Common use of JOB VACANCIES Clause in Contracts

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when 11.01 It is the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date desire of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known Company to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled move regular employees to better paying or more desirable jobs as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be postedopenings occur. When a permanent vacancy has been occurs, which is required to be filled by the employer on a casual employee for more than 6 monthsfull-time basis, a job posting will be placed on the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits Company's bulletin boards and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, department in which the posted job is located for a period of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold working days and will describe the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; job requirements, the rate of pay, or department and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, effective date by which the employer intends job is to fill be filled. Employees receiving a job from a job posting will sign for that job classification and department, and at that time it will become his job classification and department. Displaced Skilled Trades employees may apply and receive a job in Schedule II without loss of recall rights to their job classification in Schedule I. Upon recall to Schedule I, the employee will then relinquish any recall rights to any job in Schedule II. Schedule I employees who receive a job posting in Schedule II may relinquish their recall rights to Schedule I by signing a waiver form at the time of the posting if they so desire. (a) All jobs shall be posted within five (5) days of the permanent vacancy. (b) Job vacancies will not be posted in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall considerfollowing cases: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the positionTemporary jobs. (2) seniority Where Job vacancies which have been posted in the factors in previous one (1) are relatively equal, month unless such a posting has been exhausted in which case a second posting shall be posted and exhausted before hiring from outside. (3) While employees in the judgment of job classification in the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured department in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreementwhich the vacancy occurs are on layoff or have been displaced. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (64) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position an apprentice completes his apprenticeship he will be vacant for (6) six or more monthsabsorbed in his trade without a job posting, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position subject to his seniority. 31.07 Subject 11.02 In considering applications from regular employees for job postings, employees with seniority and qualifications will be given consideration on a plant-wide basis in filling such jobs. The senior applicant qualified to perform the job will be selected. Qualifications as applied to job postings shall mean such factors relating to job performance as physical fitness, skill and ability, licenses (where required) and past work record with the Company. Prior to the layoff final selection of the successful job applicant, the Area Manager or appropriate department head, the Manager of Human Resources shall review all applications and recall communicate their decision to the President of the Association or the appropriate department representative. 11.03 Where a dispute arises in the selection of an applicant for job posting, the provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.10.09

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent 1. When a vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires occurs or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job category is createdcreated the employer shall: a. publish on the Daily Bulletin, on a weekly basis the title of the open position, the normal hours of work for the open position, and a brief summary of the desired qualifications of applicants. A temporary vacancy is normally for The wage rate will not be published. b. send to the Secretary of the Union, on a fixed length weekly basis, a list of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of all vacancies which might exist at that time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description c. For Food Services and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will be posted twice per year, and education, hours of work, salary range and locationRegular Recurring vacancies will be posted once per year. In additionthe Custodial section, postings for a temporary vacancy Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally indicate be posted in June and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in January. In Food Services, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in May and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in May. It is understood that some vacancies may be posted at other times through the start year as the need arises. Postings that are not expected to be filled internally may be posted concurrently however the University agrees to review any internal applicants prior to reviewing any external applicants. Any concurrent job posting will apply only to Food Services and end date of the vacancyCustodial positions. The Bargaining Unit President Prior to any permanent vacant position being posted bargaining wide under clause #1, vacant assignments will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known offered to last for not less than six (6) monthsinterested employees, it shall be filled departmentally, as follows: a(i) In order Food Services employees will submit a written expression of seniorityinterest indicating that they wish to change their shift and/ or worksite. (ii) Vacancies will be offered within classification to the most senior qualified applicant. After the vacant assignment has been filled and prior to any position being posted bargaining unit wide, employees who had submitted a written expression of interest as per (i) above will be offered available backfill assignments, within their assigned working group (either student village facilities or other than student village facilities), and within classification, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysmost senior qualified employee. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted2. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a temporary position, which the employer intends is expected to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position have a duration of two (2) seniority Where months or more, becomes available a Regular employee as defined in Article 1, clause 3 (a) and (b), who has completed his/her probationary period will be offered a promotion to the factors in (1temporary position consistent with the provisions of Article 8, clause 5 and clause 7(a) are relatively equal, in the judgment and 7(b) of the EmployerCollective agreement, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilizedprovided: a. such employee has previously submitted a written expression of interest expressing interest in obtaining a temporary promotion to a higher job classification, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement.and 31.05 Should b. the successful candidate vacate employee possesses the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be minimum required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed qualifications for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a temporary position. At the conclusion of such temporary position any Regular employee, as defined in Article 1, clause 3(a) and (b), who has accepted the temporary promotion will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant return to his/her former position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position with no loss of seniority. 31.07 Subject 3. Insofar as it is practicable to do so in the Food Services Department, the University agrees to give first consideration to the layoff and recall provisions seniority standing of this Collective Agreementemployees within each working seniority group as indicated in Article 8, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: clause 6 (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall(c) – student village facilities, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.)

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Union Agreement, Union Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 16.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or a permanent newly created position comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created position shall exist when be posted for ninety-six (96) hours on bulletin board or boards provided on the employee is promotedpremises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the position classification, demotedjob content overview, permanently transferred qualifications (where reasonably required), the shift, and the date such notice was posted. Only employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may apply for such job vacancies within the time limit specified above. Those employees wishing to another position, dies, resigns, retires apply for such vacancy or is terminated for just causenewly created position shall do so by placing their name on the posting where designated. A copy of the signed posting shall be given to the Chief Union Xxxxxxx. 16.02 In selecting the successful applicant from amongst the applicants the Employer shall consider the 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 vacancy newly created position is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. 16.03 An employee who is selected shall also exist when have a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for familiarization period of a fixed reasonable length of time and/or is intended for the type of position, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably. 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 elects to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of timedecline the job within the said familiarization period, he will revert to his prior position held. 31.02 Job postings 16.04 Once an employee has been confirmed as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 16.03, the successful applicant shall normally reflect not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy until the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than successful applicant has worked at least six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the full months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee 16.05 The Company shall be de-briefed by have the right to fill any job classification on a member temporary basis without regard to Articles 16.01 to .04, where the vacancy is due to temporary transfer, vacation or leave of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for absence, as well as any significant time vacancy created during the posting periodperiod of time while the vacancy is being filled under Article 16.01 16.06 Any job classification which is vacant because of an employee’s short- term disability, the closing will be delayed long-term disability or statutorily authorized leave, and which is expected by the equivalent time.Company to last less than ninety (90) calendar days, shall not be deemed to be a vacancy for purposes of Article 16.01 to

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to herein. b) The first and second subsequent vacancies created by the closing date filling of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall a posted vacancy will be posted for at least ten five (105) consecutive calendar days. All other subsequent vacancies need not be posted. c) Where a vacancy in At the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where request of the employee, the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreementfuture postings. d) Posted vacancies Employees shall be filled in selected for job postings on the following order:basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern. ie) When considering applications for vacancies, the Employer will first consideration shall be given to applications review those from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a positionclassification where the vacancy occurs. If no applicant is chosen from within this group, which then the employer intends to fill Employer will next consider applicants from elsewhere in the bargaining unit. f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded, the Employer shall consider:employee or the employer may, during the first thirty (30) shifts worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. g) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (160) skilldays and vacancies caused due to illness, ability, qualifications and experience required by accident or leaves of absence may be filled at the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment discretion of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority13. h) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by the terms of this Collective Agreementagreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. 31.05 Should i) The employer shall have the successful candidate vacate right to fill any permanent vacancy on a temporary basis until the position within six (6) months, posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time the vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall to be entitled to return assigned to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignmentjob. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisionsj) An employee’s status, the Employer may place part time/full time shall continue until such time as a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Articleposting is permanent. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Registered Nurse Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent 1. When a vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires occurs or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job category is createdcreated the employer shall: a. publish on the Daily Bulletin, on a weekly basis the title of the open position, the normal hours of work for the open position, and a brief summary of the desired qualifications of applicants. A temporary vacancy is normally for The wage rate will not be published. b. send to the Secretary of the Union, on a fixed length weekly basis, a list of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of all vacancies which might exist at that time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description c. For Food Services and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will be posted twice per year, and education, hours of work, salary range and locationRegular Recurring vacancies will be posted once per year. In additionthe Custodial section, postings for a temporary vacancy Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally indicate be posted in June and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in January. In Food Services, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in July and December, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in July. It is understood that some vacancies may be posted at other times through the start and end date of year as the vacancyneed arises. The Bargaining Unit President Prior to any permanent vacant position being posted bargaining wide under clause #1, vacant assignments will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known offered to last for not less than six (6) monthsinterested employees, it shall be filled departmentally, as follows: a(i) In order Food Services employees will submit a written expression of seniorityinterest indicating that they wish to change their shift and/ or worksite. (ii) Vacancies will be offered within classification to the most senior qualified applicant. After the vacant assignment has been filled and prior to any position being posted bargaining unit wide, employees who had submitted a written expression of interest as per (i) above will be offered available backfill assignments, within their assigned working group (either student village facilities or other than student village facilities), and within classification, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysmost senior qualified employee. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted2. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a temporary position, which the employer intends is expected to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position have a duration of two (2) seniority Where months or more, becomes available a Regular employee as defined in Article 1, clause 3 (a) and (b), who has completed his/her probationary period will be offered a promotion to the factors in (1temporary position consistent with the provisions of Article 8, clause 5 and clause 7(a) are relatively equal, in the judgment and 7(b) of the EmployerCollective agreement, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilizedprovided: a. such employee has previously submitted a written expression of interest expressing interest in obtaining a temporary promotion to a higher job classification, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement.and 31.05 Should b. the successful candidate vacate employee possesses the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be minimum required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed qualifications for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a temporary position. At the conclusion of such temporary position any Regular employee, as defined in Article 1, clause 3(a) and (b), who has accepted the temporary promotion will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant return to his/her former position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position with no loss of seniority. 31.07 Subject 3. Insofar as it is practicable to do so in the Food Services Department, the University agrees to give first consideration to the layoff and recall provisions seniority standing of this Collective Agreementemployees within each working seniority group as indicated in Article 8, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: clause 6 (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall(c) — student village facilities, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.)

