Common use of Performance Management Clause in Contracts

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives:

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competenciescompetenc ies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in CSE Compensation System Page 6 advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s employee‟s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives:

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. CSE Compensation System Page 5 In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives:

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s employee„s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when whe n clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer CSE Compensation System Page 6 competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives:

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL CNL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the CSE Compensation System Page 71 required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's ’s salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's ’s performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's ’s salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. CSE Compensation System Page 6 Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives

Performance Management. Progression through the CSE salary ranges and promotion depend on demonstrating the appropriate performance and competencies. The annual performance review provides a measure of performance and an assessment of the employee’s career development and progress. While performance is measured against expectations reflected in the goals and objectives established at the beginning of the review period, there also needs to be an assessment of these expectations and what the employee has delivered against the level descriptors. In short, if expectations and performance are consistent with the level descriptor for the employee's salary range then any merit allocated to the employee in the annual salary review should be consistent with the Performance Pay Grid (in XXX 4.03 and the CRPEG collective agreement). However, if expectations and performance are consistent with the next higher level descriptor, then the employee should be progressing rapidly toward the next higher level. When this level of performance is sustained and expected to continue, then the employee should be considered for CSE Compensation System Page 6 promotion to that higher level. For the CSE 4 to 6 salary grades, an employee's performance may exceed requirements with respect to the established goals and objects but a promotion may still not be warranted. This can occur because performance is not consistent with the next higher level descriptor. For this reason the employee's salary can progress above the control salary. The measurement of performance and competencies are often somewhat subjective. They are made more objective when clear performance objectives are established in CSE Compensation System Page 6 advance along with weighting of the objectives and the use of criteria to assess when the performance exceeds requirements or is outstanding. Competencies necessary for good performance range from core technical competencies to softer competencies such as leadership and communication skills. Generally, the softer competencies become increasingly important as one advances in their career, while not taking anything away from the required technical competencies. AECL currently employs a five level rating system as follows: 1 - Unsatisfactory - clearly not meeting key objectives