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GRIEVANCE CQMMISSION DE
;;ETT$MENT REGLEMENT
DES GRIEFS
IN TEE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION
under
TEE CR&N EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT
Before
TEE GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT BOARD
BETWEEN: OpSED (Elrick, Langlois, Lewis and Robertson)
Grievors
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The Crown in Right of Ontario
(Ministry of Correctional Services)
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Employer
BEFORE: N. V. Dissanayake Vice-Chairperson
J. Carruthers Member
M. O'Toole Member
FOR TEE
GRIEVOR:
N. Coleman
Counsel
Gowling, strathy & Henderson
Barristers- & SOliCitOKS
FOR TEE
EBPLOYER:
J. Benedict
manager
Staff Relations Ministry of Correctional Services
HEARINGS: February 13, 1990
February 14, 1999
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DECISION
At the commencement of the hearing, the Union advised the
Board that it was withdrawing the grievance of Mr. Stephen
Lewis. Therefore this decision deals with the grievances of
Mr. Gary Elrick, Nr. Hewlett Langlois and Mr. Derek Robertson.
At the time of these grievances the grievors were
employed by the Ministry of Correctional Services and attached
to the plumbing shop at the Guelph Correctional Centre in
Guelph, Ontario. Their positions were classified within the
Maintenance Trades class series, Elrick as Maintenance.
Plumber, Foreman ; Langlois as Maintenance Refrigeration
Mechanic; and Robertson as Maintenance Plumber. The relevant
class definitions together with the preamble are attached to
this decision as Appendix 18A'8. Each of the grievors claims
that he has been 'improperly classified. Elrick claims that
he should properly be classified as Industrial Officer 3,
while Langlois and Robertson claim reclassification as
Industrial Officer 2. In the 'alternative they seek a
direction that they be properly classified. The relevant
I class definitions in the Industrial Officer series are
attached as Appendix ltBVl. The position specifications for
Elrick, Langlois and Robertson are. attached marked as
Appendices "C8', *'D" and IIE" 'respectively.
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Mr. Elrick is a certified plumber and gas fitter and has
held the position of Maintenance Plumber, Foreman, since 1980.
He is the supervisor of the Plumbing Shop, and had a
maintenance plumber and refrigeration mechanic reporting to
him. He in turn reported to the Maintenance Coordinator.
Elrick disagreed with the statement in his position
specification that 45% of his time was spent in maintenance
work. He prepared and filed a list of projects he had been
involved in since 1975, which he claimed were "new projects".
He contrasted maintenance work with new projects. The former
in his view only involved "servicing.of existing facilities".
On the other hand, installation of new facilities such as an
additional washroom or the demolition of a washroom and
"building it again from scratch", is .viewed as not
maintenance. On this basis, he estimated that 50% of his time
is spent on new projects as opposed to maintenance.
Ur. Elrick further testified that at the time of his
grievance he spent 35% of his time overseeing outside plumbing
contractors. He acted as liaison between the contractor and
the Ministry and showed them around and ensured that they
performed their work in compliance with the blueprint. He
prepared and filed a list of outside contractor projects he
had involvement with. Under cross-examination, Elrick agreed
that a substantial number of projects 1,isted were those
directly tendered by the Ministry of Government Services (as
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opposed to the Guelph Correctional Centre) and that in those
cases the Ministry had its own inspectors and project
supervisors who supervised the outside contractors' work.
The Board also heard substantial evidence about Mr.
Elrick's responsibilities towards inmate helpers. The inmate
crew in the plumbing consisted. of 3 to 5 inmates. The
plumbing shop staff picked up the inmates each morning and
brought them into the plumbing shop. From there, they
accompanied one of the tradesmen to a work site. Once they
are picked. up, the plumbing shop staff has total
responsibility for the custody and safety of the inmates.
Every half hour a count' is ~taken and recorded. Elrick
testified that when a new inmate is assigned to the plumbing.
shop as a helper, he presented and explained a list of shop
rules and safety rules. The plumbing shop staff trains the
inmates on the safe and proper use of the tools of the trades.
Not too frequently, an inmate may already have some plumbing
skills. In those cases, they can be assigned skilled work
such as soldering, measuring, cutting pipes and putting
threads on pipes. Most inmates ,come with no skills. If an
inmate is keen, he may be assigned some skilled work under
supervision. In other cases they carry ladders and tools, dig
holes and do similar unskilled work: Most inmates are trained
on the repair of a *Sflushometer", the flushing mechanism found
in toilet tanks. Assisting in the repair of flushometers is
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a substantial part of the inmates' work. They also do flush
button repairs, unplugging of kitchen sinks and toilets using
a plunger or flsnakelf, repairing of leaking taps and replacing
broken handles. On occasion during nights or week-ends an
inmate may be called upon to perform minor repairs on his own.
Elrick testified that overall, he spends about 25% of his time
supervising inmate helpers.
Mr. Elrick has completed 'Ia custody course" offered by
the Ministry, where he received training on search -and
restrain methods. 'He also took ISa hostage taking course" and
"a first aid courset'. Like all other staff, he is expected
to respond to alert alarms and is also subject to the standing
orders of the Centre. From~time to time Elrick may be asked
to fill out an employment report form for a particular inmate.
These reports are requested by the parole board, social
workers or by one of the private industries within G.C.C. like
the Beef Centre or fishery. In these report Elrick evaluated
the inmates work aptitude and behaviour.
Mr. Langlois is a certified refrigeration mechanic and
was employed with the G.C.C. since 1978 until his retirement
in 1989. His evidence relating to responsibility towards
inmate helpers, courses on' search and restraint etc. and
reporting functions are generally similar to Mr. Elrick's.
