees may make a written application apply for the vacancy position during the posted posting period. The name of the successful applicant Such applications shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained considered by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in before considering applicants from outside the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedBargaining Unit. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses Employees shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (aSection 12.04(a) on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concernedemployees considered, seniority shall govern, providing that the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work. Where seniority is a determining factor, there shall be no distinction between Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time and Casual Part-Time employees. c) A Permanent vacancy shall be defined as any unfilled position (except those arising from absences due to illness or authorized leaves) which is expected to last for more than thirty (30) calendar days. d) If realignment The successful applicant shall be placed on trial for a period of core staffing within ninety (90) calendar days. Conditional on performing the normal requirements of the job, the employee shall be declared permanent after a primary area period of ninety (90) calendar days. Where it is requireddetermined that the successful applicant cannot perform the normal requirements of the job during the trial period, transfer out she shall be returned to her former position and salary level without loss of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due The employee can also elect to be returned to her former position and salary level without loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods seniority. Any other employee promoted or more if realignment is due transferred because of rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to fluctuating visit volumesher former position and salary level without loss of seniority. (e) Any nurse filling a Notwithstanding Article 12.04(d), temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. vacancies (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not are expected to exceed last no more than sixty (60) calendar days without postingdays) may be filled at the discretion of the Employer. Visiting nurses In filling such vacancies, the Employer will select Bargaining Unit employees who have expressed an interest in working in the area in which the vacancy arises, on the basis of the criteria set out in Section 12.04(b). f) Employees who are away from work for any reason can be assigned to do shift nurse work have someone bid on a temporary job vacancy for them. g) The Employer shall distribute shifts available for Casual Part-Time work as evenly as practicable among the Casual Part-Time employees. Call-Ins shall be offered on a rotational basis in order of seniority. The Employer shall provide to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentUnion a record of Call-In opportunities on a quarterly basis.

Job Postings. (a) Where 8.01 Should a vacancy occur, or a new position is created, a notice of the vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted within seven (7) calendar days of the vacancy occurring, for seven (7) calendar days, and employees may apply in writing to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is for a full-time job, then full-time employees within the seniority group shall be given preference when the applications are being considered. If the vacancy is for a part-time job, then the Company shall give preference to applications submitted by part-time employees within the seniority group. The position(s) shall be awarded within seven (7) days of the end of the posting period, and shall be done in accordance with Article 8.02. 8.02 Where skill and ability of the applicants to perform the normal functions of the job are relatively equal, seniority shall be the governing factor in matters of promotion, awarding of a new position or vacant position with the exception of the following classifications: Load Control, Second Cook and Final Assembly where the Company will be the sole judge of skill, ability and competency regardless of the seniority of the employee. 8.03 When a new position is created, appropriate rates of pay shall be negotiated and shall appear in the Agreement. In the event the parties are unable to agree on a rate of pay, the matter may be referred to arbitration by either party in accordance with Article 24. 8.04 Except as provided below, after successfully posting into a vacant position, an employee shall be prohibited from applying for other vacant position for a period of seven twelve (712) consecutive calendar daysmonths unless otherwise mutually agreed, unless the newly created/vacant position would be a promotion, unless the position to which they have posted becomes eliminated or suffers a permanent reduction of hours, or unless the Company has removed the employee from a posted position. Nurses Additionally, any employee that applies for a position and withdraws their name after being awarded the position shall not be eligible to bid on any other positions that may make arise for a written application for period of six (6) months from the vacancy during the posted period. date of return to his previous position. 8.05 The name Company agrees that when posting a job, it will notify employees who are on vacation or authorized leave of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy absence of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted or telephone call where said posting carries a greater or equal hourly rate of such employees. Employees will provide their email address to receive said job posting. The Company also agrees to notify employees who have been laid off and are entitled to recall to work via e-mail or telephone call of any job posting of greater, equal or lower hourly wage rate than such employees were earning before their layoff. It is the Employees sole responsibility to keep the Company informed of their correct address, telephone number and e-mail address at all times. The Company will not be held responsible for any obligation or consequence resulting from such failure on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired part of the Employee. 8.06 In the event an employee through injury or illness is unable to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisperform their normal duties, the Employer Company will make every effort endeavour to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time find alternate employment where such exists, and providing that no other employee will thereby be deprived of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedtheir job. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 It is the policy of the Employer to promote from within where possible and reasonable to do so. In such a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification case permanent vacancies in the bargaining unitunit and vacancies for contract positions which are expected to continue for at least one year will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the Employer's operations. Postings shall contain the job title, current salary range, seniority group, location, and where applicable, a brief description of the duties and responsibilities. In addition, the posting shall indicate those qualifications required by the Employer. The Employer agrees not to refer prospective new employees to a hiring supervisor or department head until all internal applications have been fully processed. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to post such vacancy vacancies within ten (10) working days of written notification by the employee leaving the position. In addition, where possible and reasonable to do so, the Employer will post new positions as funding becomes available. 16.02 Vacancies shall be posted for a period of seven eight (7) consecutive 8) calendar days. Nurses may days and employees bidding on job vacancies must make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall in writing and this must be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced received by the employer Human Resources Department no later than the eighth (8th) day. It is understood that such applications may be made via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisEmployer’s electronic mail, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained facsimile systems or any other tool or technology provided by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)the purpose of submitting applications. Any such request Such applications shall be considered as an application for any job postings deemed to have been received the date they are received in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedHuman Resources Department. 16.03 Vacancies which will not or are not expected to exceed ninety (b90) When calendar days and vacancies caused by absence due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (excluding Maternity leave) need not be posted unless agreed to by the parties. Such temporary vacancies may be filled at the discretion of the Employer realigns existing geographic boundarieswhich include the temporary reassignment of any employee. Vacancies exceeding ninety (90) calendar days will be posted and the Employer may, affecting at its discretion, post such temporary vacancies as secondment opportunities. Employees seconded to bargaining unit positions on a temporary basis shall retain the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required right to change their primary area may accept assignment return to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition held immediately prior to the secondment. (c) Nurses 16.04 It is understood that where a vacancy arises, the filling of which shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding not result in any provision of this agreementincrease in complement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days first transfer, without posting, employees to positions within the same department, having the same salary level and classification, providing the duties and responsibilities are generally the same. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis It is also understood that employees in contract positions who have been employed for more than one (1) year and new permanent employees hired to fill temporary vacancies, whose term of employment has come to an end, will be transferred to vacant permanent positions at their former classification and salary level, within the bargaining unit, which they are qualified and able, without training, to perform. In these circumstances, the vacant positions to which the employees are transferred will not be posted. If there are no vacancies to which these employees could be assigned, such employees will be able to exercise their seniority rights in shift nursingaccordance with the Article on Layoff and Recall. 16.05 Without prejudice or precedent to any other Article or provision of this Collective Agreement, any temporary or contract employee hired to cover the leaves of absence under Article 15.02, or any resulting vacancies related to Article 15.02, shall be exempt from Article 22.02, the “roll-over” provision of the Collective Agreement. They will continue For clarity purposes, temporary and contract employees hired to be paid at cover the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentleaves of absence under Article 15.02 shall have all other rights under Article 22.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 It is the policy of the Employer to promote from within where possible and reasonable to do so. In such a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification case permanent vacancies in the bargaining unitunit and vacancies for contract positions which are expected to continue for at least one year will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the Employer's operations. Postings shall contain the job title, current salary range, seniority group, location, and where applicable, a brief description of the duties and responsibilities. In addition, the posting shall indicate those qualifications required by the Employer. The Employer agrees not to refer prospective new employees to a hiring supervisor or department head until all internal applications have been fully processed. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to post such vacancy vacancies within ten (10) working days of written notification by the employee leaving the position. In addition, where possible and reasonable to do so, the Employer will post new positions as funding becomes available. 16.02 Vacancies shall be posted for a period of seven eight (78) calendar days and employees bidding on job vacancies must make application in writing and this must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than the eighth (8th) consecutive calendar daysday. Nurses It is understood that such applications may make a written application be made via the Employer’s electronic mail, facsimile systems or any other tool or technology provided by the Employer for the purpose of submitting applications. Such applications shall be deemed to have been received the date they are received in the Human Resources Department. 16.03 Vacancies which will not or are not expected to exceed ninety (90) calendar days and vacancies caused by absence due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (excluding Maternity leave) need not be posted unless agreed to by the parties. Such temporary vacancies may be filled at the discretion of the Employer which include the temporary reassignment of any employee. Vacancies exceeding ninety (90) calendar days will be posted and the Employer may, at its discretion, post such temporary vacancies as secondment opportunities. Employees seconded to bargaining unit positions on a temporary basis for up to one year shall retain the right to return to the position held immediately prior to the secondment provided that there is no more than one (1) temporary contract position, due to secondment per supervisor. 16.04 It is understood that where a vacancy during arises, the filling of which shall not result in any increase in complement, the Employer may first transfer, without posting, employees to positions within the same department, having the same salary level and classification, providing the duties and responsibilities are generally the same. It is also understood that employees in contract positions who have been employed for more than one (1) year and new permanent employees hired to fill temporary vacancies, whose term of employment has come to an end, will be transferred to vacant permanent positions at their former classification and salary level, within the bargaining unit, which they are qualified and able, without training, to perform. In these circumstances, the vacant positions to which the employees are transferred will not be posted. If there are no vacancies to which these employees could be assigned, such employees will be able to exercise their seniority rights in accordance with the Article on Layoff and Recall. 16.05 The Employer shall first consider bargaining unit applicants for whom a successful bid would result in a promotion or transfer. Where the relative skill, ability and job efficiency of such applications are equal and further provided the employees in question have the qualifications, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of such classification, seniority shall apply. 16.06 If the vacancy is not filled on the foregoing basis, the Employer may consider any other applicants and where, in the Employer's opinion, there are no applicants who are qualified, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job in question, fill such vacancy at its discretion. 16.07 The Employer agrees that where a vacancy within the bargaining unit has been posted period. The and the vacancy is subsequently filled, all applicants will be advised in writing of the name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy within seven (7) days of the posting shall be provided appointment where possible and reasonable to the local Associationdo so. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisIn any case, the Employer will make every effort advise the Union in writing of the names of the applicants and identify the successful applicant, if any, within seven (7) days of the applicant's appointment to assign nurses the position. 16.08 The Employer need not consider any applicant to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area posting who has, within the Siteprior six (6) month period, successfully bid on a vacancy. Requests to change The Employer will not withhold the application of a primary area will be maintained by the Employer candidate based on this provision when an employee has successfully posted into a temporary position and then applies within this timeframe for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedpermanent vacancy. (b) When the 16.09 The Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesagrees not to administer this Article arbitrarily, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area discriminatorily or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areain bad faith. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. ‌ (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day ▇▇▇▇, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 12.01 If a permanent job vacancy or a new position occurs in job is created, within a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall opening will be posted on the plant bulletin board for a period of seven four (74) consecutive calendar working days. Nurses During such time seniority employees may make apply for such vacancy by completing a written application for Job Posting Application form supplied by the vacancy during the posted periodCompany. The posting will identify the following: 1. Department 2. Shift 3. Classification 4. Rate of Pay 12.02 An employee on vacation or on an approved leave of absence may have his/her name of added to the successful applicant shall be posted job posting within the time limits by another employee provided such application is signed by a supervisor and a copy of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and further provided that the posting shall be provided employee is ready and available to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to commence work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hirethe job is awarded. 12.03 Employees currently working in the classification posted may apply for a shift change through this procedure. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area Applicants will be considered in the following order: 1) Employees currently working in the classification, within the Site. Requests to change a primary area department requesting shift change 2) Employees currently working in the department where the vacancy has occurred. 3) All other employees in the plant. 12.04 Positions will be maintained by awarded based on the Employer following criteria, unless the absenteeism is for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st bona fide reason: The most senior applicant provided he/she has a) the skill, ability and qualifications to December 31st). Any such request shall meet the normal requirements of the work to be considered as an application for any job postings done, and b) provided he/she has no documented repeat work performance issues on his/her record in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. previous nine (b9) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (month period and c) Nurses shall be selected has less than four (4) points on his/her progressive absenteeism record. Employees who have been suspended from work for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after greater than two (2) pay periods days, for any reason, will not be considered for any posting position at or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesabove Plastics Material Handler for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the suspension. 12.05 When awarded a position in an upward progression, through the job posting procedure, and the probationary period has been completed the employee shall receive either their own current rate of pay or, the 3 month rate of pay for the position awarded, whichever is higher. The employee shall then progress to the next rate for the new classification according to the schedule, in 3-month intervals. However, if the employee held the same job either by job posting or temporary transfer at the six (e6) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her month rate within the previous primary area and caseload if it existssix (6) months of this awarded posting, he/she shall immediately receive the six (6) month rate. 12.06 When awarded a position of equal or lower progression through the job posting procedure, and the probationary period has been completed the employee shall receive the 3 month rate of pay for the position awarded and shall then progress to the next rate for the new classification according to the schedule in 3 month intervals unless the employee held the same job either by job posting or temporary transfer at the six (f6) Notwithstanding any provision month rate within the previous six (6) months of this agreement, awarded posting in which case he/she will immediately receive the Employer may fill six (6) month rate. 12.07 All job-posting awards above Associate 2 are subject to a temporary vacancy which is not expected probationary period of up to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.forty-five

Job Postings. 16.01 In the event new jobs are created or vacancies occur in existing job classifications (a) Where unless the Employer notifies the Union in writing that it intends to postpone or not fill a vacancy vacancy), the Employer will post all new jobs or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted vacancies for a period of five (5) calendar days and shall stipulate the qualifications, rate and department concerned before new employees are hired in order that all employees with seniority may apply. 16.02 All cases of filling permanent vacancies, promotions and transfers shall be based on the following factors: (a) seniority; and (b) skill, competence and efficiency. (c) where the qualifications in factor (b) are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. Such judgment shall be made in a fair, impartial and consistent manner. 16.03 The Employer may simultaneously advertise such vacancies outside the Bargaining Unit but shall not fill such positions from outside Bargaining Unit until QVSS agrees to the continued content of this paragraph closure of the posting period and in the absence of qualified applicants from within the Bargaining Unit. 16.04 All applications received will be considered within seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays at the end of the posting procedure. Nurses may make In the event one or more employees apply, the Employer shall consider qualifications and seniority of the applicants. Where these factors are relatively equal, the applicant with the greater seniority shall fill the vacancy. 16.05 When a written application for position is filled by means of the vacancy during job posting procedure, the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer Union Bulletin Board for a calendar year three (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received3) days. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are 16.06 Temporary vacancies shall not be required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump be posted in accordance with the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementArticle. A temporary, vacancy is one in which an employee who regularly holds the position is expected to return to work. Temporary vacancies may be filled with part time employees who shall be given the opportunity of assuming the temporary position in accordance with their seniority. 16.07 The successful applicant, if chosen from the Bargaining Unit, will be placed in the vacancy for trial period with training, and progress reports will be provided every 15 days, for a period of up to forty five (45) working days, and if the employee proves satisfactory shall then be considered permanent to the vacancy. If the employee proves unsatisfactory during that time or if the employee feels they are unable to perform the duties of the vacancy to which posted, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected employee will be returned to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid his/her former position at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.his/her former wage rate

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy In the event new jobs are created or new position occurs in a classification in vacancies occur within the bargaining unit, that no one holds a full-time bid to, the Company will post such vacancy shall be posted new jobs or vacancies for a period of seven three (73) consecutive calendar working days, in order to allow bargaining unit employees to apply. Nurses may make a written application for Each posting will list the vacancy during qualifications and the posted periodnumber needed. The Immediately upon making the initial award, the name of the successful applicant shall employee awarded the job will be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided given to the local AssociationUnion. Employees will be notified by a posted notice, if a bid is cancelled. Employees interested in these vacancies, may sign the posted bid sheets. Only employees who meet the qualifications will be eligible to bid. Skills and abilities being satisfactory, the most senior employee bidding will be awarded the bid. If no one bids, the Company, may at its discretion, fill the vacancy with a new hire or least senior production technician. The fact that an employee is considered a "backup" for a particular position, will not automatically qualify that person for the position if it's posted for bid. An employee who is on medical leave of absence may sign a job posting, but; will only be awarded the position if they can perform the full duties and hours when the position is ready to be filled. A vacancy shall successful bidder will be announced placed in the new classification and shift within two weeks after having been awarded the bid. Employees bidding on a higher paying position will not be paid the higher rate until they qualify for and accept the new position and then they will be paid back to the date they were awarded the bid. Employees may not bid for a job posting any more frequently than every five months. Employees can bid from a temporary posting to a full-time posting but, in no case will any employee be allowed to bid from one temporary bid to another temporary bid, except where an employee has been removed from their full-time bid and forced into a temporary bid. If there is more than one person holding a temporary bid in the classification and shift and the bid ends the highest seniority employee will have the option to stay or return to their previous bid before the lowest is forced out. Once placed in the new classification, the employee will have ten days to demonstrate the ability to perform satisfactorily. This can be extended or waived by mutual agreement. If the employee wishes to waive the ten days such employee will be required to fill out the waiver form. In case the employee is not retained in the job by the employer via Company, or the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on employee voluntarily elects to give up their rights to the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere job, providing it is within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisfirst ten days, the Employer employee will make every effort be returned to assign nurses his former classification and shift, seniority permitting. It is understood that no employee is allowed to work in give up their rights to any job bid more than 4 times per calendar year. Once four (4) employees have been given opportunities to qualify for any one vacancy, the primary area to which they were assigned job will be re-posted. The rate of pay for an employee transferring under this section will be at the time same step of hireprogression for the new classification as he is being paid for the classification he is transferring from. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area The Union will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested areagiven copies of all bids and applicants and bid awards. The nurse will verify company agrees to post any positions that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area new hires will be done by area seniorityplaced in, so seniority employees can apply. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump These jobs will be posted prior to the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesnew hire starting. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 14.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a permanent newly created job classification in comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created job classification shall be posted for three (3) working days on bulletin board or boards provided on the premises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the job classification, job content overview, qualifications, the shift, and the date such notice was posted. Only employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may apply for such job within the time limit specified above. 14.02 In selecting the successful applicant from amongst the applicants, the Employer shall consider the qualifications, skill, and ability of the individual to perform the normal required work and where these are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. If the vacancy or permanent newly created job classification is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. 14.03 An employee who is named as the successful applicant shall have a familiarization period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application reasonable length of time for the vacancy type of job classification, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably, which in any case shall not be less than five (5) scheduled shifts. The selected employee will be given normal instruction at the commencement of the familiarization period and be fairly and reasonably assessed by the Employer during the posted familiarization period. The name If the employee does not successfully complete the familiarization period, or in good faith advises the Employer during the familiarization period that he does not believe he is capable of completing the familiarization period, or elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, he will revert to his prior job classification. Where the employee elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, the employee will not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy for at least six (6) full months from the date he reverts to his prior job classification held. 14.04 Once an applicant has been named as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 14.02, the successful applicant shall not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy until the successful applicant has worked at least six (6) full months in the job classification, unless the applicant would be successful in posting into a higher hourly paid job classification. 14.05 Any permanent vacancy resulting from the placing of the successful applicant shall in the job classification so posted will also be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A posted, but any further resulting vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained filled by the Employer without posting. 14.06 Employees wishing to change shifts within their job classification may submit a Shift Preference Form at any time to the Human Resources Department. These forms will be kept by seniority and if movement of employees from shift to shift is required within their job classification, the most senior employee who has completed his Shift Preference Form will be given the first opportunity to move to his desired shift. Should no seniority employee volunteer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings change of shifts within their classification the junior most employee in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area classification will be done by area senioritymoved. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump This shift preference procedure will not be used to circumvent the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesjob posting procedures as indicated above. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day ▇▇▇▇, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays prior to filling the position, in order that any interested Nurse may apply. Nurses If no qualified Nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new Nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. 11.02 Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies exceeding thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time and casual staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the Nurse's usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 Vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that there are no teams, vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time and casual staff on the basis of availability, seniority, skill, and patient continuity. Vacation time does not need to be posted. 11.05 In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: (a) skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority. When factors in (a) are relatively equal, (b) shall govern. The Employer shall not administer this provision in an arbitrary fashion. 11.06 A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse Nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region, team or area within the Sitebranch. Requests for transfer to change a primary area permanent position will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to until December 31st)31st of each year. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any permanent job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received, region or team. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new For all permanent position occurs vacancies intended to be filled, the Corporation shall post notices with the information as indicated in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted Schedule “B” on all bulletin boards for a minimum period of seven one week and shall send a copy to the Unit Chairperson. The Corporation reserves the right to revisit completed recruitments posted within three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make months of a written application for the vacancy during the posted position being filled that has been vacated by an Employee within their trial period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned When it is known at the time of hireposting that the position will be reviewed within six (6) months of the posting date, then the words “under review” will be with the rate of pay on the posting. A nurse The Corporation will interview internal applicants who meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. When there is no successful qualified applicant, the Corporation reserves the right to interview unqualified internal applicants who have applied for the posted position prior to interviewing external applicants. For positions at Level G and above, the Corporation may choose to advertise the vacancy externally concurrent to the internal posting. All current internal applicants who have applied for the position will be considered and a selection decision will be made prior to considering external applicants. Human Resources will meet with the interviewed applicant(s) to review the outcome of any interview if unsuccessful, within eight (8) weeks of the Employee receiving notification, and if requested by the Employee. Employees who have completed their probationary period may make a written request to change her primary area application for such permanent job vacancy within the Sitesuch posting period. Requests to change a primary area Employees will be maintained limited to one lateral transfer in a twelve-month period. The Corporation will select a successful candidate in respect of any job posting, for a permanent position, within 3 months of the closing date indicated on the job posting, unless cancelled by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st Corporation. Employees who have been successful to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses posted positions who are required to change remain in their primary area may accept assignment current position will receive their new rate of pay no later than two weeks after accepting the new position. It is understood that nothing in this Section restricts the right of the Corporation to another primary area or bump temporarily assign an Employee to a job currently posted on an acting basis until the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on posting procedure has been completed and arrangements made to permit the basis of skillEmployee selected, abilityif any, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentposition.

