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Classification Standard - AG - Agriculture
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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CATEGORY DEFINITION
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GROUP DEFINITION
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FACTORS
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BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION INDEX
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In Ascending Order of Level
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In Alphabetical Order
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BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
This standard describes the plan to be used to classify
positions allocated to the Agriculture Group. It consists of an
introduction, definition of the Scientific and Professional
Category and the occupational group, factor definitions and
characteristics, degree highlights and bench-mark position
descriptions.
The ultimate objective of job evaluation is the
determination of the relative values of jobs in each occupational
group. A classification plan of five levels, representing
significant differences in the difficulty of the work, has been
established for this group. Jobs assigned to a given level are
regarded as being of equal difficulty.
Factors
The evaluation of positions and their
assignment to a classification level will be determined by the
application of five factors:
Kind of Assignments
Complexity of Work Professional Responsibility Management
Responsibility
Impact of Recommendations and Activities
Each factor is described, and the descriptions
designate the features of the work assigned to positions
allocated to the group. A list of characteristics is included for
each factor. The characteristics indicate the features of the
work that are to be considered when evaluating a position under a
particular factor. Each characteristic describes the lowest and
the highest requirement. The factor characteristics serve to
ensure that consideration is given to all features of the work of
a position.
Because of the nature and diversity of
positions in this group, it was not considered possible to
produce, for all degrees of the factors, meaningful definitions
that would describe and distinguish the increasing difficulty of
the work from the lowest to the highest degree. As a result,
degree highlights describe the features of the work that will be
found in most positions at these levels. The second to fifth
degrees of each factor are illustrated by one or more bench-mark
position descriptions.
Bench-mark Positions
Bench-mark position descriptions exemplify the
degrees of each factor and the levels of the classification plan.
Each bench-mark consists of a descriptive title, a statement of
the principal duties and a set of specifications describing the
features of the work of the position in terms of the
characteristics of each of the five factors. The specifications
exemplify the application of the evaluation plan to the duties
and responsibilities of the bench-mark position and indicate the
degree assigned to the position for each factor. A classification
level is assigned to each bench-mark position.
Use of the Standard
There are six steps in the application of this classification
standard.
1. the position description is studied to ensure
understanding of the position as a whole and of the nature of the
duties and responsibilities as they relate to the characteristics
of each factor. The relationship of the position being studied to
positions above and below it in the organization is also studied.
2. Allocation of the position to the category and group is
confirmed by reference to the definitions and the descriptions of
inclusions and exclusions.
3. A degree under each factor is tentatively assigned to
the position being evaluated by considering the duties and
responsibilities of the position in relation to the range
described for each factor characteristic and the degree
highlights for the factor; and determining that the difficulty of
work is equal to, or greater or less than a degree that is
described. The features of the work of the position being
evaluated should be related to the degree highlight as a whole in
its total context, not to isolated words or phrases.
4. The degree tentatively assigned is confirmed by
comparison with the bench-mark position descriptions.
5. The level of the position is determined by the degree
that has been assigned to the position for at least three of the
five factors. When one degree does not predominate, raters are to
compare the total job with the bench-mark position descriptions
and determine the level that best corresponds on the whole with
the duties and responsibilities of the position.
6. The position is compared with bench-mark position
descriptions that have been assigned to the same level, as a
check on the validity of the level selected.
CATEGORY DEFINITION
Occupational categories were repealed by the Public Service Reform Act (PSRA), effective April 1, 1993. Therefore, the occupational category definitions have been deleted from the classification standards.
GROUP DEFINITION
For occupational group allocation, it is recommended that you use the
Occupational Group Definition
and the Occupational
Sub-group Definition Maps, which provide the
2005 group and sub-group definition and their corresponding inclusion and exclusion statements. The maps explicitly link the relevant parts of the overall
2005 occupational sub-group definition to each classification standard.
AGRICULTURE
FACTORS
KIND OF ASSIGNMENTS
COMPLEXITY OF WORK PROFESSIONAL_ RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY
IMPACT OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
KIND OF ASSIGNMENTS
This factor is used to measure the difficulty of the work in
terms of its objectives and extent, the variety of activities and
the scope for planning and conducting work.
When evaluating positions under this factor raters are to
consider the following characteristics:
The objectives established by others for the conduct of the
work, ranging - from objectives and instructions provided
for each work operation,
- to objectives described in terms of policy.
The extent of the work ranging
- from a part or phase of a project or study, or a
continuing operation requiring limited investigation, within a
single field of specialization,
- to a complete program involving several studies being
conducted simultaneously within a broad spectrum of fields of
specialization and normally requiring intensive
investigation.
The variety of activities, ranging
- from a succession of tasks comprised of a limited number
of activities and closely resembling one another in most
aspects,
- to a broad spectrum of scientific and administrative
activities different from one another in most aspects.
The scope for planning and conducting work, ranging
- from planning the approaches and use of techniques in
performing straightforward tasks,
- to planning, coordinating and implementing a program and
contributing to the formulation of policy.
KIND OF ASSIGNMENTS
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Bench-mark Position Descriptions
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The work is normally performed within a single field of
specialization and consists of either the conduct of
continuous
laboratory or field operations or a succession of studies
that
are related to one another and form a part of a larger
project,
requiring varying degrees of intensity of investigation
within
the limits of the assignments. Activities differ from one
another in several aspects, and include surveying,
observing
and analyzing the production, processing, and merchandising
of
agricultural commodities; allocating work; supervising
support
staff and providing advice. Studies are planned,
approaches
are developed and methods are determined to ensure that
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work meets clearly defined objectives.
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1 District Program Officer,
Import/Export Plant
Products
2 District Program Officer,
Plant Products and
Pesticides
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1.2
2.1
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3 Regional Program Officer,
Livestock Grade
Standards
4 Regional Program Officer,
Feed and Fertilizer
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3.2
4.2
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The work is normally performed within a number of related
fields of specialization and consists of one or more
complete
studies or projects conducted simultaneously and requiring
varying degrees of intensity of investigation. Activities
differ from one another in many aspects and include
organizing,
controlling and supervising the work of subordinate staff
engaged in the conduct of analyses and investigations;
controlling funds, facilities and other resources;
providing
advice and co-ordinating the work with other activities.
Projects are planned, problems are defined, approaches are
determined and work is delegated to ensure that broadly
defined
objectives are achieved within financial and other
resource
limitations.
