How can I challenge a job description and classification?

Challenging a job description

If requested to assume as part of your regular duties, additional duties that clearly fall outside the scope of your current job description, you may request a job description review.  Alternatively, if you are requested to assume additional duties of a higher LP level for a temporary period on account of the absence of higher-ranked LPs absence for example, you may request acting pay. The AJC collective agreement provides that acting pay is payable when the duties of a higher classification level are substantially performed for at least six (6) consecutive working days.  

A job content grievance requires the support of the AJC as this  involves the application or interpretation of the collective agreement.  However, classification grievances do not require the approval of the AJC. Alternatively, a grievance may be filed with AJC support when the employer fails to provide a “Statement of duties” upon request.  The AJC´s decision of whether or not to support a grievance is governed by the principles set out in the AJC´s Representations Policy. In the event a job description is amended, the department must then review the new job description and issue a new classification decision.

For more information, consult the Policy on Classification System and Delegation of Authority.

Challenging a classification decision

A classification grievance can be filed resulting in either a reclassification or no change to the classification.  If the decision of the grievance classification committee results in no change to the classification, the decision is final and binding with no further recourse.
 
The path taken will depend on whether or not the content of the job is in dispute.

The Classification Procedure outlines the processes and procedures for the submission and resolution of classification grievances by a classification grievance committee.  For a complete review of the process and composition please refer directly to the Classification grievance procedure.