Job Postings. (a) Where 13.01 The Employer shall post notices of vacant positions including a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in description of the duties for the posted job within the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted unit on the bulletin board in work locations for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for They will also notify casual employees and employees on leave, who have informed the vacancy during Executive Director or Designate in writing of their interest, of the posted periodposting of any vacant permanent positions at the same time. The position will be awarded within three (3) working days after the posting has been removed and the name of the successful internal applicant will be posted. That successful applicant will start in their position within two (2) weeks from the date the position was awarded. The notice shall identify the typical duties required, the qualifications and abilities necessary, the classification, wage rate, regular scheduled days of work, normal starting and quitting times and application forms which clearly state the closing date for submitting applications to the Employer. 13.02 Seniority and qualifications shall be posted given equal weight when making a selection for a vacant position providing the employee has the ability to perform the work required within a familiarization period of ten (10) shifts consistent with Article 13.03 herein. Where there are no employees possessing the qualifications to perform the work, or where the Employer believes that there are no employees with the qualifications who could reasonably be expected to demonstrate the ability within the familiarization period, the Employer may post the position externally and select an external candidate. Should an employee challenge a copy of selection or external posting made by the Employer under this Article, then the selection justification or external posting factors shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy Union upon request if such request is presented within seven (7) calendar days of the selection or external posting, as the case may be. 13.03 If within ten (10) shifts worked or one (1) calendar month, whichever is the shortest, counted from the date the employee commenced work in their new position, they prove (in the opinion of management) to be unsatisfactory or if they request to return to their former position, the employee shall be announced by returned to their former position and their appropriate rate of pay without loss of seniority. Any other employee affected shall also be returned to their former position and appropriate rate of pay without loss of seniority and without any notice. 13.04 Temporary positions of less than eight (8) consecutive weeks, will be filled in accordance with Article 12.10: Available Hours of Work. Temporary positions of eight (8) consecutive weeks or more which are the employer via result of an employee being on an approved leave of absence, sick or disabled shall be posted in accordance with Article 13.01 above and identified as temporary nature. When the VON e-mail system as well as being temporary position is over, the employee shall return to their former position and appropriate rate of pay. Any subsequent temporary vacancy that results in this type of posting need not be posted on but it is understood that at the end of the temporary vacancy period all employees will revert back to their original positions and appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired rate of pay. 13.05 In the event that the Employer wishes to work anywhere within make changes to the geographic area serviced by qualifications required for any classification in the Site. Notwithstanding thisbargaining unit, or the Employer adds a new classification, and with it new qualifications, the Employer will make every effort agrees to assign nurses advise the Union. Should the Union have any concerns with respect to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at reasonableness of the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application qualifications for any job postings classification, the Union shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the information from the Employer, provide such concerns in writing to the requested areaEmployer. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When parties shall meet to attempt to resolve the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nursesconcern. Should the parties fail to resolve the concerns, nurses who are required the Union reserves the right to change their primary area may accept assignment refer the matter to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) a single arbitrator as outlined in this Agreement on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern“reasonableness” of the required qualifications in dispute. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where the Employer determines that an individual receiving support requires all male or all female staff, the Employer shall notify the Union of such requirement. (b) With the exception of the Direct Support Professional Co-ordinator position, all job postings shall be awarded to the most senior applicant able to meet the reasonable requirements of the job. All job requirements shall be listed in detail on the job posting. 17.02 The Employer shall make available Job Application Forms on which employees applying for positions must submit their qualifications for consideration for the posted position at the time that the position is posted. (a) Where a permanent or a temporary vacancy arises, which the Employer intends to fill, or a new position occurs in a classification in job is created within the bargaining unit, such vacancy the Employer shall be posted post notice of the position for a period of eight (8) calendar days and such posting shall contain information with respect to the qualifications, location of initial assignment, general scheduling pattern and rate of pay of the position. The Employer shall post the above notice within seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays of the position becoming vacant, unless unusual circumstances prevent it. Nurses may All employees who make a written application for the vacancy during job posting to the posted Employer’s representative designated on the posting, within the posting period, or who have filed a form in accordance with sub-article 17.02, shall be considered and the successful applicant will be placed in the position as soon as possible but no later than two (2) weeks from the date of the completion of the posting period. The name time periods set out in this sub-article may be extended by mutual agreement of the successful applicant shall Employer and the Union, such agreement may not be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedunreasonably withheld. (b) When Employees, when filling in a temporary vacancy shall continue to receive all benefits as provided for them under this Agreement. At the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariestermination of a temporary vacancy, affecting the primary areas employee shall be returned to his/her former position without loss of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area seniority or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areabenefits. (c) Nurses An employee occupying a temporary vacancy for greater than one (1) year shall receive all benefits and entitlements (except LTD) applicable to the regular position they are occupying for the duration of their temporary assignment. 17.04 The successful applicant shall be selected subject to a trial period of up to sixty (60) days worked. In the case of part-time and substitute employees, the trial period shall be the lesser of two hundred and eighty (280) hours worked or six (6) calendar months. During this period, if the employee’s services are unsatisfactory to the Employer or the employee finds the new position unsatisfactory, and so advises the Employer, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position and salary rate without loss of seniority or posting rights. Any other employees who have been promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to their former positions and salary rates without loss of seniority or posting rights. If the successful applicant satisfactorily completes the aforesaid trial period, the Employer will confirm such employee in the new position upon the expiry of the aforesaid trial period. 17.05 The successful applicant for positions under 10.05 a permanent job posting shall not be eligible to apply for any further job posting which is posted during the six (6) month period immediately following the date upon which the employee accepts the position, unless the job posting is for a position in a higher rated classification or a job of at least ten percent (10%) increase in the normal scheduled hours of work. 17.06 If there are no applicants or no successful applicants for a posted position, the Employer shall be entitled to fill the position in such manner as it sees fit. The Employer may also fill a position in such manner as it sees fit while observing the posting procedure contained in this Article. Where an employee has been scheduled to work in the position being posted, those scheduled hours will not be assigned to the successful applicant. 17.07 The vacancy left by the successful applicant shall also be subject to the posting procedure set forth in this Agreement, and all subsequent vacancies resulting therefrom. 17.08 Copies of all Job Postings shall be forwarded to the President of the Local Union immediately upon notification of the successful applicant, and the President shall be advised of the names of the successful and unsuccessful applicants. (a) on Temporary job postings shall show the basis expected number of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst consecutive weeks that the nurses concerned, seniority shall governemployee will be working for the duration of the vacancy. (db) If realignment School Board positions shall be considered temporary positions. Such positions shall be no more than ten (10) months in duration. Employees may request placement on the call-in list at all locations where they have been orientated. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. 17.10 All newly hired employees shall receive not less than eight (8) hours of core staffing within orientation with pay. No employee shall be regularly scheduled to work until orientation has been completed. Employees assigned to work in a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after location in which they have not been previously employed shall receive two (2) hours of orientation with pay periods or more if realignment is due prior to fluctuating visit volumesbeing scheduled to work. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. 13.01 In the event that additional vacancies occur by the filling of a job posting, the effective date of promotion will not occur until such time as all vacancies created by an initial job posting have been filled unless otherwise required to ensure the efficient operation of the Association. 13.02 Until the vacancy is filled resulting from the job posting provisions, the Employer is free to fill the vacancy on a temporary basis as it sees fit. Temporary is defined, for this clause only, as 60 calendar days from the first day that the position is filled on a temporary nature. 13.03 It is understood that internal applicants will be given preference prior to the Employer considering outside applicants for vacant positions. 13.04 It is understood that internal applicants will be considered those who have completed their probationary period plus an additional six (a6) Where months of employment. If an employee successfully bids for a vacancy or job hereunder they will not be eligible for a new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted job for a period of seven six (6) months unless mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties. It is understood that this six- (6) month provision does not apply to part-time employees who bid for vacancies that would increase the employee's hours of work. 13.05 All applications received by Human Resources will be considered by 12:00 noon on the seventh (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name day of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy end of the posting shall be provided to procedure. In the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisevent one or more employees apply, the Employer will make every effort a decision all in accordance with Section 13.04 of this Agreement. If the applicants are not qualified to assign nurses perform the work required, the Employer reserves the right to immediately hire outside help. 13.06 The Employer will discuss with the unsuccessful applicant the manner in which the employee may improve his position and his work in order to be considered for any future vacancy, if requested by the primary area employee. 13.07 This section applies only to an employee who is promoted as a result of a job posting. If during the first 4 consecutively worked weeks following such promotion, the employee is unable to meet the requirements of the job to which they were assigned at promoted in the time judgement of hirethe Employer, or in the judgement of the employee, the employee shall revert to their former position and rate of pay subject to the other provisions relating to seniority, lay-off and recall. A nurse may make Furthermore, other employees who have been affected as a written request result of the aforesaid rearrangement of jobs, shall also be returned to change her primary area within their former job and rate without loss of interruption of seniority, and subject to the Site. Requests other provisions relating to change a primary area will be maintained by seniority, lay-off and recall. 13.08 For the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request purposes of this Article, service areas shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedResidential and Day Services. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within 13.09 A temporary vacancy is a primary area is required, transfer out of vacancy created by an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is employee's absence due to loss maternity leave, compensable or non-compensable illness or injury or any other leave of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not absence expected to exceed sixty (60) 60 calendar days without postingdays. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a The length of time of the temporary basis vacancy to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They the vacancy will continue be equivalent to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during length of time the temporary assignmentvacancy is created by an employee’s absence for these leaves.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day mark, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. If an employee is unsuccessful in their trial period, the same employee cannot repost into the same position for 6 months. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification Temporary Job Posting 1. The position's permanent incumbent, whose absence resulted in the bargaining unittemporary vacancy, such will be returned to the position at the end of his/her absence from work regardless of their relative seniority against that of the successful candidate to the temporary vacancy. This will include a return to work that is earlier than anticipated. 2. The successful incumbent to the temporary vacancy shall will be selected using a process similar to the procedure for filling permanent vacancies 3. The employee on leave will be returned to his/her previous position at the end of the temporary vacancy unless it no longer exists at which point he/she may exercise their seniority rights. 4. Should the employee on leave fail to return to their position within one year, the position will be posted for as a permanent vacancy unless the Parties agree otherwise. 5. The temporary incumbent will be returned to his/her previous position at the end of the temporary vacancy unless it no longer exists at which point he/she may exercise their seniority rights. 6. The successful candidate will have a trial period of not longer than seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses days during which the candidate may make a written application for opt to return (or, if unsuccessful, be returned by the vacancy during the posted periodCompany) to his/her previous position. 7. The name successful candidate will be paid the regular base rate of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy position even if the candidate's permanent position is higher rated. (a) During the tenure of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thistemporary vacancy, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in successful candidate may not vie for another temporary vacancy unless the primary area to which they were assigned second vacancy is compensated at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedhigher rate. (b) When The above provision (i.e. 8 (a)) will not preclude the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areasuccessful candidate from posting into a permanent vacancy. (c) Nurses shall In the event of a layoff in the classification of the temporary vacancy, it is understood that the temporary vacancy will be selected for deemed to have ended and the incumbent returned to his/her Previous positions under 10.05 as per #4. A temporary employee may not exercise his/her seniority rights to displace or remain in the position at the expense of a permanent employee of the classification. (a) on This Agreement does not override the basis rest of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governCollective Agreement including the Company's right to maintain a qualified work force. (db) If realignment Permanent Job Posting (c) Back Up Posting The company and the union will meet every 6 months or as necessary to determine requirements for back up training. Classifications and the number of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area backups required will be done by area senioritymutual agreement. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump The company will use the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss job posting procedure for backup training. The back up posting will be posted in home departments first, then plant wide. The maximum number of business; or ii) after back-up positions held by any one employee will be two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes). (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification 24.01 All permanent vacancies in the bargaining unitunit will be post- ed on the Bulletin Boards within five (5) working days and any employee in the bargaining unit may make application for such vacancy. All applicants will both print and sign their name on the posting. Employees signing a posting and not ac- cepting the trial/training period, such vacancy shall be posted will forfeit their right to fu- ture postings for the same job for a period of seven six (76) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted periodmonths. The name posting will include the Job Classification, rate of pay, and hours of work only, however, a physical demands analy- sis may be posted alongside. To be eligible, employees must submit their application prior to the end of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy third working day of the posting shall posting. The ap- pointment will be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted filled on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year following factors: (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received.a) seniority (b) skill and ability When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who factors in (b) above are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 relatively equal then (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualificationswill govern. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area employee has obtained skill and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work ability while on a temporary basis transfer this acquired skill and ability can not be used to void an applicant with more seniority unless the senior applicant does not possess the necessary qualifications to apply for the vacancy. The successful applicant for a posted job will be given a trial/ training period for up to thirty (30) working days when neces- sary. During the trial/training period, applicants shall be paid .50 cents per hour less than the classified job rate or their own classified job rate, whichever is greater, providing the posting is for an upward rate of pay progression. Where it is apparent that an employee is unable to perform the normal requirements of this posting, during the trial/train- ing period he will be returned to his former job at his former rate of pay, as will any other employee in this bargaining unit who has been promoted or transferred as a result of the ori- ginal job posting. Where it is apparent that an employee is able to perform the normal requirements of the posting she/he will be confirmed into the position and receive the full rate of pay. Where there is neither an applicant nor an acceptance of a vacancy, the Company reserves the right to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentposition externally.

Job Postings. (a) 11.01 Where a permanent full time or a permanent part time vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unitunit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Employer, such vacancy shall be posted by the Employer for a period of seven five (75) consecutive calendar daysdays excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Nurses All applications are to be made in writing within the posting period. Temporary vacancies of less than six (6) months need not be posted save and except replacements for pregnancy/parental leaves. In the event a work site relocates to another address, it will not constitute the need for job postings. The Employer reserves the right to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis until the posting process has been complied with and the successful applicant assigned to the job concerned. 11.02 The postings referred to in Article 11.01 shall stipulate the classification, wage rate assigned, location and the shifts required, and a copy shall be provided to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 11.03 If no written applications are received from the posting, or if all seniority applicants are deemed unsuitable, the Employer may make a written application for advertise externally. 11.04 In filling vacancies under Article 11.01, the vacancy during Employer shall consider the posted periodfollowing factors: a) skill, ability and qualifications; and, b) seniority. Where the qualifications in factor (a) are relatively equal as between two (2) or more Employees, seniority shall govern. The name of the successful applicant will be inserted into the Union binder. 11.05 A part time Employee promoted or transferred to a full time position within the bargaining unit pursuant to a posting under Article 11.01, shall serve a trial period for up to 320 hours worked in the new position. In all other situations, where an Employee is promoted or transferred to a new position within the bargaining unit pursuant to a posting under Article 11.01, shall serve a trial period for up to 240 hours worked in the new position. If the Employee is unable during this period to meet the requirements in a manner satisfactory to the Employer, or the Employee finds the job unsatisfactory, the Employee will be returned to her former position without loss of seniority and at the former hourly rate and the vacancy re-posted. Any other Employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall be posted returned to her former position without loss of seniority and a copy at the former hourly rate. Newly hired Employees shall be terminated and such termination shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure. 11.06 Promotions or transfers to positions outside of the posting bargaining unit shall not be provided subject to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by provisions of this Agreement. 11.07 When it is necessary for the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired Employer to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thistemporarily transfer an Employee to another classification, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in Employee shall receive her regular rate of pay or the primary area rate of the classification to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedshe is transferred, whichever is greater. (b) When 11.08 Where a vacancy is not filled internally in accordance with Article 11.01, until such time as the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area vacancy may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, filled externally the Employer may fill temporarily assign the vacancy to a temporary part time Employee or Employees from the same location and/or another part time Employee or Employees who work at other locations who are oriented to the location where the vacancy which is not expected exists and who have indicated to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned the Employer in writing their desire to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentadditional hours.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy or new position occurs is created, the Employer shall post notice of the new position. The posting shall be placed on the Campus Personnel Notice Board for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days, and in a classification University College publications where appropriate and timely, so that all members will know about the new position. A copy of the job posting shall be forwarded to the Union, and to each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the bargaining unit. Should the new position be a temporary one, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall clearly state that should any other regular employee be provided selected to fill the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area position it will be maintained by the Employer for on a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedsubstitution pay basis. (b) When a vacancy occurs which the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesintends to fill, affecting it shall be posted as outlined in (a) above, except in the primary cases of temporary vacancies which shall be filled as follows: (i) Regular employees in the same department and/or work areas of nursesshall be given the first consideration in filling the position in a substitution pay situation, nurses who are required without posting, pursuant to change their primary the criteria for substitution established under Article 20.6. (ii) If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular employee in the same department and/or work area may accept assignment it shall be posted, clearly stating that should any other regular employee be selected to another primary area or bump fill the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition, it will be on a substitution pay basis. (c) Nurses shall Temporary vacancies or new positions not exceeding forty-five (45) calendar days may be selected for positions under 10.05 filled by an auxiliary employee without posting, provided that the provisions of (ab)(i) on above have been fully exhausted. Extension of this forty-five (45) day period must receive prior approval of the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governUnion in writing. (d) If realignment of core staffing within It is understood that regular employees who have passed their initial probation period and who are successful in applying to full-time or part-time temporary positions that represent a primary area is required, transfer out of an area promotion or lateral move will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from have their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesformer position protected. (e) Any nurse filling When a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementnew job classification is created within the bargaining unit, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work shall consult with the Union regarding the placement of the job classification on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies the salary scale in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.Appendix A.

Job Postings. (a) 7.01 The Employer recognizes its responsibility to employees who have a long continuous service record. The Employer agrees to give consideration to the length of service of an employee for promotions within the bargaining unit, as herein after provided. Continuous service, which will only be credited following the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, shall be determined for the purposes of this Agreement from the last date of employment with the Company. 7.02 Where the Employer determines to fill a vacancy or new position occurs in permanent vacant job within a classification in the bargaining unit, such the Employer will post notice of the vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for working days to the vacancy during the posted period. The name of next closest hour and the successful applicant shall will receive notice and a new rate of pay within fifteen (15) working days, after commencing work in the new position. (See Letter of Understanding.) The successful candidate’s name will be posted and for three (3) working days. 7.03 Where the Employer determines to fill a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A temporary vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, or new classification the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in follow the primary area to which they were assigned at intent of Article 7.01. A temporary vacancy will be defined as a requirement for not more than sixty (60) days unless mutually agreed upon for special circumstances. Temporary vacancies will not be posted. Upon completion of the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request period stated above, if the position is deemed permanent, skill and ability acquired during the temporary position cannot be used to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). eliminate other applicants. 7.04 Any such request employees shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of their skill, ability, experience qualifications, performance record, potential and qualificationsexperience. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesemployees are so qualified, the senior employee shall be awarded the job. (e) 7.05 Any nurse filling employee awarded a temporary assignment job pursuant to Sections 7.03 and 7.04 will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsnot be eligible for the consideration for any further job postings, for a period of one year. (f) Notwithstanding 7.06 If no employee in the bargaining unit is qualified to satisfactorily perform the requirements of the specific job, the Company may select any provision employee from inside the bargaining unit for training or appoint a qualified employee from outside the bargaining unit or hire a new employee. 7.07 Any employee who has completed their probationary period may grieve a failure to be promoted in accordance with the provisions of this agreementSection, as appropriate. If the grievance proceeds to Arbitration, the Employer Arbitration Board shall be limited to determination of whether in the administration of this Section, the Company has been arbitrary, discriminatory or capricious. Where the Arbitration Board so finds for the Union, the award may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected include compensation for the difference between the wages earned and the wages that would have been paid to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without the grievor who should have been awarded the posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy In the case of all permanent vacancies or new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the employer will post such vacancy shall be posted vacancies and new positions for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses days so that interested employees may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted periodapply. The name job posting notice shall contain the following information: nature of the successful applicant shall be posted position, qualifications, required knowledge and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiseducation, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year skills, shift (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31stif applicable). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When The successful candidate will be given a trial period not exceeding forty (40) shifts three hundred (300) hours in the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesnew position. Should the employee fulfil the requirements of the new position to the satisfaction of the Employer, affecting she shall be declared permanent in the primary areas new position. If the employee fails to meet the requirements of nursesthe new position or if the employee requests to be returned to her former position at any time before she is declared permanent in the new position, nurses who are required she shall be returned to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaher position and wage rate. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy Vacancies which is are not expected to exceed sixty (60) (calendar days without posting(including vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence [including pregnancy and parental]) may be filled at the discretion of the Home. Visiting In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part- time nurses can in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be assigned given to do shift nurse casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on a temporary basis short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part-time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies in shift nursingon the same basis as regular part-time nurses. They will continue A list of all vacancies expected to be paid at sixty (60) days or more that were filled in the visiting nurse rate during preceding month under this provision, including the temporary assignmentnames of the nurses selected and the anticipated duration of the vacancy, will be provided to the Union.

Job Postings. (a) Where the Employer determines that an individual receiving support requires all male or all female staff, the Employer shall notify the Union of such requirement. (b) With the exception of the Direct Support Professional Co-ordinator position, all job postings shall be awarded to the most senior applicant able to meet the reasonable requirements of the job. All job requirements shall be listed in detail on the job posting. 17.02 The Employer shall make available Job Application Forms on which employees applying for positions must submit their qualifications for consideration for the posted position at the time that the position is posted. (a) Where a permanent or a temporary vacancy arises, which the Employer intends to fill, or a new position occurs in a classification in job is created within the bargaining unit, such vacancy the Employer shall be posted post notice of the position for a period of seven eight (7) consecutive 8) calendar daysdays and such posting shall contain information with respect to the qualifications, location of initial assignment, general scheduling pattern and rate of pay of the position. Nurses may make a written The employer shall endeavor to post the above notice no later than the first week of each calendar month. All employees who submit an application for the vacancy during job posting to the posted Employer’s representative designated on the posting, within the posting period, or who have filed a form in accordance with sub-article 17.02, shall be considered and the successful applicant will be placed in the position as soon as possible but no later than two (2) weeks from the date of the completion of the posting period. The name time periods set out in this sub-article may be extended by mutual agreement of the successful applicant shall Employer and the Union, such agreement may not be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedunreasonably withheld. (b) When Employees, when filling in a temporary vacancy shall continue to receive all benefits as provided for them under this Agreement. At the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariestermination of a temporary vacancy, affecting the primary areas employee shall be returned to his/her former position without loss of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area seniority or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areabenefits. (c) Nurses An employee occupying a temporary vacancy for greater than one (1) year shall receive all benefits and entitlements (except LTD) applicable to the regular position they are occupying for the duration of their temporary assignment. 17.04 The successful applicant shall be selected subject to a trial period of up to sixty (60) days worked. In the case of part-time and substitute employees, the trial period shall be the lesser of two hundred and eighty (280) hours worked or six (6) calendar months. During this period, if the employee’s services are unsatisfactory to the Employer or the employee finds the new position unsatisfactory, and so advises the Employer, the employee shall be returned to his/her former position and salary rate without loss of seniority or posting rights. Any other employees who have been promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to their former positions and salary rates without loss of seniority or posting rights. If the successful applicant satisfactorily completes the aforesaid trial period, the Employer will confirm such employee in the new position upon the expiry of the aforesaid trial period. 17.05 The successful applicant for positions under 10.05 a permanent job posting shall not be eligible to apply for any further job posting which is posted during the six (6) month period immediately following the date upon which the employee accepts the position, unless the job posting is for a position in a higher rated classification or a job of at least ten percent (10%) increase in the normal scheduled hours of work. 17.06 If there are no applicants or no successful applicants for a posted position, the Employer shall be entitled to fill the position in such manner as it sees fit. The Employer may also fill a position in such manner as it sees fit while observing the posting procedure contained in this Article. Where an employee has been scheduled to work in the position being posted, those scheduled hours will not be assigned to the successful applicant. When there are no applicants or no successful applicants the employer may choose to send the posting out internally by e-mail. In such cases the original posting number will be quoted in the e-mail. 17.07 The vacancy left by the successful applicant shall also be subject to the posting procedure set forth in this Agreement, and all subsequent vacancies resulting therefrom. 17.08 Copies of all Job Postings shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Local Union immediately upon notification of the successful applicant, and the President shall be advised of the names of the successful and unsuccessful applicants. (a) on Temporary job postings shall show the basis expected number of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst consecutive weeks that the nurses concerned, seniority shall governemployee will be working for the duration of the vacancy. (db) If realignment School Board positions shall be considered temporary positions. Such positions shall be no more than ten (10) months in duration. Employees may request placement on the call-in list at all locations where they have been orientated. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. 17.10 All newly hired employees shall receive not less than eight (8) hours of core staffing within orientation with pay. No employee shall be regularly scheduled to work until orientation has been completed. Employees assigned to work in a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after location in which they have not been previously employed shall receive two (2) hours of orientation with pay periods or more if realignment is due prior to fluctuating visit volumesbeing scheduled to work. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CDU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CDU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day ▇▇▇▇, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 It is the policy of the Employer to promote from within where possible and reasonable to do so. In such a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification case permanent vacancies in the bargaining unitunit and vacancies for contract positions which are expected to continue for at least one year will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the Employer's operations. Postings shall contain the job title, current salary range, seniority group, location, and where applicable, a brief description of the duties and responsibilities. In addition, the posting shall indicate those qualifications required by the Employer. The Employer agrees not to refer prospective new employees to a hiring supervisor or department head until all internal applications have been fully processed. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to post such vacancy vacancies within ten (10) working days of written notification by the employee leaving the position. In addition, where possible and reasonable to do so, the Employer will post new positions as funding becomes available. 16.02 Vacancies shall be posted for a period of seven eight (78) calendar days and employees bidding on job vacancies must make application in writing and this must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than the eighth (8th) consecutive day. It is understood that such applications may be made via the Employer’s electronic mail and facsimile systems. Such applications shall be deemed to have been received the date they are received in the Human Resources Department. 16.03 Vacancies which will not or are not expected to exceed ninety (90) calendar daysdays and vacancies caused by absence due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (excluding Maternity leave) need not be posted unless agreed to by the parties. Nurses Such temporary vacancies may make be filled at the discretion of the Employer which include the temporary reassignment of any employee. Vacancies exceeding ninety (90) calendar days will be posted and the Employer may, at its discretion, post such temporary vacancies as secondment opportunities. Employees seconded to bargaining unit positions on a written application temporary basis for up to one year shall retain the right to return to the position held immediately prior to the secondment provided that there is no more than one (1) temporary contract position, due to secondment per supervisor. 16.04 It is understood that where a vacancy arises, the filling of which shall not result in any increase in complement, the Employer may first transfer, without posting, employees to positions within the same department, having the same salary level and classification, providing the duties and responsibilities are generally the same. It is also understood that employees in contract positions who have been employed for more than one (1) year and new permanent employees hired to fill temporary vacancies, whose term of employment has come to an end, will be transferred to vacant permanent positions at their former classification and salary level, within the bargaining unit, which they are qualified and able, without training, to perform. In these circumstances, the vacant positions to which the employees are transferred will not be posted. If there are no vacancies to which these employees could be assigned, such employees will be able to exercise their seniority rights in accordance with the Article on Layoff and Recall. 16.05 The Employer shall first consider bargaining unit applicants for whom a successful bid would result in a promotion or transfer. Where the relative skill, ability and job efficiency of such applications are equal and further provided the employees in question have the qualifications, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of such classification, seniority shall apply. 16.06 If the vacancy during is not filled on the foregoing basis, the Employer may consider any other applicants and where, in the Employer's opinion, there are no applicants who are qualified, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job in question, fill such vacancy at its discretion. 16.07 The Employer agrees that where a vacancy within the bargaining unit has been posted period. The and the vacancy is subsequently filled, all applicants will be advised in writing of the name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy within seven (7) days of the posting shall be provided appointment where possible and reasonable to the local Associationdo so. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisIn any case, the Employer will make every effort advise the Union in writing of the names of the applicants and identify the successful applicant, if any, within seven (7) days of the applicant's appointment to assign nurses the position. 16.08 The Employer need not consider any applicant to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area posting who has, within the Site. Requests to change prior six (6) month period, successfully bid on a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedvacancy. (b) When the 16.09 The Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesagrees not to administer this Article arbitrarily, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area discriminatorily or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areain bad faith. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, all regular job vacancies will be posted in accordance with this Article unless otherwise specifically agreed to by the Union. (b) Except for those agreed variations covered in Article 7.05 or 7.06, all regular job vacancies will be posted for five (5) working days at all of the Employer's work locations, unless otherwise specifically agreed to by the Union. Job vacancies which are posted throughout the Employer shall also be advertised on a Bulletin Board established for such purposes in the Employer's Electronic Messaging System, or the Employer’s Intranet. Except as provided in Article 7.01(n), a regular job vacancy which arises through attrition, and which the Employer intends to replace as a full-time regular position will be posted within twenty-one (21) calendar days of being assumed by an acting incumbent. (c) The closing date of any job posting will not expire until the job has been posted for a minimum of five (5) working days at each location. Any applicant will have her/his job application accepted by the Employer provided it is received by the Employer or new postmarked by the closing date. (d) The job posting shall contain all relevant information as described in the classification description (except for minor variations which do not affect the nature or value of the job), including job title, work location, duties, qualifications, salary range, special conditions, status (full-time or part-time, etc.), and the closing date of the competition. Should any of these conditions change after the job is posted, modifications will be issued and attached to the posting with the closing date amended consistent with the minimum five (5) day posting requirement. (e) Late applications due to sickness, vacation or other authorized leave of absence will be accepted, provided such application is received prior to the successful applicant being advised. In situations where late applications are submitted, the cause for the application being late must be indicated on the application form. In situations of mass postings, employees whose personal, non-work related, circumstances have changed following the closing date of the posting (e.g. spouse has been relocated) may submit a late application for consideration for future vacancies and inclusion (integration) into the applicable placement inventory, provided such application is received by the Employer within ninety (90) calendar days of the closing date. (f) The Employer will provide copies of all job postings to the Union office as part of the normal posting distribution. (g) The Employer will provide written acknowledgement of each application received. Each applicant will subsequently be advised in writing of the name and seniority of the successful applicant. The Union will be advised of the names of all applicants, and the name and seniority of the successful applicant. (h) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Union shall be advised one (1) calendar week prior to any hire from outside the bargaining unit when there are bargaining unit applicants involved in the specific job posting and the Employer will provide the following information: (i) The posting number of the position occurs in a classification in to be filled. (ii) Names of bargaining unit applicants who applied to the position. (iii) Reasons for selection outside the bargaining unit. (i) Applicants for posted positions who are interviewed will be given time off without loss of pay for that purpose and will be reimbursed for all expenses incurred as in Article XX. (j) The successful applicant shall assume the duties of the new job not later than six (6) weeks from the date of notification of selection, unless otherwise agreed with the employee. Temporary employees who successfully apply for other positions may be retained in their temporary position for their period of temporary assignment at the discretion of the Employer. In any event, however, employees will be paid at the new higher rate either the date they assume the new position or four (4) weeks from the date of notification of selection, whichever first occurs. (k) The parties hereto agree that in certain limited instances, and particularly those involving the replacement of specialized personnel, it is unlikely that job posting will produce applicants from within the bargaining unit who will have the prerequisite education and experience or equivalent to perform such vacancy shall jobs. In order to expedite the hiring process in such instances, the Employer may advertise outside the bargaining unit during the posting period provided the Union is notified in advance and the job posting contains a statement outlining the Employer's action and reason thereto. The statement will further request employees who believe they have the prerequisite education and experience, or equivalent, to ensure that they submit their applications for consideration. The Employer does agree, however, that the practice as set out above will be avoided wherever possible in the interest of good employee relations. (l) Jobs which are posted for as part of a mass posting and which are not filled within a period of seven six (76) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant months, shall be posted and reposted prior to being filled. All other jobs which are not filled within a copy period of the posting four (4) months shall be provided reposted prior to being filled. (m) The parties recognize that a lack of space in a headquarters can make it necessary to house departments, or parts of departments, which would otherwise be housed in that headquarters, in a satellite office in a separate building. It is agreed, for purposes of this Article, that when this occurs, the local Association. A vacancy satellite office of that department shall be announced by considered as one and the employer via same with the VON e-mail system headquarters office, such that employees of that department in the satellite office will have the same access to job postings as well as being posted on if they were in the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisheadquarters office. (n) A regular job vacancy that arises through attrition, and which the Employer will make every effort intends to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the replace as a full-time of hire. A nurse regular position, and newly created regular position vacancies, may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained held open by the Employer for a calendar year period of up to six (a calendar year = January 1st 6) months through the use of short-term appointments where the Employer considers that such positions may be suitable for staff who are being displaced from other regular positions, and for staff who may require special placement accommodations due to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested areadisability or diminished work capabilities. The nurse Employer will verify that her application has been received. (b) When provide the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas Union with a list of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work regular job vacancies on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentmonthly basis.

