Collective Agreement - Labour Relations Board

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lSI COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT between THE DISTRICT OF SOOKE and THE
SOOKE FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIA TION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2013- 2015
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT entered into in the District of Sooke, British Columbia
BETWEEN:
THE DISTRICT OF SOOKE
(hereinafter called the District)
OF THE FIRST PART
AND
THE SOOKE FIRE FIGHTERS' IAFF UNION LOCAL 4841
(hereinafter called the Union)
OF THE SECOND PART
JAFF Local 4841 & District of Sooke
1st Collective Agreement
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
PREA~BL~
3
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
7
ARTICLE 2 - BARGAINING AGENCY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
9
2.01
2.02
Recognition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 9
Meetings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
9
ARTICLE 3 - E~PLOYER'S RIGHTS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3.01
3.02
Management and Direction _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Hiring and Discipline _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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10
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ARTICLE 4 - UNION SECURITY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 11
4.01
4.02
4.03
4.04
Cooperation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 11
Check-Off _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--'_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 11
Discrimination _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 11
Indemnification of Members and Protection from Civil Action _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
12
ARTICLE 5 - ADJUST~ENT OF GRIEVANCES_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5.01
5.02
5.03
5.04
5.05
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Grievance Steps _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 13
Arbitration _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 13
Time Limits _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 14
Union Representation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 14
Discipline or Dismissal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 14
ARTICLE 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 15
ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 16
7.01
7.02
7.03
Seniority List _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 16
Probation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 16
Loss of Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 16
ARTICLE 8 - VACANCIES,
8.01
8.02
8.03
8.04
8.05
ARTICLE 9 9.01
AND TRANSFERS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Standards for Vacancies, Promotions and Transfers _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Job Postings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
New Employees _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Promotions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Transfers _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ARTICLE 8 - VACANCIES,
8.06
8.07
PRO~OTlONS
PRO~OTlONS
AND TRANSFERS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Transfer Out of the Bargaining Unit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 18
Trial Period _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 18
DIS~/SSAL
AND LAY-OFF _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Lay-off and Recall _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 19
ARTICLE 10 - JOB SECURITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ 20
10.01
10.02
10.03
10.04
Contracting Out _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Role of the Volunteer, Auxiliary or Paid-Call Fire Fighters _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 20
Amalgamations, Mergers and Annexations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 20
Work Coverage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 20
1AFF Local 4841 & District of Sooke
]'1 Collective Agreement
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ARTICLE 11 - HOURS OF WORK _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
11.01
11.02
11.03
11.04
Operational Employees 8-day week schedule _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Flexible Working Hours _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Stand-By Duty Officer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Stand-by Duty Crew _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ARTICLE 11 - HOURS OF WORK _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
11.05
11.06
11.07
11.08
11.09
12.03
12.04
14.02
14.03
14.04
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Annual Vacations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 26
Approved Leave impact on Annual Vacations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 27
Wages While on Vacation Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 27
Vacation Scheduling _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 27
ARTICLE 15 - SICK LEAVE,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.01
15.02
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Statutory Holiday _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 25
Statutory Holiday Pay _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 25
ARTlCLE14-VACATlONS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
14.01
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Increasing Skill Demands _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 24
Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 24
Tuition and Associated Costs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 24
Departmental Instructors/Field Trainers _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 24
ARTICLE 13 - STATUTORY HOLIDAYS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
13.01
13.02
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Overtime _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 22
Shift Extension _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 22
Call-Out _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 22
Meetings and Courses _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 22
Impact on Pension Calculations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 23
ARTICLE 12 - TRAINING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
12.01
12.02
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Sick Leave Definition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 28
Recovery of Sick Cost from Third Party _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 28
ARTlCLE16-LEAVEOFABSENCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ 29
16.01
16.02
16.03
16.04
16.05
16.06
16.07
16.08
16.09
Leave for Union Business _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Bereavement Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Compassionate Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Family Responsibility Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Jury or Court Witness Duty Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Maternity, Parental and Adoption Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
General Leave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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SEIB (Supplemental Employment Insurance Benefit) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 33
Effect of Absence on Sick Leave, Vacations and Statutory Holidays,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 33
ARTICLE 17 - CLOTHING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
17.01
17.02
17.03
17.04
Uniform Issue _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Discretionary Uniform Issue _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Personal Protective Equipment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Cleaning Allowance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ARTICLE 18 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
18.01
18.02
18.03
18.04
18.05
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Plan Carriers and Coverage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Effective Date of Benefit Coverage _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Extended Health Benefit Plan _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Dental Plan _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plans _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 37
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18.06
Long Term Disability _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
18.07
18.08
Medicals and Early Screening
Early Retirement Provision
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ARTICLE 19 - EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
19.01
19.02
19.03
Municipal Superannuation Plan _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
Supplemental Pension Allowance
Retirement Gratuity
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ARTICLE 20 - ON-THE-JOB-ACCIDENT COMPENSA TlON (W.C.B.) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 40
ARTICLE 21 - SALARY AND WAGE BENEFITS
21.01
21.02
21.03
21.04
41
Professional Fees
Relief of a Higher Rank
Volunteer Service Time
Well ness
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41
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ARTICLE 22 - EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATlON _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
22.01
22.02
22.03
Classification and Specification _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
Job Descriptions
New Classifications
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ARTICE 23 - NOURISHMENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
ARTICLE 24 - TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
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APPENDIX "A"
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APPENDIX "B"
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #1 - Overtime
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #2 - Employment Insurance Rebate
50
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #3 - Hours of Work
51
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #4 - Deputy Chief
52
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #5 - Cleaning
Allowance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 53
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #6 - Transition from Special Agreement to Group 5 Pension _ 54
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #7 - Employee Benefits _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 55
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #8 - General Provisions
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #9 - Standards for Vacanciesl Promotions and Transfers _ _ 57
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PREAMBLE:
The purpose of this Agreement is to secure for the District of Sooke, the Union and the
employees of the District covered by this Agreement the full benefit of orderly and legal
collective bargaining and to ensure to the fullest extent possible, the safety and physical
welfare of the employees, economy of operation and protection of property. It is
recognized by this Agreement to be the duty of the District and the Union and the
employees to cooperate fully, individually and collectively, for the advancement of said
conditions.
The District and the Union agree to abide by the terms set out in this Agreement. The
Union further agrees that it will at all times instruct its members to act in accordance with
the terms contained in this Agreement. The District agrees, in the exercise of the
functions of the management that the provisions of this Agreement will be carried out.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to all employees of the
Department as specifically provided for in the certificate of bargaining authority granted
to the Union, and as varied from time to time by mutual agreement through collective
bargaining.
The parties agree that the preamble is a general statement of the parties' intent and is
without prejudice to either parties' interpretation or application of the provisions of the
collective agreement.
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
The definitions Article is included as a convenience only, it is without prejudice to the
interpretation of the balance of the collective agreement
(a) "Party" shall mean either of the parties to this Agreement.
(b) "Union" or "Association" shall mean the International Association of Fire Fighters
Local 4841.
(c) "Employer" or "District" shall mean the District of Sooke.
(d) "Bargaining Unit" shall mean all the fire fighting employees of the Department who
are employees within the meaning of the Labour Relations Code, as defined by the
Union's Certification.
(e) "Department" shall mean the Sooke Fire Rescue Service.
(f) "Spouse" - includes husband, wife, common-law spouse and same-sex partner
(g) "Common-Law Spouse" - includes same sex and opposite sex individuals where the
employee has signed a declaration or affidavit that they have been living in a
common-law relationship or have been co-habiting for at least 24 months.
(h) "Duty Officer" shall mean the District employee tasked with being available by pager
to respond to all Fire Rescue Service related business during off-duty hours as the
officer responsible for initial set-up of command and determining the tactical
priorities during an emergency incident in size-up.
(i) "Duty Crew" shall mean the District employee tasked with being available by pager
to respond to all Fire Rescue Service related emergencies during off-duty hours as the
member responsible for providing emergency services within the District of Sooke.
(j) "Calendar Year" for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean the twelve (12)
month period from January 1st to December 31 st inclusive
(k) "Employee", for the purpose of this Agreement, shall include:
1.
Probationary Employee - One who is a new employee filling a permanent
position and is serving probation.
11.
Permanent Emplovee One who has successfully completed probation and is
employed in a permanent position.
111.
Temporary Employee - one who is hired to augment the staff, and is employed
for a specific duration or specific purpose not to exceed six (6) months unless
mutually agreed between the Union and the Employer.
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
(1) "Sick Leave" shall mean the period of time an employee is absent from work with
full pay by virtue of being sick, disabled or injured due to a non-occupational illness
or injury or for which compensation is not payable from Worksafe BC.
