Policy Statement
Previously conducted job competitions for relevant occupational categories may be used. The occupational categories will be determined by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Application
This policy applies to all organizations specified in Schedule A of the Public Service Commission Act (PSC Act) and to positions in those organizations not otherwise excluded by Section 4 thereof, provided that:
- the position(s) are at the same or lower classification with similar job duties/qualifications as the advertised position; and,
- the position(s) are located in the same region.
Definitions
For the purpose of this policy:
Delegated Staffing Authority – delegated authority from the PSC to another government entity to exercise and perform powers and functions of the PSC related to appointment and promotion.
Selection Board – a designated panel/committee led by a Selection Board Chair, convened to conduct competitions for the recruitment of public service positions.
Selection Board Chair – an official who is certified and acting on behalf of the PSC on a Selection Board, convened to conduct competitions for the recruitment of public service positions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Department/Agency
It is the responsibility of the Department/Agency to:
- identify and approve vacancies to be recruited.
Delegated Staffing Authority
It is the responsibility of the entity that holds Delegated Staffing Authority to:
- determine, in consultation with the Selection Board, whether there is a previously conducted job competition that may be utilized, and if the previous recommendation was generated greater than 12 months prior to the current recruitment request, or the vacancy is outside of the region of the original competition, PSC approval is required; and,
- ensure that all positions are advertised as having the potential to staff future similar vacancies.
Selection Board
It is the responsibility of the Selection Board to:
- issue a new recommendation as applicable.
Public Service Commission
The Commission shall:
- monitor and audit to ensure compliance with this policy;
- provide guidance and interpretation of this policy; and,
- adjudicate complaints related to the application of this policy, pursuant to the PSC Act.