Job Evaluation is a program that each college manages and maintains according to internal policies and procedures. The general program is developed and recommended by the College Employer Council which also provides training to college staff engaged in the evaluation process. Some colleges have a Job Evaluation Committee, some use a third party consultant, and in some the HR director/HR staff provides the evaluation.
The principles required for a strong job evaluation program are consistency, transparency and fairness. It is also recommended that the program be maintained on a regular basis to ensure that all jobs are updated as necessary. Job evaluation is separate from the compensation program, but they do work in tandem.
If you have concerns about this process at your college, or you would like an independent consultation about your JFS, please contact the OCASA office. All inquiries remain confidential.
These are also some resources to assist administrators in understanding the process and completing a Job Fact Sheet (JFS):
- Job Evaluation & Compensation (article published in College Administrator, Spring 2008)
- JFS Questionnaire Template
- How to write a Job Fact Sheet (JFS)
- Job Evaluation Workshop (2008 AGM)