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PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be considered. 12.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) years. (2018) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentation

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in 5.01 Seniority shall hereafter refer only to seniority of a firefighter within the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be consideredfull time departmental staff covered by this Agreement. 12.02 5.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s firefighter's length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the firefighter commenced full time Fire Fighter entered service employment with the Richmond Hill Markham Fire & and Emergency ServicesServices Department. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-firefighters re- entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters firefighters and seniority shall start on the date they re-enter service. Effective January 1, 2001, when two or more individuals commence work on the same day, the procedure for establishing their relative seniority shall be computed as based on the individual’s final probationary exam xxxx. 5.03 In the event the Corporation hires an experienced firefighter to fill a vacancy, such firefighter may be classified by the Corporation at any one of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve job title levels listed in Article 19 (12) month probationary periodSalaries), up to and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached including the rank of First Class Fire FighterFirefighter, subject to the compulsory twelve-month probationary period. 5.04 Each full time firefighter must serve a compulsory twelve-month probationary period. Promotion To qualify for up-grading from Probationer Firefighter on Probation to Firefighter Fourth, Third, Second and First Class Fire Fighter respectively, an overall xxxx of 70% must be attained. If a firefighter fails to pass, he/she shall be re-examined within sixty (60) days. As a result of his/her re- examination, the Chief may recommend that the firefighter be upgraded to the next classification or the Chief may take such other action as he/she deems necessary. Failure to qualify in re-examination shall constitute sufficient reason for dismissal. In the case of a firefighter failing to qualify for upgrading he/she shall be re-examined only in those subjects in which he/she failed to attain the required 70%. Each firefighter shall serve a period of at least one (1) year in each of 3rd and 2nd classifications, prior to upgrading to the next classification. 5.05 Whenever it is known that there will not be a Captain on duty at any fire station that normally take has an officer in charge, a designate officer shall be appointed as the officer in charge. The designate officer shall be paid at the Captain's rate for the period during which he/she is so in charge. A First Class Firefighter who desires to be considered for designation as an officer under this Article, must have a minimum of eight (8) years experience as a full time firefighter with the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Suppression Division and must have passed the written exam for Captain as outlined in the Captains’ Promotional Policy. The Captains’ Promotional Policy will not be amended without mutual consent. Under normal conditions, only those firefighters who have passed the qualifying exams for Captain will be eligible to serve as an officer in charge. Effective in 2009, the qualifying exam shall be conducted on the first Monday of March and every three (3) years thereafter or sooner if mutually agreed upon by the Corporation and the Association. 5.06 Those firefighters applying for a position of Captain must have met all of the requirements for Captain referred to in Article 5.05 and must have passed the prescribed training/evaluation period. Candidates shall be chosen in descending order based on their overall xxxx achieved at the conclusion of the Captains’ promotional process and where marks are equal, seniority with the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department shall govern. This list of designate officers, at the conclusion of the Captains’ promotional process, will also indicate the progression that is to be maintained as Captain positions become available. For example, when a Captain's position becomes available, it shall be filled in succession by the designate officer on the top of the list. Once the designate officers are in place in descending order of marks, they will not change their respective positions at any time in relation to one another. When new candidates write for the position of designate officer, they will be chosen in descending order according to their marks and placed on the designate 'list' below the names already on the list. In-place designate officers do not have to requalify. . 5.07 A firefighter promoted to a position within any division of the Department shall serve a maximum training/evaluation period of one (1) year in the new position. His/her performance is to be evaluated after six (6) months, and twelve (12) months, as a minimum, and he/she will be confirmed in the position or returned to his/her former rank, after twelve (12) months. A letter of confirmation shall be sent to each firefighter who successfully completes the appropriate training period. The letter shall be sent as soon as possible and shall apply to all classifications, in all Divisions. 5.08 The various exams and qualifying exams mentioned in this article shall be based upon the following factors: 25% written examination 25% performance appraisal 25% practical evaluation 25% personal review The results of the exams shall be posted within four (4) years and all moves are at weeks of writing the discretion exam. 5.09 There will be no transfer between divisions of the Fire Chiefand Emergency Services Department above the rank of 1st Class Firefighter. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees firefighters holding the rank of 1st Class or below shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions in the division to which they are transferred. Employees Firefighters so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule schedules of this working collective agreement. Divisions of the Department are "Fire Prevention/Education", "Suppression", "Training", "Mechanical" and "Communications". 12.06 All employees who transfer 5.10 Where possible, the Corporation shall endeavor to another position fill vacancies within sixty (60) days of the bargaining unit must remain effective date of the vacancy in that position for a minimum an effort to maintain current levels of two (2) years. (2018) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentationstaffing.

