ARTICLE 28 - JOINT JOB EVALUATION

28.01 Joint Job Evaluation Committee

The Joint Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of three members from the Employer and three members from the Union.

28.02 Job Evaluation Plan

The Job Evaluation Plan developed by the Joint Job Evaluation Committee shall be used to evaluate positions held by employees.

28.03 Powers of the Committee

The Committee shall have the power 1) to perform those functions reserved to the committee in the maintenance and procedures manual for the plan, and 2) to make recommendations such as changes to the plan, maintenance procedures, salary structure, or related policies.

28.04 Attendance at Meetings

The Employer shall release without loss of pay or benefits or seniority, the representatives named by the Union to attend sessions of the Joint Job Evaluation Committee.

28.05 Application Process

The job evaluation process may be initiated by either an employee or a manager by making an application using the prescribed form. A copy of the application shall be kept by the parties and a copy forwarded to the Human Resources Department.

A revised position description must be completed and forwarded to the Human Resources Department.

Any decision of the Joint Job Evaluation Committee that results in a reclassification of the salary grade will normally be effectiv no earlier than the original date of the application. Any request to extend this retroactivity date requires the approval of the appropriate Vice-President and must not exceed six (6) additional months.