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Samples: Union Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent 11.01 Whenever a vacancy shall exist when the employee is promotedarises, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job position is created. A temporary , a notice of the vacancy is normally or new position shall be posted for a fixed length of time and/or is intended five (5) working days, and employees may apply in writing to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is for a full-time job, then full-time employees within the classification shall be given preference when the applications are being considered. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy awarding of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must the position shall be filled done in accordance with the seniority provisions of this article within 60 working days Agreement. 11.02 The Company shall give first consideration to the bargaining unit employees in filling the vacancy, provided that the Company shall be free to fill the vacancy at its discretion should there be no suitable applications from the bargaining unit pursuant to the provisions of this section. 11.03 In the event that an employee is not able to perform the normal functions of the position becoming vacantjob following the familiarization period or in the event that the employee does not wish to continue working in that position, they shall be returned to their former position, and rate of pay without loss of seniority. Where there It is understood that employees who wish to return to their former positions, must make their intent known within 30 days. 11.04 The Company shall notify the Union Representative in writing of the name of successful applicant who fills the posted job if the successful applicant is not the senior applicant. 11.05 A thirty (30) working day probationary period will apply to successful applicants for posted positions. 11.06 Temporary vacancies shall not be deemed to be vacant for the purpose of this Article. Temporary vacancies shall be defined as vacancies of thirty (30) calendar day's duration or less or if greater than thirty (30) calendar days, vacancies of ascertainable duration due to illness, accident, vacation, leave of absence, etc., or as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties. 11.07 In the event that an employee has been selected to fill such a permanent position, then they shall be precluded from applying to fill a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last another classification for not less than a period of six (6) months. Only the original available position shall be posted and all vacancies, it which may occur as a result of having filled this original position, shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on at the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date discretion of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysstore manager. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent 1. When a vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires occurs or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job category is createdcreated the employer shall: a. publish on the Daily Bulletin, on a weekly basis the title of the open position, the normal hours of work for the open position, and a brief summary of the desired qualifications of applicants. A temporary vacancy is normally for The wage rate will not be published. b. send to the Secretary of the Union, on a fixed length weekly basis, a list of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of all vacancies which might exist at that time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description c. For Food Services and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will be posted twice per year, and education, hours of work, salary range and locationRegular Recurring vacancies will be posted once per year. In additionthe Custodial section, postings for a temporary vacancy Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally indicate be posted in June and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in January. In Food Services, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in July and December, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in July. It is understood that some vacancies may be posted at other times through the start and end date of year as the vacancyneed arises. The Bargaining Unit President Prior to any permanent vacant position being posted bargaining wide under clause #1, vacant assignments will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known offered to last for not less than six (6) monthsinterested employees, it shall be filled departmentally, as follows: a(i) In order Food Services employees will submit a written expression of seniorityinterest indicating that they wish to change their shift and/ or worksite. (ii) Vacancies will be offered within classification to the most senior qualified applicant. After the vacant assignment has been filled and prior to any position being posted bargaining unit wide, employees who had submitted a written expression of interest as per (i) above will be offered available backfill assignments, within their assigned working group (either student village facilities or other than student village facilities), and within classification, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysmost senior qualified employee. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted2. When a vacancy has been filled by temporary position, which is expected to have a casual duration of two (2) months or more, becomes available a Regular employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. dArticle 1, clause 3 (a) Posted vacancies shall and (b), who has completed his/her probationary period will be filled in offered a promotion to the following ordertemporary position consistent with the provisions of Article 8, clause 5 and clause 7(a) and 7(b) of the Collective agreement, provided: i) first consideration shall be given a. such employee has previously submitted a written expression of interest expressing interest in obtaining a temporary promotion to applications from regular full time and part-time employeesa higher job classification, of which at least and b. the three (3) most senior applicants who hold employee possesses the necessary minimum required qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a temporary position. At the conclusion of such temporary position any Regular employee, as defined in Article 1, clause 3(a) and (b), who has accepted the temporary promotion will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant return to his/her former position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position with no loss of seniority. 31.07 Subject 3. Insofar as it is practicable to do so in the Food Services Department, the University agrees to give first consideration to the layoff and recall provisions seniority standing of this Collective Agreementemployees within each working seniority group as indicated in Article 8, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: clause 6 (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall(c) — student village facilities, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.)

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Samples: Union Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent All job vacancies and newly created positions, other than appointed positions, shall be posted for three (3) working days. An employee desiring the opening must make application in writing to the Company. The senior employee applying for the position shall be given the job under provisions of In the event that there are no bids or no employees qualified to fill the vacancy or the newly created position the Company shall exist when fill the vacancy in any other manner. An employee selected to fill the vacancy or newly created position shall be given a trial period of up to ten working days. An employee shall be ruled ineligible for a bid if he has bid for and filled another position in the previous six (6) months except for Grade positions. The Company shall temporarily fill the vacancy or newly created position as necessary pending the selection of an employee pursuant to this provision. In the event that a shift change by successful bidder would cause too many inexperienced employees to be on a shift, the employee is promotedentitled to a shift change may be required to delay such move for up to sixty (60) days from the date of approval of the bid by the Company, demoted, permanently transferred so as to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just causepermit the training of qualified replacements. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect Normally the job description and contain posting will be assigned to the following information: nature successful applicant within a week of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours the completion of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for the posting period except where the Company has a temporary vacancy will normally indicate legitimate reason to cancel or delay the start and end date filling of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive An employee filling a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The permanent vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) returned to his former job if he proves unsatisfactory to the company or may apply to return to his former job. This shall be done within ten working days from the beginning of the transfer under Upon return to his previous job the employee shall receive the same pay and benefits received prior to the closing date transfer. The next senior qualified bidder will then be considered under the provision of An employee with one (1) year seniority or more who successfully bids on a job vacancy shall receive the competitiontop rate of pay for the job, provided the employee had previously performed the job at an acceptable level. For In the purposes of posting positions in event the months of July and Augustsuccessful bidder has not performed the job previously, vacancies but is currently performing the job satisfactorily, then the top rate shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual paid to such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the after three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee months on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positionjob. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A (a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior consecutive calendar days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to herein. (b) Subsequent vacancies created by the closing date filling of the competitiona posted vacancy are to be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, Job vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the designated bulletin board. (c) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful (d) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where a vacancy these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. (e) Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant in the facility shall apply, provided the candidate meets the criteria identified in d) above. (f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded, the Employer will attempt, during the first thirty (30) shifts (225 hours for employees whose regular hours of work are other than the standards work day) worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. (g) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled at the discretion of the Employer, in accordance with Article 13. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to employees that have not exceeded 75 hours or more in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority as per the above. It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. -Where all employees are called in by a casual seniority and all possibilities are exhausted, then we will propose transfer language for all facilities within Elm Management in the County of Essex. (h) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 monthsdiscontinued, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration which case she shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least a comparable job. (i) The employer shall have the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate right to fill any permanent vacancy on a position, which temporary basis until the employer intends posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the employee selected to fill in the bargaining unit, vacancy to be assigned to the Employer shall consider:job. (1j) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment An employee selected as a result of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall a posted permanent vacancy need not be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled months from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positiondate of her selection. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent A. All vacancies, shall be posted on the APS Employment Opportunities website. Vacancies shall be posted for a minimum of five (5) working days and shall be posted no later than ten (10) working days following the authorization of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources to post. An employee applying for such vacancy shall exist when submit a letter of interest to the employee is promotedHuman Resources Department within the advertised time. All APS vacancies advertised shall contain the major qualifications listed on the current job description, demoted, permanently transferred where applicable. The District reserves the right to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just causelist important specific job skills it needs in addition to those contained in the job description. Advertisements shall always reflect the District's anticipated employment needs. B. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary short-term vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for defined as a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancynot more than one year. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must Short-term vacancies may be filled advertised in accordance with this article within 60 working days Article 7.06A, or may be filled by a member of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known at the same worksite. Should an employee from the same worksite be selected for a short-term assignment, he/she will return to last for the former position at the end of the term, subject to the assignment provisions of the Agreement. This provision shall not less than six (6) monthsapply to employees who come into a short-term assignment from another worksite. If the short-term vacancy becomes a permanent vacancy, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an the District may either advertise the vacancy or permanently assign the employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject short-term assignment to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysthat position. c) Where C. An employee who occupies a vacancy in permanent position within the bargaining unit may apply for a short-term position at another worksite. If the employee is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject assigned to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a fullshort-time or part-time vacancy on a term basisposition, the employee shall be entitled informed by the District that the position is short-term. The District shall also notify the employee of the expected termination date of the short-term vacancy. This notification shall be provided as soon as possible after the District receives this information. The employee may apply for other bargaining unit positions while occupying the short-term position. If the employee does not receive appointment to return another position, the employee shall be administratively transferred to another position with a grade classification and work year which are no less than the grade classification and work year assigned to the permanent position previously occupied, upon occupied by the expiration of employee prior to the employee's assignment to the short-term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 D. The parties agree that all “B” Schedule employees will have a current Skills Test on file when applying for positions within the “B” Schedule. Applicants to the “B” Schedule will have a current Skills Test on file before being interviewed. Skills Tests are out of date when the test is over five years old. The skills Test is to be determined and mutually agreed to by the parties. Schools and Departments have the option of creating their own job-specific test to be given at an interview. Applicants within the “B” Schedule whose Skills Test is out of date will be notified by HR. Notice of Skills Test requirements and any job-specific testing to be given by Schools or Departments will be visible on all “B” Schedule position advertisements. All applicants for Level Three positions must also have a Bookkeeping Test on file and in the applicant packet to be screened by the prospective supervisor. The parties shall meet on a periodic basis to check on the success of the testing or any changes that need to be made. The parties shall address disputes of Article 7.06 (D) on a case-by-case basis. E. A keyboarding test shall only be required from employees as part of a battery of entry level skills tests for new employees if the supervisor determines that a keyboarding test is necessary and the vacancy's responsibilities include keyboarding. An employee's best keyboarding test score earned on District equipment shall be used by the District when an employee submits a letter of interest to compete for a vacancy. F. An employee shall be de-briefed by who receives a member of Management upon request promotion or lateral transfer and does not perform the job satisfactorily at the conclusion of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.first thirty