Job Postings. (a) 14.1 Where the Employer creates a new permanent position or where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in permanent position or where there is a temporary vacancy expected to exceed six (6) months, the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar working days. 14.2 Employees will be selected for job vacancies within the bargaining unit based on the following factors: (i) skill, experience, qualifications, ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; (ii) Where the factors in (i) are relatively equal amongst applicants seniority shall govern. Nurses However, if no suitable candidate applies, the job may make a written application for be filled by the vacancy during the posted period. The name of employer at its discretion. 14.3 When the successful applicant is promoted or transferred, such promotion or transfer initially shall be posted for a trial period not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event the employee proves unsatisfactory in the new position during the trial period oris unable to perform the duties of the new position during that period, he/she shall be returned to his/her former classification without loss of seniority. Additionally, the employee, during the aforesaid period, may request to be returned to his/her former classification without loss of seniority. In any instance where such an employee is returned to a former classification, any employees who were promoted or hired as a result of this employee’s promotion shall be returned to his/her former classification or shall be laid off, as the case may be. Within each classification, transfers between programs shall be at the discretion of the Employer, it being understood that there will be consultation between the Employer, the Union and the effected Employee(s) before such transfer(s) are implemented. 14.4 Temporary openings are defined as job vacancies not expected to be permanent with a duration of eighteen (18) months or less. Temporary openings with a duration of six (6) months or less are exempt from the posting requirements of Article 14.01 and may be filled by at the discretion of the Employer from other employees or with new hires. Should a temporary position become a permanent opening, a temporary employee can be awarded permanent employee status at the discretion of the Employer. See Temporary Employees in Appendix A. 14.5 The Union will receive a copy of the all job postings. Job posting shall include the salary, qualifications, and a description of the position and whether it is permanent or temporary. Successful applicants for job postings shall be provided informed in writing with a copy to the local Association. A vacancy Union Stewards. 14.6 Employees promoted or transferred to a temporary position shall at the conclusion of this temporary position, be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on returned to their former position at the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within rate of the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedclassification. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where In the event new jobs are created or vacancies occur in existing job classifications including new positions which are created for a vacancy specific term or task (unless the Employer notifies the Union in writing that it intends to postpone or not fill a vacancy), the Employer will post such new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted job(s) or vacancies for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for days and shall stipulate the vacancy during the posted period. The name qualifications, classification, rate of the successful applicant shall be posted pay, department, approximate start date (if known), and a copy of the posting shall be provided initial assignment (shift and floor), before new Employees are hired, in order to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired allow Employees with seniority to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedapply. (b) When The Employer shall first consider all applications received from Bargaining Unit Employees. In determining whether an applicant is qualified to perform the job, the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesshall consider the applicant's skill and ability. If skill and ability are relatively equal among the applicants, affecting seniority shall then be the primary areas governing factor. Where there is no applicant or successful applicant for the posted position, the position may be filled at the discretion of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaEmployer. (c) Nurses shall The Employer is free to fill a vacancy as it sees fit during the posting period, and up to the time an appointment is made and no grievance may be selected filed concerning such temporary arrangements. Further, if a vacancy is posted during the prime time vacation period, the Employer may fill the vacancy as it sees fit, based upon staffing and scheduling needs, for positions under 10.05 a period of up to four (a4) on weeks following the basis appointment of skill, ability, experience the successful candidate and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governno grievance may be filed concerning such temporary arrangements. (d) If realignment of core The successful applicant for the posted position shall be on a trial period for three (3) months, during which time either the Employer or the Employee may request that the Employee return to his or her original position. The parties acknowledge that the Employee’s return to his or her original position will be implemented based upon staffing and operational requirements within a primary area is required, transfer out reasonable period of an area will be done by area senioritytime. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately The Parties also acknowledge that if the realignment is due date of the appointment occurs during the prime time vacation period, there may be a delay in returning the Employee to loss his or her original position up to the remainder of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesthe trial period. (e) Any nurse filling If a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. full-time Employee is off work for six (f6) Notwithstanding weeks or more for any provision of this agreementabsence, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can full-time job will be assigned to do shift nurse work posted on a temporary basis basis. Temporary job postings shall be open to fill both full and part-time Employees. If a part-time Employee works in a temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.full-time position for twelve

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new For all permanent position occurs vacancies intended to be filled, the Corporation shall post notices with the information as indicated in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted Schedule “B” on all bulletin boards for a minimum period of seven one week and shall send a copy to the Unit Chairperson. The Corporation reserves the right to revisit completed recruitments posted within three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make months of a written application for the vacancy during the posted position being filled that has been vacated by an Employee within their trial period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned When it is known at the time of hireposting that the position will be reviewed within six (6) months of the posting date, then the words "under review" will be with the rate of pay on the posting. A nurse The Corporation will interview internal applicants who meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. When there is no successful qualified applicant, the Corporation reserves the right to interview unqualified internal applicants who have applied for the posted position prior to interviewing external applicants. For positions at Level F and above, the Corporation may choose to advertise the vacancy externally concurrent to the internal posting. All current internal applicants who have applied for the position will be considered and a selection decision will be made prior to considering external applicants. Human Resources will meet with the interviewed applicant(s) to review the outcome of any interview if unsuccessful, within eight (8) weeks of the Employee receiving notification, and if requested by the Employee. Employees, except those in a Facility Operator 1 classification, who have completed their probationary period may make written application for such permanent job vacancy within such posting period. Employees in a Facility Operator 1 classification, who have completed twelve (12) months of employment, may make written request to change her primary area application for such permanent job vacancy within the Sitesuch posting period. Requests to change a primary area Employees will be maintained limited to one lateral transfer in a twelve month period. The Corporation will select a successful candidate in respect of any job posting, for a permanent position, within 3 months of the closing date indicated on the job posting, unless cancelled by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st Corporation. Employees who have been successful to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses posted positions who are required to change remain in their primary area may accept assignment current position will receive their new rate of pay no later than two weeks after accepting the new position. It is understood that nothing in this Section restricts the right of the Corporation to another primary area or bump temporarily assign an Employee to a job currently posted on an acting basis until the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on posting procedure has been completed and arrangements made to permit the basis of skillEmployee selected, abilityif any, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentposition.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 When a vacancy or new position of a continuous nature occurs in a classification any classifications in the bargaining unit, such vacancy the Employer shall be posted post notice electronically (current platform - "Apply to Education") for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may working days in order that all staff who are registered are aware of the position and are able to make a written electronic application for the vacancy during the posted periodthereof. The name of the successful applicant shall Association will be posted and a copy notified of the posting via the same electronic notification process used to make staff aware of new vacancies. In this article, a vacancy shall mean those of a continuing nature which may arise through retirement, resignation, termination or the establishment of a new position within the bargaining unit. Where the Employer decides not to fill a vacancy in the bargaining unit, the Employer agrees to notify the Association, in writing, of this decision with the reasons for the decision. 16.02 Staff wishing to apply to a vacancy must do so electronically (current platform - "Apply to Education") prior to the posting closing date and time, which will be noted on the electronic notice of posting. 16.03 Present employees who apply for a job posting shall be provided given consideration before a new employee is hired. In the event there are no bargaining unit members who hold the qualifications for the opening, the Board may consider internal and external applicants concurrently. In filling job vacancies, the Board will first consider the candidates’ qualifications to meet the requirements of the position as outlined on the posting and then it will consider the following factors: i) seniority; ii) efficiency, skill and ability to do the normal requirements of the job(s); and where all factors except seniority are relatively equal, then seniority shall be the deciding factor. 16.04 An employee who successfully applies for a posted position shall be placed on a trial period of thirty (30) working days. Should it be determined that the employee is not able to perform the work to the local Associationsatisfaction of the Employer, or should the employee find they are not willing to perform, this employee may be returned to their previous position and rate of pay. 16.05 In the event that a job posting arises during the summer months the Employer may fill such a posting with a temporary employee and post the position at the beginning of the next school year. A If the Employer decides to fill the vacancy permanently during the summer months, the Board shall be announced notify electronically (Current Platform – Apply to Education), all employees in the Association concerned. 16.06 In the event the Board assumes programmes, previously funded by other sources with positions appropriate to the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisbargaining unit, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for post any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedresultant vacant positions. (b) When 16.07 In the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas filling of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementvacancies, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected where practical, shall give consideration to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies existing employees who have expressed an interest in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentworking within that job classification.

Job Postings. A request for a transfer to a different area within an employee’s job classification may be filed with the Human Resources Department. When a vacancy occurs within an area. the most senior who has previously submitted a request applicable to such vacancy will be trans- ferred to the area in question. The resulting vacancy within the classification will then be posted in accordance with the job posting procedures. All job postings will be posted for three working days. Postings will be done on a plantwide basis. The Union will receive a copy of the names of the applicants upon completion of the posting period. Job will include the Pump Company Water as rate of job, incentive or spe- cial requirements and expected start date. During their interview, employees will be advised of the approximate date when the new job would become effective. The Company will then advise the Union of the successful job applicant once that decision is made and the transfer will then be made as quickly as possible. An employee shall not be entitled to bid for such if he has been accented to a prior job within a six month period, unless agreed upon by the manager for whom the employee works. An employee bidding for such a job must do so by written notice to the Human Resources Department within the said period. Probationary employees will not be allowed to bid for a job posting until the completion of their forty-five day probationary period. The selection of job posting applicants will be conducted on the basis of seniority. Where lead hands are concerned, it is that skill and ability take precedence over seniority, and where two or more employees have approximately equal stand- ing in skill and ability, seniority shall govern. Any vacancies resulting from a job posting will be tilled in the following order: (a) Where recall request for transfer job posting procedure. During a recall situation, to avoid production delays, the Company may recall an employee and then post for the initial vacancy. If for any reason a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining Bargaining Unit cannot be filled from within the unit, such vacancy then applications received from Local will be considered. In the event a posting is unable to be filled due to a of applicants, the Company shall be posted have the right to hire from outside for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar up to forty-five days. Nurses may make a written application for If the vacancy during forty-five days should expire and the posted periodjob is not yet filled, then the Company shall the job in the plant. The name of On any posting, the successful applicant shall appli- cant shall, under normal circumstances, be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided moved to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniorityten working day period after acceptance onto the job. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesgreater. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy 16:01 The Employer agrees to post notices of vacant or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall positions covered by this Agreement that will be posted open for a period of eight (8) weeks or longer which it intends to fill for at least seven (7) consecutive full calendar days. Nurses may days to enable employees to make a written application for the new position or vacancy. This Article shall not preclude the Employer from advertising outside the premises. This provision shall not prevent the Employer from filling any new position or vacancy on a temporary basis during the period of posting. Copies of job postings shall be provided to the Local President at the time of posting. 16:02 Such notice will be posted period. on the Job Posting Board and shall remain posted for ninety-six (96) hours to permit applicants to make application for the vacancy. 16:03 If no applications to fill the vacancy are received from employees of the Employer or if the applicant or applicants are not, in the opinion of the Employer, considered to be suitable for such vacancy, then the Employer may fill the vacancy from the open market subject to the applicants’ right to the grievance procedure. 16:04 Job postings shall show location, title, rate of pay, normal starting and finishing times, regular biweekly hours and anticipated start date. 16:05 An employee on vacation when a vacancy occurs shall be considered for the promotion or transfer provided he has submitted the prescribed application form to the Employer prior to his departure. 16:06 An employee on leave of absence due to illness shall be considered for a promotion or transfer along with all other applicants provided that during such absence he advises the Employer by telephone or otherwise that he wishes to be considered for any vacancies occurring during his absence. 16:07 The name of the successful applicant for positions shall be posted and a copy within twenty-four (24) hours of advising the successful applicant or within twenty- four (24) hours of the closing of the posting if no applicants. Such posting shall remain posted for ninety-six (96) hours. The posting once removed from the board shall be provided forwarded to the local Association. A vacancy president. 16:08 The successful applicant to a job posting shall not be announced by entitled to apply for another job posting for a period of six (6) months from the employer via date of closing of the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired job posting he was accepted for, unless such subsequent job posting would constitute a promotion, a permanent position or an increase in scheduled hours of work. 16:09 For situations related to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisWorkers Compensation and/or illness and/or accident where a definitive expiry date cannot be specified, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said position will make every effort expire subject to assign nurses twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of return of current incumbent to work his/her position. Any positions directly resulting from the above procedure will be posted in the primary area to which they were assigned at same manner. On expiry of the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within position, the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request regular employee shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existstheir former position(s) provided the regular employee has a right to return to such position. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy or new position occurs in is created, or when a classification in the bargaining unit, such temporary or regular vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisoccurs, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work notify the Union in writing and post notice of the primary area to which they were assigned at position on the time of hirebulletin board within five (5) working days. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Vacancies arising from normal retirement or maternity leave will be maintained posted not less than sixty (60) days prior to the employee’s normal retirement/maternity leave date, with notification in writing to the Union. The Employer has no obligation to post a vacancy created by the Employer for a calendar year promotion or transfer of an employee until thirty (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in 30) days after the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedeffective date of the promotion or transfer. (b) When The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) will receive copies of all job postings and shall be provided with copies of all internal job applications at the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who time they are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areasubmitted. (c) Nurses shall be selected Members of the bargaining unit who wish to apply for positions under 10.05 a vacancy or new classification must do so in writing within five (a5) on working days of the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governjob posting. (d) If realignment The Employer must notify, by telephone, employees absent or on layoff during the period that vacancy is posted, of core staffing within a primary area the vacancy. It is required, transfer out the employee’s responsibility to advise the Employer in writing of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods contact telephone number when absent or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumeson layoff. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment The Employer will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsfill vacancies from within the bargaining unit before hiring new employees. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementIn the event that the Employer determines that no applicant from within the bargaining unit has the skills and qualifications to do the work required, or when no application has been filed, the Employer may fill a temporary the vacancy which is not expected or new classification of work from outside of the bargaining unit. (g) The Employer must examine all bargaining unit applications and interview all bargaining unit applicants prior to exceed sixty considering external applicants. (60h) Where possible, the Employer shall advise each applicant and the Union in writing of its decision within seven (7) calendar days without of the closing of the posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work . (i) The Employer will notify an employee who is successful on an application for a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at job posting within thirty (30) calendar days following the visiting nurse rate during end of the temporary assignmentposting period.

Job Postings. (a) Where 17.01 When a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unit, the Home shall post a notice of such vacancy on the bulletin board. The vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses The posting will include the shift, hours of work, rate of pay and classification. Applicants must notify the Home in writing within the time limit to be eligible for the position. 17.02 In filling such initial vacancy created under Article 17.01, the Employer shall award the position to the applicant with the highest classification seniority, provided she is able to perform the job. Subsequently, employees in other classifications may make fill the vacancy, provided they are capable of performing the job at the discretion of the Home, after a thirty (30) day trial period. If no applications are received from the employees with seniority standing, the Employer may take such other steps as it deems necessary to fill the vacancy. 17.03 Where an applicant is awarded a vacancy under Articles 17.01 and/or 17.04, no further job postings are required, and the vacancy created, if any, by the awarding of the initial vacancy, will be offered to the next senior employee who is qualified and unsuccessfully applied for the initial vacancy. The above posting shall apply to members on vacation, sick leave and pregnancy, if a written application for the vacancy during the posted periodrequest is on file however, it is understood that such written request will apply to permanent vacancies as per Article 17.01 only. The name of the successful applicant Any further vacancies created shall be posted assigned, based on seniority, qualifications, skill and a ability of employees willing to fill such vacancies. A copy of the posting these job postings shall be provided to the local Association. A Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Home, when initially posted. 17.04 Where a temporary vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere occurs within the geographic area serviced by bargaining unit and the Sitelength of such vacancy is not known, or is known to be for duration of less than six (6) calendar weeks, the posting procedure under Article 17.01 shall not apply and the Employer shall assign such vacancy at its discretion. Notwithstanding thisWhere a temporary vacancy is known to be for a period exceeding two (2) calendar months, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses shall post such vacancy and provisions of Articles 17.01, 17.02, and 17.03, shall apply. 17.05 The Employer may temporarily fill, during the posting procedure, any vacancy which it has posted in accordance with 17.01 and/or 17.04 from within the bargaining unit, if feasible. (a) Where the temporary vacancy has reached six (6) calendar weeks from the onset of such vacancy and the date of return to work is still unknown, the Home shall post this vacancy, and award this vacancy to the applicant with the highest departmental seniority provided she is able to perform the job without training. The successful applicant should not already be working a temporary vacancy under this language unless the new vacancy posting is of a “permanent” nature, or results in an increase in bi-weekly hours for the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hireapplicant. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any No further job postings in are required from the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedawarding of this vacancy and the home shall assign the scheduled shifts of the successful candidate at its discretion. (b) When Any employee on a temporary leave for which Article 17.04 applies shall provide the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesHome with at least two (2) weeks' notice, affecting the primary areas in writing, of nurses, nurses who are required a return to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areawork. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions All employees of the home who are scheduled to work any of the shifts of the employee on leave under 10.05 Article 17.04, including those awarded under (a) on above shall relinquish such shifts after two (2) calendar weeks' written notice from the basis Home that the absent employee has given notice to the Home under (b) above, and shall be returned to their former status at the expiration of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governthis two (2) week notice period. (d) If realignment The current provisions of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: iArticle 17.04 shall apply for all other situations not covered under (a) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesabove. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will Where an employee has missed the initial return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementdate, the Employer may fill a temporary then such vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can shall be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue deemed to be paid at "unknown" for the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentpurpose of Article 17.04.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy 14.1 In the event that new positions or new position occurs in a classification in temporary positions are created or vacancies arise within the bargaining unitunit which the Company intends to fill, such vacancy shall be posted the Company will post the initial jobs or vacancies for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application Subsequent vacancies will not be posted. The posting will stipulate the qualifications, wage rate, shift, and shopping center location concerned. Members of the bargaining unit who wish to apply for the vacancy during position must sign the posted periodposting. The name of If the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thismember is off for any reason, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may sign on their behalf. In the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after event two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesbargaining unit employees apply, the following procedure will determine the successful applicant: a) the qualifications of the applicants, and b) the seniority of the applicants. Where the qualifications of two (2) or more applicants are equal, seniority will be the determining factor. 14.2 The Company will be permitted to hire new employees from outside the bargaining unit where there are no applicants for a posted position or where none of the applicants are capable of performing the work required. The Company will discuss with unsuccessful applicants, if requested, the manner in which the employee may improve his/her qualifications in order to be considered for any future vacancy. 14.3 Where an employee within the bargaining unit applies for and is awarded a posted job, there shall be a thirty (e30) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will calendar day trial period which shall commence on the first day that the employee assumes the duties of the posted position. During said thirty (30) day period, the employee may return to their previous position if they so choose. In such case, the employee may return to their previous position if they so choose. In such case, the employee may displace an employee who has moved into their previous position, seniority permitting. Conversely, if the Company determines that the employee is incapable of performing the duties of the posted position, the Company will have the right to return the employee to his/her previous primary area position, subject to the employee having the right to grieve such decision by the Company. If an employee’s seniority prevents him/her from returning to their former position, they will be allowed to bump a junior employee in another position and caseload if it existseach employee so affected may bump accordingly. (f) Notwithstanding any provision 14.4 For the purpose of this agreement, the Employer may fill “temporary vacancy” is defined as a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty in excess of thirty (6030) calendar days without postingresulting from the absence of a bargaining unit employee due to sickness, WSIB, a leave of absence or vacation. Visiting nurses can Temporary vacancies will be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies filled in shift nursingaccordance with the provision of Article 14. 1. They will continue to be paid at Upon the visiting nurse rate during return of the absent employee, the employee awarded the temporary assignmentposition shall return to their regular position.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted A job posting for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for permanent position shall contain the vacancy during the posted period. The name classification of the successful applicant shall position as well as the salary range, and such other information as may be posted and a appropriate. A copy of the job posting shall be provided forwarded to an officer of the Local as designated in writing from time to time by the Local, it being understood that such officer shall initial receipt thereof and return a copy to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedHuman Resources Department. (b) When Where the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesHospital decides it is necessary to fill a temporary vacancy of three (3) months or more in duration, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areait will be posted. (c) Nurses A temporary position shall be selected for positions under 10.05 not exceed twelve (a12) on months in duration, unless the basis vacancy arises as a result of skill, ability, experience and qualificationsthe replacement of an employee who may return to that position. Where these factors are equal amongst The parties may extend the nurses concerned, seniority shall governduration of a temporary position by mutual agreement. (d) If realignment of core staffing within The Employer will establish a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump system in the most junior nurse within Human Resources Department in which employees can indicate a desire to move to another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods department or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesunit in which a casual vacancy arises. (ea) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsThe Hospital may temporarily fill any vacancy while observing the procedure herein set forth. (fb) Notwithstanding any provision All qualifications for job postings will be reasonable and if increased the Union will be notified. 13.03 The successful applicant from within the bargaining unit shall be placed on a trial period for a period of this agreementup to ten (10) normal tours worked. In the event the successful applicant proves unsatisfactory in the position in the Hospital's opinion, which shall not be unreasonably exercised, during the trial period, or if the employee is unable to perform the duties of the new classification in the Hospital's opinion, which shall not be unreasonably exercised, or if the employee finds the job is not to the employee's satisfaction during the said trial period, the Employer may fill employee shall be returned to the employee's previous position without loss of seniority. Similarly, any other employee displaced because of such action will be returned to the employee's previous position without loss of seniority, and such will not be subject to the grievance or arbitration procedures. Employees will be permitted to apply for any number of vacancies, for which they qualify. However, when an applicant has been successful in her application for a temporary vacancy which is and has completed the said trial period, the employee's application for any future vacancies will only be considered after a period of nine (9) months has elapsed since the employee was placed in the aforementioned vacancy. This would not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on preclude an employee's application from being considered for a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate permanent vacancy during the temporary assignmentnine (9) months.

