Additional members needed for Job Rating Committee

The Job Rating Committee (JRC) which currently consists of 12
individuals, six from the MUSA bargaining unit and six from University managers is in need of two additional members: one from the MUSA bargaining unit and one from University managers. In order to be representative of the breadth and type of jobs in the bargaining unit and the University, preference will be given to members from research areas in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Roles and function of the JRC:

participate in training on the application of the job evaluation
system, principles of job evaluation, avoidance of gender bias, and
documentation of decisions

rate all jobs from job content information provided to the JRC and document all decisions appropriately

seek clarification from incumbents and their supervisors where there is insufficient information to agree on the rating of a job, using a consistent and fair procedure

Requirements of JRC members:

as the JRC requires quorum to operate, the Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee is seeking individuals who are committed

be open-minded and possess the ability to work as a part of a joint labour management team with good consensus building skills

be able to evaluate a broad range of complex information using their excellent critical analytical skills

be able to convey their thoughts and rationale effectively in a group environment

ensure consistency over time in application of the job evaluation tool

possess an understanding of the range and diversity of work in the bargaining unit

be able to consider the evaluation of the jobs separate from the jobs' current incumbents

be able to learn quickly

be able to work quickly and thoroughly

Time commitment:

approximately one year beginning in March 2005

individuals will be seconded to the JRC on a half-time basis (mornings 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) and will retain their current positions in the afternoon

managers will have the ability to backfill the JRC member's position on a half-time basis for the duration

for all work time spent on the JRC, the salary and benefits of the members will be maintained

a limited number of members will have the opportunity to continue
their role on the JRC on an on-going basis as the new tool is used to
evaluate positions beyond the initial implementation phase June 2005

Selection criteria:

continuing employee status

MUSA applicants must have membership in good standing

University applicants should be in TMG or MUFA, and have supervisory experience

familiarity with the McMaster environment and policies

sensitivity to equity issues and awareness of pay equity legislation

ability to work cooperatively within a team

ability to work within tight timelines

Scope of the project:

the MUSA bargaining unit consists of approximately 2,025 employees

evaluations covering those jobs need to be completed

Deadline for response:

Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 by 5 p.m.

Selection process:

the JJESC will review submissions from all applicants and may request an interview to aid in the selection process

For further information about this endeavour, refer to the
following Web sites:

Submit your statement of intent to the JJESC at the following
e-mail address: jjesc@mcmaster.ca. Include the reason for your interest, any relevant experience, the contribution you feel you would make to the JRC and indicate the length
of time you are interested in serving on the JRC.

If you have any questions, e-mail them to jjesc@mcmaster.ca.

The Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee includes the following members:

Susan Birnie

Carmela Civitareale

John Drake

Jim Garrett

Daina Green

Heather Grigg

Marvin Gunderman

Kathy Ouellette

Rosemary Viola

Nancy Vukelich

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The Job Rating Committee (JRC) which currently consists of 12<br />
individuals, six from the MUSA bargaining unit and six from University managers is in need of two additional members: one from the MUSA bargaining unit and one from University managers. In order to be representative of the breadth and type of jobs in the bargaining unit and the University, preference will be given to members from research areas in the Faculty of Health Sciences.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Roles and function of the JRC:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>participate in training on the application of the job evaluation<br />
system, principles of job evaluation, avoidance of gender bias, and<br />
documentation of decisions</li><br />
<li> rate all jobs from job content information provided to the JRC and document all decisions appropriately</li><br />
<li>seek clarification from incumbents and their supervisors where there is insufficient information to agree on the rating of a job, using a consistent and fair procedure</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Requirements of JRC members:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>as the JRC requires quorum to operate, the Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee is seeking individuals who are committed</li><br />
<li>be open-minded and possess the ability to work as a part of a joint labour management team with good consensus building skills</li><br />
<li>be able to evaluate a broad range of complex information using their excellent critical analytical skills</li><br />
<li>be able to convey their thoughts and rationale effectively in a group environment</li><br />
<li>ensure consistency over time in application of the job evaluation tool</li><br />
<li>possess an understanding of the range and diversity of work in the bargaining unit</li><br />
<li>be able to consider the evaluation of the jobs separate from the jobs&#039; current incumbents</li><br />
<li>be able to learn quickly</li><br />
<li>be able to work quickly and thoroughly</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Time commitment:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>approximately one year beginning in March 2005</li><br />
<li>individuals will be seconded to the JRC on a half-time basis (mornings 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) and will retain their current positions in the afternoon</li><br />
<li>managers will have the ability to backfill the JRC member&#039;s position on a half-time basis for the duration</li><br />
<li>for all work time spent on the JRC, the salary and benefits of the members will be maintained</li><br />
<li>a limited number of members will have the opportunity to continue<br />
their role on the JRC on an on-going basis as the new tool is used to<br />
evaluate positions beyond the initial implementation phase June 2005</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Selection criteria:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>continuing employee status</li><br />
<li>MUSA applicants must have membership in good standing</li><br />
<li>University applicants should be in TMG or MUFA, and have supervisory experience</li><br />
<li>familiarity with the McMaster environment and policies</li><br />
<li>sensitivity to equity issues and awareness of pay equity legislation</li><br />
<li>ability to work cooperatively within a team</li><br />
<li>ability to work within tight timelines</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Scope of the project:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>the MUSA bargaining unit consists of approximately 2,025 employees</li><br />
<li>evaluations covering those jobs need to be completed</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Deadline for response:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 by 5 p.m.</li></ul><br />
<br />
<b>Selection process:</b><ul><br />
<br />
<li>the JJESC will review submissions from all applicants and may request an interview to aid in the selection process</li></ul><br />
<br />
For further information about this endeavour, refer to the<br />
following Web sites:<ul><br />
<br />
<li><a href="http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/jjesc/">http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/jjesc/</a></li><br />
<br />
<li><a href="http://www.musa.ca/jjesc/">http://www.musa.ca/jjesc/</a></li></ul><br />
<br />
Submit your statement of intent to the JJESC at the following<br />
e-mail address: <a href="mailto:jjesc@mcmaster.ca">jjesc@mcmaster.ca</a>. Include the reason for your interest, any relevant experience, the contribution you feel you would make to the JRC and indicate the length<br />
of time you are interested in serving on the JRC.<p><br />
<br />
If you have any questions, e-mail them to <a href="mailto:jjesc@mcmaster.ca">jjesc@mcmaster.ca</a>.<p><br />
<br />
The Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee includes the following members: <p><br />
<br />
Susan Birnie<br><br />
Carmela Civitareale<br><br />
John Drake<br><br />
Jim Garrett<br><br />
Daina Green<br><br />
Heather Grigg<br><br />
Marvin Gunderman<br><br />
Kathy Ouellette<br><br />
Rosemary Viola<br><br />
Nancy Vukelich

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