RPT3.1

When a vacancy occurs in the Regular service for a regular part-time position in the bargaining unit or a new regular part-time position in the Regular service is created in the bargaining unit, it shall be advertised for at least ten (10) working days prior to the established closing date. Where practicable, notices of vacancies shall be posted either electronically or on bulletin boards and, upon request, shall be provided in large-sized print or Braille where the posting location has the capacity to do so.

RPT3.2

Notwithstanding Article RPT3.1 above, the Employer may hire qualified candidates who previously applied for a similar RPT vacancy or new position in the same classification at the worksite from which the vacancy originates provided that a competition was held during the previous twelve (12) months. The Employer may utilize this provision to fill a vacancy or vacancies at the worksite(s) from which the vacancy or vacancies originate, regardless of the worksite of the applicant. The Employer in these circumstances is not required to post or advertise the RPT vacancy or new position.

RPT3.3

Where the employee’s position is being changed either from full-time to RPT or vice versa, with the employee’s consent, the Employer may assign them to the position on a permanent basis and Article RPT3 (Posting and Filling of Regular Part-Time RPT Vacancies or New Positions) shall not apply. Where the employee does not consent, the employee will be given surplus entitlements under Article 29 (Surplus Entitlements) in this Collective Agreement.

RPT3.4

Where there is a known and documented, scarcity of a set of qualifications for a position the provisions of Article RPT3 shall not apply. The Employer shall consult with the Association prior to RPT3.4 being invoked.

RPT3.5

The notice of vacancy shall state, where applicable, the nature and title of position, the qualifications required, the “weekly hours of work” and the “basic hourly rate” or the “weekly rate” of pay as defined in Article RPT17 (Pay and Benefits Administration). Where an RPT position is posted within the part of the public service composed of employees appointed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006, the internal notice of vacancy shall also state the work location where the position currently exists and that the position is represented by the Association.

RPT3.6

In filling a vacancy, the Employer shall give primary consideration to qualifications and ability to perform the required duties. Where the qualifications and ability are relatively equal between an OPPA civilian bargaining unit applicant and a non-OPPA civilian bargaining unit applicant, preference will be given to the OPPA civilian bargaining unit applicant.

RPT3.7

An applicant who is invited to attend an interview within the Regular service shall be granted time off with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits to attend the interview, provided that the time off does not unduly interfere with operating requirements.

RPT3.8

With the agreement of the Association, the employee and the Employer, an employee may be assigned to a vacancy of an identical position, including a position with different hours of work, and the provisions of Articles RPT3.1, RPT3.2 and RPT3.3 shall not apply. For clarity, a regular part-time employee may be assigned to an identical full-time regular position.

RPT3.9

The assignment of an employee to a vacancy in accordance with Article RPT11 (Special/Compassionate Leave); Article 13.05 (Pregnancy Leave) and Article 13.06 (Parental Leave) shall have priority over any assignment.

RPT3.10

Where the duties of a position are modified to accommodate an employee with a disability, the position shall not be considered a vacancy for the purposes of this Article.

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