Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 - City of Hamilton

(c)
When factor (a) and (b) above are relatively equal, the
opportunity for promotion will be awarded to the senior
Employee.
An Employee's past record will be considered as part of the promotion
decision.
19.05 ASSESSMENT OF APPLICANTS
The General Manager of Human Resources and the Department Head or
designate concerned will decide jointly on the need for an assessment for
the purpose of determining qualified applicants for the position.
Assessment may take the form of written test(s), practical/physical/skill
tests, interview panel or any combination thereof to ensure applicants are
assessed for the qualifications and skills considered most important to the
position.
For any assessment used to measure the knowledge, skill and ability to
perform the job then:
(1) Applicants shall be given reasonable notice of the assessment
date(s)
(2) Applicants shall be apprised of the general nature of the subject
matter upon which they will be assessed
(3) Applicants shall be notified in advance, what is expected as a
passing grade
(4) Reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that all applicants are
assessed under similar circumstances
(5) The content of the assessment(s) must be relevant to the
knowledge, skills, duties and abilities required to do the job
Where interviews are held:
(1) At least two (2) members of management shall be present during
all interviews
(2) Interview questions and responses shall be recorded to the degree
that this is possible
(3) Questions must be relevant to the qualifications necessary to do
the job
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