Job Postings. (a) 16.01 Where a permanent vacancy occurs within the bargaining unit or a new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unit, unit is established by the Organization such vacancy shall be posted by the Hospital for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays both internally and externally, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. Nurses may make a written application for All applications are to be made in writing via email within the vacancy during the posted posting period. The Organization agrees that it shall post permanent vacant positions within thirty (30) calendar days of the position becoming vacant. The Employer agrees to comply with the following procedures in respect of such job postings: (a) All permanent vacancies which the Employer is going to fill and /or new jobs which are created within the scope of the collective agreement shall be posted electronically, both internally, using the organization’s intranet and all staff receive an email notification of such posting, and externally. The job postings shall remain posted for seven (7) days, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays and paid holidays. All postings shall include position, shift information and work area. It is understood that with the knowledge of the Chairperson, the Organization shall have the right to fill any vacancy on an interim basis until the posting procedure herein has been complied with, and arrangements have been made to assign the Employee selected to fill the vacancy to the job. The Employer will consider its operational and patient needs, those individuals who are qualified to perform the available work in the department and seniority. It is understood that with the knowledge of the chairperson, the organization may temporarily fill such vacancies during the posting period. No grievance may be filed concerning such temporary arrangements. (b) It is further agreed that applications for job postings must be submitted by email to Human Resources. Human Resources will confirm by email to the applicants that the application was received before deadline of the job posting. (c) In determining whether any applicant is qualified to fill such vacancy, the Employer will consider the qualifications of the applicant to perform the requirements of the job. When in the judgment of the Hospital, which shall not be exercised in an arbitrary or unfair manner, the qualifications to perform the requirements of the job are relatively equal as between two (2) or more applicants, seniority shall be the governing factor. (d) The Employer will email the name of the successful applicant to the Chairperson as soon as possible upon receiving signature of acceptance of the letter of offer. All unsuccessful applicants will be emailed a regret letter. (e) It is understood that the successful applicant to a job posting pursuant to this article will have forty-eight (48) hours to accept such offer after notification confirmation. If the successful applicant to a job posting declines the position, the position will then be offered to the next successful applicant under the provisions of Article 16.01(c). If the second successful applicant declines the position, the process will continue, subject of the terms of this Article. (a) The successful applicant for a posted position will be on a trial period of thirty (30) days worked. If the Hospital and the employee agree that he or she should stay in such new job, seniority privileges shall transfer with the employee and the procedure set out in Article 8 shall be posted and a copy utilized if required. In the event that employees revert to their previous jobs at the discretion of the posting Employer or employee, they shall be provided to maintain all the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by seniority of the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedprevious employment. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected If a successful applicant for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return job posting reverts to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision job under the provisions of this agreementArticle 16.02(a), the Employer may fill will select a temporary vacancy which is not expected second successful applicant under the provisions of Article 16.01(c) from among the original applicants for such posting, and if the second successful applicant reverts to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They her previous job under the provisions of Article 16.02(a), the Employer will continue to be paid at repost the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentvacancy.

Job Postings. (a) Where 17.01 When there is a vacancy vacancy, a new job created, or new a “posted spare” position occurs in a classification in created, those employees who wish the bargaining unit, such vacancy job shall be considered for the job in order of seniority rating, taking into consideration ability. It is understood that in considering applications for lead men, ability and experience shall be given substantially greater weight and in addition the qualities of leadership will be an important consideration. All vacancies and new jobs created shall be immediately posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make days on the bulletin boards in (a) Temporary vacancies resulting from vacations, leaves of absence, sickness, accidents, and such other temporary vacancies as are caused by an employee’s transfer to another job as a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name result of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisjob bidding procedure, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained filled by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received“posted spares”. (b) When If no posted spare is available for any of the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesvacancies described in subsection (a) above, affecting the primary areas Company shall fill such vacancies for a period of nurses, nurses who are required up to change their primary area thirty (30) days with employees to do the job in order of seniority. Such time limits may accept assignment be extended by mutual agreement for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. If no request for posting of such vacancies on a temporary basis is received by the Company at the expiration of the thirty (30) day period an extension of up to another primary area or bump ninety (90) days shall not require application by the most junior nurse within another primary areaCompany. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 Any job not covered by subsections (a) and (b) above which is not expected to last beyond ninety (90) days shall be posted on a temporary basis and may only be filled by the basis Company for the period of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governtime required by Article 17.01 to fill such jobs. (d) If realignment of core staffing a job should be discontinued within the ninety (90) day period it is understood the employee will revert to his former position. Should the job continue beyond ninety (90) days, it shall be considered a primary area is requiredpermanent job and posted as such, transfer out of and if permanently discontinued an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area employee may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area:exercise his right i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) 17.03 Any nurse filling vacancies in a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy regular job which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work has been filled on a temporary basis and which subsequently becomes a permanent vacancy through death, termination, or other cause connected with the regular job holder, shall be posted and filled in accordance with the provisions of this Article dealing with filling of regular job vacancies. 17.04 If any employee in the Bargaining Unit desires to transfer from one to another Company operation within the same Bargaining Unit, he shall notify the Company and the Union and he shall be considered to fill temporary the vacancies and newly created jobs in the other operation in accordance with his seniority and ability. 17.05 Whenever a job classified in the wage scale, other than those listed below, has been filled for a total of thirty (30) man days during a contract year by either one or more employees, such job shall be posted immediately as a vacancy. When the Company requires overtime to fill such jobs, only the days worked on an overtime basis by an employee supplementing the normal departmental or crew complement on their regular shift nursing. They will continue to shall be paid at counted in determining the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentman days worked.

Job Postings. (a) Where In event of a vacancy or new in an existing position occurs in a classification in anticipated to last more than 28 working days, the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted in the plant for five (5) calendar days. All job postings shall specify the position, the skills, ability and qualifications for the position, the team, shift and rate of pay. Employees interested in applying for the vacancy shall apply in writing. For all positions other than Maintenance Apprentice, Maintenance A (Tray and Mould), Lead Hand, Team Leader, Printer Set-Up and Machine Relief, the posting shall be awarded to the senior applicant provided that he/she is qualified to perform the required work following the applicable training period. In the event that the selected applicant fails to qualify or decides not to accept the position, the next most senior applicant will be given the opportunity to qualify for the position without reposting of the position. ➢ For the Printer Set-Up and Machine Relief, the posting shall be awarded to the senior applicant who passes mechanical ability and other aptitude testing and qualifies to perform the required work following the applicable training period. ➢ For vacancies for Maintenance Apprentice, Tray Maintenance “A”, Mould Maintenance “A”, Team Leader, special criteria shall be used to select the applicant who will be given an opportunity to qualify for the position. ➢ The Company will work with the Union in advance to develop the special testing and selection criteria mentioned above prior to posting the above positions. Upon being placed in the vacant position, the employee will complete the training and evaluation period applicable to the position. During this period of time, the Company shall have an opportunity to evaluate the successful applicant’s skill and ability to perform the new position. During the initial seven (7) working days of this period, the successful applicant shall have an opportunity to determine whether he/she wishes to continue in the new position. Where practicable and convenient to the Company, the incumbent for the vacant position shall train the successful applicant. The training periods for the job posting process shall be as follows: Dry End 7 working days; Dry Press 14 working days; Wet End 28 working days; Printer Set Up 28 working days; Stock Prep 14 working days; Machine Relief 28 working days; Mould Repair 28 working days; Tray Repair 28 working days. Training progress will be reviewed with the employee on or about the mid point of training and again prior to completion of training. Employee and Union will receive copy of training and evaluation report at each stage. If the successful applicant decides that he/she does not wish to continue in the new position or the Company determines that he/she is not to be retained in the position, the employee shall return to his/her previous position and the vacant position shall be filled in accordance with the procedure detailed above. Employees shall be permitted to post for positions as follows: a) One job posting plant wide per 12 months; and, b) One job posting for a shift change per 12 months; and, c) A job posting for the following classifications: General Labour (receiving), Stock Prep, Mould Maintenance, Tray Maintenance, Shipping, Team Leader, or any newly created positions. For clarification in applying the above, the following conditions apply: a) Team change on the same shift is considered a job posting; b) The 12-month period referred to above starts when the first posting is accepted; c) Posting restriction applies after the 7-day trial period in the first posting; d) If an applicant withdraws from a position within the 7-day trial period the employee is restricted from applying for the same position regardless of team or shift for a period of seven (712 months from time of withdrawal. e) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application If an applicant is disqualified from the position during the training period or any agreed extension of the training period, the employee is restricted from applying for the vacancy during same position regardless of team or shift for a period of 24 months from time of disqualification. The successful applicant’s previous position shall not be posted until he/she has successfully completed the posted training and evaluation period. The name of In the interim, the successful applicant applicant’s previous position shall be filled by temporary transfers. If an employee is awarded a job posting, successfully completes the evaluation period and then decides to give up their new position within 6 months of being placed in the position, the position will be posted and a copy such employee will be assigned to either: a) The position which becomes vacant upon the completion of the posting shall be procedure provided the employee has the qualifications to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of businessperform this position; or iib) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due The bench. Such employee will be ineligible to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding apply for any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary posted vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate occurring during the temporary assignment12 months following the day his/her job is posted.

Job Postings. (a) Where ‌ 16:01 When a vacancy or new position occurs in any department of the Lodge coming within the scope of this Agreement, or where it is known to the Employer that a classification in the bargaining unitposition will be open for eight (8) weeks or longer, a notice will be posted requesting applications to fill such vacancy from employees of the Corporation. Copies of job postings shall be provided to local president at the time of posting. 16:02 Such notice will be posted on the Job Posting Board and shall remain posted for a period of seven ninety-six (796) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may hours to permit applicants to make a written application for the vacancy. 16:03 If no applications to fill the vacancy are received from employees of the Corporation or if the applicant or applicants are not, in the opinion of the Corporation, considered to be suitable for such vacancy, then the Corporation may fill the vacancy from the open market subject to the applicants’ right to the grievance procedure. 16:04 Job postings shall show location, title, rate of pay, normal starting and finishing times, regular biweekly hours and anticipated start date. 16:05 An employee on vacation when a vacancy occurs shall be considered for the promotion or transfer provided he has submitted the prescribed application form to the Employer prior to his departure. 16:06 An employee on leave of absence due to illness shall be considered for a promotion or transfer along with all other applicants provided that during such absence he advises the posted period. Employer by telephone or otherwise that he wishes to be considered for any vacancies occurring during his absence. 16:07 The name of the successful applicant for positions shall be posted and within twenty-four (24) hours of advising the successful applicant or within twenty- 16:08 The successful applicant to a copy job posting shall not be entitled to apply for another job posting for a period of six (6) months from the date of closing of the job posting shall he was accepted for, unless such subsequent job posting would constitute a promotion, a permanent position or an increase in scheduled hours of work. 16:09 For situations related to Workers Compensation and/or illness and/or accident where a definitive expiry date cannot be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisspecified, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said position will make every effort expire subject to assign nurses twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of return of current incumbent to work his/her position. Any positions directly resulting from the above procedure will be posted in the primary area to which they were assigned at same manner. On expiry of the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within position, the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request regular employee shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existstheir former position(s) provided the regular employee has a right to return to such position. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs which the Employer intends to fill or where the Employer creates a new bargaining unit position, the Employer shall, within sixty (60) working days, post notice of the position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for Successful applicants from within the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant bargaining unit shall be posted and a copy of appointed within six (6) weeks after the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer closing date for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedapplications. (b) When Where there is a delay in the decision to post a vacancy or a decision is made to withdraw a posting or to not fill the vacancy, the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting shall notify the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area Union and provide reasons. The Employer may accept assignment to another primary area or bump determine that the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition will not be filled. (c) Nurses The notice and posting referred to in Article 6.01(a) shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on contain the basis following information: closing date, term of skillthe position, abilityif any, experience job title, job classification, major duties, required qualifications as established by the Employer, required knowledge and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst experience, education and skills, hours of work, designated hours per pay period, hourly or salary rate of pay, confirmation that it is a Union position and the nurses concerned, seniority shall governregular work location(s). (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area Vacancies shall be posted via e-mail to the entire bargaining unit. A copy will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump sent electronically to the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesUnion office. (e) Any nurse filling The Employer may advertise a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsvacancy externally at the same time as the vacancy is posted within the bargaining unit. (f) Notwithstanding Employees who wish to make application for a posted position shall ensure that the application is delivered to the Human Resources Department, or someone designated by that office, as set out in the job posting, prior to the closing of the posting. For internal/external postings that state that internal applicants should self-identify, an employee will clearly ▇▇▇▇ their application as “Internal Applicant”. (g) Due consideration shall be given to any provision of this agreementemployee who is absent from work for the entire posting period but who submits ther application before interviews are held. (h) Where a job interview with the Employer is scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected employee shall be granted time off without loss of pay or benefits to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without postingtravel to and attend the interview. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They However, no regular pay or overtime will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentfor any time spent in interviews outside working hours.

Job Postings. All job vacancies, including promotions, transfers and new positions shall be posted within five (a5) Where a working days from such date the vacancy occurred or such date the new position occurs in will be required or production start is expected. Furthermore, any new or altered jobs that arise will be referred to the Shop Committee, which will include a Union Officer, to determine the classification and wage rate. Such postings shall be made for 5 consecutive working days on the bulletin board. The posting shall set out a job description, necessary qualifications required by the job, classification and wage rate. Postings shall be awarded within 10 working days of the original posting date and senior employees who apply will be given 1st opportunity for the position, taking their necessary skills, qualifications and experience into consideration. Promotion to lead hand will be posted in the bargaining unitusual manner, such vacancy taking into account seniority and ability to perform the work required. Upon awarding of the posting, the successful applicant will be on a probationary period for two calendar months, in order to assess the applicant’s ability as lead hand. Should the applicant be unable to adapt to the skills required for a lead hand the applicant will return to his/her previous position. Any temporary position that becomes available as a result of a classified employee being absent for more than 5 working days shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for 48 hours at which time the vacancy during position shall be temporarily awarded to the posted periodmost senior and qualified applicant. The name vacancy or vacancies that arise other than the original temporary vacancy will not be posted. The Employer will consider senior employees who indicate a preference for temporary job vacancies. In the event of a temporary vacancy that has been previously posted and awarded such position would not be re-posted unless the Employee is not interested in filling the position. Upon the return of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisclassified employee, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were temporarily assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (bemployee(s) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her his/their previous primary area position(s). The word necessary applies to all of: skills, qualifications and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementability. When a posting is awarded, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty employee awarded the position will start within thirty (6030) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at of the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentaward providing that all other resulting postings have been filled.

Job Postings. (a) ‌‌ 10.1 Where a permanent vacancy occurs or a new position occurs in a classification is created in the bargaining unitunit which the Employer requires to be filled or a temporary vacancy of more than six weeks is anticipated or expected, which the Employer requires to be filled, the Employer will post notice of such permanent vacancy, new position or temporary vacancy shall be posted on the union designated bulletin boards for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days in order that any interested Employee may apply. Subsequent vacancies created as a result of the operation of this provision need only be posted for three (3) calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for , but not counting/including statutory holidays. 10.2 The Union President shall be notified of all promotions, demotions, hiring, transfers, layoff, recalls, resignations, retirements, deaths or other terminations of employment. 10.3 Temporary vacancies anticipated to be less than six (6) weeks duration shall not be posted, unless otherwise agreed between the vacancy during Employer and the posted period. Union. 10.4 The name of the successful applicant for a permanent vacancy, new position or posted temporary vacancy shall be posted on the union designated bulletin boards. 10.5 Postings shall contain the following information: classification, qualifications, rate of pay and a copy of RHA concerned. Notwithstanding that the job posting shall be provided includes RHA, it is understood and agreed that the Employer may transfer an employee to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work same classification in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) RHA on the basis of skillResident Care concerns or employee conflict. Such transfer will not be arbitrarily made and will follow agreement with the union, which shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees will only be considered for a job posting if the new job represents a change to wages, location or hours or shift of work. 10.6 In cases where two or more employees apply, seniority shall be used for preference or priority when the employees concerned have the required ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors If the applicants are equal amongst not qualified to perform the nurses concernedwork required, seniority shall governthe Employer reserves the right to immediately hire outside help. 10.7 A vacancy which is reasonably expected to last more than six (d6) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area weeks will be done by area seniorityposted stating that the position is limited and shall indicate the estimated duration of the limited job. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump Upon termination of a limited job, the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if employee filling the realignment vacancy shall be returned to the classification and job location in which she last worked. In the event that a part-time employee is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse the successful applicant, the said employee shall retain her part-time status during the limited full-time period. An employee filling a temporary assignment will return vacancy of six (6) weeks or longer duration shall not bid on any other temporary posting until the end of her temporary position. It is further understood that a full-time employee may not apply or be considered as an applicant for a temporary part-time or a temporary full-time vacancy, unless such vacancy is known to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsextend for nine (9) months or longer. (f) Notwithstanding 10.8 The Employer shall have the right to fill any provision permanent vacancy, new position, or temporary vacancy on a temporary basis until the posting procedure provided herein has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the successful applicant selected to fill the new vacancy, new position or temporary vacancy to be assigned to do the job. 10.9 No outside advertising shall be made until employees have had an opportunity to apply as provided in 10.01. However, if no applications from qualified employees are received by the end of this agreementthe seventh calendar day of posting, the Employer may fill start proceedings to secure applications from outside the bargaining unit. 10.10 The successful applicant to a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can job posting will be assigned to do shift nurse work placed on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies trial for a period of one hundred and fifty (150) working hours. Conditional on satisfactory service, such trial promotion shall become permanent after the period of one hundred and fifty (150) working hours. In the event that the successful applicant proves unsatisfactory in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate position during the temporary assignment.aforementioned trial period, or if the employee wishes to return to her former position, she shall be returned to her former position and salary without loss of seniority. Any other employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to her former position and salary without loss of seniority. Employees applying for positions must commit to a trial period of not less than two

Job Postings. 10:01 The selection or appointment of employees for supervisory positions above the rank of Sergeant or for any position not subject to this Agreement is not governed by this Agreement. However, if an employee so chooses or is found to be unsuitable in such supervisory position within a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of his/her appointment, he/she shall be transferred back to his/her former position without loss of seniority, providing said employee has taken out a withdrawal card from the Union. (a) Where a vacancy When new jobs are created or new position occurs vacancies occur falling within the classifications set forth in a classification in Schedule "A" of the bargaining unitwithin Contractual Agreement, such vacancy they shall be posted on bulletin boards herein provided for, for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses Employees may make apply in writing through Human Resources for such new jobs. The posting of new jobs and vacancies shall be limited to such first new jobs or vacancies and none other. The Employer shall consider the following two (2) factors in determining which employee is to be selected: (a) relative seniority of the applicant, and (b) the requirements in efficiency of operations and the ability, knowledge, training, aptitude and skill of the applicant to do the job. When, in the judgement of the Employer, which shall not be exercised in an unfair manner, factor (b) is relatively equal as between two (2) or more applicants, seniority shall govern. If none of the existing employees is qualified to fill a written application vacancy, the Employer may engage an employee from any other source. The successful applicant for the vacancy during the posted a new job or vacancy, shall be placed on probation for a trial period. The name of Such period shall not exceed the probationary period as hereinbefore provided for. If the successful applicant proves unsatisfactory in the position during the aforementioned trial period, such employee shall be posted returned to his/her former classification with all rights, privileges and a copy wage rates previously enjoyed. In such event the Employer shall then select the employee who has applied for the position and has the second longest seniority in the employment of the posting shall be Employer provided to they meet the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system criteria as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivednoted above. (b) When new positions are available for Sergeant, they shall be posted on bulletin boards herein provided for seven (7) calendar days. The most senior applicant will be selected for the new job or vacancy and shall be provided a trial period of ninety (90) calendar days. If the successful applicant proves unsatisfactory in the position during the aforementioned trial period, such employee shall be returned to his/her former classification with all rights, privileges and wage rates previously enjoyed. Should the employee decide within the ninety (90) calendar day trial period that they are not satisfied in their new position, such employee shall be returned to his/her former classification with all rights, privileges and wage rates previously enjoyed. In such event the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting shall then select the primary areas employee who has applied for the position and has the second longest seniority in the employment of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaEmployer provided they meet the criteria as noted above. (c) Nurses When new positions are available for Special Constable, they shall be selected posted on bulletin boards herein provided for positions under 10.05 seven (7) calendar days and applicants from Parking Services who are interested may apply provided they have meet the provisions of Article 10:03 (a) on Persons applying for positions in the basis Special Constable and Sergeant classification, shall be required as a condition of skilltheir attainment of such positions, abilitybe able to qualify and maintain eligibility for Special Constable status, experience and qualificationsbe in the possession of the following: a current Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (O.A.C.P.) Certificate of Results for Police Officers or equivalent as deemed by the Director of Campus Community Police Services, a valid classification G Drivers License within the Province of Ontario, a current First Aid/CPR Certificate and a Police Clearance. Where these factors In situations where all of the above criteria are equal amongst met then the nurses concernedEmployer shall select the employee having the longest seniority within the Bargaining Unit. (b) In the event that an employee holding a Special Constable appointment does not re-qualify for Special Constable status, he/she shall have the opportunity to appeal to the Windsor Police Services Board, as provided for in the Police Services Act. Pending the outcome of the appeal, the Employer shall continue to employ the employee at his/her current rate of pay. If the appeal is successful and the employee is granted Special Constable status, he/she shall continue to be employed in his/her current position. If the appeal is unsuccessful the parties agree to meet and discuss employment opportunities for the employee elsewhere in the University. (c) Persons applying for positions in the Parking Assistant or Parking Enforcement Officer classifications, shall be required, as a condition of their attainment of such positions, to be in the possession of the following: a valid classification G Drivers License within the Province of Ontario and a Police Clearance. In situations where all of the above criteria are met then the Employer shall select the employee having the longest seniority shall governwithin the Bargaining Unit. (d) If realignment of core staffing The Employer agrees that all applicants within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area the Bargaining Unit and the Chairperson will be done by area senioritynotified in writing, upon selection of the successful candidate, within seven (7) days. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss The Chairperson shall be given reasons in writing for rejection of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesBargaining Unit applicants upon request. (ea) Any nurse filling The Employer may replace an employee on an approved Leave of Absence, Long Term Disability or Workplace Safety Insurance for the lesser of the duration of the leave or ninety (90) calendar days, with a temporary assignment will return employee(s) who shall not acquire seniority status except as provided in clause 10:05 below. If the Employer fails to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsnotify the Union within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of hire of such temporary employee(s), the employee shall be considered a probationary employee from the date of hire. (fb) Notwithstanding any provision In the case of this agreementmaternity, parental or adoption leave, the Employer may fill replace an employee to a temporary vacancy which is not expected maximum of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days. If the Employer fails to exceed sixty notify the Union within fourteen (6014) calendar days without postingfrom the date of hire of such temporary employee(s), the employee shall be considered a probationary employee from the date of hire. (c) If the leave extends beyond ninety (90) calendar days, the Employer may, with the written consent of the Union, retain the temporary employee(s) for a further ninety (90) calendar days, or until the end of the leave of absence, whichever first occurs. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to Those employees replacing parking services shall be paid at eighty- five percent (85%) of the visiting nurse applicable Schedule “A” Rate and those employees replacing Special Constables shall be paid the start rate as defined per Schedule “A” of the within collective agreement during the entire period. Should the employee be unable to return to work following the duration of the leave, the Union and the University agree to review the possible continuation of the temporary assignmentemployee.

