Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2024-2028

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #52

BETWEEN

ALL EMPLOYERS SIGNATORY TO THIS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE: CLASSIFICATION REVIEW OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST /PHYSIOTHERAPIST/SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/ AUDIOLOGIST/ KINESIOLOGIST/EXERCISE SPECIALIST
 

Purpose

The purpose of this Letter of Understanding is to confirm the agreement between AHS and HSAA to jointly conduct a comprehensive review of the classification structure for the following professions:

• Occupational Therapists (OT) I/II/III
• Physiotherapists (PT) I/II/III
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) II/III
• Audiologist (AUD) I/II
• Kinesiologists (KIN)
• Exercise Specialist (ES)

Background

• Current standard provincial job descriptions exist for OT, PT, SLP and AUD positions at various levels. These will serve as the foundation for the review.
• Entry-level registration with Alberta regulatory colleges for OT, PT, SLP and AUD requires a Masters’ degree. 

Scope of Review

• Review and validate job descriptions for OT, PT, SLP, AUD, KIN and ES positions across the province at levels I, II, and III.
• Confirm alignment of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Process

• AHS and HSAA will establish a joint working group to discuss matters related to the review.
• Matters to be discussed by this group include but are not limited to:
  • Current job descriptions and actual duties performed.
  • Discrepancies in classification specifications and required updates.
  • Recommendations for adjustments to classification structures, as appropriate

No Employee’(s) salary shall be negatively impacted as a result of this review.