This decision was based on financial analysis that indicated costs per square metre for custodial services in the Senator Burns building are almost double the costs of other SAIT buildings. A request for proposals to supply custodial services will go out on Tuesday, June 20th, 2000. Selection of a new contractor will be made quickly as the contract will commence on Monday, July 17th, 2000. The new contractor will be encouraged, by SAIT, to consider SAIT's former employees when making staff selection. Should employees in this category choose, they may cease employment immediately but still receive pay for notice and severance.
Employees can work all or a portion of the notice period.
In this case, the last day of work would be July 14th, 2000. The time worked would be subtracted from the notice period. SAIT will be asking that the external supplier of custodial services for the Senator Burns building consider hiring these former SAIT employees. Employees may wish to retire immediately and will receive their full notice and severance pay. The assistance offered can include counseling, short term therapy, and referral to other health care professionals.