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for 18.01 All promotions in the Departmentdepartment will be based on skill, both efficiency knowledge and years of service in ability but when these factors are equal between candidates, preference will be given to the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be considered. 12.02 Fighter with the greatest seniority. In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s length of service seniority for seniority promotion purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of calculated from the date of entry or re-entry into to the department.department (except on re-entry after accident or illness when it will be from the date of original entry). For purposes of determination of skill, ability and qualification for purposes of promotion the following factors shall be considered: 12.03 After serving a twelve (12a) month probationary periodCompletion of the Fire Technology course or the Company Officer Diploma Program at the Ontario Fire College, skill competence, efficiency, training, experience and upon being successfully examined and recommended general work record with the Fire Services including any exams leading to the position for which application is made; b) Medical fitness; c) Passing of examinations set by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, for the purpose of the intended promotion and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter appearance for interview before a three person neutral board of the intended promotion. All promotions shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached determined on the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion recommendation of the Fire Chief. After serving In the event of a second vacancy within twelve (12) month months of the initial vacancy, the initial ranking of candidates as determined by the board shall apply. For example, second place candidate shall be awarded the second vacancy. 18.02 Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, every Fire Fighter for the first year of employment shall be considered to be on probation. At the first regular meeting of council after the completion of the probationary periodperiod of one year, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of recommend to council confirmation in the Fire ChiefFighter’s rank as Fourth Class Fire Fighter or the Fire Fighter’s dismissal and council shall forthwith accept or reject the recommendation. After serving Six (6) months from the day a twelve Fire Services member leaves the bargaining unit to take another job with the Corporation, all seniority that the Fire Fighter has obtained will be forfeited for the purposes of this collective agreement and cannot be used for re-entry or promotional purposes within the bargaining unit. 18.03 i. All Fire Fighters with less than five (125) month probationary periodyears service shall pass a yearly exam to be set as close as practicable to the Fire Fighter’s anniversary date and attaining a minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) before they are qualified to move up to the next classification. If the Fire Fighter fails to pass the required exam, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Fighter may ask the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and to set another exam not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within less than ninety (90) days. If days from the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the materialprevious exam. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) years. (2018) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentation

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services Department shall be considered. 12.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency ServicesDepartment. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters fire fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx mark of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification promotional examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018)disciplined in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Fire Department. 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) 3 years. (2018). 12.07 An allowance of $34.55 per week for out of pocket expenses will be paid to Fire Fighters attending the Ontario Fire College. This allowance will be adjusted every two years to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI - 1986 Base: All Items/Toronto). The next adjustment will be made in 2010 to reflect any change in the CPI from December 2008 to December 2009, and will be effective the first of the month following the month in which the December 2009 index is reported. 12.08 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentationpresentation and

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in Seniority with the Department, both efficiency and years Fire Services Division of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services City Administrator’s Department shall be considered. 12.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin as listed on the Seniority Roll which commenced with and is based upon the Seniority Roll dated December In January of each year, the Corporation will update the Seniority and will deliver copies to the Association. Complaints about the accuracy of the Seniority Roll will be considered within thirty days of the date of such delivery and if no complaints or grievances are received within that time, the full time Fire Fighter entered service list shall then be deemed to be accurate. Such Seniority Roll shall determine seniority of service; new employees on completion of their probationary period shall be placed on the seniority list with seniority as of the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services. For date of commencement of employment: where a number of new hires starting employees commence their employment on the same daydate, their order of seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will on that date shall be determined by the highest final exam xxxx Chief of the Department, primarily through the Training Division, who have conducted examinations prior to the completion of their probationary period, such determination shall be final. Where multiple hires occur on a single date, the Chief will, at the end time of their recruitment trainingsuch hire, give written advice to the Association listing the individuals hired. (2011) 3) If two (2) In the event of the final exam marks are the samea layoff before seniority is established, seniority for the new members as aforesaid, individuals will be determined by lotslaid off in the reverse order to which they were listed. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters employees re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for by any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency Her Majesty’s Service excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters employees and seniority shall be computed start as of the date they recommence work in one of rethe job classifications set forth in Article Provided, however, that in determining seniority any employee laid off for no fault of his own shall retain credit for the employment in said job classification, served prior to such lay-entry into off, subject to the-employee returning to employment in the department. 12.03 After serving Department when recalled. Where an employee transfers from another civic department to the Fire Department, he shall retain his overall seniority in service with the City for the purpose of determining employee benefits, but his seniority for the purpose of service pay shall only begin from the date of his enlistment or appointment to one of the classifications in the Fire Department as set forth in Article hereof. No position in the Department which has become vacant by reason of death, resignation or dismissal of an employee and which has not been abolished, shall be left unfilled for a twelve period of more than three (123) month probationary periodmonths. Pay of rank or appointment shall commence from the date on which the employee assumes the duties of the vacant position. Recommendations for all promotions, and upon being successfully examined and recommended transfers or appointments to all officer ranks above Class Fire Fighter shall be made by the Fire Chief and promotions, transfers and appointments to all such ranks shall be based on seniority, qualifications and capabilities unless the most senior employee is not qualified or is not capable of performing the duties of the position or appointment in question, in which event the promotion, transfer or appointment shall be effected in favour of the most senior employee who is qualified and capable of performing the duties of the position or the promotion, transfer or appointment in question. All promotions, within the non-fire fighting sections, (Fire Prevention, Training Division, Mechanical, Signals, Clerical), shall be subject to a trial period in these capacities for a period of time not to exceed twelve months. If, during this trial period, an employee is deemed unacceptable in the position, or if the position is unacceptable to the employee, he will be returned to the fire fighting or non-fire fighting section at twelve (12) month intervalsthe same classification he had at the time of his appointment. In such event, no demotion or reversion shall occur to any other employee who has been appointed to that rank or classification to fill the vacancy caused by the original promotion. The returning employee will be eligible for the next promotion which occurs in that rank or classification in the system of seniority and qualifications for promotion as set in the Collective Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and not otherwisewithout restricting the employer’s right of transfer an employee requesting a transfer to another section as defined in will be ineligible for promotion in that section for a period of months from date of transfer. Notice of all vacancies for positions within the bargaining unit and the request for applications for the vacancy, each Fire Fighter shall allow the employee at least thirty (30) days notice to make application. Official notice of all appointments, promotions or transfers shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached forwarded to the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion President of the Fire ChiefAssociation when approved by the City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended The President of the Association shall also be advised in writing by the Fire Chief of his recommendations of such appointments, promotions or transfers as they occur. Except upon mutual agreement of the Parties, there will be no revision or change in the existing ranks or job classifications set forth in Article hereof. The Employer may establish a new rank or ranks in addition to those referred to in Article hereof, provided that at twelve (12) month intervalsleast fifty days prior to the introduction thereof, it submits to the Association, a detailed job description of such new rank and the applicable salary, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at during the discretion said period of days negotiates and bargains in good faith with the Association with a view to securing agreement and consent of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject Association to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate introduction of the new position rank, the job description therefore and the applicable salary. Failing agreement of the Parties, as aforesaid, within the said period of fifty (50) days, either of the Parties may refer the matter to Arbitration within a period of fifteen (15) days following the expiration of the said fifty (50) days, to fix and determine the proposed new rank, the job description therefore and the salary to be paid for the same, Pending the Arbitration Award, the Employer may introduce the new rank, job description and salary which shall be altered, adjusted or amended in accordance with the Arbitration Award. The Parties agree that the Arbitration Board shall be authorized to settle and determine the said rank and the job description and salary schedule therefore. The Parties agree that the salary of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position any existing employee will not be decreased by the introduction any such additional rank, and that the job description in respect any such additional rank shall be substantially and clearly different than the job description of any existing rank. For the purpose of promotion, the following sections shall be recognized: Fire Fighters Training Division Fire Prevention Mechanical Signals Stores Promotions within each section shall be made in accordance with Article In the event that there is no successful applicant from within a section, an employee from outside that section may be appointed in accordance with Article In the event that there is no successful applicant as determined by the requirements of Article from within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) years. (2018) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class employee group, the Employer shall be recommended free to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability make such appointment as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentationit deems proper.