(m)"Shift" shall mean a regularly scheduled period of work consisting of eleven (11)
consecutive hours as per Article 11.01
(n) "Block" shall mean a regularly scheduled period of work consisting of four (4)
consecutive shifts as per Article 11.01.
(0) "Shift Coverage" shall mean any time a Union member is on leave, trammg, or
otherwise unavailable to be on shift and requires backfilling of that position.
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ARTICLE 2 - BARGAINING AGENCY
2.01
Recognition
The District is an Employer within the meaning of the "Labour Code of British
Columbia" and recognizes that the Union is the duly certified and exclusive Bargaining
Authority for all employees of the District of Sooke, British Columbia, employed in the
Sooke Fire/Rescue Service, as described in the certification issued by the British
Columbia Labour Relations Board.
2.02
Meetings
a) The District and the Union will meet at such times and place as may be mutually
agreed upon for the purpose of discussing working conditions and adjusting any
matters within the confines of this agreement.
b) In the event of discussions being considered necessary by either party during the term
of this agreement relating to new classifications, rates of pay, hours of work, or other
working conditions not provided for in this agreement, it is agreed that either party
shall meet the other party in order to carry out such discussions, as soon as possible,
and in any event, not later than seven (7) days from the date of written request by one
party to an officer of the other party, unless additional time is mutually agreed to by
the parties.
c) The Parties shall comply with the provisions of Section 54 ofthe Labour Relations
Code.
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ARTICLE 3 - EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS
3.01
Management and Direction
The management, operation and the direction of the working force is vested exclusively
in the District, provided however, that this will not be used for the purpose of
discrimination against employees and provided that it is not contrary to articles in this
Agreement.
3.02
Hiring and Discipline
The District shall have the right to select, promote, discipline or discharge its employees
for proper cause, provided that employees shall retain the right to appeal under the
Grievance Procedure contained within this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 4 - UNION SECURITY
4.01
Cooperation
a) It is agreed that all employees who are at present members of the Union shall remain
so as a condition of employment. It is further agreed that persons, covered by the
certification of the Union, who are hereafter employed shall become members of the
Union on the first (lst) day of the month coincident with or next following the date of
appointment and shall remain as members of the Union as a condition of
employment. This section shall apply only to those persons for which the Union is the
certified bargaining authority.
b) In the event the Union is intending to suspend a member for non-maintenance of
membership, or for any other reason, the District shall be notified by the Union in
writing at least seven (7) days before such a suspension is to take place.
4.02
Check-Off
The District agrees to the check-off of all dues and assessments required by the Union in
accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the Union. All employees from the
beginning of the first full month shall be required to assign the wages for the payment of
an amount equal to the regular monthly Union dues and any assessments that may occur
from time to time as approved by the Union.
The Union agrees to advise the District thirty (30) days in advance of the amounts of such
dues and assessments as may be determined by the Union from time to time. The District,
upon receipt of such advice from the Union in writing, shall thereupon deduct from the
earnings of the employees such dues, and together with a list of those employees from
whom such deductions were made, shall remit such deductions to the designated Union
officer, by cheque, not later than the fifteenth of the month following the month in which
the deductions were made.
The employer shall facilitate an electronic bank transfer of union funds collected, when it
has been mutually agreed to do so.
4.03
Discrimination
The parties to this Agreement agree to adhere to the provisions of the BC Human Rights
Code and not to discriminate against any employee because of race, colour, creed, sex,
national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, membership or activity in
a Union, or political affiliation or activities.
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ARTICLE 4 - UNION SECURITY
4.04
Indemnification of Members and Protection from Civil Action
The Employer agrees to provide the following protection and provisions for the
indemnification of members for civil litigation resulting from the legitimate performance
of their duties:
a) Necessary and reasonable legal costs.
b) Protection from the potential adverse outcome of such litigation
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ARTICLE 5 - ADJUSTMENT OF GRIEVANCES
Should any difference arise between either party of this Agreement concerning its
interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation thereof, there shall be no stoppage
of work or change of personnel on account of such differences which shall finally and
conclusively be settled under, and by the following procedures.
5.01
Grievance Steps
First Stage
Any grievance shall in the first instance be taken up with the Fire Chief, giving full
particulars in writing and remedy sought, within thirty (30) calendar days of the Union
being made aware of the grievance. In any case where an employee is prevented from
submitting a grievance within the time limit set forth as the result of any authorized leave
of absence, the said time limit shall be extended in order to provide the Union with thirty
(30) calendar days exclusive of the period of absence in order to submit the grievance.
Second Stage
If the alleged grievance is not resolved in writing by the Fire Chief within seven (7)
calendar days of receipt of the grievance, the matter shall be referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer who, at the request of the Union, shall meet with the Union for the
purpose of hearing evidence to resolve the grievance within seven (7) calendar days of
the date of the Fire Chiefs letter. The parties may agree that a meeting is not required
and their submissions reduced to writing.
Third Stage
If the alleged grievance is not resolved in writing by the Chief Administrative Officer
within seven (7) calendar days, the matter may be referred to arbitration. The party
referring the matter shall advise the other party in writing of their intention to do so
naming their nominee within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the Fire Chiefs
letter. The other party shall respond with the name of their nominee within seven (7)
days of receipt of that letter.
Should the grievance not be referred to arbitration for a period of six (6) continuous
months, it shall be considered abandoned.
5.02
Arbitration
A Board of Arbitration shall consist of three (3) persons, one to be chosen by each party,
the third, who shall be Chairman, to be selected by the two (2) so appointed. The
representatives of the parties concerned must meet within seven (7) calendar days of
appointment and are allowed a further five (5) calendar days to agree upon a Chairman.
Ifthey fail to agree upon a Chairman, either party may apply to the Director of the
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ARTICLE 5 - ADJUSTMENT OF GRIEVANCES
Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau to appoint a Chairman. The decision of the
Board shall be final and binding on both parties.
Notwithstanding the above, the parties may upon mutual agreement agree to a single
arbitrator to hear all grievances.
As an alternative the parties upon mutual agreement may refer a grievance to Expedited
Arbitration in accordance with the process outlined in Section 104 of the Labour
Relations Code (B. C.).
The arbitrator(s) shall not alter, amend or change the terms and/or conditions of the
Collective Agreement. Each party shall bear their own expenses and that of their
respective appointees and pay half the expense of the arbitration chair or single arbitrator.
5.03
Time Limits
If one party is unable to meet within the stipulated timeframe, then the other party may
refer the matter to the next step. Time limits may, however be extended by mutual
consent of the parties to this Agreement.
5.04
Union Representation
An employee shall be advised of his/her right to have a Union Representative with
him/her during or prior to any investigation which may lead to disciplinary action taken
against that employee or any other action that will form part of the employee's
disciplinary record. Further, the Union shall be given a copy of any written notification of
disciplinary action that will form part of an employee's disciplinary record.
5.05
Discipline or Dismissal
a) The employer shall not dismiss or discipline an employee bound by this agreement
except for just and reasonable cause. The Union will be advised, in advance of, any
meeting the Employer has with an Employee of an investigation nature or which may
result in discipline
b) All matters of discipline attached to an employee's personal file shall be purged after
twenty -four (24) months of no incident requiring discipline taking place.
c) Employees may review and copy documents in their personal files providing they have
made a request in advance to do so directly with the Fire Chief Employees may
authorize the Union to have access to their personal files on their behalf providing such
authorization is made in writing.
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ARTICLE 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
It is agreed that any general conditions presently in force, but which are not specifically
mentioned in this Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect for the duration of the
agreement
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ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY
7.01
Seniority List
Seniority is defined as the length of full time service in the Sooke Fire Rescue Service. A
lottery held in the presence of the Fire Chief and a designated Union Officer shall be the
tie-breaker of employees commencing employment on the same day. Seniority shall be
considered in determining preference for promotions, transfers, demotions, layoff, recall
and appointments as set out in other provisions of this Agreement.
The District shall maintain a seniority list (attached as Schedule "B") showing the
employment date and names of all persons employed within the scope of the bargaining
unit. The District shall keep the seniority lists current and provide copies for the Union
and for posting.
7.02
Probation
It is agreed that any employees hired by the District shall be subject to a six (6) month
probationary period from the date of hiring. The probationary period may be extended for
up to an additional six (6) months upon mutual agreement between the District and the
Union. A probationary employee may be discharged ifhe/she is deemed unsuitable for
the position prior to the completion of the six (6) month period.