Mr. Langlois testified that from 1984 to 1987, 50'% of his time
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was spent on plumbing work. He also adopted Elrick's
definitions of maintenance work and new projects. Based on
that he estimated that of the 50% of time he spent on
refrigeration mechanic work, 25% was on new projects and 25%
on maintenance work. He also had inmate helpers with him all
of the time. The inmates help him to carry tools, hold
ladders and other similar work. He testified that if he finds
'Ia good worker", he may try to teach him some trade skills
like testing pressure and spotting leaks. However, this work
if done by an inmate, is performed under his strict
supervision.
Mr. Robertson is a certified plumber and gas fitter and
has been employed as a maintenance plumber at G.C.C. since
1987. He also agreed with Mr. Elrick's definitions of
maintenance and new projects. According to him in 1988.about
65% to 70% of his work involved new projects. At the time of
testifying all of his time was spent on new projects. His
evidence relating to inmate responsibility, courses and
reporting functions is roughly comparable to the evidence of
Elrick and Langlois.
The evidence indicates that the remuneration levels in
the maintenance category is' significantly less than that in
the corrections category, which encompasses the Industrial
officer class series. It is also common ground that the
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grievors received the custodial responsibility allowance
('CCRAS') of $ 2,OOO.OO per year pursuant to Appendix 8 under
the collective agreement.
The Union submits that the grievors are improperly
classified. The major contention is that the respective class
standards envisage maintenance work, which only includes the
replacement or repair of existing facilities, but not
installation of new facilities. Counselcontrastedthe repair
or replacement of an existing washroom with the installation
of an additional washroom. According~to him the former is
maintenance, the latter is not. Since on this test 60% of
Elrick's work, 40% of Robertson's work and 508, of.Langlois'
work involved new projects (non-maintenance work) it is argued
that they are 'improperly classified in the maintenance
category. In addition,. with regard to Mr. Langlois, it is
submitted that the class standard requires that at least 60%
of his time involve the servicing and installing of air
conditioning or refrigerating equipment. since his evidence
was that at the relevant time 50% ~of his time involved
plumbing it is contended that he is improperly classified as
a refrigeration mechanic.
With regard to Mr. Elrick, it is pointed out that his
class standard requires that at least 60% of.his time must be
devoted to plumbing work or the supervision of plumbers.
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Since he spent 35% of his time overseeing outside contractors
and 25% of the time supervising inmate helpers, it is
submitted that he spends 60% of his time outside plumbing and
supervision of.plumbers.
Counsel concedes that the class standards in question do
recognise that the incumbents may supervise and instruct
inmate helpers. However, Counsel points out that the
maintenances category is not restricted to the Ministry of
CorrectionaS Services. Therefore, the use of inmate helpers
focuses upon production as opposed to rehabilitation. In
other words, in the maintenance category the inmates are used
to get some productive work out of them for the benefit of the
institution and not for the purpose of rehabilitating the
inmates by teaching them' skills. According to, Counsel, the
custodial responsibility borne by the grievors for exceeds the
degree contemplated either by~the class standards or Appendix
8 providing for a custodial responsibility allowance.
If the grievors are improperly classified, Counsel
submits th:at they properly belong in the correctional category
because just like Industrial Officers, they are an integral
part of the G.C.C.'s programme for rehabilitating inmates by
instilling skills and good kiork habits in inmates which would
enable them to be gainfully employed when they complete their
sentences. Counsel then went on to argue that Mr. Elrick
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properly fits into the Industrial officer 3 classification and
that Mr. Langlois and Mr. Robertson properly fit into the
Industrial Officer 2 classification. In doing so he relied
heavily on the Board decision in Re Townsend et al 0004/85
(Brent).
The grievors restricted themselves to a submission based
on the class standards approach. Therefore, the issue for the-
Board is whether their positions, when measured against the
relevant class standards, are properly classified. The Board
has held that in order to succeed, a grievor must persuade the
Board on a balance of probabilities, that his "significant jobs
duties" (pe Wilson, 535184, Roberts) or "the core of the
duties" (Re Freeman, 393181, Verity) are beyond the duties
assigned to his prssent classification.
It is important to note that the role of the Board is not
to examine the higher~ classification claimed, to see if the
grievers' positions equally fit that higher classification.
Before reaching that step, the Board must first satisfy itself
that the position does not reasonably fit the existing
classification. In Re Townsend, the grievor's position was
classified as Agricultural Worker II. The Board concluded
that that was not a proper fit because the grievor did not
supervise anyone within the meaning of the class definition.
Then the Board considered whether his position would
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reasonably fit the Agricultural Worker I or III class
definitions and concluded that it did not. It was only after
it was satisfied that the position did not fit any of the
classifications in the Agricultural~ Worker series, that it
proceeded to consider the applicability of the Industrial
Officer class series.
Each of the class definitions uses the phrase
"installation, maintenance, repair and general upkeep". In
our view this phrase contemplates a'broader range of duties
than that contemplated by the definition of maintenance work
urged upon us by the grievors. The classstandards envisage
first of all the installation of facilities. Then it is
intended that what is installed is maintained and as and when
required repaired. The example of additional washrooms being
installed in buildings to accommodate the increasing numbers
of female staff beirqhired is illustrative. The grievors
view this work as being outside their maintenance trade
classifications. However, we do not read the word
llinstallation" as narrowly as the grievors do. There is
nothing in the class definitions to indicate that
installations mean installations other than new installations.
On the contrary the preamble to the Maintenance Trades Classes .
expressly states that %ome positions may also, involve
construction, or alterations to structures or the installation
of new services or eguipment." That is a cledr indication
that the construction of structures or installation of new
services are not seen as outside the scope of duties within
the maintenance trades category, as suggested by the Union.
Therefore, the grievances fail in that it has not been
established that the grievers' work is outside the scope of
the maintenance trades class definitions.