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services Department shall be consideredconisdered. 12.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s Fighter s’ length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency ServicesDepartment. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx makr of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification promotional examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018)disciplined in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Fire Department. 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) 3 years. (2018). 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentationpresentation iii) practical component and iv) interview of the Candidate, by the Qualifying Board, using the above criteria. 12.08 Qualifying Boards A qualifying board consisting of two Deputy Chiefs, and two other Chief Officers from within the Association shall be appointed by the Fire Chief. 12.09 The Qualifying Board shall evaluate each candidates interview and oral presentation on a consensus basis. 12.10 Responsibilities of the Qualifying Board 12.10.01 Qualifying Board members shall be responsible for the composition, adjudication, marking, interviewing and assessing of each Candidate by the procedures established in consultation with Human Resources and the Fire Chief.

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in 5.01 Seniority shall hereafter refer only to seniority of a firefighter within the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be consideredfull time departmental staff covered by this Agreement. 12.02 5.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s firefighter's length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the firefighter commenced full time Fire Fighter entered service employment with the Richmond Hill Markham Fire & and Emergency ServicesServices Department. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-firefighters re- entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters firefighters and seniority shall start on the date they re-enter service. (1998) Effective January 1, 2001, when two or more individuals commence work on the same day, the procedure for establishing their relative seniority shall be computed as based on the individual’s final probationary exam mark. (2001) 5.03 In the event the Corporation hires an experienced firefighter to fill a vacancy, such firefighter may be classified by the Corporation at any one of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve job title levels listed in Article 19 (12) month probationary periodSalaries), up to and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached including the rank of First Class Fire FighterFirefighter, subject to the compulsory twelve-month probationary period. Promotion (1987) 5.04 Each full time firefighter must serve a compulsory twelve-month probationary period. To qualify for up-grading from Probationer Firefighter on Probation to Firefighter Fourth, Third, Second and First Class Fire Fighter respectively, an overall mark of 70% must be attained. If a firefighter fails to pass, he/she shall be re-examined within sixty (60) days. As a result of his/her re- examination, the Chief may recommend that the firefighter be upgraded to the next classification or the Chief may take such other action as he/she deems necessary. Failure to qualify in re-examination shall constitute sufficient reason for dismissal. In the case of a firefighter failing to qualify for upgrading he/she shall be re-examined only in those subjects in which he/she failed to attain the required 70%. (1981)(1987) (2006) Each firefighter shall serve a period of at least one (1) year in each of 3rd and 2nd classifications, prior to upgrading to the next classification. (1992) 5.05 Whenever it is known that there will not be a Captain on duty at any fire station that normally take has an officer in charge, a designate officer shall be appointed as the officer in charge. The designate officer shall be paid at the Captain's rate for the period during which he/she is so in charge. A First Class Firefighter who desires to be considered for designation as an officer under this Article, must have a minimum of eight (8) years experience as a full time firefighter with the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Suppression Division and must have passed the written exam for Captain as outlined in the Captains’ Promotional Policy. The Captains’ Promotional Policy will not be amended without mutual consent. Under normal conditions, only those firefighters who have passed the qualifying exams for Captain will be eligible to serve as an officer in charge. Effective in 2009, the qualifying exam shall be conducted on the first Monday of March and every three (3) years thereafter or sooner if mutually agreed upon by the Corporation and the Association. (1987)(1991)(2003) (2006) 5.06 Those firefighters applying for a position of Captain must have met all of the requirements for Captain referred to in Article 5.05 and must have passed the prescribed training/evaluation period. Candidates shall be chosen in descending order based on their overall mark achieved at the conclusion of the Captains’ promotional process and where marks are equal, seniority with the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department shall govern. (1998) (2006) This list of designate officers, at the conclusion of the Captains’ promotional process, will also indicate the progression that is to be maintained as Captain positions become available. For example, when a Captain's position becomes available, it shall be filled in succession by the designate officer on the top of the list. Once the designate officers are in place in descending order of marks, they will not change their respective positions at any time in relation to one another. (2006) When new candidates write for the position of designate officer, they will be chosen in descending order according to their marks and placed on the designate 'list' below the names already on the list. In-place designate officers do not have to requalify. (2006). 