Classification and exclusion of new and existing positions

Learn the basics of classification and exclusion of new and existing positions.

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• Overview
• Key concepts
• Partners
• Get started
• Resources
• Contact information

Overview

Classification and exclusion are integral to defining roles and organizational structures within the BC Public Service.

Key concepts

Classification

• Classification is the process of analyzing a job’s accountabilities based on established evaluation plans to determine a classification level
• The goal of classification is to ensure internal pay equity as per the Public Service Act
• The process involves a classification specialist analyzing a job’s accountabilities in its organizational context, such as mandates of the organization and what other roles there are in the organization
• Classification takes place when you are creating a new position or an existing position has changed significantly

Learn more about the classification process.

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Exclusion

• Exclusion is the process of removing a position from a union due to their specific responsibilities, such as managerial authority, confidential planning and personnel or labour relations management
• The Union decides whether a position will be excluded
• Classification and Exclusion Services support people leaders throughout the exclusion process

Learn more about the exclusion process.

Watch this video to learn more about exclusion:

 

Partners

The BC Public Service Agency’s (PSA) Classification and Exclusion Services team has a unique role to play in the BC Public Service, providing advice and making classification decisions with a full view of the organization. They also provide support for the exclusion process with unions.

• The Total Compensation team provides classification governance
• Unions negotiate with PSA job evaluation plans used to determine classification and make exclusion decisions
• Recruitment works with the Classification and Exclusion Services team to ensure vacant positions are properly classified for recruitment

Get started

• Create a new position in Job Store: Learn different ways to create a new position depending on your scenario and when  classification and exclusion reviews are required
• Create a new position with a custom profile: Learn when and how to request support to create a custom job profile
• Exclude an existing position: Learn when and how to request support to exclude an existing position
• Reclassify an existing position: Find required information and the steps to take to reclassify an existing position.