The Maintenance Plumber, Foreman class definition does
require that the incumbent must devote at' least 60% of his
time "to plumbing work or the supervision of plumbers". The
way the Union sees it "plumbing work" only includes hands on
plumbing. Thus Mr. Elrick's work involving the outside
plumbing contractors or the supervision and instruction of the
plumbing work.performed,by inmate helpers is not work devoted
to plumbing work. We think that is a too narrow reading of
the class standard. Mr. Elrick is the supervisor of the
plumbing shop., His class standard explicitly mentions that
"he may also be required to inspect and report on the work
done by outside plumbing contractors" and that he "may
supervise . . . . inmate helpers". The plumbing contractors and
the inmate helpers assigned to the plumbing. shop are engaged
in plumbing work when~ supervised by Mr. Elrick., In other
words he is supervising plumbing work performed by someone a
else. In our view, when so engaged, he is devoting his time
to plumbing work within the meaning of the class standards.
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Thus Mr. Elrick's grievance cannot succeed on that particular
ground.
The evidence relating to Mr. Langlois is more
troublesome. The class definition, for Maintenance
Refrigeration Mechanic requires that at least 60% of the
incumbent's time "must involve the use of the skills and
knowledge of the trade of servicing and installing air-
conditioning or refrigerating equipment." Mr. Langlois
testified that at the time of the grievance about 50% of his
time involved plumbing work. The evidence is that Mr.
* Langlols was engaged in increased amounts of plumbing work
because the maintenance plumber at the time, Mr. Lewis, was
often absent because of sickness and because he was attending
classes related to an apprenticeship he was serving at the
time. When Mr. Robertson replaced Mr. Lewis as the
Maintenance Plumber, Mr. Langlois' involvement in plumbing
work,,decreased to about 20%.
After careful thought we are of the opinion that the
evidence does not warrant a finding in the particular
circumstances that Mr. .Langlois' position is improperly
classified. The preamble to the Maintenance Trades Classes
provides as follows:
Because of the wide range and great variety of duties and the unpredictable nature of many of the
work projects required of positions allocated to
these classes, a relatively large number of
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allocations will, inevitably, be atypical to a
greater or lesser degree.
We are satisfied that the increased volume of plumbing
work performed by Mr. Langlois was not typical of his
position. It was caused by the absence of the regular
plumber. Because Mr. Langlois possessed plumbing skills,
which he admitted was a required skill in the Refrigeration
Mechanic trade, he was assigned those duties.
In Re Armstrona et al, 1190/87 (Gorsky), the Board made
the following observation at page 37:
Unfortunately for the grievors, unlike the grievor
inthe Townsend case, they fit, and fit very well,
within the Agricultural Worker series. While it
would be possible to find a counterpart .within the
Industrial Officer class definition where each of
the grievors would fit, employing the definition of
"industrial" used by the majority in the T-d
case, the fact is, where as in this case, the
agricultural series h applicable to the grievors,
and where it could be argues that the'Industria1
Officer class series is equally applicable, the pay
disparity is not the determining factor. We can
not overlook the agricultural nature of the work
being performed by the grievors. Its existence in
a correctional facility, as was .noted in the
Townsend case, is irrelevant. We must taken the.
classification system as we find it. It is hardly
a perfect system and can lead to some strange
conclusions. This Board is also a prisoner of this
system (no pun intended).
This Board has no power to place the grievors in the
Industrial Officer classification‘ series merely
because of the appar'ent unfairness which the
majority of the Board pointed out in the Townsend
case. Person doing essentially the same job, in terms of identified duties and responsibilities, are placed in different classification series with
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marked pay differentials.
That observation is equally applicable in this case.
While the grievers' role in instructing and supervising inmate
helpers as contemplated by the class standards is not
unimportant, their core function is the performance of
maintenance duties related to their respective skills. The
grievors admitted in cross-examination that if no inmate
helpers were assigned to them their job will still exist and
that they will still have their maintenance work to do. Mr.
Elrick agreed'that in that event the Employer will have to
hire more staff to perform the work otherwise done by the
inmate helpers. What this establishes is that the focus of
the grievers' work is not the training or rehabilitation of,
inmates. The inmates assist in their work, which has to be
carried out anyway, and thereby only incidentally benefit by
acquiring new skills. This is to be contrasted with the
Industrial Officer series of positions. The evidence was that
if there are no inmate helpers, the Industrial Officer jobs
simply become redundant.
For all of the foregoing reasons, we have concluded that
the grievors have not been improperly classified. They are \
primarily maintenance worker's and reasonably fit within their
respective class definitions. It may be that 'they perform
comparable skills and have comparable responsibilities as do
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'incumbents within the Industrial Officer series. It may seem
inequitable that they receive inferior wages while performing
similar duties. However, as .long as they reasonably fit
within their existing classifications, we have no authority
to redress the apparent inequity by directing
reclassification. See, the quotation from Re
(m) at p. 13.
For all of the foregoing reasons, all three grievances
are hereby dismissed.
Dated this 12thof June. 1990 at Hamilton, Ontario
Nimal V. Dissanayake
Vice-chairperson . !
Member
M. O'Toole
Member
cATRooRr : naintenancs Sarvicer
CLASS coocr 93ooo-93074
PlVvnble
Although work in the field is not precluded, most of the positions
allocated to these classes involve maiatenance work on, in or about
a Government institution, building, or field office or other establishment
or its associated equipment. Some positions may also iavolve construction,
w alterations to structures or the installation of nev services or‘
equipment. Host of these classes are grouped in two levels, i.e.
Joumelmsn and Foreman, with provision for positions where ‘lead hand”
duties are required.
fne Naintenancc Nechanic series, however, consists of four levels:
Helper, Enprover, Journeyman and Maintenance Foreman. ‘Ihis series
is intended to cover the following situations:
1. To pexmit reczuitaent of employees with Iimited Ionnal educational
qudifications, vho, through on the job training and experience,
may progressively acquire the loxuledge and ski& which will
allov them to advance to positions involving more complex work
and, eventually., to a Journeymur level position, piovided a
vacancy cldsts in an appropriate position.