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5 District Manager -
London
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5.2
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6 Regional Program Manager,
Alberta, Plant Products
7 Associate Director -
Dairy Products
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6.2
7.2
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The work is performed within a broad spectrum of related
fields
of specialization requiring varying degrees of intensity
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investigation, and comprises all or a significant part of
a
program. Activities differ from one another in most
aspects
and include evaluating and authorizing or making
recommendations on project proposals; assessing the
implications of work progress on program objectives;
providing
guidance on the determination of approaches to complex
problems; contributing to the development of and directing
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co-ordinating a program; and participating in activities at
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national and international level. The program is
implemented
by defining projects and establishing administrative and
financial guidelines to ensure that program objectives are
achieved within budgetary and other limitations.
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COMPLEXITY OF WORK
This factor is used to measure the difficulty of the work in
terms of the nature of information and data used, the influences
external to the work, the nature and purpose of contacts made
with others, and the requirement for the application or
development of approaches, practices and techniques and the
application of theoretical and subject-matter knowledge.
When evaluating positions under this factor raters are to
consider the following characteristics:
The availability of, and the problems involved in obtaining
information and data, ranging
- from information and data obtained from scientific
literature and other readily accessible sources,
- to the selection of information and data obtained with
great difficulty from obscure sources, or requiring the
development of sources, or by intensive study and
investigation.
The nature of information and data, ranging
- from straightforward information that can be readily
verified or that has been verified by others,
- to conflicting information and data requiring great
ingenuity or highly selective judgement to obtain and use and
that can be verified only by difficult investigation.
The requirement to communicate with others, ranging
- from discussions with persons having similar interests,
for such purposes as exchanging or obtaining information,
- to discussions with persons representing conflicting
interests, for such purposes as reaching agreement on matters
affecting the Canadian agriculture industry.
The requirement for the development or application of
approaches, practices and techniques, ranging - from applying
conventional approaches, practices and techniques in a limited
subject-matter area,
- to developing concepts and novel approaches, practices
and techniques in a variety of subject-matter areas.
The requirement for the application of theoretical and
practical knowledge, ranging
- from a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories
of a discipline and some familiarity with its practices,
- to an advanced knowledge of the principles, theories and
practices of a discipline, and a thorough knowledge of related
fields.
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The work requires selecting and using information and data
obtained by direct observation or collection or received
from
other sources. Data is verified and inconsistencies
resolved.
Collecting and exchanging information and discussing
problems
requires contacts with others working in the field of
specialization or in related fields. Approaches are
developed
and problems solved by applying a thorough knowledge of
the
principles, theories and practices of a discipline and
adapting
practices and techniques. The work normally requires some
familiarity with the practices in related fields.
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1 District Program Officer,
Import/Export Plants
2 District Program Officer,
Plant Products and
Pesticides
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3 Regional Program Officer,
Livestock Grade
Standards
4 Regional Program Officer,
Feed and Fertilizer
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3.2
4.2
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The work requires selecting, evaluating and verifying by
intensive investigation, data for own use which is difficult
to
collect and frequently conflicting. Arranging co-operative
projects, negotiating terms of agreement for services, and
establishing and implementing standards and regulations
requires contacts with specialists and officials outside
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organizational unit. New procedures and processes are
developed and problems solved by applying a thorough
knowledge
of the principles, theories and practices of a discipline and
a
good knowledge of related fields or subject-matter areas.
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4
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5 District Manager -
London
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5.2
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6 Regional Program Manager,
Alberta, Plant Products
and Plant Health
7 Associate Director,
Dairy Products
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6.2
7.2
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The work requires directing the collection, selection and
validation of data and using it in evaluating proposals;
guiding the planning or implementing of a program; and
interpreting and translating general objectives into
specific
projects relative to the development and implementation of
the
work program. Participation in meetings at which
conflicting
interests are represented and agreements are negotiated
that
significantly affect a program and the Canadian
agriculture
industry requires contacts with specialists and officials
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the national and international level. New concepts and
novel
approaches are developed and problems solved by applying
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advanced knowledge of the principles, theories and practices
of
a discipline and a thorough knowledge of related fields or
subject-matter areas.
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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
This factor is used to measure the difficulty of the work in
terms of the professional leadership received. It is also used to
measure the requirement to exercise professional judgement in
interpreting results and findings and providing advice.
When evaluating positions under this factor raters are to
consider the following characteristics:
The professional leadership received, ranging
- from guidance as work is progressing,
- to guidance on the nature and objectives of a
program.
The requirement to interpret results of work, ranging
- from ensuring that own observations are meaningful and
consistent,
- to evaluating conclusions and recommendations of others
determining the need for extension or modification of a
program.
The requirement to give advice, ranging
- from providing advice to colleagues and support staff
on matters closely related to the work,
- to providing authoritative advice on a variety of
subject-matter areas of national or international concern to
other specialists or senior officials.
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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Bench-mark Position Descriptions
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Objectives of assignments are clearly defined and
professional
guidance is received on unusual features. Completed work,
conclusions and recommendations are reviewed for
consistency
and soundness of judgement. The work of subordinate
professional and support staff is reviewed in progress and
on
completion to determine the effectiveness of methods and
techniques. The results of studies are interpreted to
determine their implications on the attainment of defined
objectives and related activities. Advice is provided to
colleagues, associates and support staff on matters
concerning
the work within own field of specialization.
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1 District Program Officer
Import/Export Plant
Products
2 District Program Officer,
Plant Products and
Pesticides
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1.2
2.2
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3
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3 Regional Program Officer,
Livestock Grade
Standards
4 Regional Program Officer,
Feed and Fertilizer
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3.2
4.2
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Objectives of assignments are stated in general terms and
professional guidance is received on the implications of
unusual problems. Recommendations and conclusions are
reviewed
for soundness of judgement in relation to the attainment
of
objectives and conformance with directives. The work of
subordinate staff, colleagues and other scientists is
reviewed
in respect of approaches, soundness of judgement and
completeness. Results of studies are interpreted to
determine
the implications of conclusions and recommendations on the
objectives of own projects or studies and on external
scientific or other activities. Advice on problems and
theories in fields related to the work is given to other
specialists and officials; advice in own field of
specialization is accepted as authoritative.
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5 District Manager,
London
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5.2
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5
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6 Regional Program Manager,
Alberta Plant Products
and Plant Health
7 Associate Director,
Dairy Products
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6.2
7.2
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Objectives of the work are received in statement of policy
and
interpretation of policy. Professional guidance is not
normally available. Results of own work and conclusions
and
recommendations are evaluated in relation to policy and
other
limitations. Work delegated to subordinate professional
staff
is reviewed for attainment of objectives within
established
guidelines and resource limitations. Results of studies,
conclusions and recommendations are interpreted to
determine
their broad implications on scientific and other activities
at
the departmental, national and international level.