Job Postings. (a) Where When the Company decides to fill a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unitpermanent vacancy, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven two (72) consecutive calendar working days. Nurses may make a written application for Subject to 17.01 (b), employees interested in filling the vacancy during shall sign the posted periodposting within two (2) working days. The name of the successful applicant shall vacancy will be posted awarded and a copy filled within twenty (20) working days of the posting shall be provided unless the Company decides not to fill the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by or an extension is agreed upon between the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedParties. (b) When Employees absent from work will be considered for the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesjob posting, affecting provided they advise the primary areas Company, in writing, prior to commencing their vacation or bereavement, of nurses, nurses who are required their desire to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump fill the most junior nurse within another primary areavacancy. (c) Nurses shall be selected Where skill and ability for positions under 10.05 (a) the permanent vacancy are relatively equal, respective seniority will prevail on the basis following basis: It is understood and agreed that skills and ability obtained through a temporary assignment of skillless than thirty (30) working days will not be a factor in considering the successful applicant. Permanent vacancies will be filled from within the Department; however, abilityin the event that the vacancy cannot be filled from within the Department, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst then the nurses concerned, seniority shall governvacancy will be open to employees throughout the facility. (d) If realignment Employees having completed twelve (12) consecutive months of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will employment shall be done eligible to apply by area senioritysigning the job posting(s). Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump In the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due event there are no internal applicants; prior to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due hiring new employees to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementfill such vacancies, the Employer may employer will post and fill the job as per Article 17 (a), (b), (c) with removing the qualifier of twelve (12) months provided the employee has passed the probationary period. Thereafter, employees who are successful in being awarded a temporary vacancy which is permanent job posting will not expected be allowed to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.apply for subsequent job postings for nine

Job Postings. 12.01 Except during a period when employees with job classification seniority in such job classifications are on layoff, job openings for permanent positions in the "Front-Line Workers Class" will be filled as follows: A. The Board shall email a notice of the opening to all bargaining unit members. All interested employees shall be given no less than ten (a10) Where work days to respond by stating their interest in the position. B. In the event a vacancy or new position occurs exists and management desires to fill the vacancy, the Board shall first attempt to fill the vacancy by lateral transfer. The employee with the most job classification seniority desiring a transfer to the building in a classification in which the vacancy exists shall be offered the transfer, providing said employee has the present ability and physical fitness to perform the job, and the employee has neither transferred nor been disciplined within the prior twelve (12) month period unless otherwise agreed to by management. C. Where the job is not filled from via lateral transfer, the vacancy will be offered to the bargaining unitunit employee in another classification with the most system seniority as a permanent employee, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of provided the successful applicant shall has the present ability and physical fitness to perform the job. The applicant must meet the essential qualifications for the position as set forth in the job posting. In addition, an employee may be denied the position if the employee has been disciplined within the last twelve (12) months. Thereafter, the position may be posted and externally. D. The Board shall notify the Union within five (5) work days when a copy position is filled from the transfer list, indicating the location of the posting shall be provided vacancy and the employee who transferred to the local Associationposition. A vacancy The Board shall also notify the Union if a more senior employee on the list was not offered the transfer opportunity and indicate the reason for bypassing the more senior employee. 12.02 In the event an applicant with greater seniority (job classification, Section, or system, as the case may be) is not awarded the job and an employee with less seniority (job classification, Section, or system, as the case may be) is awarded the job, upon written request, the employee with the greater seniority will be announced furnished with a letter stating the reasons for the rejection and thereafter the matter may be processed pursuant to the grievance/arbitration procedure set forth in this CONTRACT. Information on postings and tests will be available on the intranet. 12.03 An employee may only change positions by a posted transfer one time during any twelve month period, unless approved or requested by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired Employer; not to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedinclude promotions. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a permanent full time or part time vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unitunit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Employer, such vacancy shall be posted at all bases operated by the City of Guelph for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall Vacancies will be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Associationon bulletin boards as well as electronically. A Applications for such vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere made in writing within the geographic area serviced by ten (10) day period referred to herein. Applications from the Site. Notwithstanding this, bargaining unit where the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area vacancy or new position exists will be maintained by accepted and processed prior to applications from outside of the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedbargaining unit. (b) When Where a permanent vacancy or a temporary vacancy of one (1) month or more is a full time position or “line” on the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesschedule, affecting current full time employees within the primary areas bargaining unit will be allowed to transfer into the vacant “line” prior to the job posting process. A notice of nurses“transfer” for full time employees will be posted in the bases of the bargaining unit where the vacancy exists for a period of ten (10) calendar days. Selection will be by highest senior applicant. The resulting vacancy will then be posted and filled as per the provisions of this Agreement. All permanent vacancies will be posted within thirty (30) calendar days, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaunless an extension has been mutually agreed to. (c) Nurses The postings shall stipulate the following; job title and number of vacancies qualifications station position number status (FT PT ACP or PCP) working hours pay range opening and closing dates anticipated duration dates for temporary postings A copy of the posting(s) will be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on provided to the basis Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the time of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governposting. (d) If realignment In determining the successful candidate, the senior applicant able to meet the normal qualifications of core staffing within the job shall be selected and a primary area is required, transfer out notice of an area same will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump provided to the most junior nurse Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.fourteen

Job Postings. (a) Where 14.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a permanent newly created job classification in comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created job classification shall be posted for five (5) working days on bulletin board or boards provided on the premises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the job classification, job content overview, qualifications, the shift, and the date such notice was posted. Only employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may apply for such job within the time limit specified above. Those employees wishing to apply for such vacancy or newly created job classification shall do so by placing their name on the posting where designated. A copy of the signed posting shall be given to the Unit Chairperson. 14.02 In selecting the successful applicant from amongst the applicants, the Employer shall consider the physical fitness related to the job classification in question, qualifications, skill, and ability of the individual to perform the normal required work and where these are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. If the vacancy or permanent newly created job classification is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. 14.03 An employee who is named as the successful applicant shall have a familiarization period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application reasonable length of time for the vacancy type of job classification, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably, which in any case shall not be less than five (5) scheduled shifts. The selected employee will be given normal instruction at the commencement of the familiarization period and be fairly and reasonably assessed by the Employer during the posted familiarization period. The name If the employee does not successfully complete the familiarization period, or in good faith advises the Employer during the familiarization period that he does not believe he is capable of completing the familiarization period, or elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, he will revert to his prior job classification. Where the employee elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, the employee will not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy for at least six (6) full months from the date he reverts to his prior job classification held. 14.04 Once an applicant has been named as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 14.02, the successful applicant shall not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy until the successful applicant has worked at least six (6) full months in the job classification, unless the applicant would be successful in posting into a higher hourly paid job classification. 14.05 Any permanent vacancy resulting from the placing of the successful applicant shall in the job classification so posted will also be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A posted, but any further resulting vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained filled by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs Except as otherwise provided for in a classification in this Agreement, all permanent and fixed- term job vacancies that the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall Society intends to fill will be posted for a period of seven five (75) consecutive calendar working days. Nurses Job vacancies which are posted throughout the Society will be advertised on the Society’s Electronic Systems. The Society may make a written application for advertise the vacant position externally during and/or after the posting period. A permanent job vacancy which arises through attrition, and which the Society intends to fill, will be posted within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced occurring, or being assumed by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedacting incumbent. (b) When The closing date of any job posting will not expire until the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesjob has been posted for a minimum of five (5) working days. Any applicant will have her/his job application accepted by the Society, affecting provided it is received by the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump Society by the most junior nurse within another primary areaclosing date. (c) Nurses The job posting shall contain all relevant job information including job title, work location, required knowledge, skills and abilities, or equivalent, salary, special conditions, status (full-time or part-time, etc.), and the closing date of the competition. Should any of these conditions change after the job is posted, modifications will be selected for positions under 10.05 issued and attached to the posting with the closing date amended consistent with the minimum five (a5) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governday posting requirement. (d) If realignment Late applications due to sickness, vacation or other authorized leave of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area absence will be done by area seniorityaccepted, provided such application is received prior to the successful applicant being advised. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump In situations where late applications are submitted, the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if cause for the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesapplication being late must be indicated on the application form. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment The Society will return provide copies of all job postings to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsthe Union office as part of the normal posting distribution. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementUnless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can Union shall be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid advised, at the visiting nurse rate time of hiring of any hire from outside the bargaining unit, when there are bargaining unit applicants involved in the specific job posting; with the Society providing the following information: (i) Names of bargaining unit applicants who applied to the position. (ii) Reasons for selection outside the bargaining unit. (iii) Applicants for posted positions who are interviewed will be given time off without loss of pay for that purpose and such interviews will be held during the temporary assignmentEmployer’s normal working hours.

Job Postings. (a) Where 14.1 When a Bargaining Unit vacancy of a permanent or temporary nature occurs or a new Bargaining Unit vacancy is created, the Employer shall post a notice of such vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in on the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted bulletin boards provided for herein for a period of not less than five (5) working days. If possible, positions shall be advertised within one (1) week of such vacancy or availability. During the posting period, qualified Employees may make written application to the Employer for the posted position. When a non-Bargaining Unit vacancy occurs, such vacancy will be posted on a courtesy basis and the Employer shall post a notice of such vacancy or new position on the bulletin boards provided for herein for a period of not less than five (5) working days. All postings referred to above shall originate from Human Resources and the processing of applications shall be by Human Resources. This article does not apply for positions that are filled in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 ("Duty to Accommodate"). No external candidates will be considered for Bargaining Unit positions until such time all qualified bargaining unit applicants have been considered and a decision has been rendered and the Bargaining Unit Applicants have been notified. 14.2 Before posting a vacancy at a specific location the Employer will first allow Employees in the affected classification to request a transfer to that location. If more than one Employee requests such transfer, the transfer will be given to the most senior Employee in the classification. 14.3 Such notice shall contain the following: • Position title • Department (Division) • Rate of pay • Status of position • Knowledge & Skill qualifications • Location • Normal hours of work • Reports to • Posting # • Posting period 14.4 The Parties recognize the principle of promotion from within the service of the Employer and accordingly, it is agreed that no external candidates for Bargaining Unit positions will be considered until such time as all qualified Bargaining Unit applicants have been considered and a decision on the disposition of their application has been rendered and the Bargaining Unit applicants have been notified. 14.5 In appointing an Employee to a posted position, the factors as set forth in Article 13.8 shall be considered. 14.6 The Employer will notify the successful applicant, in writing, of selection for the posted position within five (5) working days, of the decision being made. 14.7 The Employer will notify all staff via email within seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make working days of the date upon which such Employee accepts the job. 14.8 When the Employer decides not to fill a written application for vacancy or a posted vacancy, after the vacancy during has been posted, the posted period. The name of the successful applicant Union shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work notified in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained writing by the Employer or his/her designate addressed to the Secretary of the Union, explaining the reasons for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any the postponement, withdrawal or non-posting. 14.9 The Unionized job postings applicant having worked in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work same posted position on a temporary basis and having carried out the primary duties and responsibilities successfully shall have such related experience considered equivalent to fill temporary the educational requirements of the position. 14.10 Temporary vacancies of Bargaining Unit positions, which are less than three (3) months in shift nursingduration, shall not be subject to the requirements of Article 14.1 but shall be subject to the vacancy being processed by Human Resources with a copy of all decisions and reasons for the nature of filling the vacancy to the Secretary of CUPE Local 4700. 14.11 Temporary vacancies that are greater than three (3) months in duration shall be subject to Article 14.9 provided it is mutually agreed to in writing between the Parties. They It is further understood that such agreement will continue only be considered provided that the nature of the vacancy is created because of a Bargaining Unit Employee receiving an authorized leave of absence because of sick leave, W.S.I.B., or pregnancy/adoption/ parental leave, or in other extenuating circumstances as agreed to be paid at by the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentParties.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or In the case of all part time and full time vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall in each office for seven calendar days prior to filling the position, in order that any interested nurse may apply. All job postings will be posted for placed on a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar daysjob posting voice mail box. Nurses If no qualified nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. Vacancies exceeding thirty calendar days but not more than sixty calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse’s usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. Vacancies of less than thirty calendar days will be covered by the continuity group where continuity groups exist. In the event that a branch does not have continuity groups, vacancies of less than thirty calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time staff on the basis of seniority in the branch. Vacation time does not need to be posted. In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and seniority. A vacancy . When factors in (a) are relatively equal, shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice boardgovern. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the The Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work shall not administer this provision in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hirean arbitrary fashion. A nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region or area within the Sitebranch. Requests to change a primary area for transfer will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)Employer. Any such request shall be considered as an a application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When Where a full time employee on layoff is the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariessuccessful candidate for a vacant part-time position, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area she or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses he shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return retain recall rights to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision or his former position for a period of this agreementsix months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full time position. In these circumstances, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is job posting provisions will not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentapply.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy Vacancies are defined as those teaching positions within the Bargaining Unit which may become available due to attrition, growth, transfer or newly created positions. Newly created positions include but are not limited to new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall or expanding programs. b) All vacant or newly created teaching positions as of June 1st will be posted at each school and on the Board website for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application five working days for the consideration of Bargaining Unit members currently employed by the Board. Qualified Bargaining Unit members shall be given primary consideration prior to the placement of external hires. c) All vacant or newly created positions that occur between the beginning of the school year and June 1 will be posted at each school and the Board website for a period of five (5) working days for the consideration of Bargaining Unit Members currently employed by the Board. It is understood that a vacancy during created by the posted period. The name placement of the successful applicant shall to the initial vacancy need not be posted and a copy internally. d) Positions posted will be the actual position filled by the successful candidate. Exceptions may occur by mutual consent of the posting shall be provided to Board and the local AssociationUnit. e) All Teachers who have completed their probationary period may apply for the position. A vacancy shall be announced by Among the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscriteria for considering qualified Bargaining Unit Members, the Employer Board will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaconsider: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; orTeacher Qualifications (OCT) ii) Seniority as per Article 8 iii) Years qualified in the area/subject/division posted (OCT) f) Prior to any new hires, teachers laid off as a result of the redundancy provisions, in order of seniority, and after two (2) pay periods internal transfers, will be offered any full-time or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumespart- time vacant teaching positions within the jurisdiction of the Board. (eg) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return In considering appointments to her previous full-time teaching positions, the Board shall give primary area and caseload if it existsconsideration to qualified part-time Bargaining Unit members employed by the Board. (fh) Notwithstanding any provision If positions of responsibility provided for under this agreementAgreement become vacant or are newly created and the Board has not temporarily appointed a member of the Unit to fill the position, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They Board will continue to be paid post the position at each school for the visiting nurse rate during consideration of Bargaining Unit members currently employed by the temporary assignmentBoard before advertising the position externally.

Job Postings. ‌ (a) Where A posting shall be required for vacancies or new positions and shall be posted within seven days of the vacancy arising. A one-time increase of seven hours or less per week in the number of regularly scheduled hours of a regular position shall not constitute a vacancy. (b) A change in the starting or quitting times, shift schedules, master rotation or scheduled days off shall not constitute a vacancy. (c) The Employer agrees to post such vacancy or new position occurs job in the worksites and on its employer website for a classification period of at least seven calendar days in advance of the selection process. Applications must be received during the seven-day period or the closing date, whichever is longer, in order to be considered by the Employer. All postings shall remain up on the employer website until the vacancy is filled or cancelled. (d) The posting shall contain the following information: title of the job, nature of position, experience, qualifications, hours of work, shift schedule, work unit, line number, wage rate, approximate start date, posting closing date, and how to apply. All job postings shall state: “Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply” and “Union membership is a condition of employment”. (e) Where operational requirements make it necessary, the Employer may make temporary appointments pending the posting process. (f) A copy of the job posting shall be sent at the time of posting to the union President or their designate and the Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee. (g) If a vacancy is posted and filled by an employee currently in the bargaining unit, such vacancy the successful applicant shall be posted for a period notified within one week of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during decision being made, unsuccessful internal candidates shall be notified and provided the posted period. The name of the successful applicant within one week of the decision being made, and the name of the successful candidate shall be posted and on the bulletin board within a copy further three days of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as successful and unsuccessful applicants being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivednotified. (bh) When An employee granted a temporary promotion or transfer shall return to their former job and pay rate without loss of seniority and accrued perquisites when the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area temporary promotion or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areatransfer terminates. (c1) Nurses shall be selected An employee may apply for positions under 10.05 (a) on any temporary vacancy but is expected to complete the basis term of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governvacancy. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. Notwithstanding (e1) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementabove, the Employer may fill an employee working in a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) may apply for a subsequent temporary vacancy without completing the current temporary vacancy once per calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentyear.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy 15.01 a. All job vacancies in new or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy existing jobs within any department shall be posted on the bulletin board(s) for a period of ten (10) calendar days prior to the filling of the job vacancy. Employees within all departments, desiring consideration in filling the job vacancy, shall signify their desire by submitting a job bid application during the period in which it is posted. A receipt of the job application shall be given to the employee. All jobs will be awarded from within the job vacancy department within seven (7) consecutive calendar days from the end of the ten (10) day posting period. If a job vacancy is not filled from within the department, applications received from employees in other departments during the ten (10) calendar day posting period will be given preference. The employee who is successful in obtaining the job posting will be moved into that posting within thirty (30) calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for Where it is not practical to move the vacancy during successful employee within thirty (3 0) calendar days the posted periodemployee will be paid the higher rate of pay effective the thirty-first (31) day after the posting is awarded. The Company will not be unreasonable in determining when it is not possible to move employees within thirty (30) days. If the job vacancy is not filled by the job applicant(s), the Company may hire to fill such vacancy. When a person is hired from outside the Company to fill the job vacancy, the Company will advise the Union the name of the successful applicant person hired. The job posting notice shall contain a brief job outline, qualifications required for the job, the title and classification of the job, the current shift schedule, and wage rate for the job. The information contained in the job posting notices shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided consistent. Any changes to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area job posting notices will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after reviewed with two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesexecutive members of the Union. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. 12.01 The Employer undertakes the responsibility of posting all permanent full time and part time union job vacancies as they occur, on designated notice boards. Such posting shall remain on the notice boards for a minimum of seven (a7) Where days before the job is filled and shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of pay and department concerned. All postings shall be open to Full Time and Part Time members. 12.02 In the event that two or more employees apply for the posted vacancy, where qualifications and Bethesda job related experience are equal, then seniority shall be the determining factor. 12.03 The Employer is free to temporarily fill a vacancy as it sees fit during the posting period and up to the time an appointment is made and no grievance may be filed. 12.04 An appointment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the end of the posting period unless the Employer has given the Union written notice that it intends to postpone or new not to fill the vacancy. 12.05 A full time employee who is transferred as a result of a job posting is subject to a trial period for the first six (6) months. Should the employee not prove suitable or should they choose to return, prior to the end of the six (6) month probationary period, they shall be transferred back to the Department from which they came when a position occurs in becomes available. 12.06 The Employer will provide the President of the Union with copies of Union job postings and the names of the successful applicants within four (4) days of their appointment. 12.07 An employee may place a written application for a particular classification with the Human Resources Department. Such an application will remain on file for six (6) months and will be reviewed should a posting for that classification be made. 12.08 All unionized employees who apply for a posting in the bargaining unit, such vacancy unit shall be granted an interview for the position. Applicants will receive written notice of the outcome of their application. 12.09 Union staff applying for a bargaining unit position that have been granted a position within the last six (6) months through the job posting process, transfer or new hire need not be considered for a position they have applied for within the first six (6) months of their start in such position. 12.10 It is understood that the Employer may choose to have the work required to be performed due to a temporary vacancy known to be less than six (6) weeks in duration by re- assigning tasks to existing full or part time employees without posting the position. Where the Employer decides to fill a temporary vacancy, it will be posted internally, bargaining unit wide, for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses Bargaining unit members may make a written application apply for the vacancy during position within the time limits identified, interviews will be conducted with only those staff that meet the posted periodqualifications. The name posting shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of the successful applicant shall be posted pay and department and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Associationunion. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses Where there are hired to work anywhere no successful applicants from within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisCUPE bargaining unit, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area position will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedposted agency wide or external. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs which the Employer intends to fill or where the Employer creates a new bargaining unit position, the Employer shall, within twenty (20) working days, post notice of the position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for Successful applicants from within the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant bargaining unit shall be posted and a copy of appointed within four (4) weeks after the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer closing date for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedapplications. (b) When Where there is a delay in the decision to post a vacancy or a decision is made to withdraw a posting or to not fill the vacancy, the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting shall notify the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area Union and provide reasons. The Employer may accept assignment to another primary area or bump determine that the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition will not be filled. (c) Nurses The notice and posting referred to in Article 6.01(a) shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on contain the basis following information: closing date, term of skillthe position, abilityif any, experience job title, job classification, major duties, required qualifications as established by the Employer, required knowledge and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concernedexperience, seniority shall governeducation and skills, hours of work, designated hours per pay period, hourly or salary rate of pay, confirmation that it is a Union position and work location. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area Vacancies shall be posted via e-mail to the entire bargaining unit. A copy will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump sent electronically to the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesUnion office. (e) Any nurse filling The Employer may advertise a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsvacancy externally at the same time as the vacancy is posted within the bargaining unit. (f) Notwithstanding Employees who wish to make application for a posted position shall ensure that the application is delivered to the Human Resources Department, or someone designated by that office, as set out in the job posting, prior to the closing of the posting. For internal/external postings that state that internal applicants should self-identify, an employee will clearly ▇▇▇▇ her application as “Internal Applicant”. (g) Due consideration shall be given to any provision of this agreementemployee who is absent from work for the entire posting period but who submits her application before interviews are held. (h) Where a job interview with the Employer is scheduled during an employee=s working hours, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected employee shall be granted time off without loss of pay or benefits to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without postingtravel to and attend the interview. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They However, no regular pay or overtime will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentfor any time spent in interviews outside working hours.

Job Postings. 12.01 The Employer undertakes the responsibility of posting all job vacancies (aincluding full time, part time, contract/temporary and relief positions) Where as they occur. It is understood by the parties that the requirement to post a position only relates to the initial job posting and as such the Employer is free to move contract/temporary positions, if the employee agrees, to other contract/temporary vacancies after a vacancy or new position occurs in is created by a classification job posting. Any and all vacancies not filled through the movement of contracts/temporary positions will be posted by the Employer. All postings will be emailed to all employees of Bethesda and shall remain open for seven (7) days and shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of pay and department concerned. All postings shall be open to Full Time, Part Time, Contract/Temporary and Relief employees in the Autism Intervention unit before other applicants are considered. Notwithstanding the foregoing the employer may advertise vacancies internally and externally at the same time. Members of the Bargaining Unit (Children’s Services) may elect to receive bargaining unitunit job postings during an approved leave of absence by completing the appropriate Human Resources form. It is understood that staff requesting to receive job postings while on approved leave of absence will be available to interview at the times presented by the Employer, such vacancy with reasonable notice, and that the Employer is not required to delay the filling of vacancies for staff to return from their approved leave of absence. 12.02 In the event that two or more employees apply for the posted vacancy, where qualifications and Bethesda job related experience are relatively equal, then seniority shall be the determining factor. 12.03 The Employer is free to temporarily fill a vacancy as it sees fit during the posting period and up to the time an appointment is made and no grievance may be filed. 12.04 An appointment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the end of the posting period unless the Employer has given the Union written notice that it intends to postpone or not to fill the vacancy. 12.05 The employee who is transferred as a result of a job posting is subject to a trial period for the first five hundred twenty (520) hours. Should the employee not prove suitable or should they choose to return, prior to the end of the five hundred twenty (520) hours trial period, they shall be transferred back to the position from which they came as soon as practicable. This shall be accomplished consistent with the bumping process in the collective agreement. It is understood that employees that post in from a non-union position have no assurance of being returned to a previous position. 12.06 The Employer will email the President of the Union and the Unit Chairperson with copies of Union job postings and the names of the successful applicants within four (4) days of their appointment. 12.07 An employee may place a written application for a particular classification with the Human Resources Department. Such an application will remain on file for six (6) months and will be reviewed should a posting for that classification be made. 12.08 When a temporary or relief position is determined necessary by the employer, it will be posted internally, bargaining unit wide, for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses Bargaining unit members may make a written application apply for the vacancy during position within the posted periodtime limits identified. The name posting shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of the successful applicant shall be posted pay and department and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local AssociationUnion. A Where there are no successful applicants from within the Autism Intervention bargaining unit, the position will be posted and filled agency wide or external. 12.09 Any unionized employee who applies for a posted vacancy in the bargaining unit shall be announced by granted an interview for the employer via position provided they meet the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on minimum qualifications. Applicants will receive written notice of the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within outcome of their application. 12.10 Employees who have passed the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they probationary period or were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer successful applicants for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall job posting may apply but need not be considered as an application for any another job postings posting until they have been in their present position for a period of six (6) months except where the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedposting would result in a permanent position or a promotion. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. 14.01 In the event new jobs are created or vacancies occur in the existing job classifications, (a) Where unless notified by the Employer that a vacancy is not going to be filled or postponing the posting) the Employer shall post such new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted jobs or vacancies for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days, and shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate, before new employees are hired in order to allow employees with seniority to apply. Nurses may make a written application for Employees shall have the right to bid during such seven (7) day period on any such vacancy during or new job created within the posted periodbargaining unit. Such vacancy or new job created shall be filled from the applications received on basis of qualifications, experience, skills and ability and seniority of the applicants. Where these are relatively equal, seniority shall be the determining factor to fill the vacancy. The name of the successful applicant initial and first subsequent vacancy shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedaccordance with 14.01. (b) When 14.02 Until the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting vacancy is filled resulting from the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementjob posting provisions, the Employer may fill temporarily assign an employee to the vacant position. 14.03 The successful applicant to a new position (not previously worked) shall be placed on a trial period of one hundred and fifty (150) hours worked. During the trial period, the employee and the Employer will have the opportunity to evaluate job performance. If either the employee or the Employer deem it necessary, the employee shall revert to her previous job at her former rate of pay without loss of seniority. In such event, job vacancy shall be filled in accordance with 14.01. In the event an employee changes job classification, the hourly rate of pay will commence at the next highest rate above their current rate of pay in the new classification. 14.04 A temporary vacancy is a vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty six (606) months. However in cases of pregnancy leave and parental leave, or any other approved extended leave, the entire length of the absence shall be considered as a temporary vacancy. 01. It is agreed and understood that employees covering a temporary vacancy of less than one (1) year cannot apply for another temporary vacancy until the current temporary assignment has been completed. When a part time employee is selected to fill a temporary full time position which is expected to be in excess of one (1) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can year; the employee will be assigned to do shift nurse work on considered a temporary basis full time employee, who is eligible for full time health and welfare benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the period of this temporary vacancy. 14.05 Both parties agree that an employee who is successful in a temporary job posting genuinely intends to fill stay in the position and will not be allowed to post for another temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at position within six (6) months of the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentsuccessful posting, unless financially advantageous.

