Common use of Substitution Pay Clause in Contracts

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because the principal duties of a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement. (b) Where substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher position. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half hour, they shall be paid the higher rate by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this article.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) When an employee temporarily substitutes in, or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because performs the principal duties of of, a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher higher-paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided he/she shall receive the employee rate for the job. Employees on short term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant in a higher position. The Payment for leave under Article 20.1 will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee so designated to substitute will has been working in a higher paid position than his/her regular position for a majority of his/her regularly scheduled hours in the sixty (60) days preceding his/her leave, in which case he/she shall receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementhigher rate. (b) Where Substitution pay is not payable where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher positionposition as defined in the functional job description. Substitution pay is payable when an employee assumes responsibilities of a higher paying classification as a result of designation by the Employer or as a result of operational requirements. However, the Employer reserves the right, subject to the grievance procedure, to determine the legitimacy of the substitution pay claim. In order to facilitate a fair and reasonable administration of this Article, the Employer will draw up regulations defining the circumstances under which an employee may undertake substitution work without prior authorization. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half (½) hour, they he/she shall be paid the higher rate by one-half (½) day increments. (4d) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5e) Subject Substitution to non-excluded positions shall be offered to the provisions most senior available qualified employee in the work group, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (f) Appointment to substitute in excluded positions shall be made on the basis of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where merit. (g) Where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute may be designated in accordance with this articleArticle. (h) Where more than one (1) work group works out of a common point of assembly each work group shall be considered completely independent for the purpose of substitution.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short-term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Employer to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Articles 21.1 and 21.2 will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at a higher paying positionarbitration, for more than one-half hour, they shall may be paid the higher rate referred by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject either party to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of expedited classification appeal process where the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be dispute is a disagreement on the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleclassification level.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 4 or 5 because the principal duties of a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement. (b) Where substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) classifications listed in Appendix 3 or 6, the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher position. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-one- half hour, they shall be paid the higher rate by one-half day increments. (4) In the case of Forest Service Nurseries, any employee assigned to driving shall be paid a minimum of one hour per day at the appropriate Machine Operator rate, thereafter in one hour increments. (5) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (56) Subject to the provisions of Clause Article 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleArticle.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because the principal duties of a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement. (b) Where substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher position. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half hour, they shall be paid the higher rate by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this article. Primary Supervisor where Responsible Secondary Supervisor where for Supervision of Crews or individual Responsible for Supervision of Crews Work Groups and Senior or or individual Work Groups and Management Supervisor is not directly Senior or Management Supervisor is available. directly available. (b) Substitution to a higher level position shall be offered to the senior qualified employee in the appropriate classification who expresses interest in the position, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. Substitution assignments will occur when supervisory conditions are met as set out below: Xxxxxxx 1 1 to 5 4 to 10 Xxxxxxx 2 6 to 10 11 to 17 Xxxxxxx 3 11 to 17 18 plus Xxxxxxx 4 18 plus N/A Trade Leadhand 2 to 5 4 to 8 Trade Supervisor 6 to 11 8 to 12 Trade Senior Supervisor 12 plus N/A (c) Where an employee temporarily performs duties normally assigned to excluded supervisors, he shall remain in the bargaining unit and receive substitution pay at the applicable supervisory rate. Such an assignment shall not exceed 20 workdays except by mutual agreement between the parties to this Agreement. (d) Where the Employer, pursuant to (b) above, assigns an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half (½) hour, he shall be paid the higher rate for time worked at the higher-paying position, which shall include travel to and from the equipment, where applicable. (e) When an employee temporarily substitutes in, or performs the principle duties of, a higher-paying position, he shall receive the rate for the job. Employees on Short- Term Disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (f) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated by the Employer to substitute. (g) The application of this clause shall not include training time.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Employer to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70/80 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70/80 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Clauses 21.1 and 21.2 will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at a higher paying positionarbitration, for more than one-half hour, they shall may be paid the higher rate referred by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject either Party to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of expedited classification appeal process where the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be dispute is a disagreement on the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleclassification level.