Purpose
Definitions
Public Service Values
Importance of Accurate and Up-to-date Work Descriptions
Roles and Responsibilities
Preparing to Describe Work
Work Description Identifying Information
Work Description Content
Pitfalls in Work Description Writing
Establishing Effective Dates
Approving Work Descriptions
Maintaining the Accuracy of Work Descriptions
Automated Work Tools
Annex A – Guidelines on Using Generic Work Descriptions
Generic Work Descriptions
Risks Associated With the Use of Generic Work Descriptions
Implementing Generic Work Descriptions
Managing Changing Work
Evaluation Principles
Evaluation Process
Classification Standard Mapping Tools
Maintaining Intra- and Interdepartmental Relativities
National Occupational Classification (NOC) Codes
Value of Using Classification Committees
When to Use Classification Committees
Interdepartmental Committees
Composition of Committees
Classification Committee Evaluation Process
Disclosure of Information
Documentation
Assignment of Work
Managing Changes in Work
Reasons for Reclassification
Reclassification Process
Establishment of a New Position
Appointment Process
Consultation to Maintain Relativity
Documentation Requirements for Reclassifications
Monitoring
Reporting of Reclassification Information
