Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission Collective Agreement 2023-2025

Article 28: Recognition of Previous Experience

1. Salary recognition shall be granted for work experience satisfactory to the Employer, (including experience in the private sector) provided not more than two (2) years have elapsed since such experience was obtained as outlined in the following guidelines:
   1. one (1) annual increment for one (1) years experience within the last three (3) years;
   2. two (2) annual increments for two (2) years experience within the last four (4) years;
   3. three (3) annual increments for three (3) years experience within the last five (5) years;
2. Additional time worked, measured in monthly units, and not credited for purposes of initial placement on the salary scale shall be applied towards the calculation of the next increment.
3. The Employer shall advise all employees in writing at the time of hire as to the pay grade and step in the Salaries Appendix.
4. This Article shall be applicable only to employees whose date of hire is on or after the date of exchange of ratification of this Collective Agreement.