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because the principal duties of a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement. (b) Where substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher position. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half hour, they shall be paid the higher rate by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleArticle. (b) Substitution to a higher level position shall be offered to the senior qualified employee in the appropriate classification who expresses interest in the position, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. Substitution assignments will occur when supervisory conditions are met as set out below: ROLE Primary Supervisor Where Responsible for Supervision of Crews or Individual Work Groups and Senior or Management Supervisor is not Directly Available Secondary Supervisor Where Responsible for Supervision of Crews or Individual Work Groups and Senior or Management Supervisor is Directly Available Xxxxxxx 1 1 to 5 4 to 10 Xxxxxxx 2 6 to 10 11 to 17 Xxxxxxx 3 11 to 17 18 plus Xxxxxxx 4 18 plus N/A Trade Leadhand 2 to 5 4 to 8 Trade Supervisor 6 to 11 8 to 12 Trade Senior Supervisor 12 plus N/A (c) Where an employee temporarily performs duties normally assigned to excluded supervisors, he shall remain in the bargaining unit and receive substitution pay at the applicable supervisory rate. Such an assignment shall not exceed twenty (20) workdays except by mutual agreement between the parties to this Agreement. (d) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher-paying position, for more than one-half (½) hour, he shall be paid the higher rate for time worked at the higher-paying position. (e) When an employee temporarily substitutes in, or performs the principal duties of, a higher-paying position, he shall receive the rate for the job. Employees on Short-Term Illness and Injury Plan (STIIP) leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (f) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated by the Employer to substitute. (g) The application of this Clause shall not include training time.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short-term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Commission to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Clauses 20.1 Bereavement Leave and 20.2 Special Leave will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at arbitration, may be referred by either party to the Employer requires an employee to work part days at expedited classification appeal process where the dispute is a higher paying position, for more than one-half hour, they shall be paid disagreement on the higher rate by one-half day incrementsclassification level. (4h) The application An included employee who substitutes in an excluded position and is not in receipt of this clause substitution pay pursuant to (d) above, shall not include training time. remain in the bargaining unit. Should an included employee substitute in an excluded position with substitution pay pursuant to (5d) Subject to above shall be excluded from the provisions of Clause 27.4 bargaining unit for the duration of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articlesubstitution period.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short-term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Employer to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Clauses 20.1 and 20.2 will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at a higher paying positionarbitration, for more than one-half hour, they shall may be paid the higher rate referred by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject either party to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally existsexpedited process, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleClause 27.4 where the dispute is a disagreement on the classification level.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Employer to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Clauses 20.1 – Bereavement Leave and 20.2 – Special Leave will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at a higher paying positionarbitration, for more than one-half hour, they shall may be paid the higher rate referred by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject either party to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of expedited classification appeal process where the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be dispute is a disagreement on the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleclassification level.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer (Agriculture Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because the principal duties of a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent to assume the principal duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement. (b) Where substitution is required for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute in the higher position. (c) For those classifications listed in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. (2) Appointment to substitute in supervisory level positions shall be made on the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 of the Public Service Act. (3) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half hour, they shall be paid the higher rate by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this article. Primary Supervisor where Responsible Secondary Supervisor where for Supervision of Crews or individual Responsible for Supervision of Crews Work Groups and Senior or or individual Work Groups and Management Supervisor is not directly Senior or Management Supervisor is available. directly available. (b) Substitution to a higher level position shall be offered to the senior qualified employee in the appropriate classification who expresses interest in the position, subject to the employee's ability to perform the job. Substitution assignments will occur when supervisory conditions are met as set out below: Xxxxxxx 1 1 to 5 4 to 10 Xxxxxxx 2 6 to 10 11 to 17 Xxxxxxx 3 11 to 17 18 plus Xxxxxxx 4 18 plus N/A Trade Leadhand 2 to 5 4 to 8 Trade Supervisor 6 to 11 8 to 12 Trade Senior Supervisor 12 plus N/A (c) Where an employee temporarily performs duties normally assigned to excluded supervisors, he shall remain in the bargaining unit and receive substitution pay at the applicable supervisory rate. Such an assignment shall not exceed 20 workdays except by mutual agreement between the parties to this Agreement. (d) Where the Employer, pursuant to (b) above, assigns an employee to work part days at a higher paying position, for more than one-half (½) hour, he shall be paid the higher rate for time worked at the higher-paying position, which shall include travel to and from the equipment, where applicable. (e) When an employee temporarily substitutes in, or performs the principle duties of, a higher-paying position, he shall receive the rate for the job. Employees on Short- Term Disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (f) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated by the Employer to substitute. (g) The application of this clause shall not include training time.