2.’ To cover situations hhcre there is a requirement for the skills
of a particular trade but bhere such skills are required for
less than 60% of the time’and thus do not v-ant the cstablish?lent
of a position in that specific trade.
3. To provide for supervisory responsibility over a variety of skills,
rather aan those of one specified skilled trade.
These classes may also be used to cover positions i+volving work
requiring various degrees of manual skill, tut not nonrally associated
with a specific trade, e.g. repair of tripods and survey chains; repair
and painting of bridges; repair and !-e-finishing of canoes and boats;
operation of a water and sewage disposal system.
Ln most cases, in all of these classes, to qualify for the foreman
level the pcsition must involve the supervision of at least two
joumeyrrc? in a relevant trades class. In some positions hchever,
the du,ties involve the hiring and supervision of qualified local
tradesmen, on the site, for the duration of a specific project. Such
positions may be allocated to the pertinent Poreman class provided
that supervision of two or more local tradesmen is required for at
least 6ojl of the year. Foreman positions are limited to one incumbent.
Were two or more incumbents share the responsibilities of a position
which vould be classified at the Foreman level if assumed by one
incwbenr only~, the position vill be classified at Fhe joume?nan 1~~1.
In a?1 positions in the maintenance mechanic or trades slasses, the - incumtcnrs must devote at least bCC of their rime ta matixenbnce Jr
skill& trades duties.
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Because 02 the vfde range and qreht variety of duties and the
unpredictable netu?e of meny of the work projects required of pesitiOnS
l llocated to thaee classes, a relstivaly large number of ellocatione
vill, inevitably, be atypical td a greeter or lesser degree. The
reasoning folloucd in ralsting the duties to such atypical poeitions to
the kfnd and level of skills called Zor by the definition of the clads
applied, should k carefully documanted ia all such l lloca?.io~.
Where pesitions in these elasaea Uist i2t.M Ontario Rospital~
Boapita school, Adult Occupational Centre, Rafomtoy, Train-
School or sirailax institutions, the incurbents ruy be provided with
patient, resident, trainee or inmate helpart. In all trades or '
maintenance mechanic positions where such helpers are provided, the
incumbents are required to supervise, guide Md,f.nstruct their assigned
helpers according to their cepebilities. ard temperament and, so far as
is possible, to break down the work into tasks their helpers ue capable
of performing. This supervision of patient, resident, trainee or inmate
helpers does not’warrsnt allocation to the Foreman class. At least tM
incumbents of a position or positions classified es e journeyman trades
class must be supervised to warrant the Foreman allocation.
In some positions; iome of the duties involve a d?gree of the
skill oz skills usually associated with one or wre of the skilled
trades. However, the application of such skills is limited or
restricted to a comparatively n*rrou specialty or tie paaition also
involves the use of rpecia1im.d equipment. Such positions are covered
by special eldsses or class series such es: Agricultural Worker,
Electronics Technician, Electronics Repairm~, Highway Equipment
Operators, iineman, sign Painter, Rnngcr, etc., an3 are excluded from
the .Xaintenaace Trades Classes.
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CXTZODXY : nalntenancc Services
CROUP: PIS-0~ hades and Crafts
SERIES: i4atitsnance Plumber, Foreman/Woman
cuss am: 93062
Positions allocated to this class involve the supemision of at least
NO tradesmen, employed at the journeyman level, in the skilled installarion,
@ntenance, repair and general upkeep of plumbing installations and
equipsent; sanitaryand drainage systems; components of heating or cooling
devices; or other equ.iFment requiring the skills of the plumbing trade,
in or:about a Government building, institution or other establishment.
the employee in positions in this class is given general assignments
by his supervisor and is required to supetise the work to completion
according to accepted methods and regulations in the plmbing trade.
~4 detennties work methods and maker periodic insp4ttionr of wrk in
progress and of the premises in general and recosmndr plumbing
repairs or repldcements where necessary. The work is subject to
breview for satisfactory quality and compliance with directions,
regulations, plans and rpecifiutions. These 4mplopees my themselves
pcrfom any of the duties of a !4aintenance Plmber. They may alsd perform
other tasks of a related nature but at least SM of their time must be
devoted to plmb- work or the supervision of plumbers. In addition to
journmn tradesmen, they may supervise unskilled or semi-skilled
employees and ptient, resident, trainee or inaute helpers.
Under direction, the anployee ia positions in this class is required
to plan, lay out, supervise and inspect all the plmbing wrk perfomed
journeyman plumbers, other workers, patient, resi+at, trainee or inmate
by
help at the establishment concerned. He estimates the quantity and
quality of materials required; the time required for the tasks and
requisitions or orders materials. He may also be required to inspect
and report on the work done by outside plmbing contractors and assists
and co-operates with other foremen, tradesmen and non-trades staff.
&lIFKXTI@SS:
1. Preferably technical school education; compktion of the required
apprenticeship in the plumbing trade and certification by the Deprment
. of Labour; +or an acceptable equivalent combwtion of training and
experience; a good working knowledge of the tools, equiaent, methods
and practices of the plumbing trade; a good working hnouledge of the
by-laws and regulations related to sanitation and public health.
2. At least five years’ acceptable experience as a plumber.
3. Supervisor)- and instructional ability; ability to lay out vsrk
assignmenrs fran verbal or written orders or plans .and specifications:
good physical condition.
~::%here the equimlent applies, the applicant vil.3 be requireA ta successfull! complete a Civil Service Trades Test.
