Mandate
PIPSC National Consultation Team
Canadian Space Agency
Preamble
These terms of reference define the composition and responsibilities of the PIPSC National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency (“the Team”). They are intended to clarify the internal functioning of the Team within the framework of the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management Relations and Consultation Guidelines.
1. The PIPSC Consultation Structure in the Canadian Space Agency
The PIPSC Consultation Structure in the Canadian Space Agency is composed of structural components:
a) PIPSC Stewards at the Canadian Space Agency,
b) the PIPSC Consultation Community within the Canadian Space Agency,
c) the PIPSC National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency, and
c) the Executive of the PIPSC National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency.
Annex A demonstrates the relationships between the structural components.
2. Composition and Selection
2.1 The National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency is composed of the:
National Consultation Team
It could include:
- regional representatives
- occupational/classification group representatives
- representatives from National Organizations with Delegated HR authorities,
- representatives from national consultation projects
Others (as needed)
2.2 In accordance with the PIPSC governance if there are more than 15 volunteers to serve on the Team, members will be selected based on the following criteria:
Example of organizational structure (French only)
3. PIPSC Consultation Community within the Canadian Space Agency
In accordance with the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management Relations, all
consultations with the employer are to be conducted through PIPSC Stewards.
PIPSC Stewards involved in consultation, whether formal or informal, make up
the PIPSC Consultation Community within the Canadian Space Agency.
4. PIPSC National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency
In accordance with PIPSC Governance, the National Consultation Team needs to include:
Examples: Regional Representatives are responsible for representing all occupational groups in their region.
4.1. National Consultation Ad-hoc Committee Representatives
The Consultation Steward representing PIPSC membership on National Ad-hoc Committees may have a position on the PIPSC National Consultation Team for the Canadian Space Agency. The representative may have a seat on the team for the duration of the Ad-hoc Committee.
4.2 PIPSC National Consultation Structure for the Canadian Space Agency
The PIPSC National Consultation Structure for the Canadian Space Agency includes the following positions:
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Other positions
4.3 Other positions
The team may define other positions as necessary. The consultation team must endorse the addition of any new position(s) to the team.
Others (as required by the department consultation team)
5. Responsibilities, Functions and Roles
All members of the Consultation Team are responsible for representing the Institute with the employer, and for representing and conveying the Institute’s objectives and decisions to members and the employee, as defined by the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management Relations.
5.1 PRESIDENT
The consultation team president is the primary contact between the department’s ‘departmental leadership designation’ and its senior management level. The role of the President is as defined by the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management
Relations.
5.2 VICE-PRESIDENT
The vice-president of the national consultation team assists and replaces the president as required.
‘Other representatives here’
5.3 EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS OFFICER (ERO)
The employment relations officer provides assistance and guidance to the national consultation team.
6. Annual National Consultation Team Meeting
The president will coordinate the organization of the annual team meeting to be held each year.
‘Meeting location, size, frequency can be added here’
APPENDIX A
‘Any required annexes can be added here’
a) PIPSC Stewards at the Canadian Space Agency,
1. Philippe Ouimet (NR)
2. Jean-Denis Bisson (AV)
3. Giovanni Giolti (CS)
b) PIPSC National Consultation Structure for the Canadian Space Agency
National Coordination / Coordination nationale: Sarah Godwin
Administrative Support / Soutien administratif: Caroline Létourneau
Members / Membres : Philippe Ouimet (NR),* President / Président
Giovanni Giolti (CS),* Vice-President / Vice-Président
Karen Bronsard ()
Glen Bilodeau (NR)
* - PIPSC Steward