Disclosure of Position Reclassifications
On February 25, 2004, the government announced the mandatory publication of
information concerning the reclassification of occupied positions in the Public
Service of Canada.
This web site provides information on the reclassification of occupied
positions by department and agencies on a quarterly basis.
The rules and principles governing the reclassification of occupied positions
are outlined in the
Guidelines on Reclassification These guidelines provide Deputy
Heads with a framework within which to exercise their delegated classification
authority for the reclassification of existing positions.
The following are some of the reasons that the duties of a position change
resulting in a reclassification of the position:
- Changes to departmental/program mandate;
- Managers reorganize in response to external conditions that increase or
decrease available resources;
- Managers reorganize to make more efficient and effective use of their
financial and human resources, such as technology innovations, changes in
employee competencies; or
- Managers reassign work among their existing human resources to increase
productivity, such as in response to vacancies that require temporary or
permanent reassignment of work;
- Results from a classification grievance.
Reclassification of occupied positions in the Public Service of Canada is an
important and necessary business management option. However, when contemplating
changes to a position that may result in reclassification, management must
endeavour to ensure the proper, effective and efficient use of public money. The
cost implication associated with upward reclassification must be known,
transparent and support accountability for classification decisions.
Government-Wide Position Reclassification Departmental Web Sites:
information on these websites will be updated every three months, starting in
October 2004.
Please note that information that would normally be withheld under the
Access to Information Act or the
Privacy Act does not appear on this web site.
Date Modified: 2004-10-29 |