Authoritative advice and recommendations in a number of
related
fields of specialization that effectively contribute to
the
development of a program are provided to other specialists
and
senior officials.
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This factor is used to measure the difficulty of the work in
terms of the responsibility for managing staff, administering
resources and co-ordinating work with that of others.
When evaluating positions under this factor raters are to
consider the following characteristics:
Responsibility for committing departmental resources,
ranging
- from spending own time and using facilities,
- to planning, controlling and approving expenditures of
funds for program delivery.
Responsibility for the control of staff, ranging
- from occasionally assigning work to support staff
delivering one program,
- to managing a large staff delivering several
programs.
Responsibility for the administrative co-ordination of work
performed for, or in conjunction with other organizational units,
ranging
- from co-ordinating a variety of activities with those of
other individuals,
- to co-ordinating a wide spectrum of activities with those
of other organizations.
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
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1 District Program Officer,
Import/Export Plants
2 District Program Officer,
Plant Products and
Pesticides
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The work requires assigning tasks to subordinate
professional
and support staff; planning the use of facilities; and
co-ordinating activities that differ from one another in
several aspects with those of others.
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3 Regional Program Officer,
Livestock Grade
Standard
4 Regional Program Officer,
Feed and Fertilizer
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3.2
4.2
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3
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The work requires supervising professional and support
staff;
estimating costs, controlling and co-ordinating project
schedules and the allocation and expenditure of budgeted
funds,
and co-ordinating activities that differ from one another
in
many aspects with those of others.
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4
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6 Regional Program Manager,
Alberta, Plant Products
and Plant Health
7 Associate Director,
Dairy Products Section
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6.2
7.3
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5 District Manager,
London
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5.2
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The work requires managing a large staff in professional
and
other occupational groups; evaluating cost-benefit
studies;
directing the preparation and administration of budgets;
and co-ordinating activities that differ from one another
in
most aspects with those of others.
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IMPACT OF RECOMMENDATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES
This factor is used to measure the impact of recommendations
and activities or departmental work and on the Canadian
agriculture industry.
When evaluating positions under this factor raters are to
consider the following characteristics:
The impact of recommendations and activities on departmental
work, ranging
- from information and results affecting the conduct of
studies, projects or a continuing operation,
- to decisions and recommendations affecting the
development, initiation, continuation, and conduct of a
program.
The impact of recommendations and activities on the Canadian
agriculture industry, ranging - from information and
results normally verified by the supervisor before affecting
the department's clientele,
- to decisions and recommendations affecting economic
development, initiation and continuation of national agricultural
industries or businesses.
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IMPACT OF RECOMMENDATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES
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Recommendations, advice or results of the work affect a
continuing operation, projects or further studies in own
or
related areas of work; and affect the conduct of
agricultural
industries or businesses.
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2
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1 District Program
Officer Import/Export
Plant
2 District Program Officer
Plant Products and
Pesticides
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1.3
2.2
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3
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3 Regional Program Officer
Livestock Grade Standards
4 Regional Program Officer
Feed and Fertilizer
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4.2
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Recommendations, advice or consultation affect the
development
and modification of a program and the initiation and conduct
of
work activities making up a project; contribute
significantly
to the development, initiation and continuation of
agricultural
industries or businesses and to improvements in quality
control
services.
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5 District Manager, London
6 Regional Program Manager
Alberta Plant Health and
Plant Products
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5.3
6.3
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7 Associate Director
Dairy Products
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7.3
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Recommendations, decisions, advice or consultation affect
the
formulation of policy concerning a program and the
initiation
and continuation of projects making up a program; and have
substantial consequences on the economic development,
initiation and continuation of national agricultural
industries
or businesses.
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BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION
INDEX
In Ascending Order of Level
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Level
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Bench-mark
Position No.
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Descriptive Title
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KA
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PR
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MR
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1
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2
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District Program Officer, Plant Health and
Plant Products
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2
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2
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2
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1
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2
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2
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2
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District Program Officer, Plant Products and
Pesticides
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2
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2
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2
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1
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2
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3
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3
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Regional Program Officer, Livestock Grade
Standards
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3
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3
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3
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2
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3
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3
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4
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Regional Program Officer, Feed and Fertilizer
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3
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3
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3
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2
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3
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4
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5
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District Manager, London
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4
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4
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4
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5
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4
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5
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6
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Regional Program Manager, Plant Health and
Plant Products
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5
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5
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5
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4
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4
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5
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7
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Associate Director - Dairy Products
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5
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5
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5
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4
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5
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION INDEX
In Alphabetical Order
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Descriptive Title
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Level
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Bench-mark
Position No.
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Associate Director - Diary Products
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5
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7
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7.1
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District Manager, London
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4
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5
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5.1
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District Program Officer, Plant Health and
Plant Products
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2
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1
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1.1
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District Program Officer, Plant Products and
Pesticides
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2
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2
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2.1
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Regional Program Manager, Plant Health and
Plant Products
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5
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6
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6.1
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Regional Program Officer, Feed and Fertilizer
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3
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4
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4.1
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Regional Program Officer, Livestock Grade
Standards
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3
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3
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3.1
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 1
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Level: 2
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Descriptive Title: District Program Officer
Plant Health and Plant Products
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Reporting to the District Manager:
Plans and evaluates the implementation of
inspection and enforcement activities to ensure that all plants
and plant products imported into and exported from the District
comply with the regulations and the Plant Quarantine Act, the
Canada Shipping Act, and the Seeds Act. Reviews data produced by
the MIS Management Information System. Tracks the district's
performance by activity against planned work outputs. Identifies
discrepancies, analyses the factors contributing to them,
suggests methods to resolve the discrepancy to the District
Manager and the Regional Program Officer, for example changes in
priorities, human resources allocation, staff training and
allocation of equipment. Based on previous year's and current
inspection and enforcement activities, recommends work plans for
inclusion in the Regional Plans.
Inspects visually and takes samples of
materials from (in cooperation with Canada Customs and Health of
Animals staff), airfreight cargo, baggage, machinery, containers
and vehicles to prevent the entry of hazardous and/or
quarantineable agents into Canada. In conjunction with Canada
Customs and Animal Health designs a sampling plan and
methodology.
