Maxxam Analytics Inc. - BC Government and Service Employees ...

BCGEU and Maxxam Analytics Inc. (03/2012) Page 16(2) If no grievance has been filed within fourteen (14) days of the date of notification, theposition shall be confirmed.(c) Where a grievance is filed by an unsuccessful applicant, the Employer will allow the Union toreview relevant documents pertaining to the skill, ability and qualifications of the successful applicantand any grievor. The Employer agrees to provide full disclosure to the Union of the successfulapplicant.12.3 RelocationsIt is understood by the parties that employees shall not be required to relocate from one geographiclocation to another.12.4 Rehabilitation(a) It is the intent of both the Employer and the Union to encourage and facilitate the early return togainful employment employees who have been ill or injured. To this end, and upon the employee’srequest, the employee shall have the right to union representation for all return to work discussions.(b) Both the Union and the Employer are committed to maintain the confidentiality of medical andother information received.12.5 Transfers Without Posting(a)Lateral transfers or voluntary demotions may be granted, without posting for:(1) compassionate or medical grounds to regular employees who have completed theirprobationary period;(2) all employees who have become incapacitated by industrial injury or industrial illness.(b) Temporary transfers within the Lab may take place without posting due to business demands withno new external hires as a result of these transfers for a period of up to ninety (90) days. Employeestransferred temporarily under this article to a lower classification shall receive their regular rate of pay.Employees temporarily transferred to a higher classification shall receive the higher rate of pay.(c) Temporary lateral transfers within the Lab may take place without posting for the purposes ofcross-training employees from different departments or sections. Where an employee expresses interestin cross-training, and has the approval of the General Manager, they must find another employee fromthe relevant department willing to switch positions for a period not to exceed six (6) months.Employees transferred under this article shall receive their regular rate of pay.12.6 InterviewsAll interviews will be conducted during normal working hours wherever possible.In the event that interviews must be scheduled outside an employees’ normal working hours,compensation shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 - Overtime.12.7 Postings(a) All vacancies of a regular nature that are to be filled for entry-level positions of eachclassification series in the bargaining unit shall be posted within thirty (30) days. The Employer is notprecluded from using the posting process to establish eligibility lists. When this procedure is to be usedit shall be stated on the posting. Entry level positions for each classification series which shall be postedare Administration 1, Sample Reception 1, Technician 1, Analyst 1, and Team Leader.