EMPLOYMENT OF NON-TEACHING STAFF

Background

The quality of the educational environment is dependent on the staff it recruits.  Consequently, the District will work to attract and retain personnel with suitable credentials, skills and attitudes to work in support of student success in an effective and efficient District operation.

The District subscribes to the provisions and principles of the BC Industrial Relations Act (Part 1, Sections 2 and 3) and the BC Human Rights Code and the District commits to maintaining an employment environment that is free from discrimination against any potential employee.

Recruitment and hiring of non-teaching personnel is the responsibility of the Director of Human Resources in consultation with the immediate management supervisor.  The District will ensure that its recruitment and hiring practices are fair and equitable.

Procedures

1. Every effort will be made to avoid any perceived or real conflict of interest related to employment of staff.A potential conflict of interest must be declared and resolved prior to any decisions regarding appointments to positions of employment.
2. When the advertised position is not within a Collective Bargaining Unit, preference will be given to the most suitable candidate.
3. For positions covered by a Collective Agreement, appointments shall be made by promotion, transfer, recall, or new employment and are subject to the processes outlined in the Collective Agreement.
4. For positions not covered by a Collective Agreement or in cases where there has been no successful applicant from within the Bargaining Group all vacancies will be filled by appointments made from applications received as a result of the advertised vacancies on the District website and on a variety of external mediums as necessary.
5. Vacancy
   1. When a vacancy occurs, the posting shall be prepared indicating the classification of the position, duties, qualifications, wages, and date of appointment.
   2. All CUPE 441 related postings will be done in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
6. A posting template shall be used.
7. Interested applicants will be asked to complete a standard application form which is consistent with provincial and federal regulations.
8. All applications will be treated confidentially.
9. The Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of these procedures.