7.03
Loss of Seniority
An employee shall only lose seniority in the event:
a) An Employee is discharged for just cause and is not reinstated;
b) An Employee resigns;
c) An Employee is absent from work without sufficient cause or without notifying
the employer unless such notice was not reasonably possible;
d) The Employee fails to return to work within ten (10) working days following a
lay-off and after being notified by registered mail to do so, unless due to sickness or
other just cause. The ten (10) working days commences on the date the employer
registers the notification of recall. It shall be the responsibility ofthe employee to
keep the employer informed of the employee's current address;
e) The Employee is laid off for a period longer than twenty-four (24) months;
f) Upon Retirement.
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ARTICLE 8 - VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
8.01
Standards for Vacancies, Promotions and Transfers
In the application of the provisions of Article 8, the Employer shall make its decision by
considering the relevant qualifications, skill and ability, of the candidates. Where these
are found to be relatively equal, seniority shall determine the successful candidate.
8.02
Job Postings
Prior to filling a job vacancy or filling any newly created positions, all such vacancies or
newly created positions, temporary or permanent, shall be posted on all bulletin boards
for seven (7) calendar days. Such postings shall provide all information relevant to the
working conditions and wages for the position being posted for.
Temporary and/or permanent po stings shall normally be filled from within the permanent
employees.
Appointments from within the bargaining unit shall normally be made within twenty-one
(21) calendar days of the posting being made known. Employees shall retain the right to
appeal under the grievance procedure contained in this Agreement.
8.03
New Employees
If an employee is successful during probation and continues on a permanent basis,
seniority, holiday benefits, and other perquisites referable to length of service shall date
back to the original first day of employment where third party benefit provisions allow.
8.04
Promotions
The parties agree it is desirable to promote from within. Vacancies covered by this
Agreement whether for an existing or newly created position shall normally be filled
from the existing membership of the Union at the time the posting closes.
A fair and adequate opportunity shall be given to all members of the Union to qualify for
promotion. All qualified applicants shall submit to the Fire Chief their application in
writing for a competition in a promotion.
8.05
Transfers
Notwithstanding Article 8.01 in the event of a job opening which the employer wishes to
fill by lateral transfer, the opening shall be posted and such transfer shall be made in
accordance with the following provisions:
a) In the event there are two (2) or more employees whose relevant qualifications are
relatively equal, seniority shall prevail.
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ARTICLE 8 - VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
b) An employee who has been awarded a transfer must remain in the position for at
least six (6) calendar months from the date of appointment before applying for
any other posted position. This shall not apply in the case of an employee
returning to their original position pursuant to Article 8.07.
8.06
Transfer Out of the Bargaining Unit
No employee shall be transferred to an out of the bargaining unit position without the
employee's consent. If an employee voluntarily transfers to such a position, the employee
shall retain his/her seniority acquired at the date of leaving the unit, for six (6) months,
but will not accumulate any further seniority. Should an employee return to the
bargaining unit within a six (6) month period he/she shall be permitted to return to hislher
former classification without any loss of seniority and the period of time up to six (6)
months shall be credited to their seniority.
8.07
Trial Period
Employees appointed, promoted or transferred shall serve a six (6) month trial period
from the date of employment, promotion or transfer. Time spent in a temporary or acting
capacity of the position in question shall accumulate and contribute towards the trial
period required in that position. If during the six (6) month trial period, the employee
proves unsatisfactory in the position, is unable to perform the duties of the new
classification, or if the employee wishes to return to the previous classification, the
employee shall relinquish the new position but shall have the privilege of reverting to the
employee's former classification and rate of pay, without loss of seniority. It is
understood a move to return to a former position may result in the bumping of another
member.
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ARTICLE 9 - DISMISSAL AND LAY-OFF
9.01
Lay-off and Recall
The Employer has the responsibility to determine, in consultation with the Union, which
positions are to be declared redundant. In the event of a reduction in staff of permanent
employees, the Sooke Fire/Rescue Service junior employee shall be laid off.
The employer shall give an employee who is to be laid off, at least thirty (30) calendar
days' notice of lay-off, or pay in lieu of notice.
A laid-off employee shall have recall-to-employment rights for twenty-four (24) months,
and during this period shall be recalled in the case of a vacancy for which they are
qualified:
a) To their classification from which laid-off;
b) Similar classification or a similar new position, if one becomes available;
c) Have first rights of refusal should any position covered by the certification of the
union become available with the District.
Seniority shall govern in the event of a recall of permanent employees.
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ARTICLE 10 - JOB SECURITY
10.01
Contracting Out
The employer shall not layoff any permanent employee covered by this Agreement as a
direct result of the Employer contracting out any of its present work or services, provided
that this is not to be construed that the provisions of the Volunteer Fire Service presently
enjoyed by the District, is contracting out of work or service. Volunteer, auxiliary or
paid-call fire fighters shall not be scheduled to regular hours of work, and shall only be
utilized in an emergency volunteer, auxiliary or paid-call, response to emergency
incidents.
10.02
Role of the Volunteer, Auxiliary or Paid-Call Fire Fighters
Volunteer, auxiliary or paid-call members of Sooke Fire/Rescue Services shall not be
scheduled to perform the regular duties of the employees provided for by the certification
of the Union except where provided for herein, unless otherwise agreed to by the Union.
Volunteer, auxiliary or paid-call firefighters that are qualified apparatus drivers may fill
the shifts of such employees who are off on sick leave, vacation, training courses,
providing other employees have been given the first opportunity to do so.
Volunteer, auxiliary or paid-call firefighters providing such shift coverage, will be paid at
a minimum of the rate of the first six (6) months probationary rate as set out in Appendix
"A".
It is understood that the volunteer, auxiliary and/or paid-call firefighters respond and
work in support of the full-time permanent employees.
10.03
Amalgamations, Mergers and Annexations
The District shall provide notice as soon as reasonably possible and meaningful
consultation regarding the protection and preservation of work opportunity, seniority,
wages and working conditions and benefits, of the members ofIAFF Local 4841 in the
event of a merger, amalgamation, regionalization and/or annexation of the District of
Sooke Fire/Rescue Service taking place, as reflected within this Agreement. The District
will give reasonable consideration to alternatives provided by the Union.
10.04
Work Coverage
Except in cases of emergency, no employee covered by this Agreement shall be required
to perform any work or duty not contained in their job descriptions associated with:
a) Traditional Fire/Rescue work,
b) Fire prevention work,
c) Emergency preparedness.
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ARTICLE 11 - HOURS OF WORK
The hours of work for Fire Rescue Service employees shall be as follows:
11.01
Operational Employees 8-day week schedule
All operational employees shall normally be scheduled in an 8-day week cycle and shall
work an average of forty (42) hours per calendar week, consisting of eleven (11)
consecutive hours per day in four (4) consecutive days, followed by four (4) consecutive
days off, balanced to a calendar week over a single 56-day cycle.
As operational requirements change, the parties may agree to other schedules to
accommodate community growth and additional staff.
All meals and rest breaks shall be without loss of pay
11.02
Flexible Working Hours
In order to accommodate bona fide operational issues, the specific starting times of shifts
may be flexible by mutual consent. Regular scheduled hours may be flexible upon
mutual agreement between the parties and where possible thirty (30) days' notice.
Notwithstanding the provisions contained above, operational employees shall be
encouraged to flex their work week to attend each Thursday evening between 18:30
hours and 21 :30 hours and operational meetings as scheduled by the Fire Chief.
11.03
Stand-By Duty Officer
Employees agreeing to participate in the Duty Officer rotation, to take on the
responsibilities of the Duty Officer shall be paid an additional amount equal to fifteen
percent (15%) of a Captains day rate as per Appendix A, for each hour of such scheduled
stand-by. The Duty Officer shift shall be from 18:00 hours to 06:00 hours.
The Duty Officer shall be provided with a Department vehicle after regular operational
hours. They will answer dispatch and respond to all Fire/Rescue Service related
business, responding in a command capacity and be responsible for all resulting reports
unless otherwise assumed by a senior ranking career officer.
Duty Officers shall complete a vehicle and equipment check on their assigned vehicle at
the conclusion of the 4-day shift rotation
11.04
Stand-by Duty Crew
Employees agreeing to participate in the Duty Crew rotation, to take on the
responsibilities of the Duty Crew shall be paid an additional amount equal to thirteen
percent (13%) of a 1st Class Fire Fighter rate, for each hour of such scheduled stand-by.
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The Duty Crew shift shall be from 22:00 hours to 05 :00 hours.
The Duty Crew shall be provided with a Department vehicle after regular operational
hours. They will respond to all FirelRescue Service related emergencies, and are
responsible for providing emergency services.
