Reclassify an existing position

Find required materials and steps you need to take to reclassify an existing position.

Depending on the circumstance, it may be more appropriate to create a new position via Job Store or a custom profile and remove the existing position.

If you want to reclassify an existing position, submit an AskMyHR service request using the service category Job Classification > Classification Review.

On this page

• When to reclassify a position
• Steps to reclassify an existing position 

When to reclassify a position

Reclassify an existing position if:

• Reporting relationships have changed and the position has fewer or more positions reporting to it
• Accountabilities have changed over time

Create a new position if:

• Changes in accountabilities are numerous or significant and the previous profile is no longer applicable

Steps to reclassify an existing position

Step 1: Update the Job profile

Make changes to the profile with which the position was created.

If you cannot find the job profile used to create a position, submit an  AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request by using:

• Submitting on behalf of: My Team or Organization (or) Hiring Manager
• Category: Job Classification
• Subcategory: Classification Review

Step 2: Create an organization chart

Prepare an electronic copy of a current organization chart that includes:

• Classification levels
• Job titles
• Locations
• Position numbers
• Incumbent names

You can download the most up-to-date organization chart from Job Store.

Step 3: Complete the service request form

Download and fill in the Request for Classification Services (PDF, 153KB) form.

Learn more about the classification process.

Step 4: Submit a request

Submit an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request by using:

• Submitting on behalf of: My Team or Organization (or) Hiring Manager
• Category: Job Classification
• Subcategory: Classification Review

Attach the following:

• Job profile for the position you want to reclassify from step 1
• Organization chart from step 2
• Completed classification services request form from step 3

Read more

• Create a new position in Job Store: Learn about the required materials and steps you need to take to create a new position with Job Store profiles
• Create a new position with a custom profile: Find required materials and the steps you need to take to create a custom profile and a new position with it
• Exclude an existing position: Find required materials and steps you need to take to exclude an existing position