East Central Ambulance Association Collective Agreement 2025 - 2028

Article 8: Probationary Period

1. A newly-hired Employee shall serve a probationary period of three (3) months. If, in the opinion of ECAA, an Employee serving a probationary period is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be terminated at anytime without notice and without recourse to the grievance or arbitration procedure, unless the ECAA’s termination decision is in bad faith or contrary to Article 6.01 on discrimination. Hours worked as a Casual Employee in the same classification shall be considered as contributing to the completion of a probationary period up to a maximum of twenty-eight (28) shifts provided that not more than three (3) months have elapsed since they worked for the Employer.

2. Seniority shall not apply during the probationary period; however, once the probationary period has been completed, seniority shall be credited retroactive to the date on which the Employee last entered the service of ECAA.

3. ECAA shall provide a written evaluation to each probationary Employee prior to the completion of their probationary period. If a probationary Employee is terminated, notice in writing shall be given to the Employee and HSAA.

4. If, in the opinion of ECAA, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, the Employee’s probationary period may be extended if mutually agreed upon by HSAA and ECAA. During the extended period, the Employee shall normally be given monthly feedback regarding their performance; however, if in the opinion of ECAA, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be terminated at anytime during the probationary period without recourse to the grievance or arbitration procedure.