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Classification Appeal Board

What is the Classification Appeal Board?

The Classification Appeal Board is empowered to receive and render final decisions on appeals against classification determinations for non-management positions in the provincial public service.

The Classification Appeal Board is an independent body consisting of a Chairperson and representatives from departments and agencies.

The decisions of the Board are final and binding on all parties to the appeal.

The Board is empowered to make the following kinds of decisions:

• To place the appellant's position at a more appropriate level in a series, e.g. Clerk I to Clerk II; Storekeeper I to Storekeeper II.
• To place the appellant's position in a different class or series with a more appropriate classification, e.g. Clerk I to Clerk Typist I.

Question and Answer Series, Including limitations of the Board:

• The guide to the Classification Appeal Board and The Appeal Process for Non-Management Positions (83 KB)

For further information link to Classification Policies in:

• Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-Conditions For Initiating an Appeal:

• The position in question must have been classified by the Classification & Compensation Commission of Treasury Board.
• The appeal must be initiated within fourteen working days following the receipt by the employee of notification of the Classification & Compensation Commission's decision on the employee's classification.
• The grounds for any appeal must be the same as those presented to the Classification & Compensation Commission during their review of the position.
• Appeals should be addressed to:

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