5.07 A firefighter promoted to a position within any division of the Department shall serve a maximum training/evaluation period of one (1) year in the new position. His/her performance is to be evaluated after six (6) months, and twelve (12) months, as a minimum, and he/she will be confirmed in the position or returned to his/her former rank, after twelve (12) months. (2006) A letter of confirmation shall be sent to each firefighter who successfully completes the appropriate training period. The letter shall be sent as soon as possible and shall apply to all classifications, in all Divisions. (1987) 5.08 The various exams and qualifying exams mentioned in this article shall be based upon the following factors: 25% written examination 25% performance appraisal 25% practical evaluation 25% personal review The results of the exams shall be posted within four (4) years and all moves are at weeks of writing the discretion exam. (1987) 5.09 There will be no transfer between divisions of the Fire Chiefand Emergency Services Department above the rank of 1st Class Firefighter. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees firefighters holding the rank of 1st Class or below shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions in the division to which they are transferred. Employees Firefighters so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule schedules of this working collective agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within . Divisions of the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) yearsDepartment are "Fire Prevention/Education", "Suppression", "Training", "Mechanical" and "Communications". (20181981)(1984)(1987)(2001) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class 5.10 Where possible, the Corporation shall endeavor to fill vacancies within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the vacancy in an effort to maintain current levels of staffing. (1984) (2006) 5.11 The seniority list in the Collective Agreement will be recommended updated with each new Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Markham and the Markham Professional Firefighters Association. A copy of an updated seniority list will be forwarded to the Fire Chief by a Promotional BoardAssociation President whenever additional staff are hired and complete their final probationary exam, as outlined in Article 5.0. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentation(2009)

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for 18.01 All promotions in the Departmentdepartment will be based on skill, both efficiency knowledge and years of service in ability but when these factors are equal between candidates, preference will be given to the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be considered. 12.02 Firefighter with the greatest seniority. In determining a full time Fire FighterFirefighter’s length of service seniority for seniority promotion purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of calculated from the date of entry or re-entry into to the department.department (except on re-entry after accident or illness when it will be from the date of original entry). For purposes of determination of skill, ability and qualification for purposes of promotion the following factors shall be considered: 12.03 After serving a twelve (12a) month probationary periodCompletion of the Fire Technology course or the Company Officer Diploma Program at the Ontario Fire College, skill competence, efficiency, training, experience and upon being successfully examined and recommended general work record with the Fire Services including any exams leading to the position for which application is made; b) Medical fitness; c) Passing of examinations set by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, for the purpose of the intended promotion and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter appearance for interview before a three-person neutral board of the intended promotion. All promotions shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached determined on the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion recommendation of the Fire Chief. After serving In the event of a second vacancy within twelve (12) month months of the initial vacancy, the initial ranking of candidates as determined by the board shall apply. For example, second place candidate shall be awarded the second vacancy. 