The Duty Crew shall complete a vehicle and equipment check on their assigned vehicle at
the conclusion of the 4-day shift rotation
11.05
Overtime
All work performed outside of regular working hours shall be considered overtime and
shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half times (1 ~ x's) for the first two hours and
two times (2 x's) employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked thereafter.
Overtime shall be calculated in 15 minute intervals rounded up to the next nearest
interval. Regardless of time worked, an employee called in to work shall be compensated
for a minimum of three (3) hours. It shall be deemed a separate call-in occurrence, once
an employee has been relieved of duty and requested to work again, except where the
additional call-in occurs within the three (3) hours of the original call.
11.06
Shift Extension
Overtime immediately following and concurrent with the end of a regularly scheduled
shift shall be known as shift extension and shall be paid at the rate in accordance with
Article 11.05 above for all time worked beyond the regular or designated duty shift. Shift
extension time shall be calculated in fifteen (15) minute intervals, and for each portion of
fifteen (15) minute interval worked and rounded up to the next nearest interval.
Regardless of time worked in excess of fifteen minutes, an employee shall be
compensated for a minimum of one (1) hour. No overtime shall be paid if an employee is
relieved of duty within the first fifteen (15) minute interval.
11.07
Call-Out
When an employee is requested to respond, by the Chief or his designate, as a result of an
incident, while off-duty it shall be known as call-out. Call-out shall be paid at the rate of
two times (2 x' s) or double the regular rate of pay for a minimum of three (3) hours and
in fifteen (15) minute intervals thereafter for each portion of each additional fifteen (15)
minute interval worked rounded up to the next nearest interval.
11.08
Meetings and Courses
Employees who are requested to attend Department meetings, Department required
courses, and conventions or matters on behalf of the Department on regular days off will
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be provided the equivalent of straight time offby means of Days in Lieu. Such time may
be accumulated and taken at a time mutually agreed to by the individual and the Chief.
11.09
Impact on Pension Calculations
Stand-by and acting in a higher classification or rank pay shall be included for pension
calculations and reported to the pension corporation as pensionable income on behalf of
employees by the employer.
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ARTICLE 12 - TRAINING
12.01
Increasing Skill Demands
The parties to this agreement agree that the opportunity to participate in training shall
increase according to demands for additional qualification requirements of each position
and to the length of service of the individual employee.
12.02
Seniority
It is recognized that when an opportunity to take training is available, the member whom
that responsibility falls under shall be eligible for the training, as outlined in the
Department's Operational Guidelines. If two (2) or more employees are eligible to take
training, the employee with the most seniority will be awarded the option to take the
course first, if arrangements cannot be made to have both members attend.
12.03
Tuition and Associated Costs
An employee shall be granted leave without loss of regular pay, benefits or seniority
when participating in training courses and/or programs at the request of the Employer.
The Employer shall bear the full cost of the course, including tuition fees, entrance and
registration fees, laboratory fees and course required books, necessary traveling, meals
and subsistence expenses and other legitimate expenses where applicable.
12.04
Departmental Instructors/Field Trainers
An employee who is designated by the Fire Chief to provide specific instruction outside
their regular and normally expected daily duties to other firefighters shall be compensated
at the rate of twelve percent (12%) over and above the member's hourly rate of pay for
each hour or part hour of time spent in the formal presentation of the specific knowledge
and testing of firefighters.
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ARTICLE 13 - STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
13.01
Statutory Holiday
All employees covered by this Agreement are entitled to the following Statutory Holidays
as a day off with pay:
New Year's Day
Family Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
British Columbia Day
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Remembrance Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
And any or all days that may be declared a Statutory Holiday by Federal, Provincial or
District of Sooke Governments. When one of these Statutory Holidays falls on an
employee's normal scheduled day off, the employee shall receive a day off with pay in
lieu of such holiday.
In addition, should the District provide other employees within the District time off
without loss of pay for Christmas Eve, same shall apply to employees of the Fire Rescue
Services subject to operational requirements.
13.02
Statutory Holiday Pay
Further to section 13.01 above, any employee covered by this agreement required to work
on any of the Statutory Holidays shall be paid at time and one-half (1 Y2) their regular rate
of pay for each of the hours of the Statutory Holiday day that the employee is on duty. If
an Employee is required to work on a Statutory Holiday he/she shall be provided an
alternative day to book off duty in addition to the pay received for working that Holiday.
No employee shall receive Statutory Holiday pay for a Statutory Holiday unless the
employee has been employed for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days in the thirty (30)
calendar day period immediately preceding the Holiday.
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ARTICLE 14 - VACATIONS
14.01
Annual Vacations
Paid annual vacations for all employees covered by this Agreement shall be granted as
follows:
(a) For the purpose of this Article, calendar year shall be the period January 1S\ to
December 31 S\ inclusive. The intent of the parties is that vacation time is to be
taken as time off.
(b) Employees during the first (1 st) part calendar year of service shall be provided six
percent (6%) vacation pay in lieu of being provided vacation time off. Subject to
operational requirements the Fire Chief may permit such employees an equivalent
value in time off.
(c) During the second (2nd) year and each subsequent year up to the completion of
four (4) years, employees shall be granted one hundred thirty-two (132) hours of
vacation time-off or the equivalent of six percent (6%) of the employee's regular
rate of pay, whichever is greater.
(d) During the fifth (5 th ) year and each subsequent year up to the completion of eight
(8) years, employees shall be granted one hundred fifty-four (154) hours of
vacation time-off or the equivalent of seven percent (7%) of the employee's
regular rate of pay, whichever is greater.
(e) During the ninth (9 th ) year and each subsequent year up to the completion of
sixteen (16) years, employees shall be granted one hundred ninety-eight (198)
hours of vacation time-off or the equivalent of nine percent (9%) of the
employee's regular rate of pay, whichever is greater.
(f) During the seventeenth (1 ih) year and each subsequent year up to the completion
of twenty-four (24) years, employees shall be granted two hundred forty-two
(242) hours of vacation time-off or the equivalent of eleven percent (11 %) of the
employee's regular rate of pay, whichever is greater.
(g) During the twenty-fifth (25 th ) year and each subsequent year, employees shall be
granted two hundred sixty-four (264) hours of vacation time off or the equivalent
of twelve percent (12%) at the employee's regular rate of pay, whichever is
greater.
(h) An employee who has not used all of their vacation time in a given calendar year
may carry over up to forty-four (44) hours of their entitlement. Any other
vacations time an employee has elected not to use shall be paid out as soon as
possible after the end of the calendar year.
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ARTICLE 14 - VACATIONS
14.02
Approved Leave impact on Annual Vacations
When an employee qualifies for sick leave, bereavement, or any other approved leave
while an employee is off on vacation time, there shall be no deduction from vacation
credits for such absence. The vacation shifts so displaced shall either be added to the
approved leave concurrently or reinstated for use at a later date, at a mutually agreed
upon time between the employer and the employee.
Notwithstanding the above paragraph, the employer may require a doctor's note or an
affidavit to be sworn to by the employee, claiming sick leave credits while on annual
vacation.
14.03
Wages While on Vacation Leave
For the purpose of this Article, employees shall be paid their normal regularly scheduled
earnings for the period(s) oftime on annual vacation.
14.04
Vacation Scheduling
Vacation schedules shall be posted by February 1sl of each year on the bulletin board, and
employees shall mark in their requested weeks, based on seniority. The final decision as
to vacation allotments shall rest with the employer, but no request shall unreasonably be
denied. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to cancel scheduled vacations for bona
fide operational requirements, however any expenses incurred by an employee as a result
shall be reimbursed by the employer upon proof of expense.
a) Not more than one (1) employee per shift shall be granted annual vacation at any
one time, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.
b) All employees shall be allowed leave for annual vacations up to a maximum of
two (2) blocks between June 1sl and September I SI, on a rotation basis, unless
otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.
c) The Fire Chief may grant additional time leave throughout the remainder of the
year to any employee upon written request, if such time is unallocated.
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ARTICLE 15 - SICK LEAVE
15.01
Sick Leave Definition
For purposes of this Article, sick leave is defined as those periods when an employee
takes leave with pay because the employee is ill or disabled for reasons not covered by
Worksafe Be and as a result unable to attend work.
Employees shall earn paid sick leave credits as follows:
a) During the first twelve (12) months of service: one and one-half (1 Yz) working
days for each completed month of service.
b) After the completion of one (1) year of service; eighteen (18) working days per
year
c) The annual sick-leave credits as set out in (b) above shall be advanced to
employees on January 1st, of each year of service. However, should the
employment of such employee terminate for any reason before the yearly sickleave credit advanced on this basis has been earned in that year, an adjustment
shall be made to the employee's final cheque to repay such advance
d) Unused sick-leave credit shall accrue and be available to employees, at the rate of
one hundred percent (100%). The maximum accrual allowable to an employee
shall be one hundred twenty (120) working days.
e) Time off for an employee to attend a dentist, doctor or other medical appointment
shall be deducted from the employee's sick leave credit
f) The District of Sooke may request a Doctor's note.
