East Central 911 Call Answer Society Collective Agreement 2025-2027

Article 9: Probationary Period

1. A newly hired regular or temporary Employee shall serve a probationary period of one thousand and ninety-five (1095) hours worked, exclusive of overtime, immediately following the date on which the current period of continuous employment commences.  Seniority shall not apply during the probationary period; however, once the probationary period has been completed, seniority shall be credited retroactive to the last date of hire.
2. A newly hired casual Employee shall be considered as contributing up to one thousand and ninety-five (1095) hours worked, exclusive of overtime, when hired as or promoted to a regular Employee position in the same classification.  This clause shall apply providing no more than three (3) months have elapsed since they have worked for the Employer.
3. If, in the opinion of the Employer, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be terminated without notice and without recourse to the grievance procedure during the probationary period.
4. If, in the opinion of the Employer, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, the Employee’s probationary period may be extended if mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer.  During the extended period, the Employee shall be given monthly feedback regarding their performance, however, if in the opinion of the Employer, the Employee is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be terminated without notice and without recourse to the grievance procedure.
5. The Employer shall provide a written evaluation to each probationary Employee prior to the completion of this probationary period.
6. An Employee who has completed their probationary period and remains in the Employer’s employ shall not subsequently be placed on probation.
7. Further to Article 9.01, part-time Employees will have completed their probationary period after one thousand and ninety-five (1095) hours or one (1) year of employment, whichever is the lesser.