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Samples: Negotiated Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent A. All vacancies, shall be posted on the APS Employment Opportunities website. Vacancies shall be posted for a minimum of five (5) working days and shall be posted no later than ten (10) working days following the authorization of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources to post. An employee applying for such vacancy shall exist when submit a letter of interest to the employee is promotedHuman Resources Department within the advertised time. All APS vacancies advertised shall contain the major qualifications listed on the current job description, demoted, permanently transferred where applicable. The District reserves the right to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just causelist important specific job skills it needs in addition to those contained in the job description. Advertisements shall always reflect the District's anticipated employment needs. B. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary short-term vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for defined as a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancynot more than one year. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must Short-term vacancies may be filled advertised in accordance with this article within 60 working days Article 7.06A, or may be filled by a member of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known at the same worksite. Should an employee from the same worksite be selected for a short-term assignment, he/she will return to last for the former position at the end of the term, subject to the assignment provisions of the Agreement. This provision shall not less than six (6) monthsapply to employees who come into a short-term assignment from another worksite. If the short-term vacancy becomes a permanent vacancy, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an the District may either advertise the vacancy or permanently assign the employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject short-term assignment to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysthat position. c) Where C. An employee who occupies a vacancy in permanent position within the bargaining unit may apply for a short-term position at another worksite. If the employee is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject assigned to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a fullshort-time or part-time vacancy on a term basisposition, the employee shall be entitled informed by the District that the position is short-term. The District shall also notify the employee of the expected termination date of the short-term vacancy. This notification shall be provided as soon as possible after the District receives this information. The employee may apply for other bargaining unit positions while occupying the short-term position. If the employee does not receive appointment to another position, the employee shall be administratively transferred to another position with a grade classification and work year which are no less than the grade classification and work year assigned to the permanent position occupied by the employee prior to the employee's assignment to the short-term position. D. The parties agree that all “B” Schedule employees will have a current Skills Test on file when applying for positions within the “B” Schedule. Applicants to the “B” Schedule will have a current Skills Test on file before being interviewed. Skills Tests are out of date when the test is over five years old. The skills Test is to be determined and mutually agreed to by the parties. Schools and Departments have the option of creating their own job-specific test to be given at an interview. Applicants within the “B” Schedule whose Skills Test is out of date will be notified by HR. Notice of Skills Test requirements and any job-specific testing to be given by Schools or Departments will be visible on all “B” Schedule position advertisements. All applicants for Level Three positions must also have a Bookkeeping Test on file and in the applicant packet to be screened by the prospective supervisor. The parties shall meet on a periodic basis to check on the success of the testing or any changes that need to be made. The parties shall address disputes of Article 7.06 (D) on a case-by-case basis. E. A keyboarding test shall only be required from employees as part of a battery of entry level skills tests for new employees if the supervisor determines that a keyboarding test is necessary and the vacancy's responsibilities include keyboarding. An employee's best keyboarding test score earned on District equipment shall be used by the District when an employee submits a letter of interest to compete for a vacancy. F. An employee who receives a promotion or lateral transfer and does not perform the job satisfactorily at the conclusion of the first thirty (30) calendar day period, at the supervisor’s request, may be returned to the employee's former position, if available, or to one substantially equal. The employee, at the conclusion of the same thirty (30) calendar day period, may request to return to the position previously occupiedheld, upon if available and has not been filled, or the expiration of employee may elect to remain in the term assignmentnew position for three months (according to Article 7.09E) and request a transfer or promotion at that time. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place G. An employee receiving a casual employee promotion or a lateral transfer shall be placed in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, employee has been offered the position shall be: (a) filled from by the recall list in accordance Human Resources Department with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where understanding that the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in required to return to their former position to provide training for up to three (3) days OR CLEAR UP ANY WORK NOT COMPLETED during the position30 day period. If work is not completed within thirty (30) days, Progressive Discipline will be implemented. 31.10 An H. Secretarial vacancies that are filled by an hourly employee shall will be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of advertised on the employeeAPS website no later than three (3) months after the position has been vacated. 31.11 Reference I. The Human Resources Department shall issue a monthly memorandum to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If employees listing the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time names and positions promoted during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent timeprevious month.

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Samples: Negotiated Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent 10.01 When filling job vacancies (except to positions excluded from the bargaining unit), and in cases of layoff or recall of the working force, the following factors will be considered. (1) Length of continuous service (2) Skill, experience, merit and qualifications (3) Physical ability Where the qualifications of factor (2) and (3) are relatively equal in the judgment of the Company, factor (1) shall govern. In the event that no agreement can be reached on factors (2) or (3), then the most senior applicant capable of performing the job will be given an opportunity to prove, within one week, that they have the ability to learn the job. For Job Class 5 and higher, the applicant will be given ten (10) working days. (a) Announcements of opportunities for all job vacancies in new or existing jobs, within the bargaining unit, will be posted on the bulletin boards for a period of three (3) full working days prior to the filling of the job vacancy. Employees desiring consideration in the filling of the job vacancy shall exist when notify their supervisor during the employee period in which it is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred posted. All jobs shall be awarded within five (5) working days from the date of removal of the job vacancy announcement. Up to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated two (2) additional moves will be considered for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of timeeach original vacancy. 31.02 (b) An Employee shall not be considered the successful applicant to a Job postings shall normally reflect Posting until the Employee has accepted the job description in writing and contain his name has been posted on the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings Bulletin Board. (c) An Employee who has been the successful applicant to a Job Posting cannot then apply for another position from a temporary vacancy will normally indicate Job Posting until six (6) calendar months have elapsed from the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy acceptance of all postingsthat Employee to the original Job Posting. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must 10.03 The job vacancy will be filled in accordance with this article within 60 Article 10.01. 10.04 Jobs will not be considered vacant when Employees are not at work because of sickness, accident, or authorized Leave of Absence. However, if it is known that an Employee is to be absent from work because of sickness, accident, or authorized Leave of Absence for more than twenty (20) working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy job shall be posted as a temporary job and the provisions of this Article shall apply. Upon completion of the temporary assignment the Employee shall return to his former job. Only one move will be allowed for at least seven (7) working days prior temporary vacancies. The position vacated by the successful candidate will be offered to the closing date most senior Employee trained and capable of performing the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysjob. c(a) Where Employees accepted by management on a vacancy in posted job who fail to qualify or who feel dissatisfied with the bargaining unit is being filled by job within a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: one (1) skillstandard work week trial period, abilityfor Job Class 6 or lower jobs, qualifications and experience required by the position or within a two (2) seniority Where the factors in standard work week trial period for Job Class 7 or higher jobs or, (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment which trial period may be extended a maximum of the Employer, then factor two (2) shall govern. Where factor standard work weeks by the parties upon mutual agreement) will be returned to their former job. (2b) is utilizedWhen an Employee exercises his rights under 10.05, seniority the original Job Posting for which he was the successful applicant shall be measured considered to remain in effect and the vacated job will be offered to the remaining applicant if any. If the job remains open it will be re-posted one time only in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement10.02. 31.05 Should (c) In consideration of the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) monthstrial period, the Employer job vacated by the candidate undergoing the trial period shall not be required to post considered vacant during that trial. At the position for competition. The Employer shall offer expiry of the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more monthstrial period, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee vacated job shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list posted in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there 10.02. 10.06 When a vacant job is no qualified awarded to an employee with less seniority than another employee who has bid on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competitionsame vacancy, the term employee with greater seniority may be confirmed in make a request for an explanation to the positionPlant Manager or Plant Manager’s designate. The Plant Manager or Plant Manager’s designate will provide an explanation of why the employee was not chosen. 31.10 An employee shall 10.07 Experience gained by an Employee on a temporary assignment will not be de-briefed by used against another Employee should a member of Management upon request of permanent vacancy occur in that job, i.e. that experience will not be the employeeonly criteria. However, experience gained on a temporary posting can be used. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working consecutive calendar days prior and will contain the classification, shift to be worked, and the closing date total number of hours to be worked in each pay period. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the competitiontime frame referred to herein. b) Subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy are to be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, Job vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the designated bulletin board. c) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. d) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their • Skill, • Ability • Experience, • Qualifications (academic); and • Is available to commence work within four (4) weeks of the effective date of the commencement of the schedule. • Seniority e) Where a vacancy seniority governs, the most senior applicant within the Home shall be selected. f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded by either the employer or employee the Employer will attempt, during the first thirty (30) shifts (225 hours for employees whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. g) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled at the discretion of the Employer, in accordance with Article 13. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority as per the above. It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. h) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by a casual the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 monthsdiscontinued, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies which case she shall be filled in the following order:given a comparable job. i) first consideration The employer shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least have the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate right to fill any permanent vacancy on a position, which temporary basis until the employer intends posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the employee selected to fill in the bargaining unit, vacancy to be assigned to the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreementjob. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within j) An employee selected as a result of a posted vacancy need not be considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of six (6) monthsmonths from the date of her selection. This shall not apply if said position is a temporary position and the individual applies for a permanent position that gives them more hours than the position the individual is in or it is a permanent position on another shift. In which case, the Employer individual can be considered- if awarded the individual must complete six (6) months before applying for another position. An employee returning to work from a leave of absence shall have the right to return to her former position. In instances where an employee returns prior to the estimated date of return the employer shall not be required liable for payments to post the position for competitionresulting displaced employees. The Employer shall offer In the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for event that a part time employee is the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more monthssuccessful applicant, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-part time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled retain his/ her part time status during the temporary full time period. Nothing herein shall prevent the employer from temporarily filling any position or vacancy for a period of up to return to 60 days duration as the position previously occupied, upon employer may deem appropriate. An employee filling a temporary vacancy of sixty days or longer shall not bid on any other temporary posting until the expiration end of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from her temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 11.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or a permanent newly created position comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created position shall exist when be posted for five (5) working days on bulletin board or boards provided on the employee is promotedpremises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the department and job classification, demotedrate of pay, permanently transferred job content overview, qualifications (where reasonably required), 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 another position, dies, resigns, retires apply for such vacancy or is terminated for just causenewly created position shall do so by completing a job vacancy application form. A copy of the completed form will be kept by the employee. The Employer will, upon request, supply the Union Chairperson with a copy of the posting and inform him of the result of the hiring decision, if any. 11.02 In selecting the successful applicant from amongst the applicants the Employer shall consider the 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 vacancy newly created position is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. An employee who is selected shall also exist when have familiarization period of a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed reasonable length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for the job classification posted into, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably, which in any case shall not be less than ten (10) days for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect posting to another job classification within the job description employee's current department and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than twenty (20) days for a posting to another department. The selected employee will be given normal instruction at the commencement of his familiarization period. If the employee does not successfully complete the familiarization period, or elects to decline to continue in the job classification during his familiarization period, he will be allowed to return to the job classification from which he posted out of. Once an applicant has been confirmed as the successful applicant, he shall not be entitled to post on any other vacancy for a six (6) months, it shall be filled month period effective as follows:of his first day in the posted- into job classification a) In order of seniority, to 11.03 Once an employee who is on the recall list, or who application has been declared surplusconfirmed as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 11.02, subject the successful applicant shall not be entitled to having bid on any other vacancy until the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for successful applicant has worked at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold full months in the necessary qualifications position. 