Appointments Processes and Documentation QB1. Are all Postdoc positions AB1. No, but if it is posted, you must follow the procedures posted? outlined in Article 12 of the PSAC Unit 2 Collective Agreement. All Postdoc postings are on a centralized posting document on the HR site. Postings are made on Unit websites and the centralized posting document contains links to these websites. QB2. Is there a template for the AB2. Yes. There is a template on the Faculty Relations website Letter of Appointment? that will require modification so that it is appropriate for each situation. For the time being, it is suggested that you contact Jada McNaughton (ext. 78746) for appointments in Arts and Science, and Dan McKeown (ext. 78286) for appointments in other faculties. QB3. Article 12.06 of the AB3. Letters of Appointment should be signed by the Collective Agreement states Department Head or the Dean. that the Letter of Appointment should be signed by the “Employer”. Who should sign on behalf of the Employer? QB4. The Collective Agreement AB4. If funding is secured, the appointment should be for a provides that appointments minimum of twelve months. The relevant provision in the shall not normally be for Collective Agreement provides that there may be periods of less than twelve situations that are other than normal. months. Is this flexible? QB5. Is there a time frame to AB5. The Form should be completed when first meeting with complete the Postdoc Form? your Postdoc after his/her appointment in order to set your expectations, confirm what they will be working on, etc. Pay and Hours QC1. If I rehire a Postdoc on May AC1. Yes. The Collective Agreement must be followed, and 1, 2015 and give them an there is an across-the board increase that is scheduled to increase from their previous happen in 2015. According to the “Appendix A—Wages”, appointment, am I still minimum base salary of Postdocs, and their then current required to give them an salary is scheduled to increase by 2% effective July 1, increase on July 1, 2015? 2015.
Appointments Processes and Documentation QB1. Are all Postdoc positions posted? AB1. No, but if it is posted, you must follow the procedures outlined in Article 12 of the PSAC Unit 2 Collective Agreement. All Postdoc postings are on a centralized posting document on the HR site. Postings are made on Unit websites and the centralized posting document contains links to these websites. QB2. Is there a template for the Letter of Appointment? AB2. Yes. There is a template on the Faculty Relations website that will require modification so that it is appropriate for each situation. For the time being, it is suggested that you contact Jada McNaughton (ext. 78746) for appointments in Arts and Science, and Dan McKeown (ext. 78286) for appointments in other faculties. QB3. Article 12.06 of the Collective Agreement states that the Letter of Appointment should be signed by the “Employer”. Who should sign on behalf of the Employer? AB3. Letters of Appointment should be signed by the Department Head or the Dean. QB4. The Collective Agreement provides that appointments shall not normally be for periods of less than twelve months. Is this flexible? AB4. If funding is secured, the appointment should be for a minimum of twelve months. The relevant provision in the Collective Agreement provides that there may be situations that are other than normal. QB5. Is there a time frame to complete the Postdoc Form? AB5. The Form should be completed when first meeting with your Postdoc after his/her appointment in order to set your expectations, confirm what they will be working on, etc. Pay and Hours QC1. If I rehire a Postdoc on May 1, 2015 and give them an increase from their previous appointment, am I still required to give them an increase on July 1, 2015? AC1. Yes. The Collective Agreement must be followed, and there is an across-the board increase that is scheduled to happen in 2015. According to “Appendix A—Wages”, the minimum base salary of Postdocs, and their then current salary is scheduled to increase by 2% effective July 1, 2015.
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