Common use of Representative Workforce Clause in Contracts

Representative Workforce. 33.1 The parties to this agreement are committed to the achievement of a representative workforce, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. 33.2 When recruiting APT members, the University shall: - ensure that all advertisements reflect the University’s commitment to employment equity and encourage self-identification; - ensure all individuals involved in the hiring process are apprised of their responsibility for employment equity; and - ensure its actions reflect this commitment to achievement of a representative workforce. 33.3 The parties agree that appropriate steps taken to address imbalances shall not be deemed a violation of Article 32. 33.4 The APT members shall have representation, named by the Association, on the Employment Equity Consultative Committee. 33.5 The University shall: - set goals for hiring, training and promoting designated groups, and implement action for achieving these goals; - set a timetable for achieving employment equity goals, including appropriate representation of designated groups. The Faculty Association shall be provided with data tracking progress on the above annually. 33.6 The Employment Equity Consultative Committee shall: - serve as a vehicle for discussions between the parties concerning the development, implementation and monitoring of the objectives established above; - assist areas in the development, amendment, and maintenance of hiring goals and other measures to eliminate barriers facing equity-seeking groups; - advise the University and the Faculty Association on setting employment equity goals, amending the Collective Agreement to achieve employment equity goals, and the identification and implementation of best practices in this area. The Employment Equity Consultative Committee shall report annually to the University and the Faculty Association. The University shall eliminate or modify any policies, practices, and systems which have an unfavourable effect on the employment and advancement of designated group members.