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CATEGORY : uaintena.nc* services
GROUPI US-OZA Trades and Crafts
sEF.Io : l4~~csn~ca Refrigclation Mechanic
CLUS CaxI 17996
MAlNTlSA?-CE REFRICEMTTON HEcHAh-IC
&iss mmll-Ioy:
I. This class covers positions involving skilled wnual work at
rho journcyxoan tradcsmn level, in the installation, maintenance, repair
and ycnctal upkeep of refrigeration and air conditioning units using
chmni~al heat ~chmge agents rucb as methyl chloride, freon, sulphur
.Jio.xide, cthane, amonla etc., in or about a Government building,
institution or other establishment. According to verbal or nitten
instructions, the employees in these positions are given assignments
by a Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, Buildings Superintendent or Maintenance
Superintendent or other official responsible for maintenance or other
services: follow plans and diagrams ,as necessary and carry the work to
csmpletion according to accepted practices and following techniques and
FroCedUres recognired in the trade of servicing and installing air
conditioning 3r refrigerating equipment. These employees may determine
vxk methods and the murk is subject to review for adbcrence to plans
or instructions,,satisfactorp results and qualitp of b*rSotanship.
Duties may also entail the supervision and’ instruction of apprentices,
unskilled or semi-skilled workers and patient, resident, trainee or inmate
helpers. These emplqees may also be required to perfcn related or other
tasks but at least 6C% of their vork time must involve the use of. the skills
and knowledge of the trade’of servicing and installing.air’conditioning
or refrigerating equiptent.
These employees install, wke service connections, ;nspect, adjust
and make repairs to all kinds of refrigeration and air conditioning
equipment. They retube water cooled condensers; repair expansion valves:
overhaul, replace or repair canpressors and pusps; charge systems to
prspet head pressure using a Mriety of chemicals or sses; repair
or replace thermostats, relays and other controls; repair associated electrical
circuitry as necessary. Ihey balance air conditioning systems and use
a sari-ety of tools, instruments and gauges such as: fluid flow meters,
-hydrometers, thermal indicatorsIetc. They assist and co-operate with
other tradesmen and non-trades staff.
II. This class also covers pcsitisns s-here:
(i) there is only one position having only 3n.s incumbcnr in the
trade of servicing and, installing air. conditioning w refri;?ra:i,w
equipncnt at the establishment concerned;
(ii) supervision over the position is natexercised by a pcsiti<w
classified as .!4aintcnancc Rcfrigeratisn ?lechanic, Foreman, and
(iii) the sole incumbent, in addition co performing the duties .l\f d
.Ydintenancc Refrigention hechanic (I) position, must estimate tlw
quantities of materials and labour required: plan and lay .wt tlw
work; nuinr;lin an adcquatc stock of supplies on site: rcquisiti,w
for rcplaccmcncs; keep .~count of mteri;lls used dnd rcprirs,
installations, rcplacownrs, inspcct’idns.ctc. c:ffwteJ, fL\r &
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OR poritionr at establishmanta where:
(i) there are only two gesitions in the trade swfciag and
installing air conditioning or rcf~fgeration aquipent at
the establishment concerned;
(ii1 supervision is uercised over neither position by a position
classified as Ilaintenance Refrigeration Xectmic, Foreman, and,
(iii) ths one incumbent of one of the positLons acts u lead hand and
is required, in addition 0 perfoming the duties of a
Xaintenance Refrigeration &achanie (I) pesltion, to artbate
the quantities of mstrrlhl and labour rsguixedz plan and Lay
out the~wrk; maintain an rdeqaate stock of suppUss on site;
requisition for replacements; keep acounf of materials used
and repairs, installations, replacements, inspections, etc.
affected, for s work in the trade-of servicing and installing
air conditioning or refrigeration equipment carried out at the
astahlishment concsrncd.
Employees in positions Fn this class must devote at least 60% of
their work time to duties involving the skills of the trade as in
Haintenance Refrigeration Wchanis (1).
QUALIPICkTIONS:
i. Preferably technical school education; completion of the required
apprenticeship in the trade of'ssrvicing end install- air
conditioning or refrigeration oqui~ant and certification by the
Ministry of bkout:
*or M acceptable equivalent combination of training ti experience;
a working knowlsdge of the tools, aquipent,, methods and practices
of the tsad.3.
2. Ability to work from plans or drawings; instructional ability;
good physical condition.
l imere the eqivalent applies, the applicant will be required to
S’XCessfully complete a Civil Service Trades Tear. ;
Noz :
A Stationary Enginee.r’r Certificate is NOT an acceptable eguivalenc. -
2.evlsed J.%-,ud~ 1967
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CATsam : naintanance sarv1csr
cF#oP: MS-02A Trader an6 Crafts
Snuzs: naintrnanc* Plumber
UASS am: 93060
wNREul?ln PLuKBm
I. This class covers positions involving skilled tsaaual work at
the jouraeymn tradesman level, in the skilled in3taU.ation, maintenance,
repair aad general up-keep of plumbiag instPUtionn, uuJ equipucnt;
saaitaq and drainage wstems; components of heating or cooling devicer;
or other equipneat requiring the skills of the plusbhtaade, in or
about a Gaverrrment building, institution or other e9tabli9hment.
According to verbal or written instructions, the eaplayees in these
positions are given asslgrments by a Foreman, %ai.ntenance Foresan,
Buildings Superintendent or Maintenance Superintendent or other official
responsible for maintenance or other serrice, and are required to
cany the work to completion accordLtg to accepted pmnices and
follow&g the ncognired procedures and techniques of the plumb-
trade. These employees msy detensine work methods and the Mark is
re63we.d for adherence to plans and iastructions,satisfacto~
production and qualiT of vorbntnship. Duties may also entail
the superrision~ and instruction of apprentices, unskilled or semi-
skilled workers and ptient, resident, trainee or imute helpers.
These employees may also be required to perform related or other
tasks but at least 60% of their work time must involve use of the
skiUs.and tmovledge of the plumbers’ trade.
