Common use of Seniority Groups Clause in Contracts

Seniority Groups. E. 1.7.1. For the publication of the seniority list and the application of any action affected by seniority rights, Employees will be divided into the following job classifications: Attendance Counsellors Court Liaison Workers Child and Youth Counsellors Child and Youth Workers Educational Audiologists Multilingual Team Leaders Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Psychology Psychologists Psychological Associates Psycho-Educational Consultants Social Workers Speech-Language Pathologists Student Equity Program Advisors E.1.7.2 In determining the appropriate seniority group, the Employee’s membership or eligibility to become a member of a college or governing body for the profession in question, current employment and past experience in the above job classifications shall be considered. E.1.7.3 There will be no interchange between the above seniority groups as a result of application of seniority except that prior to layoff, Surplus Child and Youth Counsellors who hold Child and Youth Worker qualifications will be considered for placement in vacancies in Child and Youth Worker job classifications, provided that no Child and Youth Worker is surplus to the Employer. E.1.7.4 Nothing herein precludes Surplus Employees from obtaining positions for which they are qualified in other job classifications through the job posting process.