Return to Written Question 29-13(4) asked by Mr. Roland to the Chairman of the Financial Management Board on the information on job evaluation process.
Information on Job Evaluation Process
1. Purpose
The purpose of job evaluation is to measure the relative value of jobs within an organization, as a basis for setting equitable pay levels for employees. To measure that relative value of jobs, the measurement standard applied should be the same for all jobs.
The current Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) job classification system (which was established in the mid-1970s) uses different standards for different job classes, which was a common approach at that time. The new job evaluation plan that is currently being developed for implementation is intended to measure the value of all jobs in Government of the Northwest Territories against the same standards and regardless of job classes.
2. Impact
Under the current Government of the Northwest Territories classification system, it may have occurred that certain jobs were classified lower or higher than others of the same "market value", simply because different standards were applied for different job classes. These differences in classification may not be confirmed by the new job evaluation system.. In that regard, the new system may have an impact on the salary level of selected jobs. Negotiations within the mandate of collective bargaining will determine the impact on salary levels and existing employee wages.
3. Assembly
The Assembly will be fully informed when the new job evaluation process is completed and the impact of the plan prior to implementation.