15.02
Recovery of Sick Cost from Third Party
An employee who has received sick leave benefits for injuries caused by a third party,
shall be obliged to reimburse the Employer to the extent the employee succeeded in
recovering such benefits against a third party.
The Employer shall reimburse the individual Sick Leave Bank the amount of money paid
out of the plan on the employee's behalf in proportion to the total amount of money
recovered and adjust the total sick leave day/shift accumulation accordingly.
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ARTICLE 16 - LEAVE OF ABSENCE
16.01
Leave for Union Business
a) All applications for leave of absence whether with or without pay shall be granted
only to an official Union representative whose absence in any specific case does not
interfere with the operations of the Employer. However, such requests shall not be
unreasonably denied.
b) Upon application to, and upon receiving the permission of the Fire Chief, or designate
in each specific case, one (1) official representative, at one time, of the Union may be
granted time off without loss of pay for meeting with the Employer for the purpose of
settling a grievance as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement.
c) Upon application to, and upon receiving the permission of the Fire Chief, or designate
in each specific case, one (1) official representative, at one time, of the Union may be
granted time off without loss of pay for meeting with the Employer for the purpose of
bargaining with the Employer.
16.02
Bereavement Leave
Employees who have completed their probationary period shall be granted up to three (3)
regularly scheduled working days leave with pay, in the case of the death of a parent,
spouse, brother, sister, child, grandparents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother and
sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law and grandchildren.
In the event the employee travels off of Vancouver Island, or North or West of Nanaimo
to attend the funeral, additional leave up to a maximum of two (2) regularly scheduled
working days will be granted, at the employer's discretion, providing this discretion is not
unreasonably applied.
16.03
Compassionate Leave
Notwithstanding any other leave or vacation due an employee, on satisfactory evidence,
an employee may be granted compassionate leave with pay up to a period of three (3)
days per calendar year
16.04
Family Responsibility Leave
Employees who have completed their probationary period will be allowed to use a
maximum of five (5) sick leave days from their sick leave entitlements to meet the
responsibilities associated with the care, health or education of any child in the
employee's care or in the care of any member of the employee's immediate family.
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16.05
Jury or Court Witness Duty Leave
a) Employees subpoenaed to serve as a member of a jury, shall receive their regular pay
for absence on regular scheduled day(s) of work, provided that the employee pays to
the District all remuneration received for time so spent perfonning jury duty on those
regularly scheduled working days, excluding expenses for traveling and meals, which
shall remain with the employee.
b)
16.06
Employees subpoenaed to attend court as a witness as a result of performing their
duties with the Sooke FirelRescue Service, shall receive their regular pay for absence
on regular scheduled day(s) of work, provided that any remuneration received for
performing such witness duties is turned back to the District. Should such court duty
be scheduled otherwise employees shall be compensated in accordance with Article
11.05 Overtime
Maternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
(A) Length of Leave
a) Birth Mother:
A pregnant employee shall be entitled to up to seventeen (17) consecutive weeks
of maternity leave and up to thirty-five (35) consecutive weeks of parental leave,
all without pay. The parental leave must immediately follow the maternity leave.
In the event the birth mother dies or is totally disabled, an employee who is the
father of the child shall be entitled to both the maternity and parental leave
without pay.
b) Birth Father:
An employee who is the birth father shall be entitled to up to thirty-seven (37)
consecutive weeks of parental leave without pay. The employee shall take the
leave within fifty-two (52) weeks of the child's birth
c) Adoptive Parent:
An employee who is the adoptive father or the adoptive mother shall be entitled to
up to seventeen (17) consecutive weeks of adoption leave without pay.
In addition, an employee who is the adoptive father or the adoptive mother shall
be entitled to up to thirty-seven (37) weeks of unpaid parental leave. An
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employee shall take the parental leave within fifty-two (52) weeks of the date the
child comes within the care and custody of the employee.
d) Extensions - Special Circumstances:
An employee shall be entitled to extend maternity leave without pay where a
physician certifies the employee as unable to return to work for medical reasons
related to the birth or because the child suffers medical complications
An employee shall be entitled to extend the adoption leave by up to an additional
five (5) consecutive weeks' leave without pay where the child, before coming into
the employee's care and custody, is certified as suffering from a physical,
psychological or emotional condition.
e) Maximum Allowable Leave:
Notwithstanding extensions, it is understood that the maximum allowance for
leave or a combination of leave entitlements under this provision shall be fiftytwo (52) continuous weeks.
(B) Notice Requirements and Commencement of Leave
a) An employee who requests adoption or parental leave for adoption or caring of
a child shall be required to provide proof of adoption or birth of the child.
b) An employee shall provide written notice, at least twelve (12) weeks in
advance, of the intended commencement date of the maternity and/or parental
leave. In the case of adoption of a child, the employee shall provide as much
notice as possible.
c) An employee on maternity leave, adoption leave or parental leave shall provide
four (4) weeks' notice prior to the date the employee intends to return to work.
d) An employee who wishes to return to work within six (6) weeks following the
actual date of the birth may be required to provide a certificate from a medical
practitioner stating the employee is able to return to work.
e) Where a pregnant employee gives birth before requesting maternity leave or
before commencing maternity leave, the maternity leave will be deemed to
have started on the date of the birth.
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(C) Return to Work
On resuming employment an employee shall be reinstated to their previous
position or a comparable position if their previous position has been eliminated.
Maternity, adoption and parental leave shall be counted as service for the
purposes of seniority, benefits and calculating vacation entitlement.
(D) Sick Leave During Leave
a) An employee who suffers any illness or disability prior to commencing
maternity leave shall be entitled to sick leave benefits.
b) An employee while on maternity leave, adoption leave or parental leave shall
not be entitled to sick leave benefits during the period of leave.
c) Notwithstanding (b) above, an employee on maternity leave, adoption leave or
parental leave who has notified the District of their intention to return to work
and who subsequently suffers any illness or disability which prevents them
from returning to work as scheduled, whether or not such illness or disability
is related to the pregnancy, shall be entitled to sick leave benefits commencing
on the first day on which the employee would otherwise have returned to
work.
(E) Benefits During Leave
a) MSP, Dental, Extended Health, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death and
Disability, and Group Life Insurance benefits shall continue uninterrupted
during the period of time the employee is on maternity, adoption and/or
parental leave and the employee shall make arrangements prior to
commencing the leave to pay their share of the benefit premiums.
b) Pension contributions will cease during the period of the leave unless the
employee makes arrangements prior to commencing the leave to pay the
contributions pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Pension Plan rules
and regulations.
16.07
General Leave
The employer may grant leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority to
any employee requesting such leave of absence for good and sufficient cause, such
request to be in writing and approved by the employer. Such leave shall not be
unreasonably denied. Bona fide operational concerns, additional costs and scheduling
issues are justifiable reasons for denying or delaying such requests.
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16.08
SEIB (Supplemental Employment Insurance Benefit)
Birth mothers who are entitled to maternity leave and who will apply for and will be in receipt of
Employment Insurance benefits are eligible to receive one Supplementary Employment Insurance
Benefits (SEIB) payment equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the employee's gross weekly
earnings during the two (2) week Employment Insurance waiting period.
16.09
Effect of Absence on Sick Leave, Vacations and Statutory Holidays
Employees shall earn vacation, sick leave and Statutory Holidays while they are in
receipt of paid sick leave, except the following:
a) paid sick leave longer than one hundred twenty (120) consecutive working days;
b) while in receipt of Long Term Disability benefits;
c) unpaid leave in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days, commencing the first day
of the leave;
d) while in receipt of Workers' Compensation benefits in excess of six (6)
consecutive months;
e) Maternity Leave, Parental Leave or Adoption Leave in excess of thirty (30)
consecutive days, commencing the first day of the leave.
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ARTICLE 17 - CLOTHING
17.01
Uniform Issue
All new Employees shall be entitled to the following issue of unifonns at the expense of
the employer:
4 Short sleeve unifonn shirts with shoulder flashes
1 Long sleeve dress shirt with shoulder flashes (color dependant on rank)
4 Navy blue t-shirts with department logo
1 Job Shirt (114 zippered sweat shirt) with Department Logo
4 Pair navy pants (CAFC standard design or equivalent)
1 Pair black boots or oxfords c/w safety toes and non-slip soles
2 Ball caps with department logo
Existing employees and the Employer upon mutual agreement may vary the quantities
issued of the items above, in each subsequent year, provided no additional cost to the
Employer is incurred. Reasonableness shall always prevail if an employee has an excess
unifonn accumulation and a case can be made that additional unifonn is not required by
the Fire Chief. Provided, however, the employee has at least one complete set ofunifonn
in good and near new repair in their possession.