Job Postings. (a) 12.01 Where a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unitunit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Employer, such vacancy shall be posted at all bases by the Employer for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Nurses may make a written application for Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy during within the posted period. The name of the successful applicant bargaining unit shall be posted for a period of five (5) consecutive days excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. All applications are to be made in writing within the posting period. 12.02 The postings referred to in Article 12.01 shall stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of pay, and initial base location and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedChief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses 12.03 Employees shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) Article 12.01 on the basis of skill, their ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses concernedemployees considered, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work. The name of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area the successful applicant will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced posted on the bulletin board and unsuccessful applicants will be notified 12.04 Where there are no successful applicants from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due this bargaining unit for positions referred to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementin Article 12.01, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy shall be entitled to post outside the bargaining unit. 12.05 Vacancies which is are not expected to exceed sixty twelve (6012) calendar days without postingweeks will not be posted and will be filled from within the bargaining unit whenever possible. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis Part-time employees selected to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They a vacancy under this Article will continue to maintain their part-time status and upon completion of the assignment the employee will return to his former position. 12.06 The Employer shall have the right to fill any vacancy on an interim basis until the posting procedure herein has been complied with, and arrangements have been made to assign the employee selected to fill the vacancy to the job. No grievance may be paid filed concerning such temporary arrangements. 12.07 The successful applicant will be placed in the vacancy for a trial period not exceeding forty-five (45) working days and if the employee proves satisfactory, then he shall be considered permanently assigned to the vacancy. If the employee proves unsatisfactory during that time, or if the employee feels he is unable to perform the duties of the vacancy to which he is posted, the employee will be returned to his former position at his former salary or rate of pay, as will any other employee in the visiting nurse rate during Bargaining Unit who was promoted or transferred by reason of such placing. Newly hired employees shall be terminated and such termination shall not be subject to the temporary assignmentgrievance and arbitration procedure. 12.08 Successful applicants and newly hired employees will not be permitted to apply for job postings or any subsequent vacancies for a period of six (6) months, unless otherwise mutually agreed, by the Union and the Employer. This provision shall not apply where an individual has successfully posted from part-time to full-time and vice versa.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted in each office for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar daysdays and notify nurses via voice mail prior to filling the position, in order that any interested nurse may apply. Nurses who wish to receive a copy of the job posting will have a copy faxed to them on request. If no qualified nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. 11.02 Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances, which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies exceeding thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse’s usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 Vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that a site does not have teams, vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time staff on the basis of seniority in the site. Vacation time does not need to be posted. 11.05 In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: (a) skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority When factors in a) are relatively equal, b) shall govern. A vacancy The Employer shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work not administer this provision in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. an arbitrary fashion. 11.06 A nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region or area within the Sitesite. Requests to change a primary area for transfer will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)Employer. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. When a vacancy occurs or a new position is created, the Employer shall notify the Union in writing and follow the ensuing procedure: (a) Where To post all bargaining unit vacancies internally first. Posting will include a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period listing of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedprerequisites. (b) When To review internal applications to determine whether or not there are any applicants that meet the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaprerequisites. Shortlist and interview those applicants. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on In the basis of skillevent that there are qualified applicants, ability, experience to award the position to the qualified applicant having the most seniority subject to Articles 9.01 and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern9.04. (d) If realignment of core staffing within To notify, in writing, each unsuccessful applicant and to offer a primary area post competition interview to discuss the reasons for which the Employer deems the applicant is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesunqualified. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return Every unsuccessful candidate may grieve the Employer's determination that the employee is not qualified for the position pursuant to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsArticle 6 of the Collective Agreement, EXCEPT that any such grievance must be filed in writing not later than fifteen (15) working days after the date of the employee’s receipt of notification of their failure to qualify for the position. (f) Notwithstanding any provision The time limit stipulated for the filing of a written grievance outlined in Section (e) of this agreementclause is deemed to be absolute unless extended by mutual written agreement between the Employer and the Union. (g) In the event that the Employer determines that no bargaining unit applicants are qualified for the position and that a grievance of that decision is commenced, the Employer may fill advertise the job externally and award the position to a qualified candidate on a temporary basis. The successful outside candidate shall be a probationary employee until such time as the grievance has been settled or a final arbitration award has been issued. (h) If an employee is absent when a temporary vacancy which occurs for lead hand and a junior person is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work subsequently appointed on a temporary basis basis, upon return to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at work the visiting nurse rate during senior employee shall receive the temporary appointment to lead hand should there be more than five (5) days remaining in the assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification When any of the classifications in the bargaining unitunit become vacant on a permanent basis and the Employer intends to fill such position, such vacancy shall be posted the Employer will send an email to the BU members opening the position for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application During this period, an employee wishing to be considered for the vacancy during classification so posted shall signify this desire by submitting an application in writing to Human Resources. In filling the posted periodvacancy, the Employer shall consider the following factors: i) seniority ii) skill, ability, experience, and qualifications. Where an Internal applicant meets the requirements of (ii), the position will be filled internally. The Employer may simultaneously post internally and externally provided that no consideration shall be made of external applicants by any member of management involved in the hiring decision until all internal candidates have been considered. b) A bargaining unit member may apply for a management position and if successful shall maintain their seniority for up to one year from the date of transfer. If the employee is not successful in the management position, the employee will not be allowed to bump junior bargaining unit employees, but will be allowed to apply as an internal candidate for bargaining unit positions which become available. The employee shall be considered probationary for the first ninety (90) days actually worked in the new bargaining unit position. 18.02 The Employer shall provide the Union with copies of all current job descriptions. 18.03 The Employer will announce the name of the successful applicant of the job posting to the organization at large via email. 18.04 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any job which is vacant for a temporary period because of illness, accident, vacation, or leave of absence, for a period of less than six months, or for pregnancy or parental leave, shall not be deemed to be vacant for the purposes of this Article and the Employer may fill such position at its discretion. If the temporary period because of illness, accident, vacation or leave of absence is greater than six months, it shall be posted and filled as a copy temporary vacancy according to Article 18.01. 18.05 Where new or greater skills are required by the Employer of employees to perform their job, employees shall, at the expense of the posting shall Employer, be provided given reasonable opportunity to upgrade or acquire the local Associationnecessary skill. A vacancy shall These expenses will be announced by confined to paid training time and cost of courses or instruction. a) The Employer and the employer via Union agree that structural injustice and unconscious prejudice influence our experiences and that we live in a society rooted In oppression. The Employer and the VON eUnion agree In the non-mail system existence and impossibility of a "level playing field" with regards to people's experience and job qualifications and methods of evaluating the above, as well as being posted the need to compensate for these inequalities in our hiring policy. The Employer and the Union agree on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere need for experience,knowledge and guidance from oppressed peoples' experience within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedprogressively oriented organization. (b) When a vacancy occurs or a new position is not filled, hiring notices will be posted through the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesCanadian Environmental network and provincial affiliates and a reasonable effort will be made to post in local employment, affecting the primary areas of nurseswomen’s, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaindigenous, cultural, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgendered, intersexed, single parent, ethnic/racial minorities, immigrant and disability centre(s), organization(s), and/or publication(s), for no less than fourteen days. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on Hiring notices will include the basis following: Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governCanada’s diverse community. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or The Employer shall post notices of vacancies and new position occurs in a classification in positions within the bargaining unit, such vacancy . (b) Vacancies and new positions shall be posted filled whenever possible from within the V.O.N., Edmonton Branch. 40.02 Postings shall be for a period minimum of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make , excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Named Holidays and shall include a written application for description of the duties, qualifications and the location of the vacancy during or new position. 40.03 Applications for such vacancies and new positions shall be made to the posted period. Employer in writing. 40.04 In making appointments to new positions or vacancies the determining factors shall be skill, training, knowledge, efficiency and other relevant attributes and where these factors are considered by the Employer to be relatively equal, seniority shall be the deciding factor 40.05 The name of the successful applicant person who is appointed to the new position or vacancy shall be posted forthwith and a copy all applicants for the vacancy or new position shall be informed in writing of their acceptance or rejection within five (5) working days of the posting of the name of the successful applicant. (a) A vacancy resulting from the absence of an Employee for a period known to be longer than six (6) months shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedaccordance with Article 40.01. (b) When Where such a vacancy has been filled by the appointment of a full-time, regular part-time or casual Employee and where at the completion of the term the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting decides that the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are incumbent Employee is no longer required to change their primary area may accept assignment continue in that position, she shall be reinstated to another primary area her former position or bump an equivalent position in the most junior nurse within another primary areasame program. 40.07 If an Employee is successful in obtaining an additional part-time position, the FTE of that position will be combined. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on With the basis FTE of skill, ability, experience the Employee’s original part-time position for the purposes of calculation of salary and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern.determination of benefits and; (db) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area For the period during which the additional part-time position exists and is required, transfer out of an area will be done occupied by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesEmployee. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays prior to filling the position, in order that any interested Nurse may apply. Nurses A copy of the posting will be provided to the Bargaining Unit President at the time of posting. If no qualified Nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new Nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. 11.02 Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies exceeding thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time and casual staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the Nurse's usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 Vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that there are no teams, vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time and casual staff on the basis of availability, seniority, skill, and patient continuity. Vacation time does not need to be posted. 11.05 In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: (a) skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority. When factors in (a) are relatively equal, (b) shall govern. The Employer shall not administer this provision in an arbitrary fashion. 11.06 A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse Nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region, team or area within the Sitebranch. Requests for transfer to change a primary area permanent position will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to until December 31st)31st of each year. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any permanent job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received, region or team. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 13.01 For employees currently working, when a job vacancy or new position occurs in at a classification in time when the bargaining unitwork force is being increased will first be offered to the employee who held the job, and it was the employee's primary job, prior to being reclassified downward. If such employee rejects the job vacancy then the job shall be posted as below. Employees refusing recall to their previous job will assume the rate of their new classification. 13.02 An employee being recalled from lay-off shall be recalled to fill any vacancy and not necessarily be returned to the job he held prior to lay-off. However, after recall if the recalled employee's primary job becomes vacant, he shall be given first opportunity as contained herein. Employees may not refuse recall. 13.03 Vacancies in existing jobs not filled in accordance with (13.01) above, above Job Class 2, will be posted on an individual basis on the plant bulletin boards, stating all pertinent information about the vacancies (job, rate of pay, etc.) for a period of seven five (75) consecutive calendar days. Nurses Pre Bidding employees who are absent for any reason may Pre Bid on all job classifications. Employees will make their applications for such vacancies on a written application for form supplied by the vacancy during Company, which shall be in triplicate, with the posted periodemployee retaining one (1) copy receipted by the Production Superintendent. The Company will give the President of the Union the names of those employees bidding, together with the third copy of the application form. Upon completion of the job posting the name of the successful applicant shall will be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer five (5) days. 13.04 Applicants for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request job vacancies shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience qualifications and qualificationsseniority. Where these factors qualifications are equal amongst the nurses concernedrelatively equal, seniority length of service shall govern. 13.05 An employee selected by the employer to fill a vacancy as provided for in Article 13 may be allowed a reasonable probationary period not to exceed thirty (d30) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area days in which to satisfactorily perform the new job. Employees who fail to satisfactorily perform the new job will be done returned to their regular job. The employer is not required to continue this trial period for the full thirty (30) days if at any time during the trial period it is deemed that the employee cannot satisfactorily perform the new job. This thirty (30) day period may be extended by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump mutual agreement by the most junior nurse within another primary area:Company and the Local Union President or his designate. i13.06 A committee, including the Local Union President, and one (1) immediately if other member named by the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after Union and two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due members named by the Company shall meet as required, but at least once in each thirty (30) days to fluctuating visit volumesdiscuss and settle any questions that arise from the job posting procedure. A decision made by any three (3) members of the committee shall be final and binding on the parties. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. ‌ (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day mark, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy Except for the positions of Crane Operator and Spareman, vacancies in existing or new position occurs in a classification in jobs which are recognized as permanent type jobs that are not filled through movement within the bargaining unitlines of progression, such vacancy shall will be posted on the plant bulletin boards for seven (7) calendar days including the day the notice is posted. During this period employees may make application in writing for transfer to the posted job. Applications can be obtained from and, once completed, returned to the Gerdau Court Security Office within the notification period. The employee with the greatest amount of plant seniority will be given the job. Employees currently occupying a period Trade and Craft position are not eligible to apply for any other position unless specifically agreed to between the Company and the Union Negotiating/Grievance Committee. Employees absent due to illness or accident who are expected to return to work will be informed in writing of any vacancy posted during the absence. Employees applying for vacation or leave of absence must indicate on the request form the desire to apply for any specific jobs that may be posted during their vacation or leave of absence. A production employee who receives a transfer through the job posting procedure will not apply again until seven (7) consecutive calendar months have elapsed, except to apply for a Trade and Craft Apprenticeship. Permanent postings not lasting seven (7) months will be treated as temporary, and all movements made associated with the posting will be reversed. The most senior employee from the list of applicants will be installed in their new job within thirty (30) days, unless specifically agreed to between the Company and the Union Negotiating/Grievance Committee. Nurses In the case of Trade and Craft vacancies, successful applicants will be determined by job seniority. If no successful applications are received from seniority employees, the Company will fill the vacancy with the junior Spareman from within the department. During posting and vacancy filling procedures, the Company may make assign a written application Spareman from within the department to the vacancy(ies), for a period not to exceed 30 Calendar Days, in accordance with Article 23 of this Collective Agreement, provided he has the ability to perform the normal requirements of the job. b) The Company will develop comprehensive job related tests applicable to the posting for the filling of a vacancy during in mould set-up. Employees applying for Crane Replacement Operator vacancies will be given a depth perception test to determine their suitability. In posting Trade and Craft or assigned maintenance jobs, the posted period. The name of requirements will be that the successful applicant shall will have served a Government recognized apprenticeship with a current certificate of qualification and be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize the equipment involved in the job description. However when posting for the position of Welder/Fitter the requirements will be that the successful applicant will be able to provide proof of related employment experience for a period of not less than five(5) years, be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize the equipment involved in the job description and be required to successfully complete the applicable Canadian Welding Bureau test. 15.02 All applicants for a posted and a job will be advised via the Company bulletin boards of the selection within ten (10) days after the final date of the posting. A copy of the posting posting, the applicants and the successful applicant will be forwarded to the Union. 15.03 New Production employees, other than those hired as Crane Replacement Operators in accordance with Article 13.06 e), shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy designated as Sparemen and shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis specific department as required. Job seniority shall not accumulate in this Spareman job. Except for vacancies in Skilled Trades or Crane Operator positions, the Spareman position can be applied to fill temporary vacancies as required by the Company in accordance with Articles 14.01 and 16.01, by employees with the ability to perform the normal requirements of the job. A Spareman assigned to a job other than the Spareman position for a shift nursingshall receive the rate for that job. They Transfers to other shifts will continue to only be paid made at the visiting nurse rate during end of the completed work week. It is agreed that permanent or temporary assignmentvacancies will not be filled by a succession of Sparemen in order to avoid the requirement to properly post or otherwise fill the vacancy in accordance with other provisions in this Collective Agreement. For the purpose of regression for all incumbents the Crane Line of Progression will remain as it was prior to February 27, 1988.

Job Postings. (a) Where the Employer determines that an individual receiving support requires all male or all female staff, the Employer shall notify the Union of such requirement. (b) With the exception of the Direct Support Professional Co-ordinator position, all job postings shall be awarded to the most senior applicant able to meet the reasonable requirements of the job. All job requirements shall be listed in detail on the job posting. 17.02 The Employer shall make available Job Application Forms on which employees applying for positions must submit their qualifications for consideration for the posted position at the time that the position is posted. (a) Where a permanent or a temporary vacancy arises, which the Employer intends to fill, or a new position occurs in a classification in job is created within the bargaining unit, such vacancy the Employer shall be posted post notice of the position for a period of seven eight (7) consecutive 8) calendar daysdays and such posting shall contain information with respect to the qualifications, location of initial assignment, general scheduling pattern and rate of pay of the position. Nurses may make a written The employer shall endeavor to post the above notice no later than the first week of each calendar month. All employees who submit an application for the vacancy during job posting to the posted Employer’s representative designated on the posting, within the posting period, or who have filed a form in accordance with sub-article 17.02, shall be considered and the successful applicant will be placed in the position as soon as possible but no later than four (4) weeks from the date of the completion of the posting period. The name time periods set out in this sub-article may be extended by mutual agreement of the successful applicant shall Employer and the Union, such agreement may not be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedunreasonably withheld. (b) When Employees, when filling in a temporary vacancy shall continue to receive all benefits as provided for them in their permanent position under this Agreement. At the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariestermination of a temporary vacancy, affecting the primary areas employee shall be returned to their former position without loss of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area seniority or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areabenefits. (c) Nurses An employee occupying a temporary vacancy for greater than one (1) year shall receive all benefits and entitlements (except LTD) applicable to the regular position they are occupying for the duration of their temporary assignment. 17.04 The successful applicant shall be selected subject to a trial period of up to sixty (60) days worked. In the case of part-time and substitute employees, the trial period shall be the lesser of two hundred and eighty (280) hours worked or six (6) calendar months. During this period, if the employee’s services are unsatisfactory to the Employer or the employee finds the new position unsatisfactory, and so advises the Employer, the employee shall be returned to their former position and salary rate without loss of seniority or posting rights. Any other employees who have been promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to their former positions and salary rates without loss of seniority or posting rights. If the successful applicant satisfactorily completes the aforesaid trial period, the Employer will confirm such employee in the new position upon the expiry of the aforesaid trial period. 17.05 The successful applicant for positions under 10.05 a permanent job posting shall not be eligible to apply for any further job posting which is posted during the six (6) month period immediately following the date upon which the employee accepts the position, unless the job posting is for a position in a higher rated classification or a job of at least five percent (5%) increase in the normal scheduled hours of work. 17.06 If there are no applicants or no successful applicants for a posted position, the Employer shall be entitled to fill the position in such manner as it sees fit. The Employer may also fill a position in such manner as it sees fit while observing the posting procedure contained in this Article. Where an employee has been scheduled to work in the position being posted, those scheduled hours will not be assigned to the successful applicant. When there are no applicants or no successful applicants the employer may choose to send the posting out internally by e-mail. In such cases the original posting number will be quoted in the e-mail. 17.07 The vacancy left by the successful applicant shall also be subject to the posting procedure set forth in this Agreement, and all subsequent vacancies resulting therefrom. 17.08 Copies of all Job Postings shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Local Union immediately upon notification of the successful applicant, and the President shall be advised of the names of the successful and unsuccessful applicants. (a) on Temporary job postings shall show the basis expected number of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst consecutive weeks that the nurses concerned, seniority shall governemployee will be working for the duration of the vacancy. (db) If realignment School Board positions shall be considered temporary positions. Such positions shall be no more than ten (10) months in duration. Employees may request placement on the call-in list at all locations where they have been orientated. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. 17.10 All newly hired employees shall receive not less than eight (8) hours of core staffing within orientation with pay. No employee shall be regularly scheduled to work until orientation has been completed. Employees assigned to work in a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after location in which they have not been previously employed shall receive two (2) hours of orientation with pay periods or more if realignment is due prior to fluctuating visit volumesbeing scheduled to work. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs The term "permanent vacancy" as used in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy this Agreement shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system defined as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings opening of more, than thirty (30) working days in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedduration created by a quit, a retire or labour transfer, or a new job opening. (b) When a permanent vacancy occurs as described in Article 16, paragraph 1(a), the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting available position shall be posted on the primary areas company bulletin boards in all locations within twenty (20) working days of nurses, nurses the company's knowledge of the vacancy for a period of three (3) working days. It shall be the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ responsibility to notify all employees absent at the time of the posting and the Company shall notify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areais absent. (c) Nurses The posting notice shall specify the nature of the job (i.e. classification and regular hours of work) and the job rate. Unpaid lunch breaks may be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on scheduled into part time shifts at the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governCompany's discretion. (d) If realignment Any interested employee shall make written application, in duplicate, to fill the original vacancy, one copy to the Company and one copy to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of core staffing within a primary the area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump where the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesvacancy exists. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area The Company shall award the job within ten (10) working days from the date that the bid terminates and caseload if it existsshall post the name of the successful candidate on the bulletin board. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer A need may arise to fill a temporary permanent vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis because of illness, accident, leave of absence as well vacancy due to employees on lay-off. Once an employee returns to work he/she shall return to their bid job. The employee who posted for the temporary posting shall bump back to their original bid job. (a) For the purpose of job bid awards part time and full time shall be considered on one list and laid off employees with seniority shall be eligible for the job bid award. (b) As between equally capable, qualified and able employees in the opinion of the Company, which shall not be used in a discriminatory manner, the employee with the greater seniority making application shall be awarded the posted vacancy. If no capable, qualified and able applicants apply for the posted position the Company shall have the right to fill temporary the position from external candidates. 16.03 The original permanent vacancy and the three subsequent vacancies caused by any transfer to the original permanent vacancy as described in shift nursingParagraph 16.01 shall be posted. They will continue to Subsequent requirements may be paid filled at the visiting nurse rate during discretion of the temporary assignmentCompany from external candidates. However, laid off employees will be recalled first, by seniority provided they have the qualifications and ability to perform the work. 16.04 Any employee who has successfully bid under this Article shall not be entitled to bid on a posted job for six (6) months from the date of their successful bid. 16.05 An employee must have completed the probationary period in order to make an application under this Article.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-voice mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in 12.01 Notices within the scope of the bargaining unitunit of any vacancy occurring as a result of death, such vacancy retirement, resignation, promotion, demotion, transfer, assignment, termination of employment, any other reason, or any new jobs created, shall be posted on the Union Bulletin Board for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses If an emergency exists that may make a written application not allow for the above procedure to be followed, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be so advised immediately. The Employer shall attempt to fill the vacant position within ten (10) working days of the closing of the posting of a vacant position. 12.02 The Parties agree job opportunity should increase with length of service. Employees shall have the right to bid during such seven (7) day period on any vacancy during or new job created within the bargaining unit. Such vacancy shall be filled from the applications based on seniority, provided the senior applicant has the ability, skills and qualifications required to perform the work. If no applications to fill such vacancy or new job are received from employees with the necessary qualifications, skills and ability, then the Employer may give consideration to persons not employed by the Employer. An employee may hold more than one (I) position within the bargaining unit provided that service delivery is not compromised in any position so held and provided that the weekly hours of any one (1) employee do not exceed full-time equivalent hours of work. 12.03 In the event the successful applicant, within three (3) months of commencing work in the posted period. The name of position, or such longer period as may be mutually agreed upon in writing, proves unsatisfactory, or if the successful applicant shall be posted and requests a copy return to her former position within three (3) months of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to commencing work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request posted position, she shall be considered as an application for any returned to her former position without loss of seniority. 12.04 The Employer agrees to notify the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the outcome of all job postings postings. 12.05 The Parties agree that this Article shall not apply in situations where the requested areavacancy is created or results in relation to a special task or project of temporary duration. The nurse Parties will verify that her application has been receiveddiscuss these tasks and projects as they arise. (b) When 12.06 The Employer shall make available to an employee the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area job description for which she is presently employed. Other job descriptions for which an employee may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses be employed shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) made available to that employee on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governrequest. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 11.1 When a vacancy occurs, or a new position occurs in a classification in is created inside the bargaining unitBargaining Unit, such vacancy the Employer shall be posted post notice of the position on the University website for a period of at least one (1) week. When a vacancy is declared within the Bar- gaining Unit by the Employer, the position will be open to competition within fifteen (15) working days of such declaration. 11.2 Such notice shall contain the following information: nature of the position, qualifications, required knowledge and education skills, shift, hours of work, wage or salary rate or range. 11.3 Temporary vacancies due to illness, Workers’ Compensation or approved leave of absence in the Service Worker classification which are not expected to ex- ceed six (6) months may be filled at the University’s discretion. Temporary vacancies in the Service Worker classification which exceed six (6) months shall be posted in accordance with Article 11. 1. Such temporary employees shall receive salary in accordance with Appendix “A” Service Worker classifica- tion, Article 18.8 (a) and (b) - Overtime, and the benefits of the Employment Standards Act. 11.4 Employees, who are laid off, or who have been given notice of layoff due to redundancy or downsizing, will be recalled, or given preference in transfer, re- assignment, or appointment to a vacant position within the bargaining unit for a period of fifteen (15) months after notice of redundancy or layoff has been given, in accordance with the following: a) The vacant position shall be posted in the regular manner. b) If, among the applicants, there are those who within the previous year have held a position declared redundant, such applicants shall be con- sidered first, and the position offered to the most senior applicant judged to be qualified. c) Should the most senior applicant judged to be qualified refuse the offer, then the offer will be made to the next most senior applicant judged to be qualified, and so on until the list of those applicants judged qualified from those who have had their position declared redundant within the previous eighteen (18) months has been exhausted. If no qualified em- ployees are applicants for the position, and if an employee who had his or her position declared redundant within the previous year, is thought able, by the Human Resources Department in consultation within the Department or unit involved, to acquire the qualifications within a rea- sonable period of time (at most six (6) months), that employee will be given a trial period in the position before external applications are sought. 11.5 Union and Employee Notification - Within seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make days of the date of appointment to a written application for vacant position, the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and in a copy of the posting prominent place. The Union shall be provided to notified of all appointments, hiring, lay-offs, transfers, recalls and terminations of employment. Where an employee is an unsuccessful applicant for a job vacancy or a new position within the local Association. A vacancy Bargaining Unit, that employee shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned notified at the same time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within as the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedsuccessful candidate. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) 16.01 Where a permanent vacancy occurs within the bargaining unit or a new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unit, unit is established by the Organization such vacancy shall be posted by the Hospital for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar daysdays both internally and externally, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. Nurses may make a written application for All applications are to be made in writing via email within the vacancy during the posted posting period. The Organization agrees that it shall post permanent vacant positions within thirty (30) calendar days of the position becoming vacant. The Employer agrees to comply with the following procedures in respect of such job postings: (a) All permanent vacancies which the Employer is going to fill and /or new jobs which are created within the scope of the collective agreement shall be posted electronically, both internally, using the organization’s intranet and all staff receive an email notification of such posting, and externally. The job postings shall remain posted for seven (7) days, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays and paid holidays. All postings shall include position, shift information and work area. It is understood that with the knowledge of the Chairperson, the Organization shall have the right to fill any vacancy on an interim basis until the posting procedure herein has been complied with, and arrangements have been made to assign the Employee selected to fill the vacancy to the job. The Employer will consider its operational and patient needs, those individuals who are qualified to perform the available work in the department and seniority. It is understood that with the knowledge of the chairperson, the organization may temporarily fill such vacancies during the posting period. No grievance may be filed concerning such temporary arrangements. (b) It is further agreed that applications for job postings must be submitted by email to Human Resources. Human Resources will confirm by email to the applicants that the application was received before deadline of the job posting. (c) In determining whether any applicant is qualified to fill such vacancy, the Employer will consider the qualifications of the applicant to perform the requirements of the job. When in the judgment of the Hospital, which shall not be exercised in an arbitrary or unfair manner, the qualifications to perform the requirements of the job are relatively equal as between two (2) or more applicants, seniority shall be the governing factor. (d) The Employer will email the name of the successful applicant to the Chairperson as soon as possible upon receiving signature of acceptance of the letter of offer. All unsuccessful applicants will be emailed a regret letter. (e) It is understood that the successful applicant to a job posting pursuant to this article will have forty-eight (48) hours to accept such offer after notification confirmation. If the successful applicant to a job posting declines the position, the position will then be offered to the next successful applicant under the provisions of Article 16.01(c). If the second successful applicant declines the position, the process will continue, subject of the terms of this Article. (a) The successful applicant for a posted position will be on a trial period of thirty (30) days worked. If the Hospital and the employee agree that they should stay in such new job, seniority privileges shall transfer with the employee and the procedure set out in Article 8 shall be posted and a copy utilized if required. In the event that employees revert to their previous jobs at the discretion of the posting Employer or employee, they shall be provided to maintain all the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by seniority of the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedprevious employment. (b) When If a successful applicant for a job posting reverts to their previous job under the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas provisions of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementArticle 16.02(a), the Employer may fill will select a temporary vacancy which is not expected second successful applicant under the provisions of Article 16.01(c) from among the original applicants for such posting, and if the second successful applicant reverts to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They their previous job under the provisions of Article 16.02(a), the Employer will continue to be paid at repost the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentvacancy.

