2.21 Compensation for Non-Union Staff

The purpose of this Board Policy is to outline the Board’s direction on the compensation of Thunder Bay Public Library’s non-union staff.

This policy covers all non-union staff at the Thunder Bay Public Library, not including the CEO who is under contract with the Library Board, although similar consideration will be given to CEO compensation in order to maintain market comparability and appropriate relativity of the CEO compensation relative to direct reports.

In 2020, in order to ensure that non-union staff were being paid appropriately, a comprehensive market study was undertaken by a consultant. The study compared TBPL with 10 other libraries of similar size, complexity and operating budget. Job evaluation, pay equity and external relativity were considered, resulting in the Board being presented with a recommended salary range for non-union staff. Incumbents were be placed on the scale in keeping with that salary range. New hires will be placed on the range commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

The Library will develop and maintain a competitive compensation program that enables the Library to attract and retain the staff needed to fulfill its goals.

The CEO and members of the non-union group will be awarded the same Benefit plan as the bargaining units.