Collective agreement
This Directive is deemed to be part of collective agreements between the parties to the National Joint Council (NJC). Employees are to be afforded ready access to this directive.
Grievance procedure
In cases of alleged misinterpretation or misapplication arising out of this directive, the grievance procedure, for all represented employees, within the meaning of the Public Service Labour Relations Act, will be in accordance with Section 14 of the National Joint Council By Laws. For unrepresented employees the departmental grievance procedure applies. (revised April 1, 2005)
Effective date
This directive was effective on April 1, 1995.
Application
This directive applies to all departments and other portions of the Public Service, as defined in Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act. (revised April 1, 2005)
Scope
This directive outlines the requirements for the safe operation of motor vehicles owned or leased by Public Service departments, to ensure the safety and health of employees and the public, and to avoid property or equipment damage.
Definitions
In this directive:
motor vehicle (véhicule automobile) - means a truck, tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, automobile, bus, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or other similar self-propelled vehicle used primarily for transporting personnel and/or material;
motor vehicle accident (accident) - means an event involving the operation of a motor vehicle which results in injury to persons and/or damage to equipment or property;
motor vehicle operator (conducteur) - means any employee who is required to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of the employee's duties;
qualified person (personne qualifiée) - means, in respect of a specified duty, a person who, because of knowledge, training and experience, is qualified to perform that duty safely and properly.