Job Postings. (a) Where Should a vacancy or new position occurs in become available and a classification in replacement is required, the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted Company will post the availability of the position for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for days on the bulletin boards within the department in which the vacancy during arises, outside the posted period. The name Human Resources office and in the cafeteria, the availability of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Associationposition. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisoccurs when: (1) a new position is created; (2) an employee is permanently transferred, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained promoted or demoted; (3) an employee resigns or is terminated by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in and is not reinstated through the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedgrievance procedure. (b) When Departmental seniority will be the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesgoverning factor in cases of promotions, affecting demotions or upgrading of employees where all other factors, including skill, ability and efficiency are relatively equal. Where there are no successful applicants from within the primary areas of nursesdepartment, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areaemployees in other departments shall be considered for such job postings. (c) Nurses Employees wishing to fill vacant positions shall make their applications in writing, within the seven (7) calendar day period of posting. If no application is received from a qualified employee within the Department or Food and Beverage Outlet of the vacancy, applications from employees in other Departments or Food and Beverage Outlets, who have completed their probationary period and/or trial period, shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on given due consideration. In so doing, the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority employer shall governconsider an employee’s prior training. (d) If realignment of core staffing For applicants within a primary area is requiredthe Department or Food and Beverage Outlet, transfer out of an area will where all other factors including skill, ability and efficiency are equal, department seniority shall be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesgoverning factor. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area For applicants outside the Department or Food and caseload if it existsBeverage Outlet, where all other factors including skill, ability and efficiency are equal, house seniority shall be the determining factor. Furthermore, the parties agree that qualified internal applicants have preference over qualified externalapplicants. (f) Notwithstanding any This clause shall not prevent the company from maintaining an adequate and qualified workforce. (g) The successful applicant will be placed in the vacancy for a trial period not exceeding fifteen (15) working days worked and if the employee proves satisfactory, then he/she will be considered permanently assigned to the vacancy. During the trial period, the employer or the employee may decide that the transfer is not successful in which case the employee will have the right to return to the previous position. Should a new employee be hired, then the termination provision of Article 21.21 will apply. (h) Employees who successfully transfer from one department to another through the provisions of this agreementArticle shall be ineligible for any other transfer for a period of six (6) months. (i) When necessary, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without the vacant position while determining the result of the position posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work The employee filling the position on a temporary basis will have the opportunity to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at bid for the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentposition.

Job Postings. For all permanent position vacancies intended to be filled, the Corporation shall post notices with the information as indicated in schedule ‘C’ on all bulletin boards for a minimum period of one week and shall send a copy to the Unit Chairperson. The Corporation reserves the right to revisit completed recruitments posted within three (a3) Where months of a position being filled that has been vacated by an Employee within their trial period. For the Community Centre Administrative Clerk position, the Corporation shall have an on- going posting to create a pool of applicants to draw from. Employees who have completed their probationary period may make written application for such permanent job vacancy or new position occurs within such posting period and will receive acknowledgement of their applications. Employees will be limited to one lateral transfer in a twelve month period. The Corporation will interview internal applicants who meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Every effort will be made to fill posted vacancies within three months of the closing date as noted on the job posting. The employee who is the successful applicant to a posted position and who is required to remain in their current position until a replacement is hired will receive their new rate of pay no later than two weeks after accepting the new position. The Corporation may choose to advertise the vacancy externally concurrent to the internal posting. All current internal applicants who have applied for the position will be considered and a selection decision will be made prior to considering external applicants. Human Resources will meet with the interviewed and/or tested applicant(s) to review the outcome of any interview if unsuccessful, within eight (8) weeks of the employee receiving notification, and if requested by the employee. Where there is no successful qualified applicant, the Corporation reserves the right to interview unqualified applicants who have applied for the posted position prior to considering external applicants. It is understood that nothing in the Article restricts the right of the Corporation to temporarily assign an employee to a job currently posted, on an acting basis, until the posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements made to permit the employee selected, if any, to fill the vacancy. Promotion shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unitunit that is paid at a higher rate of pay. Lateral transfer shall mean a transfer to an occupational classification in the bargaining unit that is paid at the same level of pay as the employee’s current rate of pay. The selection process will be applied to all applicants in the following manner: The Corporation will consider the following factors during the selection process: In cases of promotion, such vacancy the following factors shall be considered: (a) posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received.qualifications; (b) When demonstrated skills and abilities as required for the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area.posted position; (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governdemonstrated work performance. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. ‌ (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. The foregoing does not apply to positions within the Quebec Region. Job postings for the Quebec Region will be posted in the Quebec Region and will be sent to other employees who may qualify as to language requirements. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CSU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CSU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day mark, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) 11.01 Where a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in within the bargaining unitunit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted by the Hospital for a period of seven (7) days excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Vacancies created by the filling of an internal permanent vacancy within the bargaining unit shall be posted for a period of five (5) consecutive calendar daysdays excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Nurses may make a written application for All applications are to be made in writing within the vacancy during the posted posting period. The name Hospital agrees that it shall post permanent vacant positions within thirty (30) calendar days of the successful applicant position becoming vacant, unless the Hospital provides the union notice under Article 10.02 (a) of its intention to eliminate the position. 11.02 The postings referred to in Article 11.01 shall be posted stipulate the qualifications, classification, rate of pay, worksites department and shift, and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedChief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or designate. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses 11.03 Employees shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) either Article .01 on the basis of skill, her or his ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses concernedemployees considered, seniority shall governgovern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days and unsuccessful applicants will be notified. (d) If realignment of core staffing 11.04 Where there are no successful applicants from within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area this bargaining unit for positions referred to in Article .01 employees in other SEIU service bargaining units at the Hospital will be done considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by area senioritythe Hospital. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesposition in accordance with Article .01 and selection shall be made in accordance with Article .03 above. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy 11.05 Vacancies which is are not expected to exceed sixty six (606) calendar days without postingmonths will not be posted and may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. Visiting nurses can In filling such vacancies consideration shall be assigned given to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis part-time employees in SEIU service bargaining units who have recorded their interest in writing prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. In considering such part-time employees the criteria for selection in .03 shall apply. Part-time employees selected to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They a vacancy under this Article will continue to maintain her or his part-time status and upon completion of the assignment the employee will return to his/her former position. 11.06 The Hospital shall have the right to fill any vacancy on an interim basis until the posting procedure or the Request for Transfer procedure provided herein has been complied with, and arrangements have been made to assign the employee selected to fill the vacancy to the job. No grievance may be paid filed concerning such temporary arrangements. 11.07 The successful applicant will be placed in the vacancy for a trial period not exceeding forty-five (45) working days and if the employee proves satisfactory, then he/she shall be considered permanently assigned to the vacancy. If the employee proves unsatisfactory during that time, or if the employee feels he/she is unable to perform the duties of the vacancy to which he/she is posted, the employee will be returned to his/her former position at his/her former salary or rate of pay, as will any other employee in the visiting nurse rate during Bargaining Unit who was promoted or transferred by reason of such placing. Newly hired employees shall be terminated and such termination shall not be subject to the temporary assignmentgrievance and arbitration procedures. 11.08 Successful applicants and newly hired employees will not be permitted to apply for job postings or any subsequent vacancies for a period of six (6) months, unless otherwise mutually agreed or an opportunity arises which allows the employee to change his or her permanent status.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs All vacancies that occur in a classification in within the bargaining unit, which the Employer decides to fill, or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Employer, such vacancy vacancies shall be posted for a period of seven five (75) working days. A subsequent vacancy created by the filling of a posted vacancy shall be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar working days. (b) Employees shall be selected for positions under (a) on the basis of their qualifications, skill, ability, experience and education. Nurses may make a written application for Where these factors are relatively equal among the vacancy during the posted periodemployees considered, seniority shall govern. The name of the successful applicant shall will be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area unsuccessful applicants will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings notified in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areawriting. (c) Nurses Vacancies which are not expected to exceed three (3) months, and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) will be posted for three (3) consecutive working days. In filling vacancies, consideration shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) given to regular full-time and regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of skillseniority who are qualified to perform the work as per 10.01 (b). If these temporary vacancies are not filled by a regular full-time or regular part-time employee, ability, experience and qualificationsconsideration will be given to casual employees on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. Where these factors are equal amongst part-time and casual employees fill temporary full-time or part-time vacancies such employees shall be considered regular part-time and shall be covered by the nurses concernedterms that apply to part-time employees. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, seniority the employee shall governbe reinstated to her former position. If a temporary position is ended early, notice will be given in accordance with Article 11 (Lay-off and Recall). (d) If realignment The Employer shall have the right to fill a permanent vacancy on a temporary basis to allow for posting and a completion of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump arrangements to permit the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if employee selected to fill the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesvacancy. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job the Employer will, during the first 60 working days from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, return the employee to her previous primary area former job and caseload the filling of the subsequent vacancies (if it existsany) will be reversed. (f) Notwithstanding any provision An employee selected as a result of a posted vacancy/transfer or Job Bid System need not be considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of 6 months from the date of her selection. This does not apply to employees applying for vacancies or requesting a transfer to full-time or part-time positions in their work location. (g) A Job Bid Form will be established which employees can only use when unable to use the regular job posting process due to being absent from work due to illness, vacation or leave of absence. Job Bid Forms will be valid from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The Employer shall send copies of all Job Bid forms to the Union. Employees may choose up to three (3) positions and will be allowed to submit an updated form anytime during the calendar year. (h) All job postings will indicate the current work site/location/department and will be posted on all site bulletin boards or on the North West CCAC Intranet. A copy of all postings shall be given to the Bargaining Unit President. All applications are to be made in writing within the posting period. (i) The Union agrees that there may be circumstances where the NWCCAC may have a valid and legitimate business reason to effect the transfer of employees. In such a circumstance the Employer shall provide the affected employees and the Bargaining Unit President with a minimum of thirty calendar days notice. In effecting such transfer the NWCCAC agrees that it will consider seniority among other relevant factors. The NWCCAC shall not exercise this agreementright in a manner that is inconsistent with the terms of the Collective Agreement or for reasons that are unreasonable, arbitrary or in bad faith. An employee will not be transferred to another NWCCAC office except by mutual consent. (j) If an employee is asked to transfer permanently to another NWCCAC office and she agrees, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They following conditions will continue to prevail: i. moving costs will be paid in full by the Employer; ii. the transferred employee will be granted two (2) days off with pay in order to find suitable accommodation before transferring; iii. at the visiting nurse rate during time of transfer, the temporary assignmentemployee will be granted three (3) days off with pay in order to relocate. However, the above conditions will not apply where the transferred employee has previously requested the transfer pursuant to clause 10.01 (f).

Job Postings. (18.01 Where the Employer determines that additional hours are available in one specific geographic area or Branch, the following will apply: a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification in The Employer will broadcast via email to all Employees of the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted Branch vacant full-time and part-time positions for a period of seven five (75) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for days and will select Employees based on seniority within the vacancy during geographic area and then Employees within the posted periodBranch. The name of position when posted will identify a geographic area where the successful applicant work will be typically assigned. Full-time and part-time positions will be offered first to Employees within the geographic area and then to Employees within the Branch, prior to posting externally. Upon request, the Employer shall be posted and provide any Employee with a copy of the posting shall be provided written job posting. b) Where the Employer determines that there is a requirement to create a new position or to fill a vacancy in the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by alternative service delivery model in the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisBranch, the Employer will make every effort broadcast via email to assign nurses all Employees of the branch, advising of the position and the availability and hours required. Internal applicants will have five (5) working days to work in apply for a posted position or vacancy before the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hireposition is posted externally. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by Upon request, the Employer for shall provide any Employee with a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any copy of the written job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedposting. (bc) When the Employer realigns existing determines that it does not have enough Employees in a geographic boundariesarea that meet its required availability, affecting the primary areas Employer shall broadcast that message via email to all Employees of nurses, nurses who are required the Branch. Internal applicants will have five (5) working days to change their primary apply for a transfer to that geographic area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump before the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition is posted externally. (cd) Nurses Except for Article 6.08, it is understood that all available hours, including those hours that result from these vacancies and new positions, will be distributed in accordance with Article 19. e) Supportive Housing Shifts vacancies shall be selected posted by shift. Any shifts that subsequently become vacant, due to an employee acquiring new shifts, will be posted for positions under 10.05 three (a3) on days. 18.02 The Employer will consider the basis of skill, abilityqualifications, experience and qualificationsability of the applicants. Where these factors are equal amongst relatively equal, the nurses concerned, applicant with the greatest seniority shall governfill the vacancy provided she can perform the work. 18.03 Should such a transfer occur, an Employee’s actual hours of work shall be reduced and the Employer shall remove cases from the Employee’s existing caseload provided that the transition process to the new Geographic Team is completed within six (d6) If realignment of core staffing within weeks to ensure a primary area is required, timely transfer out of an area to the new Geographic Team. New hours will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesassigned in accordance with Article 19. 18.04 The Employer will broadcast the name of the successful candidate within three (e3) Any nurse filling working days following the selection of a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it existscandidate. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where All vacancies (including temporary ones) and newly created positions which the Employer intends to fill shall be posted for a vacancy minimum of seven (7) working days during which time the permanent employees will have an opportunity to apply on the forms provided and to be duly considered. If there is no applicant having the qualifications contained in the job description amongst the permanent employees, second consideration shall be given to applicants from amongst the probationary employees. Third consideration shall be given to temporary employees. Fourth 01. Fifth consideration shall be given to non-employees. It is agreed and understood that probationary and temporary employees, as well as those from CUPE Local 5820.01, shall have the opportunity to submit an application for a job posting when initially posted. A job posting shall contain the following information: the position’s specified duties, minimum qualifications, required knowledge including skills and work experience, education or new its equivalent, and salary range. The qualifications contained in the job posting shall not be established in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing where it does not intend to fill a vacancy. (b) No employee shall be temporarily transferred outside the bargaining unit without his/her consent. If an employee is transferred or promoted to a position occurs in outside of the bargaining unit, he or she shall continue to accumulate seniority during the temporary transfer or promotion for a period of not longer than twelve (12) months. Such an employee shall have the right to return to his or her former classification in the bargaining unitunit during a period of temporary transfer. Such return shall not result in the layoff or bumping of an employee holding greater seniority. Any other employee transferred or promoted because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to his/her former classification, wage or salary rate, without loss of seniority. For the purpose of this Article employees shall have the opportunity to fill a temporary management position for twelve (12) months in an eighteen (18) month period. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of all such transactions. (c) A job posting shall be posted for a minimum of seven (7) working days including the date of the job posting. Each subsequent job posting resulting, in a direct line, from the original vacancy shall be posted for a minimum of three (3) working days including the date of the job posting. Upon the removal of a job posting, a selection period of seven (7) working days will be allowed for the consideration of applications. After this selection period the Union and employees will be advised through the appropriate notice, the name(s) of the successful applicant(s) or a statement to the effect that there were no successful applicant(s) or that there was no application received. The said notice shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.seven

Job Postings. (a) Where 14.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or new position occurs in a permanent newly created job classification in comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created job classification shall be posted for three (3) working days on bulletin board or boards provided on the premises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the job classification, job content overview, qualifications, the shift, and the date such notice was posted. Only employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may apply for such job within the time limit specified above. The applicant must inform the Plant Chairperson in writing that they want to be put in for postings in their absence. 14.02 In selecting the successful applicant from amongst the applicants, the Employer shall consider the qualifications, skill, and ability of the individual to perform the normal required work and where these are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. If the vacancy or permanent newly created job classification is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. 14.03 An employee who is named as the successful applicant shall have a familiarization period of seven a reasonable length of time for the type of job classification, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably, which in any case shall not be less than five (75) consecutive calendar scheduled shifts. The selected employee will be given normal instruction at the commencement of the familiarization period and be fairly and reasonably assessed by the Employer during the familiarization period. If the employee does not successfully complete the familiarization period, or in good faith advises the Employer during the familiarization period that he does not believe he is capable of completing the familiarization period, or elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, he will revert to his prior job classification. The familiarization period will not exceed thirty (30) working days. Nurses may make Where the employee elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, the employee will not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy for at least six (6) full months from the date he reverts to his prior job classification held. 14.04 Once an applicant has been named as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 14.02, the successful applicant shall not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy until the successful applicant has worked at least six (6) full months in the job classification, unless the applicant would be successful in posting into a written application for higher hourly paid job classification. 14.05 Any permanent vacancy resulting from the vacancy during the posted period. The name placing of the successful applicant shall in the job classification so posted will also be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A posted, but any further resulting vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained filled by the Employer without posting. 14.06 Employees wishing to change shifts within their job classification may submit a Shift Preference Form at any time to the Human Resources Department. These forms will be kept by seniority and if movement of employees from shift to shift is required within their job classification, the most senior employee who has completed his Shift Preference Form will be given the first opportunity to move to his desired shift. Should no seniority employee volunteer for such change of shifts within their classification the junior most employee in the classification will be moved. This shift preference procedure will not be used to circumvent the job posting procedures as indicated above. 14.07 The purpose of this language is not to circumvent the temporary job posting language in this Agreement. The intent of this language is to provide for safe and competent employees in various classifications to supplement the regular workforce. Back-ups will be utilized to cover in the event of vacations, casual absenteeism, lates and Union leaves, otherwise Article 14 shall apply. Back-up employees are trained to fulfill a back-up position in which they have posted. Therefore, back-up employees cannot refuse to perform the duties, when requested. Back-ups will not assume a regular position except through the job posting procedure outlined in Article 14. Employees can only hold one (1) back-up position at a time and must be at the starting time of the shift where the back-up is required. If an employee applies for a calendar year (back-up position it will not affect his/her right to apply for a calendar year = January 1st full time position if one becomes available. All back-up positions will be filled by the job posting procedure found in Article 14. The Company will perform a one-time canvas , by seniority, regarding employees selecting shift times for back-up positions. Future job postings for back-up positions will contain shift time. Back-ups will not share in any of the overtime with the regular employees in the classification, however, back-ups may be asked to December 31st)work after all regular employees in the classification have been offered all the overtime work available. Any such request When performing in a back-up position, the affected employee will receive their regular rate of pay or the rate of pay for the job they are performing, whichever is greater. Vacation approvals shall be considered as an application for any job postings from the home classification. All back-ups will be utilized in line with their seniority and shift start times. Back-ups will be used in the requested areafollowing classifications; Lead hand Shipping Maintenance Helper QA Auditor Material Handler Painter Shipping Direct Labeller Back-ups will be re-familiarized at a frequency of no less than three (3) months or by mutual agreement, as required. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. Company may utilize a back-up for up to thirty (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (6030) calendar days without postingfrom the date of entry of a successful candidate to provide coverage while that successful candidate is being trained. Visiting nurses Back-ups will not be used if regular employees from the classification are laid off. If the Company has a requirement for a back-up position on an alternate shift, employees holding a back-up position can be assigned requested to do switch shifts. For the purpose of this article any shift nurse work change will be on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursingvoluntary basis. They The Company will continue to maintain Back-ups on all production shifts. The Company will post a list of back-up positions that are needed and such positions will be paid at awarded by seniority. A reasonable period of training will be provided by the visiting nurse rate during Company (depending on the temporary assignmentjob). Employees who prove unsatisfactory or employees who decline the back-up position will forfeit such back-up position for six (6) months and the next senior employee on the list shall follow this process. The Company will post a current list of Back-up positions including identifying employees that have been trained as such.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 It is the policy of the Employer to promote from within where possible and reasonable to do so. In such a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification case permanent vacancies in the bargaining unitunit and vacancies for contract positions which are expected to continue for at least one year will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the Employer's operations. Postings shall contain the job title, current salary range, seniority group, location, and where applicable, a brief description of the duties and responsibilities. In addition, the posting shall indicate those qualifications required by the Employer. The Employer agrees not to refer prospective new employees to a hiring supervisor or department head until all internal applications have been fully processed. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to post such vacancy vacancies within ten (10) working days of written notification by the employee leaving the position. In addition, where possible and reasonable to do so, the Employer will post new positions as funding becomes available. 16.02 Vacancies shall be posted for a period of seven eight (78) calendar days and employees bidding on job vacancies must make application in writing and this must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than the eighth (8th) consecutive day. It is understood that such applications may be made via the Employer’s electronic mail and facsimile systems. Such applications shall be deemed to have been received the date they are received in the Human Resources Department. 16.03 Vacancies which will not or are not expected to exceed ninety (90) calendar daysdays and vacancies caused by absence due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (excluding Maternity leave) need not be posted unless agreed to by the parties. Nurses Such temporary vacancies may make be filled at the discretion of the Employer which include the temporary reassignment of any employee. Vacancies exceeding ninety (90) calendar days will be posted and the Employer may, at its discretion, post such temporary vacancies as secondment opportunities. Employees seconded to bargaining unit positions on a written application temporary basis for up to one year shall retain the right to return to the position held immediately prior to the secondment provided that there is no more than one (1) temporary contract position, due to secondment per supervisor. 16.04 It is understood that where a vacancy arises, the filling of which shall not result in any increase in complement, the Employer may first transfer, without posting, employees to positions within the same department, having the same salary level and classification, providing the duties and responsibilities are generally the same. It is also understood that employees in contract positions who have been employed for more than one (1) year and new permanent employees hired to fill temporary vacancies, whose term of employment has come to an end, will be transferred to vacant permanent positions at their former classification and salary level, within the bargaining unit, which they are qualified and able, without training, to perform. In these circumstances, the vacant positions to which the employees are transferred will not be posted. If there are no vacancies to which these employees could be assigned, such employees will be able to exercise their seniority rights in accordance with the Article on Layoff and Recall. 16.05 The Employer shall first consider bargaining unit applicants for whom a successful bid would result in a promotion or transfer. Where the relative skill, ability and job efficiency of such applications are equal and further provided the employees in question have the qualifications, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of such classification, seniority shall apply. 16.06 If the vacancy during is not filled on the foregoing basis, the Employer may consider any other applicants and where, in the Employer's opinion, there are no applicants who are qualified, without training, to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job in question, fill such vacancy at its discretion. 16.07 The Employer agrees that where a vacancy within the bargaining unit has been posted period. The and the vacancy is subsequently filled, all applicants will be advised in writing of the name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy within seven (7) days of the posting shall be provided appointment where possible and reasonable to the local Associationdo so. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisIn any case, the Employer will make every effort advise the Union in writing of the names of the applicants and identify the successful applicant, if any, within seven (7) days of the applicant's appointment to assign nurses the position. 16.08 The Employer need not consider any applicant to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area posting who has, within the Siteprior six (6) month period, successfully bid on a vacancy. Requests to change The Employer will not withhold the application of a primary area will be maintained by the Employer candidate based on this provision when an employee has successfully posted into a temporary position and then applies within this timeframe for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedpermanent vacancy. (b) When the 16.09 The Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesagrees not to administer this Article arbitrarily, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area discriminatorily or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areain bad faith. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 16.01 When a vacancy or new position of a continuous nature occurs in a classification any classifications in the bargaining unit, such vacancy the Employer shall send out an electronic copy of the posting to all members of the bargaining unit on the Board’s APSSP e-mail group and a copy of the posting shall be forwarded electronically to the Secretary of the Association. The posting shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar working days. Nurses In this article, a vacancy shall mean those of a continuing nature which may make arise through retirement, resignation, termination or the establishment of a written application new position within the bargaining unit. Where the Employer decides not to fill a vacancy in the bargaining unit, the Employer agrees to notify the Association, in writing, of this decision with the reasons for the decision. 16.02 Applications from employees who wish to be considered for the vacancy during must be submitted in writing or electronically to the posted period. The name Board within the said posting period of the successful applicant shall be posted and seven (7) consecutive working days. 16.03 Present employees who apply for a copy of the job posting shall be provided given consideration before a new employee is hired. In the event there are no bargaining unit members who hold the qualifications for the opening, the Board may consider internal and external applicants concurrently. In filling job vacancies, the Board will first consider the candidates qualifications to meet the requirements of the position as outlined on the posting and then it will consider the following factors: i) seniority; ii) efficiency, skill and ability to do the normal requirements of the job(s); and where all factors except seniority are relatively equal, then seniority shall be the deciding factor. 16.04 An employee who successfully applies for a posted position shall be placed on a trial period of thirty (30) working days. Should it be determined that the employee is not able to perform the work to the local Associationsatisfaction of the Employer, or should the employee find he/she is not willing to perform, this employee may be returned to his/her previous position and rate of pay. 16.05 In the event that a job posting arises during the summer months the Employer may fill such a posting with a temporary employee and post the position at the beginning of the next school year. A If the Employer decides to fill the vacancy permanently during the summer months, the Board shall be announced notify, by mail, all employees in the employer via Association concerned. 16.06 In the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on event the Board assumes programmes, previously funded by other sources with positions appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisbargaining unit, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for post any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedresultant vacant positions. (b) When 16.07 In the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas filling of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementvacancies, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected where practical, shall give consideration to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies existing employees who have expressed an interest in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignmentworking within that job classification.

