Common use of Permanent Position Clause in Contracts

Permanent Position. An employee, who has been successfully confirmed to a permanent job posting, for which they applied, may only be successfully confirmed for one more permanent job posting within a 12-month period. The period will start on the start date of the first confirmed job. An employee selected on this basis will be given an opportunity of fulfilling the duties of the new job during a trial period, which may not exceed 40 working days. If an employee fails to meet the requirements for the job, they will be returned to a job at no less than their former pay level. At any time during the trial period, the employee and the Manager/Supervisor may mutually agree that the candidate is not suited long term for the job and the employee may agree to give up the position. When the latter occurs the employee will remain in the job until it can be refilled. Any vacancies created by the selection of an employee to a posted position shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Where no employee meets the qualifying factors under this Article, the Company will be free to fill the job at its own discretion.

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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement