Article 44 : salary
44.1 The University pays each employee by direct deposit into an account at a financial institution chosen by the employee.
44.2 Any calculations made under this article are rounded to the closest dollar.
44.3 An employee's remuneration must not be changed unless such a change is in compliance with the provisions of the Agreement or has been agreed upon between the Parties.
44.4 Increases for employees whose work schedule is other than thirty-five (35) hours per week are calculated in relation to the number of hours worked over the one thousand eight hundred and twenty (1,820) regular hours of work that represent one (1) full-time equivalent (FTE).
44.5 An employee's annual salary is increased by two (2) adjustments :
- An economic increase;
- A progress-through-the-ranks increase or a step increase (if employee has not reached the maximum salary for their salary scale).
44.6 An employee who has not yet completed their probationary period by the date for salary adjustments does not receive the progress-through-the-ranks (PTR) increase. Once an employee successfully completes his probationary period, he is granted a salary adjustment for PTR or step increase.
44.7 When an employee's salary surpasses the maximum of the salary grade, the salary is referred to as "red circled." This employee receives only half of the economic increase.
44.8 With respect to salary adjustments for University employees who are members of the bargaining unit, including retired employees, the adjustments made on May 1, 2017, May 1, 2018 and May 1, 2019 are as follows, in chronological order: 1.9 %, 1.7 % and 1.25 %.
44.9 On May 1, 2017, a 1.9 % adjustment of salary scales for all pay grades; this is the first step for the calculation of salary increases but does not affect individual salaries; the second step is a maximum 1.9 % salary adjustment for individuals, up to the new maximum for the pay grade and the indexed PTR adjustment.
44.10 For employees whose salaries are higher than the maximum for their new salary scale: a maximum salary adjustment of 0.95 %.
44.11 Employees not at the maximum for their scale are given a progress-through-the-ranks adjustment in their pay grade provided they have worked the entire fiscal year prior to May 1. For employees who have not worked the entire fiscal year prior to May 1 or who were on leave without pay during this period, the PTR is calculated on a prorated basis according to the number of months worked during the 12-month period prior to May 1.
44.12 On January 1, 2018, an adjustment of 0.8% for all salary classes to offset in employee contributions to the Pension Plan. This is the first step for the calculation of salary increases but does not affect the individual salary; the second step is an adjustment of 0.8% for individuals.
44.13 For employees who salaries are higher than the maximum of the new salary scale: 0.8% adjustment of the salary.
44.14 On April 30th 2018, a new salary structure shall be created with twelve (12) steps for each grade. Employees’ salaries shall be adjusted to be that of the step immediately above their salary.
44.15 On May 1, 2018, a 1.7 % adjustment of salary scales for all pay grades; this is the first step for the calculation of salary increases bus does not affect individual salaries; the second step is a maximum 1.7% salary adjustment for individuals, up to the new maximum for the pay grade.
44.16 For employees whose salaries are higher than the maximum for their new salary scale: a maximum salary adjustment of 0.85 %.
44.17 For employees who are not at the maximum for their scale, movement by one step in the pay grade provided they have worked during the entire fiscal year prior to May 1. For employees who were not employed at the University during the entire fiscal year prior to May 1 or who were on leave without pay during this period, the following conditions shall apply: if they have accumulated at least six (6) months of continuous service during this period, movement by one step in the pay grade; for less than six (6) months, no step movement shall be granted.
44.18 On January 1, 2019, an adjustment of maximum 0.8% for all salary classes to offset in employee contributions to the Pension Plan. This is the first step for the calculation of salary increases but does not affect the individual salary; the second step is an adjustment of meximum 0.8% for individuals.
44.19 For employees who salaries are higher than the maximum of the new salary scale: maximum 0.8% adjustment of the salary.
44.20 On May 1, 2019, a 1,25 % adjustment of salary scales; this is the first step for the calculation of salary increases but does not affect individual salaries; the second step is a maximum 1,25 % salary adjustment for individuals, up to the new maximum for the pay grade.
44.21 For employees whose salaries are higher than the maximum for their new salary scale: maximum salary adjustment of 0.625 %.
44.22 For employees who are not at the maximum for their scale, movement by one step in the pay grade provided they have worked during the entire fiscal year prior to May 1. For employees who were not employed at the University during the entire fiscal year prior to May 1 or who were on leave without pay during this period, the following conditions shall apply: if they have accumulated at least six (6) months of continuous service during this period, movement by one step in the pay grade; for less than six (6) months, no step movement shall be granted.