Joint Position Review Appeal Committee

  1. The Joint Position Review Appeal Committee is comprised of two (2) CUPE
    members and two (2) management representatives.
  2. Four (4) CUPE representatives, who will be elected for a two (2) year term at
    a General Membership meeting will alternate representation depending upon
    work schedules and conflict of interest rules. Representatives will be subject
    to training (provided by the employer) prior to any representation.
  3. When a member submits an appeal as a result of a classification review result,
    the Committee will meet to review all classification information submitted and
    render a decision. Consensus must be reached to be successful.
  4. Roles
    • Carry out the committee mandate as per the collective agreement.
    • Obtain an understanding of the position under appeal
    • Relate the work of the position under appeal to the definitions and job
      factor descriptors of the Job Placement Manual.
    • Compare work of this position to the work of other positions within the
      University and maintain consistency of application.
    • Evaluate the appropriateness of the employer’s classification
      determination.
    • Place the position in the appropriate job family and phase if it is
      determined that the position is not appropriately placed.
  5. The committee members will maintain all information and presentations
    received with the strictest confidentiality.

 

Current Members: Kurtus Bray, Tina Hilchey, Carmon Perrin