Daployees in these position9 install or assist in the installation of
plrrmbinq equiment including specialited equiptent such as may be
required in hospitals, laboratories or similar establishments. They
wke service connectioas and traps; cut~and thread pipe; melt and
caulk lead joints; connect and repair galmnized, copper, glass, tile,
or other plumbing lines; make general re@rs to plmbing fixtures;
clear blocked drains, sinks,‘tubs, basins, traps, etc. T!iey my look
after the up-keep of hot water or lov pressure 3tePB hearing systems,
or cooling equiptent, or make sheet metal repairs. They assist and
co-operate with other tradesmen.
II. This class also covers positions b+xre:
(i) There is only one position, having only z incumbent, in the
plumbing trade at the establishment concerned;
(ii) supervisix-over the position is not exercised try a po3i:ion
classifie? as Maintenance Plumber%-erran, and
(iii) the sole incumbent in addition to perfoming’thc duties of a
Maintenance Plmber (I) must ertimte the quantities of mterial
and labour required; plan and lap out the work; rmintain an adequate
stock of supplies on site; requisition replacements; keep account
of materials used and repair3, instaEation3, inspecticns etc.
effected, for a work in the Plmbing trade carried .xt at the establisPz3ent concerned.
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DJ, positions at establishments wberer
(L) there are only M posit3.0~ ln the Pluabing trad? at the
establishmantconoenmd#
(ii) rup4rviai.m la exercired over ndther position by a pait.lOn
classified as Xaintsnsnee Plumber Foreman, ud
Uiil the one incumbent of one of the poritiom.actr 4s lead hand
and ~required ia ad;it?ion ta performing tha duties of a
Haintenence.Plumber (I), to estimete the qumtitier of
mat&id and labour requhed; plan and lay out the work;
maintain M adequate ‘stock of supplies on site; requisition
replacemenu; keep account of materials used and repairs,
i.nstallstions, lnepections , etc., effected for & wrk in
the Plumbing trade carriedaut at the e9tablishMnt
concerned.
. Employees in pasitioas ia this clam muat devote at least 60% of
their work time to duties involofnq tJm sklUa of the trade as in
Ikintenance Plurber (I).
1. Prefembly technical school education; campleeion of the requked
apprenticeship in the plumbiag trade eAd certification by the
Deparment of Labour; l or en acceprable equivalent eombina'tion
of training and ucperience; a wrking kmwledge of the tmlrr
equiprrant, methods and practices of ttm plumbing uade; a working
knovledge of the by-law and regu.lati.oas related to sanitation
and public health.
2. Ability to work from plane or drawings: krstructionel ebility:
gwd physical condition.
. Wlere the equivalent applies, the applicant will be re&cd
to successfully canplete a Civil Service Trades test.
.F-evised Jamam 1967
lkzamYt Corr*ctloMl .smn4csr
.ztzI
co-01 Correctional Servicer
2ndu#&Lal Offleer
cuss ccoc: SOS52
gJss DEFINITION:
mloyeer in posftioncl allocated to thir ekes ue en<aed in the
gap8rrilim of work md fnrtruetim of iNMtJJ ia ryimJ i~h~trie~ at
reCorPrtoriar Jnd Industrlrl fuu. In JaW pOJiti'=J, thy,Jrc in charge of . J8.dl induJtrid @e~tiOft mch 4s the Shoe Shop et )(idco
or the Braille Print Shop at Wllbrwk. &I these poritioas they me
relpanrible for ertinuting and prmrm?nt Of oat-Sri&. In otbcr
poritionr, they arrirt in the unagemnc of a prcductian opentim not
requiring skillr of say of the deripated trader Juch Ja UIe Woollen Uil?
at Ckelpb or tic I(rrker Clam at Millbrook. In many of these poJitimJ,
they require speeialiied proecsring knovle$~e end’skills md UT
rerpmrible to the wager for p&rtiCulU COntrOlS or akilled operationa.
They train inraces in the required processes to *hicb they l re
Jssi@wd;allocJtc dutier and check qu~litf and quantity of productiar.
They are responsible for the somieing, proper use and rdhercnce CO safety
precJutions in the operation of the equipment. ihey have respqnsibility
for productia Jchedules, work rcmdard~, shop mi.ntenaf~cc and Jeeurity
l nangemmcr in their JmJ. They my periom the oom complex wrk as
required or any of the work in order to deemsrrrte procedure or CO
expedite productian as nceded.
&UIFICATIONS:
1. Grade 8 cducrtiti, preferably &ode IO; varied practical knowledge of
skills related co the work to be perfo?med.
‘I 2. tie years of wclsfactov emeticme as en Industrial Officer 1 in the
appropriate type of work or its epuivrient.
3. Ability to deal effectively with inmates; ability to assess standards
of innutcs~ industry md conduct; ability co l stimauce requirements, CO
escrblirh production methods and co cootrol production md qualit? as
required.
Aurusc. 1963
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aTEar I Correctional Services
CxclPr co-01 corrbct10na1 selv1c.r
smxrsr IrdWtri&l offlc~r
CWS CQDS: SOS4
INUJ.SlRIAL OtPIm 3
CWS DEPDIITION:
Clployeer in poeicimr l llooeced to ehle clers mm@ e em11 to
rdiucl or mletiwl~ cclplex productiaD opentim uch ee the Tailor Shop
et Rideau Induwrial tern,, the Toilor bhop l t Wlllbrook, or the Upholstery
Shop at Cuelph, or the Tailor Shop at knuh. g zbq JJJiSc in manage-
Y~C .of the luger or more couiplu production operrtimr such &I the Brick
end Tile nil1 at Kinico, the Machine Shop, or the Tailor Shop at Cuelph.
