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Annual Leave

Q. Can I take annual leave if I am on probation?

You may take annual leave to the extent of your earned credits, upon approval by your immediate Supervisor.

Association Membership Fees

Q. I belong to an association. Will NPF pay for my yearly membership fees?

NPF will pay membership fees only when membership in a particular organization is in direct support, and is a necessary job-related requirement.

Collective Agreements

Q. How do I get a copy of my collective agreement?

Collective agreements are available from your local Human Resources Manager or your Union Representative, local President or shop Steward.

Employee Awards and Recognition

Q. I am a part-time employee. Will I receive a long service award?

Yes, NPF now recognizes part time service.

Employee Files

Q. Can I access my employee file?

Employees, upon written request to their HR Manager, may access their employee file once a year or as indicated in their collective agreement.

Employee Orientation

Q. Do all employees receive an Orientation Awareness Session to NPF?

All employees are scheduled to receive an Orientation Awareness Session to NPF.

General

Inquiries may be directed to your local Human Resources (HR) Office.

Grievances

Q. How do I go about filing a grievance?

Employees are encouraged to discuss their concerns with their manager in an attempt to resolve issues informally. In the event that issues are not resolved through the informal process, unionized employees who wish to file a grievance can seek counsel on the grievance process from their union representative, local president or shop steward. Non-unionized employees should consult NPF Human Resources Policy and Procedures to receive information on the grievance process. Grievances should be submitted to the local NPF HR Manager using the Grievance Form.

Health and Safety

Q. One of my colleagues wears a perfume that gives me a headache. What do I do?

You may choose to discuss your concern with the employee directly - if you do not feel comfortable, you may bring your concern to the attention of your immediate supervisor, who will, in turn, liaise with our Health and Safety Manager.

Harassment and Prevention

Q. Who do I go to if I feel I am being harassed?

If you feel you are being harassed, please contact the Human Rights and Harassment Prevention Advisor at:

Telephone: (613) 996-6743
Cell: (613) 290-0683
Email: young.roger@cfpsa.com
Secure Fax: (613) 944-5924

Official Languages

Q. French or English? Do I have the choice?

We our committed to providing leadership in fostering a workplace that is favourable to the use of both official languages. We believe that our employees should be able to exercise their right to use one or the other of Canada's two official languages, subject to the location of their workplace and the mandate to serve their clients and co-workers in both languages. For more information, please visit the Official Languages site.

Pension and Benefits

Q. Is enrollment in the Pension Plan mandatory?

Effective 1 January 2005, full-time NPF employees must enroll in the pension plan from their date of hire, with deductions to commence with the employee's first pay.

Q. Can I change my beneficiary any time?

You can change your Group Life Insurance beneficiary at any time. You may not change your pension beneficiary any time - changes can be made in the event of separation, divorce or marriage, or in the event of your designated beneficiary's death. All changes must have supporting documentation submitted in order to effect the change.

Performance Review and Appraisal Report

Q. How many times a year, should I receive a review?

Employees should receive a written review annually, based on the fiscal year. Employees should receive a written review at least one month prior to the end of their probation period.

Recruitment and Selection

Q. Where can I find job opportunities for Non Public Funds (NPF)?

You may access job opportunities by clicking on Career Opportunities. Additionally, your local HR Office will have job postings available. Please note union members will be given priority for collective bargaining unit positions.

Q. Do internal candidates have priority over external candidates?

If the vacant position is a bargaining unit position, members of that bargaining unit who apply for the vacancy will have priority for selection as outlined in their collective agreement. For non-unionized positions, the hiring manager has the option of holding a closed competition for NPF employees only, or an open competition. In the event that the competition is open to internal and external candidates, preference may be given to internal candidates, however NPF employees are not guaranteed priority over external candidates.

Q. What are NPF's views on Employment Equity?

NPF is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome applications from designated group members. Please visit Employment Equity to learn more about our workplace initiatives.

Training and Development

Q. I want to take a course. Will NPF pay?

Subsidized career and development program (SECDP) provides education assistance to develop your career within NPF. The plan allows up to $500 per employee per fiscal year. The course must be job-related and must show a benefit to the employer within a five year time period. The Human Resources Development Manager has final approval on all subsidized education applications.

Updating Personal Information

Q. I have:

• changed my address

• changed my emergency contact information

• got married/divorced

• had a new baby

• taken an external course

Please notify your local HR Manager with any new information relevant to these changes.