FAQ
- How is the value of a job determined?
- The job content is thoroughly reviewewd, and graded against a job evaluation plan with factors and sub-factors. Each factor and sub-factor is assigned a value. The final grade is based on the total value of each factor.
- Additional tasks have been added to my profile. Will my grade change?
- It depends on the complexity of these additional tasks, how significant they are in relation to the other job duties and responsibilities.
- I acquired additional education while employed at Concordia, would I be entitled to any compensation?
- Please refer to your respective collective agreement on how it treats educational increases. Should you be eligible please provide your Compensation Advisor with a copy of your transcript reflecting that your degree has been conferred or the number of successful credits completed, along with a letter from your supervisor supporting your request. Should your request be approved, the effective date that will be used for your educational increase will be the date that we received your request.
- Why is my job paid differently when compared to another University?
This can be due to various factors such as: - Title may be similar but content may differ.
- Concordia's Pay Policy may differ from another employer.
- You may be referring to a specific employee's salary in which he/she may have more experience or years of service therefore, earning a salary positioned closer to the maximum.
- Hours of work may differ and this could have an impact on salary
- What if there is a disagreement with the job content?
- The departmental Manager or Director is held accountable for determining the final job content and description. The Manager should be approached if an employee has any issues or questions with the job content.
- I would like to ask one of my employees to take on additional duties for a temporary basis. How do I go about requesting additional compensation (stipend) for my employee?
- Eligibility is determined in accordance with the respective collective agreement. You will need to fill out an Additional Compensation Form approved by you and your Immediate Supervisor and then should be submitted to HR Compensation Unit for assessment.
- Where can I find information pertaining to pay equity?
- Information can be found on the following link: http://equity.concordia.ca