Job Postings. ‌ (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs Except as otherwise provided for in a classification in this Agreement, all permanent and fixed- term job vacancies that the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall Society intends to fill will be posted for a period of seven five (75) consecutive calendar working days. Nurses Job vacancies which are posted throughout the Society will be advertised on the Society’s Electronic Systems. The Society may make a written application for advertise the vacant position externally during and/or after the posting period. A permanent job vacancy which arises through attrition, and which the Society intends to fill, will be posted within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced occurring, or being assumed by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedacting incumbent. (b) When The closing date of any job posting will not expire until the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesjob has been posted for a minimum of five (5) working days. Any applicant will have their job application accepted by the Society, affecting provided it is received by the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump Society by the most junior nurse within another primary areaclosing date. (c) Nurses The job posting shall contain all relevant job information including job title, work location, required knowledge, skills and abilities, or equivalent, salary, special conditions, status (full-time or part-time, etc.). Should any of these conditions change after the job is posted, modifications will be selected for positions under 10.05 issued and attached to the posting consistent with the minimum five (a5) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governday posting requirement. (d) If realignment Late applications due to sickness, vacation or other authorized leave of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area absence will be done by area seniorityaccepted, provided such application is received prior to the successful applicant being advised. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump In situations where late applications are submitted, the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if cause for the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumesapplication being late must be indicated on the application form. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment The Society will return provide copies of all job postings to her previous primary area and caseload if it existsthe Union office as part of the normal posting distribution. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreementUnless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can Union shall be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid advised, at the visiting nurse rate time of hiring of any hire from outside the bargaining unit, when there are bargaining unit applicants involved in the specific job posting; with the Society providing the following information: (i) Names of bargaining unit applicants who applied to the position. (ii) Reasons for selection outside the bargaining unit. (g) Applicants for posted positions who are interviewed will be given time off without loss of pay for that purpose and such interviews will be held during the temporary assignmentEmployer’s normal working hours. (h) When the same position is vacant again within 2 months from the date the position was filled and no internal applicants applied to the original posting, the Parties may mutually agree to waive the minimum five day (5) internal posting requirement.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy In the event new jobs are created or new position occurs in a classification in vacancies occur within the bargaining unit, the Company will post such vacancy shall be posted new jobs or vacancies for a period of seven three (73) consecutive calendar working days, in order to allow bargaining unit employees to apply. Nurses may make a written application for Each posting will list the vacancy during qualifications and the posted periodnumber needed. The Immediately upon making the initial award, the name of the successful applicant shall employee awarded the job will be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided given to the local AssociationUnion. Employees will be notified by a posted notice, if a bid is cancelled. Employees interested in these vacancies, may sign the posted bid sheets. Only employees who meet the qualifications will be eligible to bid. Skills and abilities being satisfactory, the most senior employee bidding will be awarded the bid. If no one bids, the Company, may at its discretion, fill the vacancy with a new hire or least senior production technician. The fact that an employee is considered a "backup" for a particular position, will not automatically qualify that person for the position if it's posted for bid. An employee who is on medical leave of absence may sign a job posting, but; will only be awarded the position if they can perform the full duties and hours when the position is ready to be filled. A vacancy shall successful bidder will be announced placed in the new classification within two weeks after having been awarded the bid. Employees bidding on a higher paying position will not be paid the higher rate until they qualify for and accept the new position and then they will be paid back to the date they were awarded the bid. Employees may not bid for a job posting any more frequently than every five months. Employees can bid from a temporary posting to a full-time posting but, in no case will any employee be allowed to bid from one temporary bid to another temporary bid. Once placed in the new classification, the employee will have ten days to demonstrate the ability to perform satisfactorily. This can be extended or waived by mutual agreement. If the employee wishes to waive the ten days such employee will be required to fill out the waiver form. In case the employee is not retained in the job by the employer via Company, or the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on employee voluntarily elects to give up their rights to the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere job, providing it is within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thisfirst ten days, the Employer employee will make every effort be returned to assign nurses his former classification and shift, seniority permitting. It is understood that no employee is allowed to work in give up their rights to any job bid more than 4 times per calendar year. As an exception, where a bid is accepted within the primary area classification, but involves a shift change, the employee can only elect to which they were assigned give up their bid providing it is within the first five (5) days. Once four (4) employees have been given opportunities to qualify for any one vacancy, the job will be re-posted. The rate of pay for an employee transferring under this section will be at the time same step of hireprogression for the new classification as he is being paid for the classification he is transferring from. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area The Union will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested areagiven copies of all bids and applicants and bid awards. The nurse will verify company agrees to post any positions that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesnew hires are placed in, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualificationsso seniority employees can apply. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area These jobs will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) posted one week after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumeshire. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. When a permanent vacancy (ano recognized incumbent) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification job position excluding lines of progression except for the entry job in that line of progression, the Company shall post such position on a plant wide basis. This notice shall indicate the job, rate of pay and qualifications necessary for promotion within that particular line of progression in the bargaining unitcase of an entry job, such vacancy or the qualifications required to do the job being posted for. Such posting shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may days and the Company shall have the right to make a written application for temporary appointment. Such temporary appointment shall not be considered in determining the vacancy qualifications of the applicants during the posted periodselection process. The name senior applicant who has the qualifications to do the job in question (entry job in the case of line of progression), shall be awarded the permanent job posting. Any successful applicant will be on trial for a period of five (5) days at work. If the employee proves satisfactory, he will then be confirmed in his new position. If the employee proves unsatisfactory during the trial period, or asks to be returned to his former job position during the trial period, he will be returned to his former job position as will others who are transferred or promoted by reason of the employee's successful application. The five (5) day trial period does not apply to a successful applicant shall be who is deemed qualified to perform the posted and job because they have performed the job at sometime in the past. Similarly, when an employee requests a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted lateral move on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thissame job or another shift, the Employer trial period will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned not apply. Employees who are absent for reasonable cause at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area posting, will be maintained added to the Job Posting List, provided they inform the Company in writing prior to being off, that they want to be added to the job posting applications. Successful applicants’ names will be posted on the bulletin board within forty- eight (48) hours after the period of job posting has expired. Unsuccessful applicants will be given the reasons why they are not selected, if they are senior employees on the posting list. When a position is posted and there are no successful applicants at the conclusion of the posting procedure, the Company will ask by plant seniority those who have no permanent posting at the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)time, if they want the job in question. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in If no one wants the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesposition, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump then the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall person, without a permanent job posting, must take the job and that person will be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) deemed permanently posted on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall governjob in question. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or new position occurs in a classification When any of the classifications in the bargaining unitunit become vacant on a permanent basis and the Employer intends to fill such position, such vacancy shall be posted the Employer will send an email to the BU members opening the position for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application During this period, an employee wishing to be considered for the vacancy during classification so posted shall signify this desire by submitting an application in writing to Human Resources. In filling the posted periodvacancy, the Employer shall consider the following factors: i) seniority ii) skill, ability, experience, and qualifications. Where an Internal applicant meets the requirements of (ii), the position will be filled internally. The Employer may simultaneously post internally and externally provided that no consideration shall be made of external applicants by any member of management involved in the hiring decision until all internal candidates have been considered. b) A bargaining unit member may apply for a management position and if successful shall maintain their seniority for up to one year from the date of transfer. If the employee is not successful in the management position, the employee will not be allowed to bump junior bargaining unit employees, but will be allowed to apply as an internal candidate for bargaining unit positions which become available. The employee shall be considered probationary for the first ninety (90) days actually worked in the new bargaining unit position. 18.02 The Employer shall provide the Union with copies of all current job descriptions. 18.03 The Employer will announce the name of the successful applicant of the job posting to the organization at large via email. 18.04 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any job which is vacant for a temporary period because of illness, accident, vacation, or leave of absence, for a period of less than six months, or for pregnancy or parental leave, shall not be deemed to be vacant for the purposes of this Article and the Employer may fill such position at its discretion. If the temporary period because of illness, accident, vacation or leave of absence is greater than six months, it shall be posted and filled as a copy temporary vacancy according to Article 18.01. 18.05 Where new or greater skills are required by the Employer of employees to perform their job, employees shall, at the expense of the posting shall Employer, be provided given reasonable opportunity to upgrade or acquire the local Associationnecessary skill. A vacancy shall These expenses will be announced by confined to paid training time and cost of courses or instruction. a) The Employer and the employer via Union agree that structural injustice and unconscious prejudice influence our experiences and that we live in a society rooted In oppression. The Employer and the VON eUnion agree In the non-mail system existence and impossibility of a "level playing field" with regards to people's experience and job qualifications and methods of evaluating the above, as well as being posted the need to compensate for these inequalities in our hiring policy. The Employer and the Union agree on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere need for experience, knowledge and guidance from oppressed peoples' experience within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedprogressively oriented organization. (b) When a vacancy occurs or a new position is not filled, hiring notices will be posted through the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesCanadian Environmental network and provincial affiliates and a reasonable effort will be made to post in local employment, affecting the primary areas of nursesIndigenous, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary areacultural, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, intersex, single parent, ethnic/racial minorities, immigrant and disability centre(s), organization(s), and/or publication(s), for no less than fourteen days. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on Hiring notices will include the basis of skillfollowing: Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.needs and

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted in each office for ten calendar days prior to filling the position, in order that any interested nurse may apply. If no qualified nurse applies, then the Employer may hire a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for new nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. Vacancies exceeding thirty calendar days but not more than sixty calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse’s usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. Vacancies of less than thirty calendar days will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that a branch does not have teams, vacancies of less than thirty calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time staff on the basis of seniority in the branch. Vacation time does not need to be posted. In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and seniority. A vacancy When factors in (a) are relatively equal, shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice boardgovern. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the The Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work shall not administer this provision in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hirean arbitrary fashion. A nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region or area within the Sitebranch. Requests to change a primary area for transfer will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)Employer. Any such request shall be considered as an a application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted in each office for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses If no qualified nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. 11.02 Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies exceeding thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse's usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 Vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that the Employer does not have teams, vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part- time staff on the basis of seniority in the Employer. Vacation time does not need to be posted. 11.05 In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: (a) skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority. A vacancy When factors in (a) are relatively equal, (b) shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice boardgovern. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the The Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work shall not administer this provision in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. an arbitrary fashion. 11.06 A nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region or area within the SiteEmployer. Requests to change a primary area for transfer will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)Employer. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs or a new position occurs is created, either inside or outside of the bargaining unit, the Employer will provide job postings by e-mail to all active and inactive employees except where a hard copy is requested by an inactive employee. Such postings shall be in effect for a classification minimum of three (3) weeks, in order that they may apply in writing for the job if they so desire. If the location of a posted position is subsequently changed before an appointment to the position has been made, the posting will be withdrawn and a revised posting will be issued. (b) Providing sufficient notice of an impending vacancy has been received, a posting will be issued up to six (6) months prior to the position becoming vacant and every effort will be made to post the impending vacancy no later than three (3) months prior to the position becoming vacant. Where an employee gives notice of his/her intent to retire at the completion of a leave of absence or vacation scheduled to end on a date coincident with his/her intended retirement date, he/she will be requested to sign a termination agreement which will then allow the Employer to fill the impending vacancy, on a permanent basis, prior to the incumbent’s effective date of retirement. The vacancy will only be filled prior to the date of retirement where the termination agreement has been signed by the employee. (c) When the Employer can reasonably expect a newly-created temporary position or a temporary vacancy within the CDU bargaining unit to last longer than twelve (12) months, the Employer will temporarily fill the vacancy through the posting procedure. Temporary vacancies in the CDU bargaining unit, which the Employer can reasonably expect to last longer than twelve (12) months due to sick leave or other authorized leave of absence, will also be filled temporarily through the posting procedure. In the event the said vacancy is temporarily filled by an existing employee through the posting procedure, the Employer is not responsible for said employee's moving costs and is responsible for his/her accommodation costs only to the following extent: (i) For the first thirty (30) days, payment of 100% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (ii) For the next thirty (30) days, payment of 50% of hotel room, single occupancy, plus payment of the in-town meal allowance. (iii) For the next thirty (30) days, a living-out allowance of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per week will be reimbursed to the employee, plus payment of the in- town meal allowance. (iv) In the event that the employee decides to take up temporary accommodation other than a hotel room within the first sixty (60) days (i.e. an apartment or a commercial rooming arrangement), the employee will be reimbursed a proportionate amount of rent or lodging costs for the remainder of those sixty (60) days. For example, if an employee moves into an apartment at the forty-five (45) day mark, 50% of one-half of the first month's rent or lodging costs will be reimbursed. And the subsequent temporary vacancy thus created will not be subject to the posting procedure. In cases where a temporary vacancy is being filled through the posting procedure, the Employer may nevertheless fill it without recourse to the procedure while the proce- dure is being carried out. (d) When opportunities for temporary assignments and/or temporary vacancies arise in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall which can reasonably be posted for a period of seven expected to go beyond three (73) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted period. The name months (but that do not fall under Article 11.01(c) of the successful applicant shall be posted and a copy of the posting shall be provided to the local Association. A vacancy shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding thiscollective agreement), the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work inform staff within the region of such opportunities, by circulating notice within the offices in the primary area to which they were assigned at region, outlining the time details of hirethe assignment. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area Staff will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change make their primary area may accept assignment interest in such opportunities known to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (cappropriate director(s) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skillin writing, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area any resulting reassignment will be done by area determined in consultation with the Department of Organizing and Regional Services and/or other national department affected. Reassignments will be made taking into consideration seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes, qualifications, and costs. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where 11.1 When a vacancy occurs, or a new position occurs is created either inside or outside the Bargaining Unit, the Employer shall post notice of the position in a classification in the bargaining unit, such vacancy shall be posted prominent place on campus for a period of at least one (1) week. When a vacancy is declared within the Bargaining Unit by the Employer, the position will be open to competition within fifteen (15) working days of such declaration. 11.2 Such notice shall contain the following information: nature of the position, qualifications, required knowledge and education skills, shift, hours of work, wage or salary rate or range. 11.3 Temporary vacancies due to illness, Workers’ Compensation or approved leave of absence in the Service Worker classification which are not expected to exceed six (6) months may be filled at the University’s discretion. Temporary vacancies in the Service Worker classification which exceed six (6) months shall be posted in accordance with Article 11. 1. Such temporary employees shall receive salary in accordance with Appendix “A” Service Worker classification, Article 18.8 (a) and (b) - Overtime, and the benefits of the Employment Standards Act. 11.4 Employees, who are laid off, or who have been given notice of layoff due to redundancy or downsizing, will be recalled, or given preference in transfer, re-assignment, or appointment to a vacant position within the bargaining unit for a period of eighteen (18) months after notice of redundancy or layoff has been given, in accordance with the following: a) The vacant position shall be posted in the regular manner. b) If, among the applicants, there are those who within the previous year have held a position declared redundant, such applicants shall be considered first, and the position offered to the most senior applicant judged to be qualified. c) Should the most senior applicant judged to be qualified refuse the offer, then the offer will be made to the next most senior applicant judged to be qualified, and so on until the list of those applicants judged qualified from those who have had their position declared redundant within the previous eighteen (18) months has been exhausted. If no qualified employees are applicants for the position, and if an employee who had his or her position declared redundant within the previous year, is thought able, by the Human Resources Department in consultation within the Department or unit involved, to acquire the qualifications within a reasonable period of time (at most six (6) months), that employee will be given a trial period in the position before external applications are sought. 11.5 Union and Employee Notification - Within seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Nurses may make days of the date of appointment to a written application for vacant position, the vacancy during the posted period. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted and in a copy of the posting prominent place. The Union shall be provided to notified of all appointments, hiring, lay-offs, transfers, recalls and terminations of employment. Where an employee is an unsuccessful applicant for a job vacancy or a new position within the local Association. A vacancy Bargaining Unit, that employee shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned notified at the same time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within as the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedsuccessful candidate. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.

Job Postings. (a) Where When a vacancy occurs that is caused by death, retirement, resignation or separation from employment, or by promotion or demotion in any occupational classification covered by this Agreement or a new occupational classification or new position is created which is within the bargaining unit herein defined, as well as a split shift position or a position that has a shift that ends on or before 19:30 hours, the Board shall, if it determines to fill such vacancy or new classification or new position, post it for seven (7) working days setting forth the duties of the position, the school or other building involved, the shift to be worked and the qualifications thereof. Any employee may apply for such position occurs in writing on a classification in form provided by the bargaining unit, Board within those seven (7) working days. The Board agrees to post such vacancy within fifteen (15) working days of the decision to fill it. (i) Vacancies for promotable jobs shall be posted and filled within 30 working days following the vacancy. (ii) All other vacancies shall be posted and filled within 10 working days following the vacancy. (iii) If additional days are required, management will consult with the Union. (iv) The Board will not post positions during the summer months (June 15 to first day of school). (c) A job left vacant by the successful applicant will be filled through the Facility Services Department Posting Procedure with no more than five (5) such postings being required. The filling of such positions, within the same classification, will be in accordance with seniority. Notwithstanding the above, a job left vacant by a successful applicant which is a position of responsibility or that of a day custodian shall be posted. An employee who is a successful applicant for a vacancy shall not be entitled to apply for any other vacancy on the same shift, but limited to twice a year, for a period of seven six (76) consecutive calendar daysmonths except where a promotion of such employee is involved. Nurses Notwithstanding the above, the Board retains the right under Article 3 to effect transfers. (d) When the incumbent of a particular position has or will be absent from his/her assigned duties for a period of twelve (12) continuous months due to an illness or injury or personal leave of absence, such position may make a written application for the vacancy during the posted periodbe declared vacant. The name of Board may declare said position vacant prior to twelve (12) continuous months absence upon consultation with the successful applicant Union. Should the Board decide to fill such vacancy, it shall be posted and in the normal fashion. (e) If the employee is able to return from a copy leave of absence due to illness or injury, to his/her former duties within a twelve (12) month period dating from the outset of the posting absence, then he/she shall have the option of returning to his/her former position. If the return is after twelve (12) months the employee shall then be assigned to wherever there is a vacancy. An employee returning from a personal leave of absence in excess of six (6) months, shall be assigned to wherever there is a vacancy. (f) Where a day shift location is absent it will be filled within the location by seniority first, then bargaining unit wide seniority, provided such employee has expressed, in writing, the desire to work days in a specific location. Letters would be active for the local Associationschool term. A Employees who regularly work other than the day shift and who are required to work on the day shift shall continue to receive their regular shift premium for a period of time up to five (5) continuous working days. Should such employees be required to work on the day shift for a period of time in excess of five (5) continuous working days, then commencing with the sixth (6th) day the provision noted above will be discontinued until such time as the employee is returned to his/her regularly scheduled shift. (a) The Board, in filling any posted vacancy under this Article, shall select the most senior applicant who has demonstrated the skill and ability to perform the normal and required work and meet the qualifications of the job, as established by the Board. Qualifications shall be announced by bona fide requirements for the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice board. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. A nurse may make a written request to change her primary area within the Site. Requests to change a primary area will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st). Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been receivedposition. (b) When If the Employer realigns existing geographic boundariesposition requires an interview and/or passing an examination or skill testing to qualify for a particular position, affecting such interview and examination shall be conducted in a manner that will provide a fair and objective evaluation of all applicants who shall be evaluated against the primary areas same set of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump standards for consideration in the most junior nurse within another primary areaposition. (c) Nurses The successful applicant to a new position shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis allowed a period of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.ninety

Job Postings. (a) Where a vacancy or 11.01 In the case of all vacancies and new position occurs in a classification positions in the bargaining unit, the Employer will post notice of such vacancy shall be posted in each office for a period of seven ten (710) consecutive calendar days. Nurses If no qualified nurse applies, then the Employer may make hire a written application for new nurse from outside the vacancy during the posted periodemploy. The name of the successful applicant shall be posted by the Employer. 11.02 Nurses from within the bargaining unit shall be given the first opportunity to fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the conditions and a copy duration of such vacancies. Such temporary vacancy shall not exceed the time required to complete the specific circumstances which gave rise to the temporary vacancy. 11.03 Vacancies exceeding thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to all part-time staff based on seniority. Should this temporary vacancy be elsewhere than the nurse's usual area of work, she will return to her usual area of work at the completion of the posting temporary vacancy provided the area of work still exists. 11.04 Vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will be covered by the team where teams exist. In the event that CPHC does not have teams, vacancies of less than thirty (30) calendar days will not be posted and instead will be offered to part-time staff on the basis of seniority in CPHC. Vacation time does not need to be posted. 11.05 In assessing applicants for vacancies or new positions, the following factors shall be provided to the local Associationconsidered: (a) skill, ability, experience and qualifications; and (b) seniority. A vacancy When factors in (a) are relatively equal, (b) shall be announced by the employer via the VON e-mail system as well as being posted on the appropriate notice boardgovern. Nurses are hired to work anywhere within the geographic area serviced by the Site. Notwithstanding this, the The Employer will make every effort to assign nurses to work shall not administer this provision in the primary area to which they were assigned at the time of hire. an arbitrary fashion. 11.06 A nurse may make a written request for transfer to change her primary another region or area within the SiteCPHC. Requests to change a primary area for transfer will be maintained by the Employer for a calendar year (a calendar year = January 1st to December 31st)Employer. Any such request shall be considered as an application for any job postings in the requested area. The nurse will verify that her application has been received. (b) When the Employer realigns existing geographic boundaries, affecting the primary areas of nurses, nurses who are required to change their primary area may accept assignment to another primary area or bump the most junior nurse within another primary area. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under 10.05 (a) on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are equal amongst the nurses concerned, seniority shall govern. (d) If realignment of core staffing within a primary area is required, transfer out of an area will be done by area seniority. Nurses displaced from their primary area may bump the most junior nurse within another primary area: i) immediately if the realignment is due to loss of business; or ii) after two (2) pay periods or more if realignment is due to fluctuating visit volumes. (e) Any nurse filling a temporary assignment will return to her previous primary area and caseload if it exists. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this agreement, the Employer may fill a temporary vacancy which is not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days without posting. Visiting nurses can be assigned to do shift nurse work on a temporary basis to fill temporary vacancies in shift nursing. They will continue to be paid at the visiting nurse rate during the temporary assignment.