The Graduate Student Job Security Period (JSP)

11.02 Job Security Period & Offer of Admission

"Notwithstanding 3.02 and subject to 1.04 (k) and Article 12, the University agrees to fulfill the terms and conditions of any guaranteed Job Security Period. An employee’s Job Security Period is as defined in 1.04 (m). Acceptance of the University’s Offer of Admission will be construed as an acceptance of the indicated terms and conditions."

Once per cohort year, the Union shall be provided with the names of all members with a Job Security period in that year, the Department issuing the Job Security guarantee, and the number and level of appointments included in that guarantee.

Interpretation

Academic units must be transparent about their funding commitments and ensure consistency among the:

  1. Student Offer of Admission (OGPS Funding Form)
  2. JSP List for CUPE (per 11.02) (download Template; save with your Department Name; email fasrjobs@uoguelph.ca in early September)
  3. Offer of Appointment (select 'This offer is made as per Article 11.02 and 11.06(b)(1) as part of your job security.')

How are JSP work assignments processed?

There are several components to processing a JSP work assignment:

1. The Posting.  All work assignments must be posted (even those with JSP).  Indicate in the Job Posting details that "This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period (Art. 11.02)". Indicating 'some' gives academic units the most latitude in assigning work. 

2. The Application.  When submitting an application, a TA with JSP must identify as Level 1 (point them to this FAQ:  What is a Job Security Period (JSP)?

3. Assessing Applications. When reviewing the TA Applications Submitted, click the red "Applicants who self-declared as 'Level-1" button in the bottom right of the screen.  Allocation of JSP’s work assignments is based on the following considerations, in no particular order:

  • Qualifications, competence, capability, skill and ability and prior relevant experience;
  • Coverage of all required work assignments;
  • Meeting Job Security commitments;
  • Class schedule and availability; and,
  • Stated preference.

Where considerations above are met and candidates are equal, most senior candidate is appointed.

4. Making the Offer of Appointment.  After confirming the TA is in Level 1, assign any course to and create an offer for a TA within their JSP (make a note of the JobID to be able to complete the offer). Clearly indicate those work assignments that have been extended as part of Job Security (Select 'This offer is made as per Article 11.02 and 11.06(b)(1) as part of your job security.'). This provides clarity to students as to when the University has met our JSP obligation.

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