11.04 Any permanent vacancy resulting from the placing of the successful applicant in the position so posted will also be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not existposted. ii) applications from term and casual employees within 11.05 The Employer shall have the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate right to fill any position on a positiontemporary basis, which is vacant due to illness, accident, vacation, leave of absence, temporary transfer or temporary promotion, as well as any vacancy created during the employer intends period while the vacancy is being filled under this Article 11. 01. If the temporary vacancy is known to fill in the bargaining unitbe 30 days or more, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to will post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time temporary vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When 11.06 The Employer agrees to acquaint new employees with the status fact that a collective agreement is in effect and with the Conditions of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed Employment set out in the position. 31.10 An Article dealing with Union Security and Dues Check-Off. The new employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request advised of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article name of his/her Union Committee Person and shall mean electronicallybe provided with a copy of the Collective Agreement. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing The Union Chairperson will be delayed by allowed up fifteen (15) minutes to orient and introduce new hires to the equivalent timeUnion.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A. A permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be defined as a permanent position, within or outside the bargaining unit, which has been newly created or which has previously existed and the Board intends to continue, but which is vacated due to transfer, promotion, reassignment, resignation, retirement, death, or termination. The term “vacancy” shall not apply to any position from which an employee is absent due to leave. Notices of all job vacancies will be posted in all schools and the administration building. During the summer months, vacancy notices will be posted in the schools where summer school is in session, in the administrative building, and a notice mailed to the Association officers. Such notices shall state the date of posting, nature of the job, the qualifications needed, possible salary classifications, length of the employment day and length of the employment year, if other than a full day and a full year job, the deadline for at least seven (7) working days applying, and to whom the application is to be sent. Applications must be received on or before the deadline in order to be considered for the posted position. The Board will take no action to fill a vacancy on a permanent basis prior to the closing date of the competitiondeadline. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall A vacancy will be posted for at least a minimum of ten (10) days. cdays before it is filled on a permanent basis. A vacancy will be posted within five (5) Where working days after a Board meeting approving a newly created position or a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period permanent position. The Board of Education shall not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When employ a substitute in a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 20 working days. If an employee is absent due to illness or a Board approved leave of absence, the Board shall have the right to employ a substitute for the duration of that employee’s absence. B. Annually, during the summer months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensationthose working less than twelve (12) months shall be notified by mail to their home, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined if requested in this Agreementwriting. d) Posted vacancies C. Employees covered under this Agreement shall be filled have the opportunity to apply for any vacancy in the following order: i) first consideration District for which they qualify and shall not be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, discriminated against in any vacancy inside or outside of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the this bargaining unit; and then. iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill D. Any reduction in the bargaining unitemployee's pay, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equali.e., in the judgment rate paid, the number of the Employerdays, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilizedweeks, seniority or months worked shall be measured in accordance considered "disturbing" and shall permit that employee the right to "bump" any employee covered by this Agreement with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position lesser seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A (a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the Employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) daysherein. c(i) Where a Any temporary vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for with an additional period anticipated duration of not less than sixty (660) six months the position days or more will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 6 monthssixty- five (65) hours biweekly, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given the first opportunity to applications from regular full time fill temporary vacancies. The Employer will outline the employee selected to fill the vacancy the anticipated conditions and part-time employees, duration of which at least the three such vacancy. (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications An employee returning from term and casual employees within leave of absence shall have the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 right to return to her former position. In selecting a candidate instances where an employee returns to fill a position, which work prior to the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment estimated date of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, return the Employer shall not be required liable for payments to post the resulting displaced employee(s). In the event that a part-time employee is the successful applicant, the part-time employee shall retain his/her part-time status during the temporary full-time period. Nothing here in shall prevent the Employer from temporarily filling any position or vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days duration as the Employer may deem appropriate. (iii) An employee filling a temporary vacancy of sixty (60) days or longer duration shall not bid on any other temporary position until the end of his/her temporary position, unless an opportunity arises which allows a part time employee to bid on a temporary full time posting. (iv) Part-time employees who fill temporary full-time positions shall continue to be treated for all purposes as part time employees. (c) The first and second subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy will be posted for five (5) consecutive calendar days. All other subsequent vacancies need not be posted. (d) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. (e) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern. (f) When considering applications for vacancies, the Employer will first review those from within the classification where the vacancy occurs. If no applicant is chosen from within this group, then the Employer will next consider applicants from elsewhere in the bargaining unit. (g) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded, the employee or the Employer may, during the first thirty (30) shifts worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. (h) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident or leaves of absence may be filled at the discretion of the Employer, in accordance with Article 13. (i) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position for competition. has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. (j) The Employer shall offer have the position in ranking order right to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for fill any permanent vacancy on a temporary basis until the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a the vacancy to be assigned to the job. (k) An employee’s status, part-time/full-time shall continue until such time as a posting is permanent. (l) Where an employee posts into a temporary or part-time vacancy on a term basispermanent position and is the successful candidate, the employee shall not be entitled to return to considered for another position for a period of six (6) months or in the position previously occupiedcase of a temporary position, upon until the expiration expiry of the term assignmentposting, unless the employee is posting into a higher rate of pay or more available hours. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy (a) The Company shall exist when not be required to fill any vacancies, temporary or permanent, within the employee is promotedbargaining unit, demotedregardless of whether such vacancies have been posted. (b) Announcements of job opportunities in vacant positions, permanently transferred to another positionwhether in existing jobs or new jobs, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally will be posted by the Company on the bulletin board for a fixed length period of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) calendar days. Employees desiring to be considered for the position(s) shall signify such desire by completing and submitting to the Human Resources department, by the closing date noted on the posting, the job opportunity form provided by the Company. (c) In all cases of filling a job vacancy, the Company shall have regard to the following factors: (i) Successful completion of applicable testing as required under article 11.15 (f). (ii) seniority; (iii) Where there is more than one applicant for a position and the above factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern. (d) In the event that an employee is on vacation, Leave of Absence, Jury Duty, or absent due to Union Business, sickness or work related illness during the life of the posting and will be able to fill the job vacancy in within thirty (30) days of posting, that employee shall be deemed an applicant for that position. Employees off work with medical documentation of unknown duration will be considered to be unavailable to fill a vacant position within the bargaining unit is being filled by thirty day period. (e) All promotions shall be for a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional provisional period of not less than up to a maximum of thirty (630) six months days worked, after which any such promotion shall become permanent if the position will be postedemployee is found suitable by the Company. When a vacancy has been filled posted and the successful applicant leaves the position within the thirty (30) days worked provisional period, the Company will re-post the vacancy before filling it. If the employee is found unsuitable by the Company within the thirty (30) days worked provisional period, the employee will return to his previous job. Any employee filling that previous job will likewise return to his previous job, and so on. (f) The Company and the Union will establish tests and the company will administer such tests for any posted positions in the following departments: Maintenance, Toolroom/Setup and Quality Assurance. Unless otherwise established by Ministry guidelines, a casual passing standard for the purposes of this article shall be 60%. A Union representative will be present at each testing session. (g) A job shall not be considered vacant if the incumbent is absent due to illness, accident or authorized leave of absence. If it is known that an employee will be absent from work due to illness, accident or leave of absence for more the fifteen (15) working days, or if the employee has been absent for such reasons for more than 6 monthsfifteen (15) working days, the casual employee Company will become post the job as a Term employee with full compensationtemporary vacancy and the provisions of this Article will apply. The Company may at its discretion also post for subsequent vacancies arising as a result of the original vacancy. Upon completion of such temporary job, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreementthe employee(s) shall return to his (their) former position(s). d(h) Posted vacancies shall be filled in The Company is entitled to fill any vacancy on an interim basis, at its sole discretion, until the following order:job posting procedure described above is completed. (i) first consideration The name(s) of the successful applicant(s) for posted positions will be posted by the Company on the bulletin board. (j) Applicants from within the bargaining unit shall be given to applications first consideration for a posted position. Where there are no suitable candidates from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer Company shall consider:have the right to hire any applicant from outside the bargaining unit. (1k) skillAn employee who has been transferred to fill a vacancy which has been posted, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall not be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within eligible to fill another posted vacancy until at least six (6) months, months have elapsed (with the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competitionexception of temporary transfers). 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted1. When a vacancy has been filled by occurs or a casual employee for more than 6 monthsnew job category is created the employer shall: a. publish on the Daily Bulletin, on a weekly basis the title of the open position, the casual normal hours of work for the open position, and a brief summary of the desired qualifications of applicants. The wage rate will not be published. b. send to the Secretary of the Union, on a weekly basis, a list of all vacancies which might exist at that time. c. For Food Services and Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will be posted twice per year, and Regular Recurring vacancies will be posted once per year. In the Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in June and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in January. In Food Services, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in July and December, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in July. It is understood that some vacancies may be posted at other times through the year as the need arises. 2. When a temporary position, which is expected to have a duration of two (2) months or more, becomes available a Regular employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employeesArticle 1, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: clause 3 (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b), who has completed his/her probationary period will be offered a promotion to the temporary position consistent with the provisions of Article 8, clause 5 and clause 7(a) posted or re-posted and 7(b) of the Collective agreement, provided: a. such employee has previously applied in writing to management expressing interest in obtaining a temporary promotion to a higher job classification. The written application must state the employee's qualifications with specific reference to a position for competition. Where which he/she considers himself/herself to be qualified, and b. the term incumbent is employee possesses the sole applicant minimum required qualifications for the competitiontemporary position. At the conclusion of such temporary position any Regular employee, as defined in Article 1, clause 3(a) and (b), who has accepted the term employee may be confirmed in the positiontemporary promotion will return to his/her former position with no loss of seniority. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Union Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when (a) Announcements of opportunities for all job vacancies in new jobs, existing jobs, training positions, and apprenticeship positions within the employee is promotedbargaining unit, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally will be posted on the bulletin board of each lunchroom for a fixed length period of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six ten (610) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date filling of the competitionjob vacancy. For the purposes of posting positions Employees desiring consideration in the months filling of July the job vacancy shall signify their desire by applying for the job notice during the period in which it is posted. (b) In filling posted vacancies, the skill, knowledge and Augustability of the applicants for the position shall be the primary consideration. Where two or more regular employees qualify, seniority shall be the determining factor. The skill, knowledge and ability for vacancies posted under this Article shall be those reasonably necessary to perform the job function and shall not be established in an arbitrary or discriminatory fashion. (c) All employees accepted to posted jobs shall be on probation for thirty (30) days worked, except for employees promoted into a technical trade position (e.g. Machinist or Millwright) who shall be on probation for ninety (90) days worked. During this period, the employee may, at his option, return to his former job, or, if in the Employer’s opinion the employee is not progressing satisfactorily, may be returned to his former job. Posting probation may be extended for days missed, in keeping with the procedures outlined in Article 18.02. (d) A notice shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the bulletin boards listing the name of the successful applicants, within the time limits of the job posting procedures. c(e) Where a vacancy in Every internal job applicant who meets the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position minimum qualifications will be posted. When a vacancy given an interview unless he/she has been filled by interviewed for a casual employee for more than 6 months, similar position within the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the last three (3) most senior applicants months. Every internal job applicant who hold is not given an interview will have the necessary qualifications will reasons explained to him/her. (f) A vacancy may be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, filled temporarily by the Employer shall considerunder the following circumstances: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by until such time as the positionjob posting procedure is complete (2) seniority Where for the factors duration of a regular employee’s authorized leave of absence (3) for the duration of a special project which will have been discussed at the Union/Management meeting. (g) Time spent by employees on temporary assignment shall not be used against other employees in filling permanent vacancies. (1h) are relatively equalFor the purpose of filling temporary vacancies, in temporary workers may be retained for four (4) months, after which temporary workers will become regular employees. The employee will serve the judgment of probationary period. (i) In the event an employee transfers to a higher rated position, or is temporarily moved by the Employer, then factor (2) shall governhe will be entitled to the rate for that job. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured The transfer will occur in accordance with Article 29 18.10 (Seniorityb) of this the Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A (a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior consecutive calendar days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to herein. (b) Subsequent vacancies created by the closing date filling of the competitiona posted vacancy are to be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, Job vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the designated bulletin board. (c) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. (d) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where a vacancy these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. (e) Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant within the classification shall be selected. In the event, that there are no candidates from the classification, then seniority from within the facility shall apply, provide the candidate meets the criteria identified in d) above. (f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded, the Employer will attempt, during the first thirty (30) shifts (225 hours for employees whose regular hours of work are other than the standards work day) worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. (g) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled at the discretion of the Employer, in accordance with Article 13. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority as per the above. It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. (h) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by a casual the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 monthsdiscontinued, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration which case she shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least a comparable job. (i) The employer shall have the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate right to fill any permanent vacancy on a position, which temporary basis until the employer intends posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the employee selected to fill in the bargaining unit, vacancy to be assigned to the Employer shall consider:job. (1j) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment An employee selected as a result of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall a posted vacancy need not be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled months from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positiondate of her selection. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A (a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior consecutive calendar days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to herein. (b) Subsequent vacancies created by the closing date filling of the competitiona posted vacancy are to be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, Job vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the designated bulletin board. (c) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. (d) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where a vacancy these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern providing the successfu l applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. (e) Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant within the classification shall be selected. In the event, that there are no candidates from the classification, then seniority from within the facility shall apply, provide the candidate meets the criteria identified in d) above. (f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Art icle and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was awarded, the Employer will attempt, during the first th irty (30) shifts (225 hours for employees whose regular hou rs of work are other than the standards work day) worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job , and the fi lling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. (g) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled at the discretion of the Employer, in accordance with Article 13. In fil ling such vacancies preference shall be given to regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority as per the above. It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to otler part-time employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fi ll the vacancy. (h) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by a casual the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months shall be reinstated to her former position , unless the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 monthsdiscontinued, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration which case she shall be given a comparable job. (i) The employer shall have the right to applications from regular full time fi ll any permanent vacancy on a temporary basis until the posting procedure has been complied with and part-time employees, of which at least arrangements have been made to permit the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate employee selected to fill a position, which the employer intends vacancy to fill in be assigned to the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider:job. (1j) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment An employee selected as a result of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall a posted vacancy need not be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled months from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positiondate of her selection. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy (e) Overtime work will be offered by seniority to employees in the department who normally perform the work required. In the event the Company is unable to obtain the required staff to perform the overtime work, then the junior employees shall exist when be obliged to perform such work. (f) No employee shall be required to work any shift where he has not been off for eight (8) hours between such shifts. (g) Employees will be allowed to switch shifts with other employees capable of doing the work by mutual agreement between such employees and subject to approval of management and the incurring of no additional cost to the Company. (h) After full-time employees have been scheduled, additional scheduled shifts shall be distributed equitably among part-time employees in the department by reference to a roster ordered by seniority. The Company will otherwise continue with its current practice for distribution of scheduled shifts. Notwithstanding the above, where no shift exchange is possible, employees may elect to give their shift to another employee provided mutual agreement between such employees and subject to the written approval of management and the incurring of no additional cost to the Company. For clarity, once a shift has been exchanged or given away, the shift is the responsibility of the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of timewho has accepted the shift. 31.02 Job postings (i) Additional unscheduled or vacant scheduled shifts shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy offered to part- time employees in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it department on the basis of seniority. Call-in shifts in the Bayou Lounge shall be filled as follows: ai) In Floaters shall be called first in order of seniority, to if no floater is available then; ii) Core Employees shall be called in order of seniority. Clarity Note: Floaters may be called-in, switch or give-away shifts with Bartenders or Servers. Bartenders may be called in, switch or give-away shifts with Servers and vice versa. (j) The Parties hereto recognize that part-time employees may work in excess of 32 hours per week in the following circumstances: (i) When replacing an employee who is absent on union duties; (ii) When replacing an employee who is absent on vacation; (iii) When replacing an employee who is otherwise absent; (iv) When scheduled to work for a special event that does not occur during the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) normal course of business. The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date status of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer employee shall not be required deemed to post be changed because the position for competition. The Employer shall offer employee works in excess of 32 hours per week in the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competitionabove circumstances. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6k) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or No part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled required to return to work a split shift unless it is mutually agreed between management and the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignmentemployee concerned. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 14.01 When any permanent vacancy shall exist when occurs that the employee is promotedEmployer intends to fill, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent the Employer will post a notice of the vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length period of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect seven (7) calendar days on the job description Union Bulletin Board. The notice will specify the classification, the qualifications, skills, ability, and contain experience with the following information: nature of position; qualifications; Employer, that are required knowledge and education, as well as the expected hours of work, salary range the rate of pay and locationthe start date. In addition, postings An employee who wishes to be considered for the position so posted shall signify her desire by making written application in accordance with the provisions of the posting. The name of the successful candidate will be posted immediately after they are advised and shall remain posted for a period of three (3) calendar days. 14.02 Employees shall have the right to bid during such seven (7) calendar day period on any such vacancy. Any employee who is about to go on an authorized leave of absence may make a request in writing to the Employer that they wish to be (a) that a fresh notice or request must be provided to the Employer by the employee in advance of each leave of absence being granted. Such vacancy shall be filled from the applications received on the basis of: (a) The skills, qualifications, experience with the Employer and ability of the applicants; and (b) Where these factors are relatively equal, the applicant with the greatest seniority shall fill the vacancy. 14.03 In the event the successful applicant within twenty (20) working days of commencing work in the posted position or such longer period as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties, proves to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Company, or requests a return to her former position, she shall be returned to her former position without loss of seniority. Any other employee temporarily assigned or posted to the position shall also be returned to her former position. 14.04 If the Company determines that there are no applicants who are qualified to perform the work or if no application to fill such vacancy are received from employees, then the Employer will fill the vacancy with external applicants and in any manner it deems appropriate. 14.05 A temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is include a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known created by a full-time employee's absence due to last for not less than maternity leave, compensable or non-compensable illness or injury or any other leave of absence that is expected to exceed six (6) monthsconsecutive calendar weeks. The Employer will outline to the employee selected to fill the temporary vacancy the anticipated conditions and duration of such vacancy. Upon the return of the employee who has been on a leave of absence, such employee shall have the right to return to work prior to her estimated date of return, and the Employer shall not be liable for payments to the resulting displaced employee(s) who has been temporarily filling the position. In the event that a part- time employee is the successful applicant to a temporary job posting to temporarily fill a full-time vacancy, the part-time employee shall retain her part-time status during the temporary period of employment. The part-time hours of the successful temporary applicant will be divided among the remaining available part-time employees in the affected classification for the duration of the temporary full-time position vacancy as the Employer deems appropriate. Any employee filling a temporary vacancy shall not bid on any other temporary vacancy posting until the end of their temporary posting unless an opportunity arises which may allow a part time employee to bid on a temporary posting that provides a greater number of hours. 14.06 Temporary vacancies that are expected to be for 6 weeks or less (which include temporary vacancies that are created as a result of employees going on vacation, or being on authorized leaves of absence), need not be posted. If the Employer wishes to fill such temporary vacancy, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, by assigning the available hours to an employee within the classification who is on qualified, ready, willing and able to work the recall list, scheduled hours that are offered by the Employer and provided that the acceptance of such hours does not result in a conflict with any other term of this agreement or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months payment of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten overtime premiums (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where unless the Employer subsequently becomes aware decides to assign overtime). It is understood that temporary vacancies are different from call in assignments and that the vacancy Employer will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post fill temporary vacancies with a call in assignment or by using the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position Call-in ranking procedure to fill temporary vacancies unless it becomes necessary to do so in order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a shift that cannot be filled as contemplated by this Article. 14.07 In the course of assigning available hours under this Article 14.07, the Employer will distribute the hours that it wishes to fill by seniority within the classification and in the following manner: (a) Part-time employees so as to allow them an opportunity to work up to a maximum of 67.5 hours bi-weekly. (b) Full-time employees so as to allow them an opportunity to work up to a maximum of 75 hours bi-weekly. 14.08 Any full-time or part-time employee who applies to fill a permanent vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent timeEmployer, or who asks to be transferred into another classification at the appointed to fill the vacancy, or the new classification, or she is granted the request for a transfer.