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Health Sciences Assoc. of B.C. v. Campbell Riverand North Island Transition Society Page 4[7] The facts are easily stated. Ms. Howard is married withfour children, the third of whom, a boy now aged thirteen, hassevere behavioural problems requiring specific parental andprofessional attention. She began working for the respondentin early 1993 as a casual transition house worker and laterthat year became a part–time child and youth support worker.She worked at Ann Elmore Transition House run by therespondent. It is a safe shelter for women suffering marital2004 BCCA 260 (CanLII)abuse, and for their children.[8] The respondent is a non-profit society incorporated in1985 to provide to the community of Campbell River servicesand education directed at ending family violence. In additionto operating the shelter, it offers counselling, assistance tochildren affected by family violence and public education.[9] The arbitrator, Stan Lanyon, Q. C., made the followingfindings of fact with respect to the work schedule of Ms.Howard and the adjustment therein made by the respondent thatgave rise to the grievance:The Grievor is described as a "very good employee".She is hard working and very helpful to otheremployees; a person who is always willing to performduties outside of her job description. She is alsodescribed as very flexible and willing to workadditional hours on short notice. Her normal parttimehours are 24 hours per week, however, she hasagreed on many past occasions to work evenings,