L unqerr, they are respmribla for ertiuting md procummnt of
uteriala, for discussing costs with superion and for mking recoowndacionr
on nev products to be processed. They make recommendations to a superior
on staff personnel mattem.
As assistants to managers, they shore the responsibility for quantity and quality of production end for security of inrates. ihey persmelly perform work requiring technical skill, experience aad lmowledge comparable
to journeyman sanding in a trade.
These emplqeee train groups of inmtes in good work habits and
technical skills, control the quality of production and assign inmates to
various tasks in.eccordace tich their capabilities. They prepare daily
reports on ineaterl indusm and cmduct. ihey my take over any position
in the production routine in order to inveJtigete end eormct co~plainrr
or to demonstrate proper work procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Prefcrobly Grade 10 education; rrtisfrctorJ cogletim of apprenticeship
in the trade required by the duties to be perfonaed l or en acceptable
equivalva canbinatim of twining and ewerience.
2. Abort fire years of ecceptable ewrlence at the jarrneymn level in
the releted tnde or ,~industry.
3. Supervisory and instruccimrl ability; l bility to sketch or l ~lrm in
arch a way as to be understood by unskilled workmen; ability to assess,
srmderds of inrutes’ indusc~ and conduct; ability to deal effectirely
with inmater; ability to l stimfe supplies, to eatablisb production
rrhods and co control vasce md qu&lity; l bilirJ to recmmend and
ereluare new products for processing.
* tire the equivalent applies, the person till bc required.to successfully
cmplete a Civil Service trades Test vheR OIN l tists.
~ucust. 1061.
Posltlon Speciflcq’^7r 6 Class Allocatlon-CSC 6150
(Refer to beck c.,&n for CompleUon InatnJC!bnJ)
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19-8044-46
Correctional services operations
lnnch an* SuUm LOCUlOtl (r*op. Los. cod
Western Region Guelph Correctional Centre 67501
20. of LlI.cm Provides group leadanhip to: kimdio** Supmvlwr’s title Supervitor’s poddon so*
No. of poll~lonl NO. of pkel
1 2 2 Co-ordinator Maintenance Services 194044-3s
!. Purpose of polithn (why dm this posItion misr?i
To ansure the efficient maintenance and repair of the plumbing, and sanit+tion *
systems at the Guelph Correctional Centre, as well as the installation of new or renovated
plumbing systems. To provide group leadership to plumber and refrigeration mechanic and
assigned inmates. To participate in plumbing projects.
1. 45%. Ensures the maintenance and repair of the institution's plumbing, and sanitation
systems by:-
- supervising and performing regular maintenance and checking procedures:
- repairing sinks, taps, toilets, bathtubs, and water pipes, replacing
when necessary:
- ensuring regular maintenance is carried out on equipment connecttd to water
lines such as dishwashers, kitchen and laundry equipment, as well as
repairs when required:
- maintaining, repairing and replacing vacuum Pumps, regulators and reducing valve
,
2. 45% Supervises and participates in the installation of new or renovated plumbing,
systems by performing tasks such as:-
- preparing rough sketches, estimating materials and equipment required:
- requisitioning materials through superdfsion;
- maintaining clOse,liaison with purchasing officer re suitability of substitute
materials, etc.
3. 10% Provides qroup leadership-to plumber and rafriqeration mechanic and Performs
related duties bY:-
- assigning and checking work:
- instructing in proper work methods
- assisting withy refrigeration equipment repairs;
- providing information re work performance for f.~.~.'s;
- serving as member of Energy Conservation Committee.
I Note: Incumbent supervises inmates in maintenance and installation, assigning and
checking work. providing correctional supervision, reporting on conduct and industry, etc. I for the major portion of working time. Salary note Xl (CRA) applies.
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4. Skillr and knowladen rqulrd 10 Pwiovm job at full workinglrral. Vnd~u~ mmwor( wcwntw,~r II~~~,I( w~iti~ I Completion Of the recognized apprenticeship in plumbing with certification by the Ministry
of Colleges and Universities. Working knowledge of contemporary plumbing equipment,
techniques and practices. Ability to prepare plans and estimates and reading schematics
and blueprints. -.
Ability to provide group leadership and inspect work performed by subordinates: ability
to relate to and supervise inmates. Good communication skills. Ability t0 perform
physical requirements of the position and pass rewired medical examination.
Maintenance Plumber, Foreman 93062 MS-02A 01 I 01 I 88
I hew clwifisd thb p&ion in aceordat7Ca r&h thr Civil Swvisr Commlsion Cl&fication Spnhds for tf!a folfariq rrrron:
k. The incumbent supervises two skilled journeyman level tradesman-plumber, refrigerator
mechanic - at Guelph C.C. performs skilled plumbing work for over 60% of working time.
8. Note: Salary note Kl applies RECEJVED
C. Confirmation of present classification.
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6. CLASS ALLOCATION --.-
,<'e incumbent performs skilled journeyman level maintenance refrigeratioR
,,work at Guelph C.C. for 60% of working tine.
b, , 3Jonfirmation of present classification.
2. P” RPOSE OF POSITION ,,,HY DOES THIS POS,T,ON EXIST, ~Y~\TE ~0u.s ~~XCTIVES ETC.1
TO maintain and ensure the operation of air conditioning, freezing and cooling
systems such as air conditioners, compressors, air handlers, water softeners at
the Guelph Correctional Centre and A.T.U. to supervise up to 3 assigned inmate
helpers and assist the plumber when required.
3. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ,IND,CATE ~ERCENTIGE OF T,ME BPENT ON EACH SIGNIFX/\NT FUN:IION.
