COTAPSA INC.

 IN THE WORKS:

The City of Toronto began the comprehensive Job Evaluation process soon after amalgamation (in 1998).  They chose to use a modified version of the Hay Method of Job Evaluation.

From the outset of this process, COTAPSA requested that we be involved in this process to ensure fairness and to increase employee acceptance of the results.  However, City staff determined that they did not wish to involve COTAPSA and proceeded with Job Evaluation.  This was completed in 2007.

IN THE WORKS: 

Beginning in the Fall of 2007, COTAPSA began researching a process by which employees could appeal their performance reviews.  This was done after repeated requests and complaints from Members regarding reviews and rankings received during the performance appraisal process. 

This research consisted of surveying a number of other governmental agencies (Municipalities, Counties, Universities, Provincial and State Governments) to determine a process for appealing performance appraisals.  COTAPSA found that a large percentage of Universities had a procedure in place for dealing with this issue.

COTAPSA is regularly consulted by City HR staff when City Policies are amended or created.  COTAPSA provides input into the wording and intent of the policy.  Additionally, COTAPSA is able to depute policies before various City committees.

Recent involvement has included:

EMS Staging Policy

COTAPSA represented our Members in this Division and participated in the review and revision of the EMS Staging Policy.

The overhaul of the City of Toronto Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy. COTAPSA was given the Policy beforehand to review and comment upon it.  See Briefs and Submissions.

The creation of the Short Term Disability (STD) plan. COTAPSA had input into this process, including ensuring the equitable payout of frozen sick bank days.  See Bulletins.