Dear Members,This is to advise you that training on the CAAT Support Job Evaluation System has been scheduled.Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pmRegistration Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024Please note: This is a hybrid event. If you elect to attend, one week prior to the event a Zoom link with instructions will be sent to you. No expenses outside of time off (if required) will be reimbursed unless otherwise pre-approved. Meals for virtual participants are not covered. To inquire about pre-approval, please email Anthony Tse at
[email protected].The Job Classification Committee (JCC) is pleased to announce a three-day virtual training session for interested Stewards who would like to learn about the CAAT-S Job Evaluation System. This training is geared towards stewards who represent members on classification grievances. At the end of the training, participants will be able to assist CAAT-S Full-Time members to navigate through the job evaluation process.Participants must attend all three days in order to successfully complete both modules (Classification Grievances & Preparing for Expedited Arbitration). Descriptions of the workshops are provided below.Registration will be on a first come, first registered basis to a maximum of 20 participants.
CAAT-S Job Evaluation Training 2024
Module 1 – Classification Grievances
This introductory module will help participants gain a better understanding of how their classification system works, including the process for reviewing Position Description Forms (PDFs), performing job evaluations and the filing of classification grievances. Participants will gain comfort in using the Job Evaluation Manual, Quick Arbitration Manual, Evaluators Handbook and the Guide on How to Write Support Staff PDFs. The module will focus on developing practical skills in interviewing a potential grievor, evaluating Support Staff positions, and knowing how to prepare for and present at a Step One grievance meeting.
Module 2 – Preparing for Expedited Arbitration
In this advanced module, participants will develop a solid understanding of how their job evaluation system works including the Step Two grievance meeting, preparation of the Arbitration Brief and the Expedited arbitration. By the end of the module participants will have a firm understanding of how the job evaluation system works including how to prepare for and present at a Step Two grievance meeting and expedited arbitration hearings.
Human Rights Accommodation Request Form
Should you require a human rights accommodation or have an existing accommodation under the Human Rights Code, please complete and submit the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form in full.Family, Dependent and Attendant Care are covered expenses for this event for those who require it at the event or at home.
OPSEU/SEFPO Child Care Policy
OPSEU/SEFPO undertakes to provide childcare services, when requested, at all union educationals, conventions, regional, divisional, and demand-setting meetings where the membership requests at least three weeks prior to the event. Members who bring their children to OPSEU/SEFPO sponsored functions should normally be required to use the on-site child care service if it is available. The three-week notice will ensure adequate time to process advances when requested. If no requests for on-site child care are received three weeks prior to the activity date, child care arrangements for on-site child care may not be made. If members then bring children to the event without the required notice, the member should be responsible for making his/her own child care arrangements.
Procedures for Online Submission of Forms
Once the name of the participant has been received and processed, the participant is to complete the Member Event Registration Form through OPSEU’s/SEFPO’s Member Portal.Attached you will find the following documentation:•
OPSEU/SEFPO Human Rights Accommodation FormIn order to confirm your registration, please submit all forms by email to the Conferences Unit (
[email protected]) no later than Friday, October 4, 2024We appreciate your participation in these meetings.In Solidarity,
Robert Holder
CAAT Support Full-Time JCC Chair OPSEU/SEFPO PresidentAuthorized for Distribution:
J.P. Hornick
