Common use of Qualifications and Certification Clause in Contracts

Qualifications and Certification. (a) Whenever a certificate is required by the Laws of Saskatchewan or this agreement as a condition of employment, the certificate shall be one issued or approved by the Province of Saskatchewan. Such certificates must be presented to the Human Resources Section as required. (b) Building Operators shall hold a Caretaker Fireman Certificate unless the school plant requires a 5th Class or higher Engineer Certificate as issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour. (c) Where Building Operators require a 5th Class Engineer Certificate, Caretakers who have completed or show promise to complete the Building Operator Training Program shall be eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the cost of obtaining the initial 5th Class certification. The cost of subsequent renewal shall be the responsibility of the employee. (d) Any new certificates required by the Board or governing authority, due to new duties, equipment or duties assigned to employees, shall be paid for by the Board. The cost of subsequent renewal of such certificates shall be the responsibility of the employee. This clause shall only apply to employees currently in the affected position. (a) In exceptional circumstances, should it become apparent that a new assignment is in the best interests of the students, the Board and the employee; an administrative initiated transfer can be initiated. Prior to initiating this transfer, the Board would engage in consultation and dialogue with the employee and the Union outlining the rationale for the move and the benefits of a new placement for all affected by such move. Variables which would be considered exceptional circumstance could include; changing needs of the school and/or division, and the need for growth opportunity for the employee. (b) This transfer would take effect at the time which best meets the needs of all parties and the appropriate support would be provided to the employee to assist with a smooth transition to their new assignment. Where ever possible the transfer would take place at the beginning of the following school year or at a natural school break. (c) Positions in all groups except Group E which become vacant as a result of Administrative Initiated Transfers will be posted as per 15:01. Transfers within the vacant job classification will occur prior to promotion or increase in FTE’s. The employee affected by an Administrative Initiated Transfer will be considered for all subsequent vacancies arising out of the initial posting. (d) Positions in Group E which become vacant as a result of an Administrative Initiated Transfers will be posted in accordance with 15:06. Employees in Group E affected by Administrative Initiated Transfers shall be considered for all current vacancies within the same classification as a result of resignation or retirement. It is understood that the employee must be deemed qualified and able for the vacant position. The employee affected by an Administrative Initiated Transfer will maintain their FTE in the position they are transferred to. (e) An employee transferred under this provision may request to return to the employee’s former position without any penalty upon the submission of a letter explaining the bona fide reason for reverting and a meeting with all parties concerned.

Qualifications and Certification. (a) Whenever a certificate is required by the Laws of Saskatchewan or this agreement as a condition of employment, the certificate shall be one issued or approved by the Province of Saskatchewan. Such certificates must be presented to the Human Resources Section as required. (b) Building Operators shall hold a Caretaker Fireman Certificate unless the school plant requires a 5th Class or higher Engineer Certificate as issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry Department of Labour. (c) Where Building Operators require a 5th Class Engineer Certificate, Caretakers who have completed or show promise to complete the Building Operator Training Program shall be eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the cost of obtaining the initial 5th Class certification. The cost of subsequent renewal shall be the responsibility of the employee. (d) Any new certificates required by the Board or governing authority, due to new duties, equipment or duties assigned to employees, shall be paid for by the Board. The cost of subsequent renewal of such certificates shall be the responsibility of the employee. This clause shall only apply to employees currently in the affected position. (a) In exceptional circumstances, should it become apparent that a new assignment is in the best interests of the students, the Board and the employee; an administrative initiated transfer can be initiated. Prior to initiating this transfer, the Board would engage in consultation and dialogue with the employee and the Union outlining the rationale for the move and the benefits of a new placement for all affected by such move. Variables which would be considered exceptional circumstance could include; length of time in present assignment, changing needs of the school and/or division, and the need for growth opportunity for the employee. (b) This transfer would take effect at the time which best meets the needs of all parties and the appropriate support would be provided to the employee to assist with a smooth transition to their new assignment. Where ever possible the transfer would take place at the beginning of the following school year or at a natural school break. (c) Positions in all groups except Group E which become vacant as a result of Administrative Initiated Transfers will be posted as per 15:01. Transfers within the vacant job classification will occur prior to promotion or increase in FTE’s. The employee affected by an Administrative Initiated Transfer will be considered for all subsequent vacancies arising out of the initial posting. (d) Positions in Group E which become vacant as a result of an Administrative Initiated Transfers will be posted in accordance with 15:06. Employees in Group E affected by Administrative Initiated Transfers shall be considered for all current vacancies within the same classification as a result of resignation or retirement. It is understood that the employee must be deemed qualified and able for the vacant position. The employee affected by an Administrative Initiated Transfer will maintain their FTE in the position they are transferred to. (e) An employee transferred under this provision may request to return to the employee’s former position without any penalty upon the submission of a letter explaining the bona fide reason for reverting and a meeting with all parties concerned.