Officer Unifonns; in addition to the above listed items, FirelRescue Officers will receive:
3 pairs of rank appropriate epaulettes
3 pairs of rank appropriate collar insignia (unifonn)
1 pair of rank appropriate collar insignia (dress unifonn)
17.02
Discretionary Uniform Issue
The following unifonn items will be issued to all employees initially at their time of hire,
and replaced at the discretion of the Fire Chief on an "as needed basis" and at the expense
of the Employer:
Complete dress unifonn
Jacket with removable lining so that the jacket can be worn year round, complete
with shoulder flashes
1 Sooke Fire Rescue Services Unifonn cap badge or equivalent
1 Belt
1 Reflective weatherproof wind breaker with shoulder flashes
All of the above items in this article shall be immediately replaced if they are damaged
and worn to the point of not providing the employee with an appearance of being
professionally attired with a unifonn in good quality and near new repair. Articles may
be repaired if it is possible to provide same.
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ARTICLE 17 - CLOTHING
17.03
Personal Protective Equipment
The Employer shall provide all employees with one complete set of personal protective
equipment, which shall include approved: safety boots, helmet, service coat and pants,
balaclava, gloves, and flashlight, and such other equipment as may be recommended by
the Fire Chief. All such protective clothing and equipment shall be returned to the
Employer when the employee ceases to perform such duties as would necessitate the use
of same. Protective Clothing shall conform to the provisions of the Work Safe BC
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
All personal protective clothing shall be cleaned in accordance with Work Safe BC
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations at the expense of the employer.
17.04
Cleaning Allowance
The Employer shall be responsible for cleaning uniforms as per the schedule below. If
reasonably possible, an account shall be set-up at a Dry Cleaners and an individual
garment bag shall be assigned to all employees. It shall be the employees' responsibility
to ensure that their individual dry cleaning bag is available for pick-up, at the Fire
Station, on the first (18t) and third (3 rd ) Friday of the month. Except for extenuating
circumstances, the regular allotment for dry cleaning shall be;
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Three (3) shirts per week
Two (2) pants per week
Dress uniform twice annually
Work jacket twice annually
Any other department issued garment, shall be dry cleaned as seen fit by the Fire
Chief
If an account cannot be set-up at local Dry Cleaners, the employer agrees to pay $15.00
per pay period to each employee covered by the agreement for uniform cleaning in lieu of
having an account at a local dry cleaner.
page 35 of 58
ARTICLE 18 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
18.01
Plan Carriers and Coverage
a) The District's responsibility under this Agreement is limited to the payment of
premiums to purchase these benefits. The District has no liability for the failure or
refusal of the benefit provider to honour an employee's claim or to pay benefits and
no such action on the part of the benefit provider will constitute a breach of this
Agreement. No dispute under or relating to this Article will be subject to the
grievance/arbitration procedures except where the District has failed to pay the
premIUms.
b) The District agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premiums for the
benefit plans except for where expressly provided below, subject to the provisions of
the plans. The District shall not change the levels of coverage and the provisions of
the plans, in the Benefit Programs without the agreement of the Union.
c) Notwithstanding part (b), if there is a dispute between the employee and the benefit
provider, the District agrees to act as an advocate by assisting the employee in
contacting and getting information from the benefit provider.
d) All Plan coverage's referred to in Schedule 'A' shall provide coverage for all
members of the immediate family including spouse and child dependents to the age of
19 or to the age of 25 when attending full time at an accredited school.
18.02
Effective Date of Benefit Coverage
a) A new employee's entitlement to benefits will commence on the first of the month
immediately following the month the employee begins continued employment with
the District.
b) An employee, while on temporary layoff or unpaid leave of absence of up to six (6)
months may choose to continue to maintain their coverage (where a third party
benefits provider agreement permits) in the Medical, Dental, Extended Health, Group
Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long Term Disability
benefit plans by paying one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of the premiums the
first day of the month following that in which the layoff or leave occurs.
18.03
Extended Health Benefit Plan
The District shall provide employees covered by this agreement an Extended Health Plan.
This will include coverage for:
a) 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses;
b) No deductible;
JAFF Local 4841 & District o/Sooke
page 36 0/58
c) Unlimited per person drug maximum limit;
d) $400 per person, per two (2) calendar years for the purchase of corrective vision
care; and $75 per person, per two (2) calendar year for eye exams;
e) $500 per person per calendar year for listed paramedical practitioners;
f) $200 per person per calendar year for orthotics;
g) $2,000 per five (5) calendar years for hearing aids;
h) 100% travel coverage with lifetime maximum of$5,000,000;
i) $750 lifetime maximum for smoking cessation drugs;
j) Obesity drugs (diabetes) covered;
k) Private room hospital stay;
1) $10,000 per person per calendar year for private duty nursing;
m) Employee Assistance Program
18.04
Dental Plan
The District shall provide employees a dental plan. The dental plan coverage provided
for Employees is:
a) One hundred percent (100%) basic dental care services with unlimited annual
maXImum.
b) Fifty percent (50%) major restorative dental care services with unlimited annual
maXImum.
c) Fifty percent (50%), (children only) orthodontics with $5,000 lifetime maximum
per dependent child.
18.05
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plans
The District shall provide employees a Group Life and an Accidental and
Dismemberment Plan (AD&D) to provide for the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
18.06
Two Hundred percent (200%) annual earnings to a maximum of$400,000
Non-evidenced maximum of $400,000
$10,000 spousal dependent life insurance
$5,000 per dependent child life insurance
Long Term Disability
The District shall provide a Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Plan. The premiums
for this coverage shall be one hundred percent 100% paid by the employee. The LTD
Plan shall provide as follows:
a) A benefit level of sixty percent (60%) of the disabled employee's regular monthly
earnings in effect on the date of disability, reduced by certain amounts received
by and payable to the employee from other sources during the period of disability.
page 37 of 58
b) A seventeen (17) week qualification period from the date of disability during
which no benefit is payable under the Plan.
c) An employee during the qualification period, as well as while in receipt of Long
Term Disability benefits, shall be considered to be on approved medical leave of
absence. Such an employee, including one engaged in rehabilitation employment
with the District, shall continue to be covered by the provisions of the Medical
Services Plan, Extended Health Plan, Group Life Insurance and Dental Plan. The
District shall pay seventy-five percent (75%) of the premiums for the first two (2)
years.
d) While in receipt of Long Term Disability payments, contributions to the
Municipal Pension Plan shaIl be waived and such status shall be reported to the
Commissioner for the Plan. Following the first two (2) years while on Long Term
Disability, the Long Term Disability recipient may opt to continue benefit
coverage by assuming the full premium costs of such benefits.
18.07
Medicals and Early Screening
The District agrees to cooperate with the Union to provide support for employees seeking
medical services that provide for early detection of occupationally related diseases and
recognized health concerns related to fire fighting. This support shall include a letter to
medical professionals in support of such testing and screening.
18.08
Early Retirement Provision
Those employees who retire prior to age sixty-five (65) may opt to continue to be
enroIled under the benefits of the Group Life Insurance Plan until age sixty-five (65),
provided the carrier agrees to continue the coverage. The employee will be responsible
for one hundred percent (100%) of the premium.
JAFF Local 484 J & District 0/ Sooke
1" Collective Agreement
page 380/58
ARTICLE 19 - EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS
] 9.0]
Municipal Superannuation Plan
All regular employees appointed to permanent positions and who are employed for a
minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, shall be enrolled in Group 5 of the Municipal
Pension Plan subject to the Municipal Pension Plan Rules as amended from time to time
under the Municipal Pension Plan Joint Trust Agreement pursuant to the authority of the
Public Sector Plans Act as applied to the Employer and its regular full-time employees,
from the first date of employment. Employees who are ineligible to make contributions
under the Pension (Municipal) Act shall be exempted from its provisions. If there is a
conflict between the Municipal Pension Plan Rules and this Agreement then the
Municipal Pension Plan Rules shall prevail.
Employees who choose to leave the District of Sooke Fire Rescue Services without
drawing a pension may only access pension benefits in accordance with the Municipal
Pension Plan Rules.
