Alberta Precision Laboratories

Article 9: Probationary Period

1. A newly hired Regular or Temporary Employee shall serve a probationary period of one thousand seven and one-half (1,007 1/2) hours worked exclusive of overtime hours immediately following the date on which the current period of continuous employment commenced. 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 three hundred and thirty-five (335) hours provided that not more than three (3) months have elapsed since they worked for the Employer.

2. The Employer shall provide a written evaluation to each probationary Employee prior to the completion of their probationary period. The written evaluation will notify the Employee of any deficiencies and provide the Employee with an opportunity to correct them during the probationary period. If, in the opinion of the Employer, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be terminated without notice. The Employee may access the Grievance Procedure at Step 2 (46.02(c)), without recourse to Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure (46.02(d)) or Optional Mediation ((External) (46.02 (e)) and Article 47 (Grievance Arbitration).

3. An Employee who has completed their probationary period and has remained in a position covered by the same certificate shall not subsequently be placed on probation.

4. If, in the opinion of the Employer, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, the Employee’s probationary period may be extended by up to three (3) months, if mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. During the extended period, the Employee shall be given regular feedback regarding their performance.