97-04 - Shift Exchange Policy Flashcards
Shift Exchanges - between 2 or 3 members?
Shift exchanges must be on a reciprocal basis only. The exchange must be a direct exchange between 2 members only. A third member will not be permitted to participate in the exchange without prior approval of the affected DC or DivC.
Negatively impact on service delivery.
A shift exchange shall not impact negatively on service delivery or the safety and effectiveness of operations.
Shift changes in FF division.
All shift exchanges in the FF Division are subject to approval by a DC. All shift exchanges in staff divisions are subject to approval by a DivC.
Shift Changes in Telestaff.
In the FF Division, personnel should arrange shift exchanges in Telestaff. Shift exchanges are not final until approved by a DC.
In FF Division the person arranging the shift exchange must be in possession of…
-A valid drivers license to their rank
Shift exchanges previously scheduled should continue.
Request for an Emergency Shift Exchange
In the FF division, when the respective DC is not available to approve the shift exchange in Telestaff, a request for an emergency exchange may be made by contacting an on-duty DC, who may approve an emergency exchange and will ensure that the DCs on the affected shifts are duly notified via email. Admin will provide the DC and ADC a list of personnel that have had their shift exchange privileges suspended.
When must s/c be repaid.
Shift exchanges must be repaid in the same calendar year as the original exchange. Extenuating circumstances may be considered by the DC or DivC.
All personnel are restricted to a max. of ….
…14 shift exchanges per calendar year. The number of shift exchanges may be restricted at the discretion of the Dc/DivC, if in their opinion, the efficiency of the shift or individual training is being jeopardized. The max. number may be exceeded up to 17 at the discretion of the PC provided training and department objectives are being met. Requests for exchanges above 18 may be granted by the PC for extreme circumstances only.
Like rank or classification.
Whenever possible, shift exchanges shall be arranged between persons of like rank or classification.
The “Booking” of acting time for the purpose of payment will be booked by…
Acting Officer on the day or night they act for the person of higher rank.
Personnel who “book” sick time during a shift exchange…
….will be required to provide a complete MAF through official channels to the Fire Chief within 7 calendar days of the missed shift exchange.
Personnel unable to work a scheduled shift exchange due to bereavement or WSIB will….
…not be required to work the missed shift exchange.
Personnel failing to report for a shift exchange will be subject to… (1st offence, 2nd offence, 3rd offence)
….progressive discipline applied by the Fire Chief or designate.
1st offence - prohibited from working any other shift exchanges for a period of 6 months from the date of the infraction, lose 1 l/day, be required to work the missed shift exchange at a time suitable to the DC representing the affected platoon.
2nd offence within a 24mnth period - prohibited from working any other shift exchanges for a period of 1 year from the date of infraction, lose 1 l/day, be required to work the missed shift exchange at a time suitable to the DC representing the affected platoon
3rd offence within a 24mnth period - prohibited from working any other shift exchanges for a period of 2 years from the date of the infraction, lose 1 l/day, be required to work the missed shift exchange at a time suitable to the DC representing the affected platoon.
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1996 no member will be permitted to…
….work a 24hr period consecutively.
Transfer to another division or termination of employment.
It is the responsibility of the employee to repay all shift exchanges prior to transfer to another division or termination of employment.