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 13.01 Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known established by the Employer (unless notified by the Employer of its intent not to last for not less than six (6) monthsfill or postpone the filling of such vacancy in writing), it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competitionconsecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions Employees in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the this bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where may make written application for such vacancy within the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position time frame referred to herein. All applications will be postedduplicated signed and dated by both the applicant and the Employer. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee All job postings will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time the Chief Xxxxxxx. Such postings shall stipulate the classification, rate and part-time employeesdepartment concerned and where possible, of which at least regularly scheduled hours, shift(s) to be worked and shall indicate whether the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) vacancy is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time and whether it is permanent or temporary. 13.02 Subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy are to be posted for three (3) consecutive calendar days. Job vacancies shall be posted on the designated bulletin board. 13.03 At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. 13.04 Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. 13.05 Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant within the department shall be selected. In the event, that there are no candidates from the department apply, then seniority from within the classification shall apply. 13.06 The successful applicant shall be placed on a term basistrial in the new position for a period of fifteen (15) shifts. Such trial promotion or transfer shall become permanent after the trial period unless during the trial period: a. The employee feels that she is unable to satisfactorily perform the job (including any need to arrange her personal life to accommodate the work), or; b. The Employer finds the employee to be unable to satisfactorily perform the work. In the event of either (a) or (b) above, the employee shall be entitled to will return to the her former position previously occupiedand salary without loss of seniority, upon the expiration any other employee promoted or transferred as a result of the term assignmentarrangement of positions shall also be returned to her former position and salary without loss of seniority. 31.08 In order 13.07 Vacancies which are not expected to implement exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled at the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing discretion of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanentEmployer, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee 13. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competitionbasis of seniority as per the above. Where such vacancies occur on short notice, however, a failure to offer part-time employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positionvacancy. 31.10 An 13.08 Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee shall be de-briefed by reinstated to her former position, unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a member comparable job. 13.09 The Employer shall have the right to fill any permanent vacancy on a temporary basis until the posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the employee selected to fill the vacancy to be assigned to the job. 13.10 An employee selected as a result of Management upon request a posted vacancy need not be considered for a further temporary vacancy for a period of six (6) months from the date of her selection, except if it is during the last thirty (30) days of the employeeposting. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A a) Where a permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when occurs in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article classification within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known to last established by the Employer or where the employer requires temporary staff for not less than six (6) monthsthe summer vacation relief, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior consecutive calendar days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the time frame referred to herein. b) Subsequent vacancies created by the closing date filling of the competitiona posted vacancy are to be posted for seven (7) consecutive calendar days. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, Job vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) dayson the designated bulletin board. c) At the request of the employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. d) Employees shall be selected for job postings on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the employees considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. e) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform or is unsatisfied with the job to which she was awarded, the Employer will attempt, during the first thirty (30) calendar days worked from the date on which the employee was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. f) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence may be filled on a vacancy temporary basis at the discretion of the Employer. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of 11.12 d). It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time employees such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. g) Where part time employees fill temporary full time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part time and shall be covered by the terms of this agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee shall be reinstated to her former position, unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a casual comparable job. h) The employer shall have the right to fill any permanent vacancy on a temporary basis until the posting procedure has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that selected to fill the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months to be assigned to the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreementjob. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall An employee selected as a result of a posted vacancy need not be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) monthsmonths from the date of her selection unless such change in position results in a employee advancing to a higher rated classification, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position a change in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competitionhours or shifts. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6j) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee The Union Chief Xxxxxxx shall be entitled to return to notified of all resignations, job postings and the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee successful applicants in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Articletimely manner. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent a) The Company will not be required to post a job vacancy shall exist when where an employee with return or re-hiring rights under Article 27 (Recall) would be affected. b) In selecting the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated fill the open job seniority will be an important factor but will not outweigh significant differences in skill and experience. c) Subject to above all job vacancies will be posted. d) Consideration will be given first to permanent employees who make application for just causethe posted job. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when Second consideration will be given to temporary employees. Such consideration will be given before hiring new employees and an employee will be given preference over a new hire if they can meet the normal job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for requirements in a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace not significantly longer than that required by a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of timenew hire. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect e) Where the filling of an initial open job description and contain creates an open job to be filled this second open job will be treated under the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and locationsame procedure as the initial opening. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate Open jobs created by the start and end date filling of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President second and subsequent open job(s) will receive a copy of all postingsnot be posted. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled f) An open job which is posted in accordance with this article within 60 the above will be posted for a period of five working days. In posting the job the Company will stipulate the required qualifications for the job. Within five (5) working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there date of posting, employees with established seniority may apply for the vacancy. g) It is a vacancy in understood and agreed that the bargaining unit that is known Company may staff such openings on an interim basis pending the determination and placing of the person selected to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform fill the job; otherwise, b) . The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date name of the competition. For person selected to fill the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position job will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by job posting is cancelled, a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee notice to that effect will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreementbe distributed. dh) Posted vacancies shall When no applications are received for a posted job, or when the only applications received are from employees who do not have the requisite qualifications, it will not be filled a requirement of the Company to post any subsequent open jobs in the following order:that same class and kind of work for a period of 30 days. i) first consideration Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 29, this will confirm that in the application of accumulated Company service credits for seniority purposes, an employee of the Company who has not previously worked in the bargaining unit as set out in the statement of the parties in the Collective Agreement and who transfers into the bargaining unit covered by the Agreement, following ratification, shall be given to applications have available for seniority purposes in the bargaining unit only those service credits accumulated from regular full time and part-time employees, the date of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within entry into the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A a) Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Home, such vacancy shall exist when be posted for a period of ten (10) consecutive calendar days. Employees within the same classification will have first opportunity for selection. Selection between employees in the same classification will be based on seniority, provided the employee is promotedpossesses the necessary qualifications to perform the required duties. Where there are no employees within the classification who apply or are able to meet the minimum requirements, demotedthe remaining candidates will be considered in accordance with Article 11.06(c). All subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy will be posted for three (3) days. All other subsequent vacancies need not be posted. Vacancies which are not expected to exceed ninety (90) days, permanently transferred may be filled at the discretion of the Employer. Where part-time employees fill temporary full-time vacancies, such employees will continue to another be considered as part-time employees for the purpose of the collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, all affected employees will be reinstated to their former position, diesunless the position has been discontinued, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy in which case they shall also exist when be placed in a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of timecomparable position. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect b) A list of vacancies filled in the job description preceding month under Article 11.06(a), and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date names of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President successful applicants, will receive be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. Where possible unsuccessful applicants will be notified prior to posting successful applicants. At the request of all the Employee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must c) Employees shall be filled selected based on seniority, qualifications, skill and ability. Where these are relatively equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. d) All vacancies shall be posted on the employee bulletin board. e) An employee selected as a result of a posted permanent vacancy need not be considered for a further permanent vacancy for a further six (6) months from the date of her selection, unless it is an improvement of guaranteed hours, or change in shift. f) Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there and it is a vacancy in the bargaining unit subsequently determined that is known to last for she cannot less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior job to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled which she was awarded by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which either the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unitor employee, the Employer shall consider: will attempt, during the first thirty (130) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by shifts (225 hours for employees whose regular hours of work are other than the position (2standard work day) seniority Where worked from the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in date on which the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject employee was first assigned to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreementvacancy, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return her to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recallher former job, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may filling of subsequent vacancies will likewise be confirmed in the positionreversed. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A (a) The Employer shall continue its current practice of providing written notice of permanent vacancy job vacancies. Continuing part- time positions that are twenty-four (24) hours a week or less shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled posted in accordance with this article within 60 working days article; casual positions are not required to be posted. Such vacancies shall be posted for a period of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, calendar days. Employees desiring consideration in the filling of these permanent job vacancies shall signify their desire by submitting a written application during the period in which it shall is posted. The Employer may advertise externally as well as posting internally. Qualified internal applicants will be filled as follows:interviewed prior to external applicants. a(b) In order all cases of seniorityfilling permanent vacancies, to an employee promotions/demotions, transfers, layoffs, and recall after layoff, the University will select the qualified candidate, if any, who the University can demonstrate is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having most qualified candidate for the necessary qualificationsposition taking into account skill, ability, knowledge qualifications, and skills relevant experience. Where these factors are relatively equal between two or more candidates, the candidate with more seniority will be selected. The University agrees that the onus lies with the employer to perform demonstrate that the job; otherwise,successful candidate was the most qualified. Where an external applicant is selected, when requested to do so, the University will meet with the Union to elaborate upon its selection decision in relation to the factors outlined above. b(c) The vacancy shall When an employee applies, is found to be posted qualified, but is not given the position, the employee may ask for and will be given advice on how to improve her qualifications, and assistance in developing a career development plan and/or job search skills. (d) In the event that a successful applicant proves unsatisfactory during or at least the end of a familiarization period of thirty (30) calendar days or feels dissatisfied and chooses not to continue in the position within a seven (7) working days prior calendar day period, she shall be returned to her former job. (e) An employee accepting a job posting outside her department must remain in that department for a period of six (6) months unless she was returned by the University to the closing date of former position, in accordance with (d) above or unless the competition. For employee subsequently applies within the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten six (106) days. c) Where month period to a vacancy in a higher paying classification. (f) A job need not be posted if the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that University requires the vacancy will continue to provide a suitable job for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensationa disability (as an accommodation), benefits and rights the filling of Term employees as defined such a position in order to accommodate an employee shall not be a violation of the provisions of this Agreement. d(g) Posted vacancies Upon request, the University shall be filled in provide internal applicants with copies of the following order:relevant job description. i(h) first consideration shall be given to applications from Where a regular full time and part-time employeesnon-union staff member is assigned additional duties by the University on a continuing basis that will result in them working more than twenty- four (24) hours per week on a regular basis, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications they will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate deemed to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required be covered by the position (2) seniority Where collective agreement without the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall governneed to post. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position Such employees will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject credited with service and seniority equal to the layoff and recall provisions hours they have worked as a percentage of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time employment as a salaried or parthourly-time vacancy on a term basis, paid employee as the employee shall be entitled case may be. The University agrees that it will not use this provision to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignmentavoid posting bargaining unit positions. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 13.01 In the event that a permanent vacancy or a permanent newly created position comes open within the bargaining unit, notice of such vacancy or newly created position shall exist when be posted for four (4) working days on bulletin board or boards provided on the employee is promotedpremises for such purposes. All such notices shall include the position classification, demotedjob content overview, permanently transferred qualifications (where reasonably required), 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 another position, dies, resigns, retires apply for such vacancy or is terminated for just causenewly created position shall do so by placing their name on the posting where designated. A copy of the signed posting shall be given to the Union Xxxxxxx. 13.02 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. Time spent on a temporary transfer will not be the determinative factor in the Employer’s assessment of an individual. If the vacancy or permanent vacancy newly created position is not filled as a result of the posting, or if no suitable applicants are received, the Employer reserves the right to hire. 13.03 An employee who is selected shall also exist when have a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for familiarization period of a fixed reasonable length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for the type of position, as determined by the Employer acting reasonably, which in any case shall not be less than five (5) days (for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect posting within the job description employee’s current classification) and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than ten (10) days (for a posting to a different classification). 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 elects to decline the job within the said familiarization period, he will revert to his prior position held. 13.04 Once an application has been confirmed as the successful applicant pursuant to Article 13.03, the successful applicant shall not be entitled to bid on any other vacancy until the successful applicant has worked at least six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the full months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee 13.05 Any permanent vacancy resulting from the placing of the successful applicant in the position so posted will also be posted, but any further resulting vacancy shall be de-briefed filled by the Employer without posting 13.06 The Employer shall have the right to fill any position on a member temporary basis, which is vacant due to illness, accident, vacation, leave of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for absence, temporary transfer or temporary promotion, as well as any significant time vacancy created during the posting period, period while the closing will be delayed by the equivalent timevacancy is being filled under this Article 13.01.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when a. Where the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is Employer determines a vacancy has occurred in a classification within the bargaining unit that or a new position within the bargaining unit is known to last for not less than six (6) monthsestablished by the Employer, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The such vacancy shall be posted for at least a period of seven (7) working days prior calendar days. Employees in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the seven (7) day period referred to herein. b. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Article 11.06 a. and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the closing date Union. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. At the request of the competitionemployee, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. c. Positions will be awarded based on seniority within the classification, provided the applicant has the necessary skills, ability, experience and qualifications of the position. d. Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including maternity) may be filled at the discretion of the Employer. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and AugustIn filling such vacancies, vacancies preference shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy given to regular part-time employees in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. It is being filled understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to consider part-time employees shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time employees fill temporary full-time vacancies, such employees shall be considered regular part-time and shall be covered by a casual the terms of this Agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months shall be reinstated to her former position unless the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 monthsdiscontinued, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration which case she shall be given a comparable job. Where a temporary position is posted in accordance with this article, the absent employee shall provide the employer with at least one (1) week notice of her intent to applications from return to work to ensure that all necessary scheduling changes can be made for her return to work. e. The successful applicant, if any, shall be notified within one (1) week following the end of the posting period. He/she shall be given a trial period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, provided the new position is in a different classification than the employee’s current one, during which time he/she will receive the necessary training for the position. In the event the successful applicant proves unsatisfactory in the position during the trial period, or if the employee is unable or unwilling to continue to perform the duties of the new job classification, he/she shall be returned to his/her former position, wage or salary rate, without loss of seniority. Any other employee provided or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to his/her former position, wage or salary rate, without loss of seniority. The trial period shall only apply when the posting is awarded in a different classification. a. A layoff for full-time employees shall be defined as a reduction in the workforce or a reduction in their regular full time and hours of work. A layoff for part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will employees shall be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting defined as a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill reduction in the bargaining unitworkforce or a reduction of greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of a member’s regular hours of work. b. Special Care hours are not covered by the layoff language, and are subject to change without notice c. Both parties recognize that job security shall increase in proportion to seniority. Therefore in the event of a layoff, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by employee selected to be laid off may accept the position (2) seniority Where layoff or choose to bump the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment least senior employee of the Employer, then factor same status (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a i.e full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basistime) in an equal or lower paying classification, provided only that the employee shall be entitled exercising the right to return bump is qualified to perform the position previously occupied, upon the expiration work of the term assignmentemployee with less seniority. 31.08 d. In order the event that a full-time employee cannot bump another full-time employee, he/she may bump any part- time employee with less seniority in an equal or lower paying classification, provided only that the employee exercising the right to implement bump is qualified to perform the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing work of the position employee with less seniority. e. Any employee bumped in accordance with this Articleclause shall herself be entitled to these same rights and privileges. 31.09 When f. In the status event of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanentlayoff, the Employer shall identify the classification, position shall be: (a) filled from and department to be reduced in writing to the recall list in accordance affected employee, with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on a copy to the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the positionUnion. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 (a) Where a vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Employer, such vacancy shall be posted internally and externally for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. The Employer will first give priority to qualified members of the bargaining unit. Nurses in this bargaining unit may make written application for such vacancy within the seven (7) day period referred to herein. Subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy are to be posted for seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Job vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin board. Existing staff may apply for the vacant line(s) by seniority. (b) A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Employer and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment or status (including a move to a different unit or area and change in status to full-time, regular part-time or casual part-time status). A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Employer and shall remain so until December 31 following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Article 11.06(a) and (b), and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. At the request of the nurse, the Employer will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future postings. (c) Nurses shall be selected for positions under either 11.06(a) or (b) on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless whether she is full-time or part-time, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she was promoted, the Employer will attempt, during the first thirty (30) tours (225 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standards work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return her to her former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. (d) Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Employer. In filling such vacancies preference shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on 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. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. (e) The Employer shall have the right to fill any permanent vacancy shall exist when on a temporary basis until the posting procedure or the Request for Transfer procedure provided herein has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the nurse selected to fill the vacancy to be assigned to the job. (f) A nurse selected as a result of a posted vacancy or a Request of Transfer need not be considered for a further permanent vacancy for a period up to six (6) months from the date of her selection. However, a nurse who does not have a full-time job may apply for a full-time job anytime there is a vacancy. (g) If an employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, covered by this Collective Agreement resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended and the Employer decides to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of fill the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, will give first consideration to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that filling the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in from this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position. However, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a no full-time position shall be eliminated by reason of his or her duties and hours being fully assigned to one or more part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a time/casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the employees. The position in accordance with the outpatient department will be excluded from this Articleclause. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee A layoff of nurses shall be made on the recall listbasis of seniority provided that the nurses who are entitled to remain on the basis of seniority are qualified to perform the available work. Subject to the foregoing, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee probationary nurses shall be defirst laid-briefed off, followed by a member of Management upon request of the employeecasual part-time, regular part-time and finally full-time employees. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A permanent vacancy shall exist when the employee is promoted, demoted, permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just cause. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and contain the following information: nature of position; qualifications; required knowledge and education, hours of work, salary range and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted1. When a vacancy has been filled by occurs or a casual employee for more than 6 monthsnew job category is created the employer shall: a. publish on the Daily Bulletin, on a weekly basis the title of the open position, the casual normal hours of work for the open position, and a brief summary of the desired qualifi- cations of applicants. The wage rate will not be published. b. send to the Secretary of the Union, on a weekly basis, a list of all vacancies which might exist at that time. c. For Food Services and Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will be posted twice per year, and Regular Recurring vacancies will be posted once per year. In the Custodial section, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in June and November, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in January. In Food Services, Regular Ongoing vacancies will normally be posted in July and December, and Regular Recurring vacancies will normally be posted in July. It is understood that some vacancies may be posted at other times through the year as the need arises. 2. When a temporary position, which is expected to have a duration of two (2) months or more, becomes available a Regular employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. dArticle 1, clause 3 (a) Posted vacancies shall and (b), who has completed his/her probationary period will be filled in offered a promotion to the following ordertemporary posi- tion consistent with the provisions of Article 8, clause 5 and clause 7(a) and 7(b) of the Collective agreement, provided: i) first consideration shall be given a. such employee has previously applied in writing to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least management expressing interest in obtaining a temporary promotion to a higher job classification. The written applica- tion must state the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary employee’s qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting with specific reference to a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer which he/she considers himself/herself to be qualified, and b. the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed employee possesses the minimum required qualifications for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a temporary position. At the conclusion of such temporary position any Regular employee, as defined in Article 1, clause 3(a) and (b), who has accepted the temporary promotion will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant return to his/her former position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position with no loss of seniority. 31.07 Subject 3. Insofar as it is practicable to do so in the Food Services Department, the University agrees to give first consideration to the layoff and recall provisions seniority standing of this Collective Agreementemployees within each working seniority group as indicated in Article 8, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: clause 6 (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall(c) – student village facilities, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.)