,ND, AT e PE. CO”UIIHCNI,YVORIING CONDlllONb UNUSUAL FEATURES E7.x 1. {g&g Maintains and ensures the operation of the institution’s air condition!
freezing and cooling systems and supervises inmate helpers by performing dut:
such as:-
Adjusting equipment and controls to maintain prescribed humidity and tenperaturt
l~els; cleaning, greasing and overhaul of plant including ammonia compressors,
e???poration condensers, pumps, valves, tubing controls, etc.; repairing expan-
sion valves, adjusting electrical controls and assoc$ated circuitry; adjusting
and cleaning ventilators and humidity controis; checking daily operation of
refrigeration units (about 121, repairing refrigerators, deep freeze, water
coolers; cleaning filters and greasing bearings in air conditioners, maintainin&
and changing filters in air handlers in recreation area; maintaining two air
compressors by checking oil, changing belts, cleaning, etc.; maintaining dish-
washer by.installing new butterflies, deliming and cleaning, repairing valves,
checking oil in gear box, greasing chains, etc.; maintaining air conditioners b!
cleaning filters, changing belts, etc.; changing valves in water softners.
,~ Supervising up to 3 inmate helpers, ,escorting to and from work, training in
refrigeration work, assigning and checking work, preparing conduct and industry
reports, laying misconduct charges when necessary.
2. 110%) Performs related duties and assists maintenance plumber e.R.
Keeping records of operations and maintenance ,re greasing, otling, changing
filters, etc.; performing plumbing’duties when required.
N.ct$.: The incumbent is responsible for the correctional supervision of inmates
ti..= major portion of his working time.
4. SK,LLS AND KNOWLEDGE REO”,RED TO PERFORM THE WORK,sr,xrr CD”C~T,O*.T”L,~~~N(~.EXPL~~INCE ETC.1
;rade 10 technical education preferred. Completion of the recognized apprcnticr,
;hip'iv'the refrigeration trade and certification by the Ministry of Collcgez and Universities or an acceptable equivalent. Workin knowledge of tools, squipnent, methodrand practices of the trade. Ahilitv to rebair of mand 1
cooling systems air conditioning equipment and supervise inmate L-1---- C^^A ^L.r-.:--l -^-A:*:--
Posltlon Speclficatlon h Class AllocatIon-CSC 6150
(Refer to back of form for completion instructions)
Ontario
Lorrectional services operations
gr~nshmdSsccion Adult .Institutions l.oc.tion Gacq. LDC. CWI
Western Region quelph Correctional Centre 67501
No. Of DIICS Prwide* grow I*&ucnio 10: fmmedirc~ Sufnfviwor’s title S”p*rvilor’, POliliO” scue
No. of pmition~ I No. Of Ples.~
1 Nil Nil Plumber Foreman 1 19-8044-46
^,,Purpasd of pairion (why don 0148 wtifion *xi&J
To maintain’and repair the plumbing, sanitation and steam facilities at the Cuelph
Correctional Ce'ntre, to install new or renovated plumbing and steamfitting systems, to
supervise assigned inmate helpers and perform related duties under the general supervision
of the Plumber Foreman.
3. Duties md rstated tadu (v&r 1% tmp~oy~ raquhd to do. how and why? lndicm pmsnt~ of time rWnt on each duw)
1. (90%) Performs skilled plumbing duties oertainlnq to the maintenance repair and
installation of new or renovated plumbing svstems and supervises inmate helpers by:
:,&building and/or replacing damaged toilets, sinks, taps, traps, pipes, etc.: Cutting
and threading pipes, joints, unions, etc., laying and connecting pipes as required1
servicing and repairing equipment connected to steam and/or water mains such as dishwashers
kitchen and cooking equipment, laundry equipment etc.: radiators, converters, hot water
storage tanks, pumps igravity and vacuum) , cleaning, greasing when necessary: installing an
connecting sinks, toilets, pipes, taps, installing new pumping facilities, steam lines, wat
mains, and related piping: installing, maintaining and rebuilding pressure reducing statfo
performing emergency repairs to hydrants, water mains, etc. supervising assigned inmate
helpers in plumbing operations, preparing and submitting conduct and industry reports as
required
2. (10%) Performs related duties such as:
Estimating materials required, submitting requisitions to supervisor, working from bluep,rin
and drawings supplied and preparing own rough drawings: assuming duties of Plumber Foreman
during absences.
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U,Skill, ad knewldm rsqulrd to parform job at full working Iawl. Ilndiua mandatow cr~d*nll&lI Or UCtnM% If IDPlltlbl*l
Completion ot the recognised apprenticeship in the plumbing trade and certification by the
MiniBUy of Skills tkvelopment:--.. 1: ‘,?,: or an acceptable equivalent. Working knowledge of
contemporary plumbing techniques and equipment. Ability to read and work from plans, and 1 . ._a )-h-.l-. .hlll+v to suoerviscinmate heloers, Abilitv to mee’
SigmT, 257 0.m Dat.
Day Month Y9.r MO”lh Year
y- / 271 I?%? 1 J-7 p 147
“W s.“paNiroflLP3rY T”~-OfllCl*lk “am, and title
R. Stainer-Mtc. Superintendent K. Grottinthaler, Sr. Ass't. Superintendent
. Cisrr allocation Cl&l lid. Ckrr COdO Ocapdlion~f cm"P numbor
hi
EIf(CC&dlll~ YIN
MAINTENANCE PLUM~BER 93060 MS-WA 01 ( 03 ( 87
haYe C~811ifitd ,hil p~~itim in ~cordmce dh tha Civil Swvi+r Cmmirrion Ch~iflcation SrandsrdC 101 thr lollowing ~a%On:
The incumbent performs skilled journeyman plumbing duties - installation, maintenance,
at the Guelph Correctional Centre for over 60% of wotking time.
,;.~,nfirmation of present classification
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.e: salary note I(1 applies
Dale T”p+ WllumOl’, nun,
Dw Month veer
/fpwI 87
J.F. Benedict, Manager Compensation
and Staff Relations