18.02 Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, every Firefighter for the first year of employment shall be considered to be on probation. At the first regular meeting of council after the completion of the probationary periodperiod of one year, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve shall recommend to council confirmation in the Firefighter’s rank as Fourth Class Firefighter or the Firefighter’s dismissal and council shall forthwith accept or reject the recommendation. Six (126) month intervalsmonths from the day a Fire Services member leaves the bargaining unit to take another job with the Corporation, all seniority that the Firefighter has obtained will be forfeited for the purposes of this collective agreement and cannot otherwisebe used for re-entry or promotional purposes within the bargaining unit. i. All Firefighter’s with less than five (5) years’ service shall pass a yearly exam to be set as close as practicable to the Firefighter’s anniversary date and attaining a minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) before they are qualified to move up to the next classification. If the Firefighter fails to pass the required exam, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by Firefighter may ask the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and to set another exam not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within less than ninety (90) days. If days from the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018) 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the materialprevious exam. 12.05 In respect of transfers, ii. The adjustment in pay shall commence on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all the day the anniversary date of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreementFirefighter. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) years. (2018) 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentation

PROMOTIONS AND SENIORITY. 12.01 In making recommendations for promotions in the Department, both efficiency and years of service in the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services shall be considered. 12.02 In determining a full time Fire Fighter’s length of service for seniority purposes, computation will begin on the date the full time Fire Fighter entered service with the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services. For new hires starting on the same day, seniority will be determined as follows: 1) Any past service with the Corporation, ranked by Corporation start date 2) For new members not covered by item 1, seniority will be determined by the highest final exam xxxx at the end of their recruitment training. (2011) 3) If two (2) of the final exam marks are the same, seniority for the new members will be determined by lots. (2018) Former full time Fire Fighters re-entering the service after continuity of service has been broken for any reason (service in the Canadian Armed Forces during a time of war or national emergency excepted) shall be considered new full time Fire Fighters and seniority shall be computed as of the date of re-entry into the department. 12.03 After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Fighter shall be advanced one (1) classification every twelve (12) months thereafter until he/she has reached the rank of First Class Fire Fighter. Promotion from Probationer to First Class Fire Fighter will normally take a minimum of four (4) years and all moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Inspector and/or Public Educator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Fire Protection Technologist shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief After serving a twelve (12) month probationary period, and upon being successfully examined and recommended by the Fire Chief at twelve (12) month intervals, and not otherwise, each Alarm Room Operator shall be advanced one (1) level. All moves are at the discretion of the Fire Chief A successfully completed examination shall be one in which a xxxx of seventy percent (70%) is attained. If any classification promotional examination is not successfully completed, the candidate must re-write the examination within ninety (90) days. If the examination is not completed successfully the second time, and subject to the employee's past record and work history, he/she may be disciplined. (2018)disciplined in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Fire & Emergency Services. 12.04 At the time when examinations are posted, a list of sources of information will be provided to allow candidates to study and review the material. 12.05 In respect of transfers, on a full-time permanent basis, employees shall meet all of the requirements of the respective positions to which they are transferred. Employees so transferred shall be compensated at the appropriate rate of the new position in accordance with the salary schedule of this working agreement. 12.06 All employees who transfer to another position within the bargaining unit must remain in that position for a minimum of two (2) 3 years. (2018). 12.07 Any promotion above First Class shall be recommended to the Fire Chief by a Promotional Board. All promotions above 1st Class shall be based on the following: Seniority, leadership quality and ability as evidenced by the following: i) written exam; ii) oral presentationpresentation iii) practical component and iv) interview of the Candidate, by the Qualifying Board, using the above criteria. (2011)