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Samples: Union Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A 12.1 The Company agrees to post on the bulletin board permanent vacancy shall exist when job vacancies which are the employee is promoted, demoted, result of jobs being created or additional employees are permanently transferred to another position, dies, resigns, retires or is terminated for just causerequired in an existing job classification. A permanent vacancy shall also exist when a new job is created. A temporary vacancy is normally The company will post this notice for a fixed length period of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect three (3) working days. The notice will specify the job description and contain the following information: Department, nature of position; qualifications; the job, the shift, the qualifications required knowledge and education, hours the hourly rate of work, salary range and locationpay. In addition, postings Any seniority employee who wishes to be considered for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of the vacancy. The Bargaining Unit President will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacant. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it posted shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior so indicate his desire by making written application to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least Company within the three (3) most senior applicants who hold working day posting period. During the necessary qualifications will posting period and until the position is filled permanently the Company may temporarily fill the job as it deems appropriate. A copy of each job posting shall be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not existprovided to the Chief Xxxxxxx on the first day the posting is posted. ii) applications from term and casual employees within 12.2 In all cases of filling permanent job vacancies that are posted pursuant to Article 12.1 the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which following factors shall be considered by the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall considerCompany: (1a) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the positionseniority; and (2b) seniority qualifications, experience, physical fitness and ability to perform the normal requirements of the job Where these qualifications for the factors job posting applicants in factor (1b) above are relatively equal, in the judgment judgement of the EmployerCompany reasonably exercised, then factor (2a) shall govern. Where factor If no acceptable job posting applications are received by the Company the Company may fill the vacancy from any source. 12.3 Only an employee whose wage rate is lower or equal to the rate of the posted job may apply for a posted job, unless otherwise specifically agreed to by the Company. 12.4 The job vacated by a successful Job posting applicant to an original job posting, and the job vacated by the successful job posting applicant to their job shall also be posted pursuant to Article 12.1 of this Agreement. In no job posting situation will there be more than the original job posting plus three (23) is utilizedfollow-up job postings posted pursuant to Article 12.1 of this Agreement. 12.5 Should the successful applicant to a Job posting prove to be unsuitable or unsatisfactory in the posted job, seniority he shall be measured returned to his former job and the vacancy may then be filled by the Company without further posting. In doing so the Company shall give consideration to the other original applicants for the posted job in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 29 (Seniority) 12.2 of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate 12.6 Employees who have successfully applied for a posted job by being awarded the position within shall not be entitled to bid on another posted job for a period of six (6) monthsmonths commencing the date he was first placed into the posted job. 12.7 Any job which is temporarily vacant for any reason for which it is likely the employee shall return ( i.e., the Employer Illness, accident, vacation, leave of absence, temporary transfer or promotion) and jobs that are vacant while employees are on layoff shall not be required deemed to post the position for competition. The Employer shall offer the position in ranking order to other qualified candidate(s) who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions purposes of job posting under Article 12.1 of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, then, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

JOB VACANCIES. 31.01 A Whenever a new job classification within the bargaining unit is designated by the Employer or there is a permanent vacancy shall exist when in any of the employee is promotedjob classifications covered by this Agreement and the Employer proposes to fill such vacancy, demotedthe Employer will, permanently transferred post up a notice of vacancy or new job classification in all the Employer‘s and on the bulletin boards for a period of seven working days from date of mailing or mailing the notice for posting. In this Article. the expression ‘permanent vacancy” means a vacancy caused by such events as resignation, retirement, discharge, death or permanent transfer to another position, dies, resigns, retires promotion and which is indefinite or is terminated for just causelong-lasting in nature does not include a vacancy by approved absence from of an employee of less than months. A permanent vacancy shall It also exist when includes new created as the result of the opening of a new job is createdschool or department. A temporary vacancy is normally for a fixed length of time and/or is intended to replace a permanent employee for a pre-determined or unknown length of time. 31.02 Job postings shall normally reflect the job description and The notice will contain the following information: nature name of the school or department, of the position; qualifications; required knowledge , the rate of pay, job classification, the skills, ability and educationqualifications required, the number of hours per week, hours of work, salary range whether it is a month position, the title address to which applications should be directed, and location. In addition, postings for a temporary vacancy will normally indicate the start and end date of when it is intended to fill the vacancy. Notwithstanding the provisions of this when a job classification in a specific location is changed from part-time to full-time. part-time employee(s) in that job classification in that location. be offered the time position in order of seniority. Should the employee(s) not wish to accept the full-time position, this shall apply in accordance with the provisions thereof. employee must indicate his/her intention to the employer verbally within two working days of receipt of such offer. Notwithstanding Article should there be a redundancy declared while there is a permanent vacancy in the same job classification, employee declared redundant will be offered the vacant position thus eliminating the posting process as long as the employee has all the necessary skills, ability and qualifications to do the job. In the case where a number of vacancies exist within the same job group the most senior employee effected will be offered a choice. The Bargaining Unit President employee may elect to be laid off in lieu acceptance of the offered vacant The employee may refuse the vacant position and to be laid off the job posting process will receive a copy of all postings. 31.03 Permanent Vacancies must apply vacancy and the next resulting subsequent vacancy only. On resulting subsequent vacancy posting. employees will be requested to indicate their interest to subsequent vacancies which will be filled in accordance with this article within 60 working days of the position becoming vacantArticle from those employees who have so indicated an interest. Where there is a vacancy in the bargaining unit that is known to last for not less than six (6) months, it shall be filled as follows: a) In order of seniority, to an employee who is on the recall list, or who has been declared surplus, subject to having the necessary qualifications, ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job; otherwise, b) The vacancy shall be posted for at least seven (7) working days prior to the closing date of the competition. For the purposes of posting positions in the months of July and August, vacancies shall be posted for at least ten (10) days. c) Where a vacancy in the bargaining unit is being filled by a casual employee and where the Employer subsequently becomes aware that the vacancy will continue for an additional period of not less than (6) six months the position will be posted. When a vacancy has been filled by a casual employee for more than 6 months, the casual employee will become a Term employee with full compensation, benefits and rights of Term employees as defined in this Agreement. d) Posted vacancies shall be filled in the following order: i) first consideration shall be given to applications from regular full time and part-time employees, of which at least the three (3) most senior applicants who hold the necessary qualifications will be interviewed for each vacancy; and if such does not exist ii) applications from term and casual employees within the bargaining unit; and then iii) external candidates 31.04 In selecting a candidate to fill a position, which the employer intends to fill in the bargaining unit, the Employer shall consider: (1) skill, ability, qualifications and experience required by the position (2) seniority Where the factors in (1) are relatively equal, in the judgment of the Employer, then factor (2) shall govern. Where factor (2) is utilized, seniority shall be measured in accordance with Article 29 (Seniority) of this Collective Agreement. 31.05 Should the successful candidate vacate the position within six (6) months, the Employer shall not be required to post any other subsequent vacancies resulting from the position for competitionoriginal pasting. The Employer may but not be required to post any notice of vacancy until the first successful applicant passed their trial period. Where positions normally subject to lay-off continue beyond the regular school such shall offer be to the position incumbent(s) in ranking order the school. In the that is more than incumbent, seniority shall prevail. After all incumbents have been offered positions. all the remaining summer school positions shall be posted. Only qualified employees who on lay-off and qualified month employees who are scheduled to other qualified candidate(s) be laid off at the end of the school year will be to these The Union will be provided the details of the summer school positions. An employee who were interviewed for the competition. 31.06 When it is not known whether placed in a position will be vacant for (6) six or more months, the vacant position may be filled on an acting pay basis by qualified employees within the work location by position seniority. 31.07 Subject to the layoff and recall provisions current job shall continue receive their current rate of this Collective Agreement, where a regular employee is selected to fill a full-time or part-time vacancy on a term basis, the employee shall be entitled to return to the position previously occupied, upon the expiration of the term assignment. 31.08 In order to implement the staffing provisions, the Employer may place a casual employee in a vacant or newly created position pending staffing of the position in accordance with this Article. 31.09 When the status of a vacancy changes from temporary to permanent, the position shall be: (a) filled from the recall list in accordance with Article 30.06 Recall, and if there is no qualified employee on the recall list, thenpay, (b) posted or re-posted for competition. Where the term incumbent is the sole applicant for the competition, the term employee may be confirmed in the position. 31.10 An employee shall be de-briefed by a member of Management upon request of the employee. 31.11 Reference to posting in this article shall mean electronically. If the system is down during regular business hours for any significant time during the posting period, the closing will be delayed by the equivalent time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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