Common use of Posting Procedure Clause in Contracts

Posting Procedure. A. Except as provided in Article 7.9 B.2., in situations where the hours of a position increase or, because of a formula the employee’s position is changed and the value of the job increases, the positions shall be posted. B. It is agreed that before filling any position on the permanent staff of the Board notice thereof will be posted in the Board Offices and in such other places that will be easily accessible to all employees, for a period of five (5) working days before the position is filled. C. Such notices shall contain information relating to the nature of the position, a description of the main duties, the qualifications, whether day, evening or night shift, location and salary rate or salary range. D. In making application for a posted position which requires certification/documentation, employees must ensure the certification/documentation is currently in their personnel file and if not, provide the certification/documentation to the employer. In the event the employee does not have possession of the certification/documentation they must produce the certification/documentation to the employer within forty-eight (48) hours of the close of the posting. In exceptional circumstances, the employer may choose to extend this deadline. E. Upon being offered a posted position an employee shall have twenty-four (24) hours in which to accept or reject the offer. It is understood that if an offer is made on a Friday the employee has until the following Monday to reply. F. The Union shall be advised in writing of the name(s) of the successful applicant(s) within three (3) days of their official appointment to the position. G. The Board shall notify all employees of the name of the successful applicant by way of a posting notice within ten (10) working days. H. The successful applicant shall assume the duties of the position within a reasonable length of time, normally within fourteen (14) working days of the effective date listed in the posting. Should the employer delay this transfer further than the fourteen (14) days after award of the position, the employee shall receive additional corresponding pay and benefits. I. First preference for posted positions shall go to current regular employees with seniority. Second J. Qualified regular employees and casual employees with bidding rights shall not have to compete with outside applicants. Casual employees who have not attained bidding rights may apply for posted positions and will be considered as outside applicants. K. No outside applicants will be interviewed until applications from current employees with bidding rights have been processed.