Inspects and plans for inspection of mills and
export carriers (i.e. box-cars and/or containers) to ensure the
phytosanitary regulations of importing countries are met and to
ensure that the plants and plants products are free from insect
infestation, or contamination by extraneous matter. Negotiates
for resources with the district manager, advises and guides staff
working on the activity and verifies work objectives are met.
Inspects seeds, examines samples, verifies paper documentation
such as permits, phytosanitary certificates and special
declarations. Decides to release seeds, order treatment or refuse
entry.
Recommends and observes the treatment of
infested plants or plant commodites conducted by commercial
fumigators. Verifies the appropriateness and effectiveness of
products and the method of application. Ensures the problem is
eradicated by the treatment.
Observes and verifies the application of chemical and
biological control programs by producers for the eradication or
management of plant viruses, insects and diseases (e.g. tree
fruit viruses, Gypsy Moths, crown gall).
Designs special surveys to determine the
presence or the extent of insect infestation or to disclose
infection in the agricultural or forestry resources in the
district. Coordinates the participation of district technical
staff in such surveys. Collates and analyses results and
recommends alternative approaches for future activities.
Conducts special investigations in order to identify and
contain major disease threats. Verifies suspected problems,
identifies the nature of the problem and its solution, takes the
corrective measures and ensures in the short- and long-term that
the problem has been eradicated. For example when treating a
gypsy moth infestation, delineates the area, determines
appropriate spray material, conducts spray and chemical control
program and conducts a resurvey to determine effectiveness and
controls communications relative to the operation.
Advises district technical staff on the consistent and uniform
application of the regulations and procedures. Explains and
interprets current and proposed legislation, regulations,
policies and guidelines to the industry, related agencies, other
government departments and the general public. Discusses
inspection, investigation and survey results with industry
management. Explains remedial measures required.
Develops an annual work plan for the audit of technical staff.
Accompanies inspectors on work assignments and evaluates their
performance. Identifies training needs, gives on-the-job coaching
and administers examinations. Conducts training on such subjects
as inspection procedures, quarantine techniques and on the
properties and hazards of toxicants and fumigants used in the
treatment of inspection sites.
Recommends changes in work projects and in inspection,
investigation and survey techniques and procedures. Works
cooperatively with industry representatives and colleagues of
municipal, provincial and other federal departments.
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Specifications
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Degree
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Kind of Assignments
The objectives for the work are well defined in District
workplans and are within the
scope of regional goals. The work involves a continuing
operation in 2 fields of
specialty, entomology and pathology and 1 program activity -
inspection. A variety of
closely related scientific activities are required such as
monitoring the inspection and
enforcement of plant and plant products and the inspection of
mills, storages and export
carriers. The work requires the implementation of routine
investigations, and import
export surveys.
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2
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Complexity
The work requires the use of data which is readily accessible
from the Acts and
Regulations, directives, bulletins and the scientific
literature. Information relating
to pests and diseases is not always straightforward but
is identifiable through reference
to regional headquarters. The work also requires the exchange
of information concerning
the interpretation of inspection procedures with departmental
staff, customs brokers and
the industry. Conventional approaches are applied to work in
the 2 subject matter areas
of entomology and pathology. The work requires knowledge of
the principles and theories
of entomology and pathology.
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2
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received following the daily and weekly review of
results against activities
planned within the district program. The work requires the
evaluation of the work of
departmental technical staff to ensure the application of
standards. Recommendations are
made to modify operational practices such as the timing or
organization of inspections.
Advice is provided to the technical staff and the industry on
the interpretation and
application of regulations and on methods to correct
problems.
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2
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Management Responsibility
Uses facilities and occasionally assigns work to others.
Coordinates activities with
technical district staff, trade organizations, importers,
exporters, carriers, nurseries,
customs brokers and other government departments.
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1
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Degree/
Points
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Impact of Recommendations and
Activities
Information and results affect the program delivery, the
conduct of agricultural
industries or businesses and the quality of goods in several
program areas within the
district served by the position.
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2
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 2
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Level: 2
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Descriptive Title: District Program Officer
Plant Products and Pesticides
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Reporting to the District Manager:
Plans and evaluates the implementation of the
inspection and enforcement activities to ensure that all seed,
feed, fertilizer and pest control products comply with the
regulations and the Seeds Act, the Feed and Fertilizer Act, the
Pest Control Products Act and the Pesticides Residue Compensation
Act. Reviews data produced by the MIS Management Information
System. Tracks the district's performance by activity against
planned work outputs. Identifies discrepancies, analyzes the
factors contributing to them, suggests methods to resolve the
discrepancy to the district manager and the regional program
manager; for example changes in priorities, human resources
allocation, staff training and allocation of equipment. Based on
previous years and current inspection and enforcement activities,
recommends work plans for inclusion in the regional plans.
Designs special surveys and investigations to
assess the consequences of the use and misuse of pest control
products. Organizes and supervises selection of samples dependent
on the misuse. Interviews producers and residents in survey
areas. Collates and analyses results and recommends alternative
approaches for future activities.
Provides scientific and technical advice and
regulatory information to district technical staff, to officers
of other federal and provincial departments such as Health and
Welfare and Environment, industry representatives and the general
public in order to resolve problems and to ensure a uniform
application and understanding of the acts and regulations,
programs, policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates district technical staff
on the consistent and uniform application of the regulations and
procedures. Explains and interprets current and proposed
legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines to the
industry, related agencies, other government departments and the
general public. Discusses inspection, investigation and survey
results with industry management, producers and other government
departments. Explains remedial measures required. Recommends
legal action, where appropriate. Recommends changes in work
projects and in inspection, investigation and survey techniques
and procedures. Works cooperatively with industry representatives
and colleagues of municipal, provincial and other federal
departments.
Develops an annual work plan for the audit of departmental
technical staff. Accompanies inspectors on work assignments and
evaluates their performance. Identifies training needs, gives
on-the-job training and administers examinations. Conducts
training on such subjects as inspection procedures, properties of
pesticides, sampling techniques and identification of samples for
exhibits and laboratory work.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The objectives for the work are well defined in District
workplans and are within the
scope of regional goals. The work involves a continuing
operation in 2 fields of
specialty, plant pathology and chemistry and several program
activities, inspection,
enforcement, compliance and advisory. A variety of closely
related scientific activities
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2
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Degree/
Points
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are required such as the inspection, enforcement and
compliance programs for seed, feed,
fertilizer and pest control products. The work requires
implementing routine inspection
and enforcement activities and surveys.
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Complexity
The work requires the use of plant information which is
readily accessible from manuals
and the use of pesticide information which must be obtained
from other Branches of the
Department. Information relating to plants and pesticides has
been verified by others in
the Department. The work also requires the exchange of
information concerning
investigations and projects with departmental staff, producers
and the agricultural
industry. Conventional approaches are applied to work in the 2
subject matter areas of
plant pathology and chemistry. The work requires knowledge of
the principles and
theories of plant pathology and chemistry.
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2
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received following the daily and weekly review of
results against activities
planned within the district program. The work requires the
evaluation of the work of
departmental technical staff to ensure the application of
standards. Recommendations are
made to modify operational practices such as the timing or
organization of inspections.
Advice is provided to the technical staff and the industry on
the interpretation and
application of regulations and on methods to correct
problems.
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2
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Management Responsibility
Uses facilities and occasionally assigns work to others.
Coordinates activities with
technical district staff, industry associations, manufacturers
and other government
departments.
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1
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Impact of Recommendations and Activities
Information and results affect the program delivery, the
conduct of agricultural
industries or businesses and the quality of goods in several
program areas within the
district served by the position.
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2
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 3
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Level: 3
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Descriptive Title: Regional Program Officer
Livestock Grade Standards
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Reporting to the Regional Program Manager,
Livestock Grade Standards:
Advises the Regional Staff, including District
managers and inspectors on the consistent and uniform application
of the legislation, policies and procedures in the livestock
grading program for beef, hog, veal, lamb and mutton. Analyzes
contentious problems related to program application and
technology. Identifies livestock grading problems peculiar to the
Region. Provides authoritative advice, interpretation,
information and education relating to legislation and policy to
the industry, trade associations, producers, other government
departments and agencies. Evaluates inspection, electronic
grading systems, electronic data capture systems, pale soft
exudative pork detection equipment, technical reviews and
legislation and policy issues. Recommends changes to policy and
grade standards.
Plans, organizes and evaluates the livestock
grading program in the region including the inspection of plants
and the assignment of grades to a variety of animals. Reviews
data produced by the Management Information System (MIS). Tracks
the region's performance by activity against planned work
outputs. Identifies discrepancies, analyzes the factors
contributing to them and recommends modifications to activity
priorities, human resource allocation, resource utilization,
revisions in inspection and testing methods and staff
training.
Develops an annual work plan for the monitoring
of slaughter and meat packing plants. Observes and verifies the
inspection, the quality of grading practices and the
interpretation of grade standards. Accompanies inspectors in
grading activities and evaluates their performance, against
national grading standards. Identifies departmental training
needs. Develops, plans and conducts training in comprehensive
livestock grading procedures and techniques. Evaluates training
programs. Discusses local concerns with district offices and
provides updates on regional and national activities and
policies.
Prepares regional analyses of livestock
grading. Estimates, forecasts and recommends the financial and
human resources required. Designs performance indicators.
Recommends short- and long-term operational and program goals in
the area of specialty. Organizes and administers the national
grading program within the region and makes recommendations to
the national specialty authority. Contributes to the development
of the national multi-year operational plan for the regional and
for the national specialty Division. Evaluates technical
equipment requirements and ensures the maintenance and
calibration of instruments.
Designs and conducts special surveys assessing
the status of the livestock grading industry and assesses trends
and developments. Identifies the regional supply and demand
forces, the quality of grading performed, the provincial
livestock population, the prevailing disease problems, the
import-export situation, the marketing systems available and the
impact of provincial government programs on the Livestock Grading
area. Writes reports summarizing test and survey information for
distribution to meat packing producers, exporters and Marketing
Boards. Diagnoses potential problem areas, estimates the effect
Regional programs have on segments of the industry and recommends
alternate courses of action.
Works cooperatively with plant management, producers, industry
organizations and representatives of provincial and other federal
departments. Resolves complaints.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The objectives for the work are well defined in regional work
plans and are within the
scope of national guidelines. The work involves a continuing
operation in 1 field of
specialty, animal science and 2 program activities, livestock
grade standards and unique
on-site special surveys. A variety of scientific activities
are required such as the
evaluation of the livestock grading program and the
development and implementation of new
procedures and methods. The work requires organizing the
regional livestock grading
program, special surveys and training.
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3
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Complexity
The work requires the use of some data which is readily
accessible from the CAPS (Canada
Agriculture Products Standards) Act and manuals and the use of
other data which must be
assembled from local manufacturing plants' records. The work
also requires the
resolution of complaints between departmental staff, packing
plant management and
producers. New grading methods and procedures are tested in
the region and
recommendations for improvements are made. The work requires
knowledge of the principles
and theories of animal science and the practices of the
livestock production industry in
the region.
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3
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received following the quarterly review of results
against planned regional
contributions to the national program. Guidance on specific
issues is received following
the receipt of complaints. The work requires the evaluation of
regional outputs against
plannned regional productivity levels and national program
policy. Recommendations are
made on the feasibility of the planned regional contribution
to the national activity.
Advice is provided to the professional and technical staff and
the industry in the
Districts on the interpretation of policies, acts, regulations
and guidelines and on
approaches to correct problems.
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3
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Management Responsibility
Plans own work, uses facilities and occasionally assigns work
to others. Coordinates
activities with professional and technical departmental
regional staff, trade
organizations, producers and other government departments.
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2
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Impact of Recommendations and Activities
Decisions affect the program delivery and the conduct of
agricultural industries or
businesses in one specialty area (Livestock Grading) within
the region served by the
position. Recommendations for corrective actions and decisions
on standards application
affect the quality of goods produced. Recommendations are made
to the Regional Program
Manager on the suspension or cancellation of certificates or
on the requirement to
prosecute.
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3
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 4
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Level: 3
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Descriptive Title: Regional Program Officer
Feed and Fertilizer
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Reporting to the Regional Program Manager,
Plant Health and Plant Products:
Advises the Regional Staff, including District
managers and inspectors on the consistent and uniform application
of the legislation, policies and procedures in the feed and
fertilizer program. Analyzes contentious problems related to
program application and technology. Identifies feed and
fertilizer production and distribution problems peculiar to the
Region. Provides authoritative advice, interpretation,
information and education relating to legislation and policy to
the industry, trade associations, producers, other government
departments and agencies. Evaluates inspection techniques and
test methodologies, technical reviews and legislation and policy
issues. Recommends changes to policy and developing
standards.
Plans, organizes and evaluates the feed and
fertilizer program in the region including the inspection of
mills and plants. Reviews data produced by the Management
Information System (MIS). Tracks the region's performance by
activity against planned work outputs. Identifies discrepancies,
analyzes the factors contributing to them and recommends
modifications to activity priorities, human resource allocation,
resource utilization, revisions in inspection and testing methods
and staff training.
Develops an annual work plan for the monitoring
of inspection activities. Observes and verifies the inspection
and the quality of feed and fertilizer classification practices.
Accompanies inspectors and evaluates their performance.
Identifies training needs. Develops, plans and conducts training
in comprehensive feed and fertilizer inspection procedures and
techniques. Evaluates training programs. Discusses local concerns
with district offices and provides updates on regional and
national activities and policies.
Prepares regional analyses of the feed and
fertilizer activity. Estimates, forecasts and recommends the
financial and human resources required. Designs performance
indicators. Recommends short- and long-term operational and
program goals in the area of specialty. Organizes the national
inspection program within the region and makes recommendations to
the national specialty authority. Contributes to the development
of the national multi-year operational plan for the regional and
for the national specialty Division. Evaluates technical
equipment requirements.
Designs and conducts special surveys assessing
the status of the feed and fertilizer industry and assesses
trends and developments. Identifies the regional supply and
demand forces, the supplies available, the import-export
situation, and the impact of provincial government programs.
Writes reports summarizing test and survey information for
distribution to the feed and fertilizer industry, producers and
trade associations. Diagnoses potential problem areas, estimates
the effect Regional programs have on segments of the industry and
recommends alternate courses of action.
Works cooperatively with mill and plant
operators, producers, industry organizations and representatives
of provincial and other federal departments. Resolves
complaints.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The objectives for the work are well defined in regional work
plans and are within the
scope of national guidelines. The work involves a continuing
operation in 2 fields of
specialty, feed and fertilizer and several program activities
including intensive
investigations into the impact of feed additives. A variety of
scientific activities are
required such as the monitoring of the feed and fertilizer
inspection program and the
development of standards. The work requires organizing special
surveys, investigations
and training for the feed and fertilizer specialty.
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3
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Complexity
The work requires the selection and use of data and
information which must be assembled
from the regulated industry. Information relating to feed and
fertilizer survey results
and industry claims are often conflicting requiring
confirmation through further survey
investigation. The work also requires the resolution of
complaints between departmental
laboratories, the regulated industry and the consuming public.
New inspection methods
and procedures are tested in the region and recommendations
for improvement are made.
The work requires knowledge of the principles and theories of
chemistry and the practices
of the feed and fertilizer production industry in the
region.
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3
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received following the quarterly review of results
against planned regional
contributions to the national contributions to the national
program. Guidance on
specific issues is received following the receipt of
complaints. The work requires the
evaluation of regional outputs against activities planned
within the Feed and Fertilizer
specialty. Recommendations are made on the feasibility of the
planned regional
contribution to the national activity. Advice is provided to
the professional and
technical staff and the industry in the Districts on the
interpretation of policies,
acts, regulations and guidelines and on approaches to correct
problems.
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3
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Management Responsibility
Plans own work, uses facilities and occasionally assigns work
to others. Coordinates
activities with professional and technical departmental
regional staff, industry
associations, manufactures and other government
departments.
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2
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Impact of Recommendations and Activities
Decisions affect the program delivery and the conduct of
agricultural industries or
businesses in two specialty areas (feed and fertilizer) within
the region served by the
position. Recommendations for corrective action and decisions
on standards application
affect the quality of goods produced. Recommendations are made
to the Regional Program
Manager on the suspension or cancellation of registrations or
on the requirement to
prosecute.
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3
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BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 5
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Level: 4
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Descriptive Title: District Manager, London
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Reporting to the Regional Director,
Ontario:
Plans, organizes, directs and controls the
implementation of programs governing the production and
processing of dairy, fruit and vegetable, livestock and poultry
and plant products as well as ensuring the disease free status of
a wide variety of plants and plant materials. Evaluates and
monitors program activities in the district to ensure uniform
application of quality standards and program delivery consistent
with national and international agreements.
Evaluates and monitors program activities in
the district to ensure uniformity of quality standards and
program delivery. Evaluates quality standards recommendations
proposed by the regulated agriculture industry. Appraises
efficiency of field and laboratory work. Directs corrective
action. Defines district objectives and guidelines. Establishes
short- and long-term operational program goals and the
requirements for financial and human resources. Makes
recommendations on the formulation of regional and national
multi-year operational plans. Establishes the priorities for
inspection, special surveys, investigative and other activities.
Reallocates resources within the district and ensures the
implementation of procedures for the achievement of program
goals. Ensures district program activities are coordinated with
the activities of producers and provincial and other federal
departments.
Manages and coordinates the work of district
employees in several sub-district offices. Selects,
trains and appraises staff. Designs
organizational structure and recommends the classification of
positions. Resolves staff relations problems and acts as the
management respondent at the first step of the grievance
procedure.
Monitors the progress of investigation and
enforcement activities. Assesses potential cases for litigation
and recommends action to the Regional Director. Advises
subordinate on operational and managerial functions. Plans
training programs to improve the performance of district staff,
for example in the application of inspection standards, grade
criteria and work management. Resolves more serious differences
between district supervisors and senior agricultural industry
representatives, producers and marketing boards.
Evaluates the content and recommendations of
reports and special surveys. Assesses their impact on district
crop and animal production and processing in terms of
technological transfer, production, market availability and
processing capacity for the Directorate's commodity inspection
programs. Advises the regulated industry on processing techniques
and equipment to improve plant efficiency and product
quality.
Manages the transfer of new technological
developments in the Directorate's commodity inspection programs
to producers and industry representatives through the deployment
of technical, professional and scientific specialists to resolve
specific problems. Provides information to industry
representatives on changes to departmental policies, programs and
legislation.
Reviews and evaluates reports and proposals for
program modification from subordinates and recommends
modifications to inspection methods, procedures, program design
and legislative requirements.
Works cooperatively with officials in other departments, other
levels of government, foreign governments, producers, industry
organizations as well as the import/export sector.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The work requires the definition of objectives for delivery of
the district programs
within the national and regional guidelines. The work involves
a continuing district
operation in several fields of specialty: livestock, poultry,
dairy, fruit and
vegetable, plant production and plant health and several
program activities including
inspection, enforcement, advisory, compensatory and economic
development. A variety of
administrative and scientific activities are required such as
advising on financial,
materiel and human resources required for district program
implementation, controlling
the inspection of the production and distribution of dairy,
fruit and vegetable,
livestock, poultry and plant products, and the assessment of
the findings of special
surveys. The work requires planning, integrating and
organizing the district's
inspection, investigation, advisory and special survey
programs and the recommendation of
amendments to regulations and legislation.
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4
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Complexity
The work requires the selection and use of data which must be
obtained through the
development and investigation of sources in the district.
Information relating to
district programs is highly diverse and incompatible and often
requires confirmation
through long and short term recurring studies. The work also
requires the resolution of
problems between the provincial, foreign and other federal
departments within the
district and the producers and industry. Develops novel
operational approaches to the
delivery of several program activities in the District. The
work requires knowledge of
the principles, theories and practices of agricultural science
and the technological
advances in the related industries in the district.
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4
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received from the Regional Director following the
annual review of the goals
and objectives concerning the nature of resources available
and from the Regional Program
Manager concerning the District's planned contribution to the
defined regional programs.
The work requires the evaluation of the conclusions of
district staff. Recommendations
are made on the approach and operational feasibility of the
planned district's
contribution to regional activity within several specialty
areas. Advice is provided to
the professional and technical staff and the agricultural
industry in the London
District on the interpretation of regulations, guidelines and
methods affecting several
specialties.
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4
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Management Responsibility
Plans, controls and approves expenditures of funds and manages
a large staff delivering
several programs in the London District. Coordinates district
activities within several
program areas with departmental staff of regional programs,
with industry associations
and with foreign and other government departments.
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5
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Impact of Recommendations and
Activities
4
Decisions and recommendations affect the conduct and delivery
of programs and the economic development, initiation and
continuation of agricultural industries or businesses in several
specialty areas within the district managed by the position.
Decisions on departmental resource allocation and work scheduling
affect the commercial success of producers. Recommendations made
within the Economic Regional Development Agreement (ERDA)
committees affect the development of the agricultural industry in
the district.
BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 6
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Level: 5
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Descriptive Title: Regional Program Manager
Plant Health and Plant Products
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Reporting to the Regional Director:
Plans and controls regional health and safety
advisory and compliance programs including inspection,
investigation, quality assurance and enforcement activities in
the areas of seed, feed, fertilizers, pesticides and the
phytosanitary inspection of plants, plant products and plant
materials. Monitors regional inspection and laboratory outputs
and reviews and evaluates program activities. Negotiates
inter-district survey, investigation and inspection workloads for
uniform application and compliance and special survey projects.
Identifies program-related training needs and ensures training
programs are delivered. Studies contentious issues and recommends
solutions. Interprets departmental guidelines and procedures to
staff, industry and other agencies, particularly in areas of
ambiguous jurisdiction. Initiates and drafts new or revised
operational and compliance policies, guidelines and
procedures.
Develops the annual regional work plan.
Evaluates regional analytical and inspection capability. Assesses
trends in health and safety, technology, production,
transportation, marketing and quality and phytosanitary control
in the industry for plant products and plant health. Develops new
or modified procedures and specifications for regional
activities. Audits the quality of inspection and project
activities. Designs projects and negotiates the districts'
participation. Monitors, reviews and evaluates regional
performance against targets and recommends strategy to correct
deviations.
Negotiates work sharing agreements with
officials of the Alberta government, universities and the
industry, to facilitate cooperative work efforts and conduct
projects to identify and control pests that are detrimental to
agricultural crops, forests and horticultural plant species.
Negotiates similar work sharing agreements with National Health
and Welfare, Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Environment and
other Branches of Agriculture.
Directs the investigation of violations of
health and safety quality regulations and contractual standards.
Sponsors the concerns of the producers, consumer and trade
associations. Resolves serious regional disputes between
industrial management and departmental staff in the plant health
and plant products specialties.
Makes recommendations on major enforcement
decisions which have serious socio-economic impact. Presides over
hearings involving national or multinational companies operating
in the region and recommends prosecution or decertification as
appropriate.
Examines industry trends and practices, legal
opinions, court rulings, interpretations and legislation.
Recommends regulatory changes to correct legislative deficiencies
and to ensure compatibility with provincial legislation and
technological changes. Assesses the feasibility and impact of
regulatory and advisory proposals on the region's programs.
Advises regional staff and management on new
trends, technology, legislation and policies affecting programs.
Informs and educates industry and other interested parties on
plant products and plant health programs.
Works cooperatively with senior officials in own and other
departments, other levels of government, foreign governments,
educational institutions, industries, consumer organizations and
professional associations.
Manages the Alberta Region Plant Products and Plant Health
Section including person-years and salary, operating and capital
funds. Defines the organization and the responsibilities of
staff. Selects, trains, advises and appraises staff. Resolves
problems related to work performance and discipline. Represents
the Branch in the grievance procedure and at Union-Management
meetings.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The work requires the definition of the objectives for the
Alberta region plant products
and plant health program within the national guidelines. The
work involves a continuing
regional operation in several fields of specialty: plant
pathology, entomology and
toxicology and intensive study of trends, practices and
policies in plant products and
plant health as well as the conduct of several studies in a
variety of areas such as
entomological (gypsy moth) and microbiological (golden
nematode). A variety of
administrative and scientific activities are required such as
the performance evaluation
of regional inspection programs, the provision of scientific
and technical training and
advice. The work requires planning and organizing the regional
plant products plant
health, inspection, monitoring, and advisory services and the
recommendation of policies,
programs and strategies to the national plant products plant
health programs.
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5
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Complexity
The work requires the selection of data and information which
is obtained from manuals,
guidelines and regional industrial sources and scientific
literature. Information
relating to plant health and plant products require
confirmation through special studies
and critical analyses. The work also requires the arbitration
of serious disputes on
behalf of the staff with the industry and the general public
concerning violations of
quality regulations and jurisdictional disputes among federal
departments. Develops new
procedures and new approaches (for example deregulation) for
the plant health and plant
products programs in the region. The work requires knowledge
of the principles, theories
and practices of entomology and pathology and the practices
and technological advances of
the industry and their impact on national regulatory
requirements.
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5
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received from the Regional Director following the
annual review of the
program goals concerning the nature of available resources and
from the National Program
Director concerning the Region's planned contribution to the
National Program. The work
requires the evaluation of the results of studies.
Recommendations are made on the
modification of current program activities or the creation of
new plant product and plant
health programs. Authoritative advice is provided to
departmental staff and the national
agricultural industry concerning the programs, policies, acts,
regulations, guidelines
for the plant products and plant health specialty.
