TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE. This committee will consist of a maximum of four Local 2995 Union members (three of which must come from the Chapleau operation), and a maximum of four company members. (Minimum of 2 per group for quorum) Its function is to review, amend and administer the Trades Apprenticeship Program. Equal representation from both management and the union is required in any decision making process. It will be the company’s responsibility to take necessary action(s) when a trainee is subject to removal from the program but only after discussions with the Trades Apprenticeship Committee has taken place. Based on the company’s needs and assessments, the Committee will recommend to the Company, the number of Trades Apprentices in each trade that will start the program. Apprentices will be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities immediately upon successful completion of the 3- month probationary period. Successful completion of probationary period will be based on performance evaluation of the following items: - Tools & equipment - Willingness to work overtime - Practical skills CANDIDATES Applications will be received from employees internally throughout the operation and externally if no applications are received or if internal candidate(s) do not meet the required criteria. An Apprenticeship posting will be considered as advancement therefore a promotion. Apprenticeship openings will also be filled in accordance with the provisions of Article 12, seniority, except that the following provisions shall not apply, Section 12.09, 12.10 (c), 12.10 (h). CRITERIA The successful candidate(s) will be required to meet the following criteria. It is to be noted that seniority of candidates will be in effect provided all else is equal. - Grade 12 or equivalent formal education - Aptitude Testing (passing grade required only) (It is the responsibility of the Trades Apprenticeship Committee to ensure that the aptitude tests meet the intent of the Apprenticeship Program) - Willing to commit to upgrading - Expected to work additional hours when necessary - Must pass physical examination (if requested by Committee) Successful candidate must commit to a minimum of five (5) years in the maintenance department after completion of program. - Three month probationary period. - Candidate at last stage of progressive disciplinary policy will not qualify for the Apprenticeship Program.
TRADES APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE. This committee will consist of a maximum of four Local 1-2995 Union members, the Maintenance Supervisor and three company members. (Minimum of 2 per group for quorum). Its function is to review, amend and administer the trades Apprenticeship Program. Equal representation from both sides is required in any decision making process. It will be the company’s responsibility to take necessary action(s) when a trainee is subject to removal from the program but only after discussions with the Trades Apprenticeship Committee has taken place. Based on the company’s needs and assessments, the Committee will recommend to the Company, the 60 number of Trades Apprentices in each trade that will start the program. Apprentices will be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities immediately upon successful completion of the 3-month probationary period. Successful completion of probationary period will be based on performance evaluation of the following items: - Tool & equipment recognition - Willingness to work overtime - Practical skills CANDIDATES Applications will be received from employees internally throughout the operation or externally if no applications are received or if internal candidate(s) do not meet the required criteria. An Apprenticeship posting will be considered as advancement therefore a promotion.
