This page contains:
- Information about the new Employee Performance Appraisal System (EPAS)
- Performance Appraisal documents for each employee group
Employee Performance Appraisal System (EPAS) is a program designed to support and assess employees on a regular basis in their growth, development and performance. It is the means for employees to take an active role in their career choices and planning.
EPAS is about helping employees reach their full potential and providing the highest quality of education for our students … together we’re better! Click below to view your employee group’s Performance Appraisal document or to provide feedback. For more information, please call Breann Pyke at 905.527.5092, ext. 2431 or Jennifer Faulkner at 905.304.8722, ext. 210. Performance Appraisal Documents - Available Now
Admin Details
EPAS Admin Details
COPE - Educational Assistants
Cope Admin Details | Cope EPAS
CUPE - Caretaking & Maintenance
CUPE EPAS Admin Details | CUPE EPAS Survey | CUPE EPAS
EC Executive Council
EC EPAS Admin Details | EC EPAS Survey | EC EPAS | EC EPAS Look Fors
ESL - ESL/LINC Instructors
ESL - EPAS Admin Details | ESL - EPAS
OCTU - Office, Clerical and Technical
OCTU - EPAS
PASS - Professional Administrative Support Staff
PASS Admin Details | PASS Survey | PASS EPAS
PSSP - Professional Student Services Personnel
PSSP Admin Details | PSSP EPAS Survey | PSSP EPAS
P-VP EPAS Guiding Questions
EPAS Pilot for Casual Employees
Click here to view these pilot documents.
As an employee what can I gain from this experience?
Performance appraisals are an opportunity to have candid discussions, which may include expectations, job performance, recognition of excellence as well as areas of growth.
Frequency
Depending on the employee group, EPAS will be completed every 3–5 years. Also, in collaboration with supervisors/managers, employees will develop a continuous improvement plan at the time of the performance appraisal that outlines strategies for professional growth and development. The continuous improvement plan will be reviewed on an annual basis. HWDSB strives to provide the highest quality of education possible to our students, to do that, we need to promote continuous improvement and make it possible for staff to do so.
How EPAS Works
Before a performance appraisal is conducted, each supervisor/manager will meet with the employee and describe the process details. This gives employees a chance to consider their career objectives as well as suggestions for professional growth and development. During the meeting, the supervisor/manager will talk about performance standards and review all the relevant goals (system, school or department) that relate to the employee. An employee’s individual performance will be evaluated and assistance provided for growth. At this point, employees have the opportunity to discuss their strengths and areas for growth. The supervisor and employee will collaborate to develop a continuous improvement plan to reflect job and career goals. After the meeting, the supervisor will store the document, monitor performance and help the employee implement the continuous improvement plan.
What are the Guiding Principles for EPAS?
- Aligns with the Board’s vision, strategic directions and core commitments of Respect, Innovation and Accountability
- Measures an individual’s performance related to duties, expectations and core competencies
- Facilitates opportunities for growth and development
- Recognizes excellence and encourages leadership
- Includes an application of Healthy Workplace perspective, awareness and elements to support a positive and healthy environment
- Adheres to Board policy and applicable Legislation
EPAS can help:
- Translate the high-level goals of HWDSB into personal, achievable goals
- Highlight leadership
- Enhance performance
- Position employees for success