All new employees eligible for enrolment to Group 5 shall be required to retire upon
reaching the age of sixty (60)
]9.02
Supplemental Pension Allowance
The District shall provide Municipal Pension Plan Group 5 eligible employees a
Supplemental Pension Allowance (SPA) of 0.56% of pensionable earnings (basic regular
earnings) to the Group Tax Free Savings Fund established by the union on behalf of all
Group 5 enrolled employees at the first pay period of each month. Supplemental Pension
Pay Allowance shall be treated as a standalone allowance and may not be pyramided with
any other benefits or wages. The Allowance is calculated and payable on all earnings
defined as pensionable (e.g. regular, sick, WeB, retroactive, vacation and paid leave)
]9.03
Retirement Gratuity
After five (5) years of continuous service, unless employment is terminated for just cause,
a gratuity of one and one-half (1 Yz) day's pay for each completed year of service shall be
paid to employees leaving the service of the District.
t
r
page 39 of 58
ARTICLE 20 - ON-THE-JOB-ACCIDENT COMPENSATION (W.C.B.)
All employees covered by this Agreement, absent from duty due to injuries received while on
duty, shall receive from the District their normal net salary equivalent, without interruption and
without loss to pension or benefits, during such absence from duty. Full salary and benefits shall
continue only as long as the employee continues to receive Work Safe BC payment in respect to
such injury; and provided further, that all Workers' Compensation to which the employee is
entitled is paid direct to the Employer. The employee's usual deductions shall be deducted from
the employee's regular pay as normal.
The provisions of this article do not apply where an employee is permanently incapacitated from
serving as a Fire Fighter and is in receipt of Work Safe BC Pension.
Should Work Safe BC not provide compensation for the remainder of day on the day of the
injury, the employer shall.
IAFF Local 484 J & District of Sooke
page 40 of 58
ARTICLE 21 - SALARY AND WAGE BENEFITS
21.01
Professional Fees
The employer shall pay licensing, professional fees and other certificate costs for any
employee who is required by the Employer to hold such licensing, certificate or
membership to an association or organization, other than Union dues or Union
affiliations.
21.02
Relief of a Higher Rank
All employees who are required to assume the duties and responsibilities of an employee
of higher rank shall be paid a premium of twelve percent (12%) for each step up in rank,
for all hours worked in that rank, provided that the Fire Chief has approved or authorized
the employee to assume the duties of the higher rank. All acting pay shall be calculated
as pensionable income. In any case, the pay shall not exceed the rate of pay for the
higher rank as set out in Schedule "A".
21.03
Volunteer Service Time
Personnel joining the regular staff of the fire department from the ranks of the Sooke
Firefighters' Association shall be given credit for previous time served with the Sooke
Fire Rescue Service as follows:
a) Six (6) months credit for every year of completed service, up to a maximum of
two (2) years credit, providing that the candidate is certified to NFPA 1001, Level
2 or equivalent.
b) This credit will apply and be used only for the purpose of establishing starting
salary. This credit shall also apply to future wage increment indices requiring a
service time component. For all other calculations of seniority, the date of hire
shall apply.
21.04
Wellness
The Employer and the Union recognize the physical nature and occupational risks
associated with firefighting and agree to refer to the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness
Initiative 3rd edition to guide discussion regarding programs and procedures in dealing
with wellness matters. The objective of the parties shall be to maximize opportunities to
advance the wellness of employees.
r l Collective Agreement
page 410/58
ARTICLE 22 - EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
22.01
Classification and Specification
Fire Fighters shall be classified as follows and receive wage
service as follows:
Probationer Fire Fighter- Starting wage
Recruit Fire Fighter - Completion of the 1st 6 months
Fire Fighter 3rd Class - Completion of the 1st year
Fire Fighter 2nd Class - Completion of 2nd year
Fire Fighter 1st Class - Completion of 3rd year
Fire Fighter tenth year - Completion of 9 years
Fire Fighter fifteenth year - Completion of 14 years
Fire Fighter twentieth year - Completion of 19 years
increment adjustments for
70%
75%
80%
90%
100%
lO3%
lO6%
109%
Operational Fire Fighter Staff Officers shall be classified as follows and all categories of
Fire Fighter Staff Officers are indexed to the 10th year Fire Fighter.
Lieutenant
112%
C~~n
In%
Assistant Chief, Training
128%
Deputy Chief
135%
(Note: Officer Indices phased in as indicated at Schedule A)
22.02
Job Descriptions
The Employer agrees to consult with the Union regarding job descriptions which shall be
established for each classification in the bargaining unit. The Fire Chief shall prepare the
descriptions and a copy of each, and any changes made thereto from time to time, shall be
provided to the Union. The Fire Chief shall provide the Union a maximum of two weeks
for comment and give reasonable consideration to the input provided by the Union.
22.03
New Classifications
When the Employer establishes new classifications, or when a substantial change is made
to any existing job descriptions, the job descriptions will be established by the Employer;
the Union shall be provided a maximum of two weeks to provide input regarding the
wages and working conditions and whether or not the position is within the bargaining
unit. The Employer shall give reasonable consideration to the input provided by the
Union. The Union will be provided with a copy of the description and with the rate
applicable.
If it is a position or a new classification for which the Union is bargaining agent it shall
be filled in accordance with the procedures indicated in Article 8 of this Agreement.
page 42 of 58
ARTICE 23 - NOURISHMENT
At the discretion of the Fire Chief (or his delegate), nourishment for employees shall be provided
during extended engagements or incidents.
JAFF Local 484J & District o/Sooke
page 43 0/58
ARTICLE 24 - TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be for a term of thirty six (36) months. effective from the first day of
January 2013 (January 1" ,20 13) to the thirty-first day of December, 20 15, (December 31",
20 15) and from year to year thereafter subject to the right of either party to the Agreement,
within four months immediate ly preceding the date of the expiry of this Agreement (December
31 st . 20 15) or at any time thereafter, by written notice, to require the other party to the
Agreement to commence collective bargaining. Should notice not be provide by either party at
the expiration of this agreement both parties are deemed to have provided notice.
The operation of Sub-Section (2) and (3) of Section 50 of the Labour Relations Code of B.C.
sha ll be specifically excluded from, and shall not be applicable to thi s Agreement.
APPROVED AND ADOP'fED BY THE
District of Sooke
This
~ day of~.....e...-
,2013
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE
Sookc fire Fighters Local 4841
This
Q( &"
day of .j u
Secretary
fA f'f' Local 4841 &
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DiSlr;CI
0/ Soak.
,2013
0
Tre~
Mayor
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page 440/58
APPENDIX" A"
2013 CLASSIFICATION AND HOURLY RATES
Each wage increment movement of a Fire Fighter within Schedule' A' is to be adjusted at the
first pay period following their anniversary date of their date of hire. Fire Fighter increments are
not deemed to be a promotion and are achieved as a result oflength of service.
Classification
Percent
Differential
Monthl
Bi-Weekly
Houri
Fire Fighter
- Probation Rate
(1 st 6 months)
70%
- 1st Year (2nd 6 months)
75%
_ 2nd Year
80%
- 3rd Year
90%
- 4th
Year (1 st Class)
- 10th Year
100%
103%
106%
- 20 th Year
109%
Each of the Increments Below Based Off Of the 10th Year Rate of 103%
Lieutenant
112%
Captain
122%
115%
Deputy Chief
117%
lAFF Local 4841 & District o/Sooke
page 45 0/58
APPENDIX "A"
Each wage increment movement of a Fire Fighter within Schedule' A' is to be adjusted at the
not deemed to be a promotion and are achieved as a result of length of service.
Classification
Percent
Differential
Monthl
Bi-Weekl
Houri
Fire Fighter
- Probation Rate
(1st 6 months)
70%
75%
_ 2 nd Year
80%
- 3rd Year
90%
- 4th Year (1st Class)
100%
-10thYear
103%
106%
- 20th Year
109%
Lieutenant
112%
Captain
122%
122%
Deputy Chief
126%
JAFF Local 4841 & District 0/ Sooke
page 46 0/58
APPENDIX" A"
Each wage increment movement of a Fire Fighter within Schedule 'A' is to be adjusted at the
not deemed to be a promotion and are achieved as a result oflength of service.
