MAINTAINING THE JOB EVALUATION PROGRAMME Sample Clauses

MAINTAINING THE JOB EVALUATION PROGRAMME. 6.1 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 program. It is the intention of the parties to periodically review jobs upon request. After completion of the initial review, every three (3) years the committee shall decide whether or not a comprehensive review is needed for any or all of the jobs. The initial review shall commence following the complete implementation of the Joint Pay Equity Plan (varies between one (1) to four (4) years depending on the size of the program). 6.2 Job Evaluation Procedures for Changed Jobs Whenever the employer changes the duties and responsibilities of a job or the incumbent(s)/union feel that the duties and responsibilities of a job have been changed, or that the job description does not reflect the duties and responsibilities of the job, the following procedure shall be followed: (a) The incumbent(s)/union or the supervisor/employer may request a job evaluation review by completing and submitting a Job Evaluation Reconsideration Form (Appendix B); (b) Upon receipt of a completed Job Evaluation Reconsideration Form, the J.J.E.C. shall proceed to gather accurate, up-to-date information on the job in accordance with Articles 5 and 6. The gathering of information shall involve requesting the incumbent(s) and supervisor to complete an up-to-date job analysis questionnaire. Where further information is required, interviews shall be held with incumbent(s) and/or supervisors and/or visits to the job site. Based on this information, the Committee shall update the job description as necessary. (c) Where the job description has been changed, the Committee shall meet to rate each subfactor of the job, and to establish a new rating for the job and advise the incumbent(s) and/or supervisor of its decision (Appendix A). The rating of the job shall determine the pay rate for the job. 6.3 Job Evaluation Procedures for New Jobs Whenever the employer wishes to establish a new job, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The employer shall prepare a draft job description for the job; (b) The J.J.E.C. shall meet and establish a temporary pay rate for the job, based on the draft job description; (c) The job shall be posted and any person appointed to the job shall be paid the temporary pay rate; (d) After six (6) months from the appointment of an incumbent to the job, the incumbent(s) and the supervisor shall complete a Job...