Appendix A
Article 18.01 First Considerations
        The Employer agrees that when a vacancy occurs or a new position is created at the worksite which is within the Union bargaining unit, the Employer shall give its employees, provided there are no employees currently on lay-off, first notice and first consideration in filling the vacancy or new position. Each employee who applies for the vacancy or new position shall be given equal opportunity to demonstrate fitness for the position by formal interview and/or assessment. Where an employee within the bargaining unit is not appointed to fill the vacancy or new position, she shall be given, upon request, an explanation as to why her application was not accepted. The request for reasons must be made within fourteen calendar days of becoming aware that the employee is not the successful candidate, pursuant to Article 17.06. The Employer shall provide such reasons within a further fourteen calendar days (Provincial Collective Agreement, 2006-2010, pg. 35).