Substitution Pay. ‌ (a) Where relief is required for An employee will be granted substitution pay where the following classifications in Appendix 3: Fish and Wildlife Assistant Forest Technician Laboratory Assistant Park Assistant Science Officer Scientific Technical Officer employee is: (Agriculture Officer1) Scientific Technical Officer (Forest Technician and Officer) Scientific Technical Officer (Regional Park Staff) Scientific Technical Officer (Environment) or classifications listed in Appendix 5 because designated to perform the principal duties of or temporarily substitute in a temporarily vacant position have to be carried out during the absence of the regular incumbent, the Employer agrees to give regular employees in the appropriate work unit and from the same occupational grouping, the opportunity to relieve in the higher paying position, provided there is no employee available whose functional job description requires periodic substitution and provided the employee substituting is sufficiently competent or (2) assigned to assume the principal perform duties of the temporarily vacant position. The employee so designated to substitute will receive substitution pay in accordance with Clause 27.4 of the Master Agreementa higher paying position which would warrant a higher classification. (b) The employee shall receive the rate for the job, where a single rate is established. If a salary range is established, they shall receive the minimum rate of the new salary range or the rate in the new salary range which is the closest step to 8% above their current rate, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the new salary range. Employees on short- term disability leave, special leave, or any other paid leave of absence will be entitled to the basic rates of pay they received prior to substituting in a higher position. (c) Substitution pay is not payable when an employee has not been designated or assigned by the Employer to substitute, pursuant to (a)(1) or (2) above, or where an employee's current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the functional job description. (d) Where this job description requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of 70 consecutive work hours or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the 70 consecutive work hours shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is required not payable for the following classifications: Biologist Laboratory/Health Science Officer Planning Officer (including Islands Trust) Policy Analyst – Science Scientific Technical Officer (Park Officer – Headquarters) the most senior available qualified employee in the appropriate classification shall be afforded the opportunity to substitute any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (ce) For those classifications listed Payment for leave under Clauses 20.1 and 20.2 will be made at an employee's basic pay, except if an employee has been working in Appendix 2 the following provisions shall apply: (1) Substitution to a higher non-supervisory level paid position shall be offered to the most senior available qualified employee than their regular position for a majority of their regularly scheduled hours in the appropriate classificationfour pay periods preceding their leave, subject to in which case they shall receive the employee's ability to perform the jobhigher rate. (2f) Appointment If an employee substitutes in a higher paying classification where the salary placement in the salary range is less than the salary they would have received if substituting in a classification between their current classification and the substituting classification, then the salary placement will be equivalent to substitute the higher rate. This shall only apply to classifications in supervisory level positions the same classification series or the classification series in which the employee is substituting. An employee shall be made on not receive a salary greater than the basis of merit, as outlined in Section 8 maximum of the Public Service Actrange of the classification in which the employee is substituting. (3g) Where the Employer requires an employee to work part days Grievances concerning (a) above, that are filed at a higher paying positionarbitration, for more than one-half hour, they shall may be paid the higher rate referred by one-half day increments. (4) The application of this clause shall not include training time. (5) Subject either party to the provisions of Clause 27.4 of expedited classification appeal process where the Master Agreement where an established supervisory position normally exists, it shall be dispute is a disagreement on the normal practice that a substitute be designated in accordance with this articleclassification level.