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5
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Management Responsibility
Plans and controls the use of regional facilities and manages
a professional staff and
seed laboratory delivering the plant products and plant health
program in the Alberta
region. Coordinates regional activities in the plant products
and plant health specialty
area with departmental staff at headquarters and the region
and with industry, national
associations and provincial, foreign and other federal
departments.
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4
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Degree/
Points
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Impact of Recommendations and
Activities
Decisions affect the development, conduct and delivery of
programs and the economic
development, initiation and continuation of agricultural
industries or businesses in the
specialty areas plant health and plant products within the
Alberta region managed by the
position. Recommendations affect the definition of national
policies for plant health
and plant products. The conduct of show-cause hearings prior
to suspensions or
cancellations of certificates or registrations affect the
continuation of economic
activities in the region. Recommendations are made to
headquarters on the cancellation
of registrations.
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4
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BENCH-MARK POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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Bench-mark Position Number: 7
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Level: 5
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Descriptive Title: Associate Director
Dairy Products
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Reporting to the Director, Dairy, Fruit and Vegetable
Division:
Directs the developmental, technological,
scientific, adjudicative and legislative activities for the
planning, organizing, evaluating and auditing of the national
dairy inspection programs (butter, cheese, yoghurt, ice cream,
skim milk powder). Determines the objectives, priorities and
specific goals for the regulation of the national dairy industry
and the regulation of imported products. Evaluates the progress
of the program and the compliance status of the regulated
industry. Recommends resource allocation to meet program
requirements.
Develops quality control and review and audit
programs to ensure the reliability and uniformity of inspection
and analytical data across Canada. Defines analytical and
inspection quality control objectives for all regions. Identifies
the need for effectiveness studies in laboratory, inspection and
advisory activities and identifies work quality objectives for
regional laboratory operations. Evaluates regional program
performance and recommends corrective action.
Directs the development of new strategies for
national and international programs of dairy inspection and
labelling control of food - borne disease. Directs the
improvement and delivery of joint federal - provincial dairy
inspection programs and regulatory controls for the protection of
Canadian consumers.
Assesses, evaluates and determines, in
conjunction with senior officials of National Health and Welfare
the acceptability, operational and technical feasibility, cost
effectiveness and impact of proposed health modification to the
Food and Drugs Regulations as it relates to dairy products, the
industry and the food inspection program.
Directs the implementation of food safety research related to
dairy products and the development of national policies for
health and export standards. Contributes to the elaboration of
international norms/codes for example to the Codex
Alimentarius.
Evaluates the effectiveness of legislation,
policies, regulations and programs related to the enforcement of
the Canadian Agricultural Products Standards Act. Directs the
development of and improvements to the legislation, such as
changes to the Canada Dairy Products Act and the Dairy Products
Regulations. Decides on contentious enforcement, certification
and registration cases.
Works cooperatively with Health and Welfare
Canada, Fisheries Canada, Consumer and Corporate Affairs
and Regional Industrial Expansion, Canadian Dairy Commission
and provincial departments to minimize regulatory gaps and
overlaps and to review new regulations on food inspection.
Ensures the regulation of the import/export movement of dairy
products and the review of production and processing facilities
and inspection systems of foreign countries. Consults and
negotiates with foreign officials to minimize non-tariff trade
barriers. Negotiates the provision of uniform inspection services
with the provincial governments. Promotes the maintenance of a
federal - provincial inspection system to meet the requirements
of foreign countries for export purposes.
Participates in government - consumer and government -
industry consultative committees on food safety, standards,
grades and technological innovations for example the status of
analogue foods such as imitation cheeses. Represents the
department as Director on the Board of the National Dairy
Federation, the Canadian Dairy Commission and Dairy Farmers of
Canada. Promotes Dairy Products programs and policies to the
regulated industry and the international market. Advises senior
departmental and ministerial staff, the industry and the general
public on the national dairy inspection program.
Manages the Dairy Products Division including person-years and
salary and operating funds. Selects, trains, advises and
appraises staff.
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Specifications
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Degree/
Points
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Kind of Assignments
The work requires the definition of national policies and
program objectives, for the
dairy products specialty. The work involves the national
program in one field of
specialty - dairy products, and intensive study of trends,
policies and programs in
Canadian and foreign dairy industries and markets. A variety
of administrative and
scientific activities are required such as the operational
evaluation of programs and
legislation, and national and international inspection,
grading and health and safety
regulations. The work requires planning and organizing the
National Dairy Plant
Registration, Laboratory, Production, Inspection, Grading,
Legislation and Labelling,
Education and Regulatory Programs.
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5
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Complexity
The work requires the selection of data from foreign and
domestic sources and the
assembly and evaluation of data obtained through intensives
studies and investigations.
Information generated by surveys relating to dairy products
must be analyzed and
validated prior to use. The work also requires the resolution
of problems between
government agencies, and the agricultural industry both
domestic and foreign. Develops
novel strategies to enhance the dairy industry in Canada. The
work requires knowledge of
the theories and principles of dairy science and of
agricultural practices relating to
food production and marketing nationally and
internationally.
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5
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Professional Responsibility
Guidance is received from the Director following the annual
review of the national dairy
program delivery against national objectives, concerning the
mandate of the national
dairy program. The work requires the evaluation of the results
of studies.
Recommendations are made on the modification of current
program activities or the
creation of new dairy products programs. Authoritative advice
is provided to
departmental staff and to the national and international dairy
industry concerning
several subjects including health and safety standards,
inspection services and the
development of Canadian regulations.
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5
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Degree/
Points
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Management Responsibility
Plans and controls the organization, evaluation and audit of
the national dairy
inspection program and recommends the expenditure of
operational and research funds for
the dairy products program. Manages a professional staff
delivering the national dairy
products program. Coordinates national and international
activities in the dairy
products specialty area with departmental regional staff, with
national associations and
international regulating bodies and with foreign and other
government departments.
Coordinates the development of Canada-wide standards to the
requirements of foreign
regulatory agencies.
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4
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Impact of Recommendations and Activities
Decisions and recommendations affect the development,
initiation and conduct of national
and international programs and the economic development,
initiation and continuation of
national agriculture and food industries or businesses in one
specialty area: dairy
products. Decisions on policies, regulations and standards
affect the operating costs
associated with the national industry. Recommendations to
international codex standards
impact on the import/export dairy market. Final decisions on
deregistration of
businesses affect the termination/continuation of individual
economic activity
nationally.
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5
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