Common use of MAINTAINING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND RATINGS Clause in Contracts

MAINTAINING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND RATINGS. 4.1 It is important that each party maintain accurate job descriptions and job ratings on an ongoing basis. Failure to do so will serve to damage the integrity of the Programme. 4.2 Provisions for maintaining the job descriptions and job ratings and making the necessary adjustments that occur from time to time, as a result of new, or changed, conditions, are as follows: (a) Requests for review under the job evaluation plan may be initiated by either the incumbent or by management, subject to the provisions of the Pay Equity Act, may only be made upon the following conditions being present: i. A departmental restructuring plan approved by the City Manager, and/or the Council of the City of Xxxxxxxx; or, ii. The transfer of duties to or from another level of government; or, iii. Programme, policy or procedural changes directed by Council; or, iv. New, revised or repealed legislation which affects job content; or, v. Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the employer on a regular and ongoing basis. (b) Whenever the Employer decides to establish a new job, the following procedures shall apply: i. The Department shall prepare a job description, a job questionnaire and forward to the Job Analyst for an interim wage grade. An employee will be assigned in accordance with the Collective Agreement. ii. The Job Analyst shall provide the Union with a copy of the job description and the interim wage grade. iii. A job questionnaire and revised job description shall be prepared by the incumbent and submitted to the Department and Human Resources, within six (6) months of their assignment to the new position. If an updated questionnaire is not received within the specified six (6) month time period, the existing job description and rating shall be confirmed. iv. The Job Analyst(s) will review the questionnaires and will rate the new job.