Classification
Percent
Differential
Monthl
Bi-Weekl
Hourly
Fire Fighter
- Probation Rate
(1st 6 months)
70%
75%
- 2nd Year
80%
- 3rd Year
90%
- 4th
Year (1st Class)
- 10th Year
100%
103%
106%
- 20 th Year
109%
Lieutenant
112%
Captain
122%
128%
Deputy Chief
135%
IAFF Local 4841 & District ofSooke
]'" Collective Agreement
page 470/58
APPENDIX "B"
Seniority List
Name
Hire Date
Rank
Pre-Service Credit Time
Matt Barney
June 6th , 2005
Assistant Chief
2 years (September 21, 1995)
Rick McLeod
August 1, 2009
Deputy Chief
2 years (April 16, 1992)
Chris McCrea
March 1,2010
Firefighter
2 years (September 3, 1999)
Cam Norris-Jones
June 1,2010
Firefighter
2 years (September 8. 2007)
JAFF Local 4841 & District ofSooke
IS/ Collective Agreement
page 48 of 58
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #1
RE: Overtime
BY AND BETWEEN: THE DISTRICT OF SOOKE
AND:
THE SOOKE FIREFIG HTERS LOCAL 484 1 OF THE
TNTERNATIONALASSOCIATION OP PIRE FIGHTERS
In lieu of payment for overtime the District and the Uni on agree to the following:
a) Employees covered by this agreement shall ma intai n the status quo in respect to
working additional hours in responding to incidents on a vo lw1tary basi '. Should
em pl oyees not make every reasonable effort to do so, the District may serve sixty
(60) days ' notice to termi nate this Letter of Understanding
b) The District shall provide each employee one bloc k of time off annuall y in li eu of
overtime,
c) However, should the Fi re Chief requ ire a member to report to duty in addition to their
normally schedul ed hours of work (non-vol untary), then th e ovel1ime provisions of
d1is co ll ective agreement shall apply and payment of overtime shall occur,
d) The District agrees to make every reasonable effort to mai ntain a minimum of two
firefighters, which includes the officer, on duty at all times. Should the District not
make every reasonable effort to do so, the Union may serve sixty (60) days' notice to
terminate this Letter of Understaodi ng.
e) I f the parti es mutually agree to extend this Letter of Understanding beyond the tenn
of this first agreement the District agrees to increase the time provided in lieu of
overti me to two (2) blocks.
.
Dated thI s
t:l17
_.?C>
__
Day of
.--:-
)0... £.20 13
Por the Union
IAFP Locol4841 & Dis/I'ic/ ofSooke
page 49 of 58
LETTER OF
UNO~:RSTANOING
#2
RE: Employment Insurance Rebate
BY AND BETWEEN: THE DISTRICT Of SOOKE
AND:
THE SOOKE FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE
fNTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
The District shall register the Sick Leave Plan with Human Resources Development Canada foJ'
premium reduction purposes. The Union shall be notified of the premium reduction, which shall
be applied to the benefit of employees in accordance with Development Canada rules by mutual
agreement between the parties.
of
sMv"
201 3
For the Union
IAFF I.ocal 4841 & Dislricl of Sooke
r' Collective Agreement
page50of58
LETTER OF UNDERSTAND ING #3
RE: Hours of Work
BY AND BETWEEN: THE DrSTRlCT OF SOOKE
AND:
THE SOOKE FIREFlGHTERS LOCAL 484 1 OF TilE
INTERNATJONALASSOCIATlON OF FIRE FIGHTERS
For the tenn of this agreement, th e Parties agree to monitor and research a llell1ative hours of
work and the various work schedules for suppression operations in compo ite fire departments in
Bri tish Columbia. The parties will review and consider alternative options to the present hours
of work with a view to operational considerations. Recommendations and/or suggestions for
changes may be forwarded to the next rollnd of collective bargaining by either party.
Dated
thi~Day of
SuAJe
2013
For the Union
'~~~~~~
&44
IA FF Local 4841 & Dis/riel of Sook.
j $'
page 51 of 58
RE: Deputy Chief
AND:
THE SOOKE FTREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTE RS, LOCAL
4841
The Union agrees to exclude the Deputy Chief pos ition ITom the bargai ning unit a 8n exempt
position, at such time as the District maintains as a minimum two (2) fulltime unionized
firefighters on duty at all times, seven (7) days per week for a minimum of eleven ( II ) hours per
day.
Dated this
t.8 Dayof
:fv ... ~
20 13
For the Union
1,1 FF Local 4841 & District o/S()oke
/" Collective Agreement
pageS20/58
RE: Cleaning Allowance
AND:
THE SOOKEl FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 484 1 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATTON OF FrRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL
484 1
Should the District be required to provide J1aymen{ in li eu of providing for a c leaning service as
per Article 17.04 Clean ing Al lowance of this Co ll ective Agreement, such payment shall be
pha ed over the term of the agreement as fo llows:
a) Effective January 1,2013 $5.00 per pay period to each employee covered by the
agreement,
b) Effective January 1,2014 $10.00 per pay period to each employee covered by the
agreement,
c) Effective January I, 20 15 $ 15.00 per pay period to each employee covered by the
agreement.
Dated this ~ Day of
Jv"e,.
20 13
For the Union
fA PI" Loeaf484f & Dislriel o/Sooke
r Collective Agreemelll
t
page530/58
RE:
Transition rrom the Present-day Special Agreement Pension Plan to Group 5 and
Article 19.02
AND:
THE SOOKE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE
INTERN ATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL
4841
The Districl will make application to the Pension Corporation as soon as possible following the
ratifi cation of the first collective agreement, to move el igible employees to Group 5 effective
January I, 20 13. Effective the date of enrolment to Group 5 ule Employer and the employees
will cease making Special Agreement Pension Plan contributions. Special Agreement
contributions to date shall belong to the individual and remain with tilC Pension Corporation in
accordancc with pension plan rules.
From that date forward the 4.5% the parties have been contributing to the Special Agreement
Pension Plan shall be used to cover the costs associated with the increased costs of the Group 5
plan at the time of enrolment. The value of the 0.56% residual fundin g generated by Group 5
enrollment, shall continue to rema in with the employee and be provided for in a retirement
benefit savings plan, that is tax sheltered where CRA regulations pomlit such shelter and shall be
referred to as a Supplemental Pension Allowance.
The Union shall establish a group savi ngs plan for members enroll ed in Group 5 in accordance
with Canada Revenue Agency rules. The District shall not be responsible for any costs
associated with establishing a Group Tax Free Savings plan. The District shall. provide 0.56% of
pensionable earnings (basic regular earnings) to the fund individually on behalf of all Group 5
enrolled employees at the first pay period of each month . Supplemental Pension Allowance shall
be treated as a standalone allowance and may not be pyramided with any other benefits or wages.
The Allowance is calculated and payable on all earnings defined as pensionable (e.g. regular.
sick, WCB, retroactive, vacation and paid leave)
n,e
Collective Agreement Article 19.02 shall replace this Letter of Understanding, following
confirmation of Group 5 enrollment, the Un ion has estab lished the group savings plan vehicl e for
the members and the District is able to provide for the 0.56% payment to the Union or directly to
the Group Savi ngs Plan .
of ;)1.1" (,20 13
IAFF l"oco14841 & o<..,,.;CI o/Sook.
/ )-' Collective Agreement
pag.54 0/58
RE: Employee Benefits
AND:
THE SOOKE FIR EF IGHTERS LOCAL 484 1 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIR E FIGHTERS, LOCAL
4841
The Dishict agrees that if Employee Benefits as defined in thi s first collective agreemen t are
improved for other Emp loyees for the District during the term of this agreement same shall occur
for the firefighters covered by this first co ll ective agreement.
Dated thi s
"j';..~ 20 I 3
For the Union
IAPF Local 4841 & Districl o/Sooke
p~1
Col/ectille Agreement
page550/58
RE: General Provisions
AND:
THE SOOKE FIREFIGHT ERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTE RS, LOCAL
484 1
Notwithstanding Article 6, the Parti es agree that the Employer, may during the term of the
2013 -20 15 Collective Agreement, provide the Union and the affected Employees with sixty
(60) days' written notice to termi nate the conti nuation of any general conditi on presentl y in
force which is not specifica ll y mentioned in the Agreement
Dated this
~'O
For the Union
)
IAFF Local 4841 & Dis/ricl o/Sooke
r' Collective Agreement
page 56 0/58
RE: Article 8.01, Standards for Vacancies, Promotions and Transfers
AND:
THE SOOKE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4841 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL
4841
Pursuant to the operation of Article 8, the District and Union agree to the required
qualifications for tbe positions in the bargaining unit as follows:
Lieutenant
Completion of [FSAC or ProBoard Accredited NFPA 1021 Fire
Officer I Program
Captain
Completion of [FSAC or Pro Board Accredited NFPA 1021 Fire
Officer 2 Program
Chief Officers -
Enrolled in [FSAC or ProBoard Accredited NFPA 1021 Fire
Officer 3 Program
Dated this
2.5
Dayof -:}v II\. t..-
For the District
IAFF Local 4841 & DisIr;clofSooke
r Collective Agreemem
l
2013
For the Union
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