Classification Standard - BI - Biological Sciences

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

GROUP DEFINITION

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FACTORS AND FACTOR CHARACTERISTICS

DEFINITIONS OF FACTORS AND FACTOR CHARACTERISTICS,

DEGREES, AND NOTES TO RATERS

POSITION LEVELS: TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

LIST OF BENCH-MARK POSITIONS

BENCH-MARK POSITIONS: RATING SUMMARY

BENCH-MARK POSITIONS: DESCRIPTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS

AND RATINGS

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.

• Allocation of the position to the category and group is confirmed by reference to the definitions and the descriptions of inclusions and exclusions.

• A degree under each of the factor characteristics is tentatively assigned to the position being evaluated, by considering the duties and responsibilities of the position in relation to the degrees described for the factor characteristics, and attributing to the position the degree whose definition best reflects the conditions that are typical of the work of the position and most closely corresponds to its difficulty in terms of the characteristic. The degree tentatively assigned is confirmed by comparison with the bench-mark position descriptions and rating specifications for the characteristic.

• A degree under each factor is assigned to the position. The degree to be assigned for a factor is determined by the degree which predominates for the factor's characteristics. When one degree does not predominate, the raters are to compare the overall intensity of the requirements of the position with respect to the various characteristics of the factor with the bench-mark positions, and attribute to the position the factor degree that best equates, on the whole, to the bench-mark positions.

• 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 positions and determine the level that best corresponds, on the whole, with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• The position is compared with bench-mark positions that have been assigned to the same level, as a check on the validity of the level selected.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A: The extent

to which work is checked by others.

Work is reviewed for

consistency and accuracy

while in progress and on

completion.

Work is accepted as

technically accurate. Work

assignments and conclusions

are reviewed for

consistency and

completeness.

Work approaches,

recommendations and

conclusions are reviewed

for soundness of judgment

in terms of the attainment

of study or project

objectives.

Key recommendations and

conclusions are reviewed

for effectiveness. Results

are periodically reviewed

in terms of the attainment

of objectives.

Results are evaluated in

terms of achievement of

policy and program

objectives.

Characteristic 8: The professional

guidance received.

Professional guidance is

received to assure correct

use of methods and

techniques.

Professional guidance is

received on new aspects of

the work.

Professional guidance is

received on the resolution

of difficult problems.

Professional guidance is

received on the resolution

of unusual and complex

problems.

Guidance is received on

policy intent and program

implications. Profession

guidance may be received

from other scientific

authorities.

Characteristic C: The requirement

guidelines.

to exercise initiative and

judgment  in defining objectives

and dealing with problems

and establishing scientific

Work requires indicating

problems and selecting

methods, techniques actor-

ding to established

procedure manuals,

guidelines or precedents.

Work requires identifying

problems and determining

approaches and suitable

methods for their

resolution.

Work requires defining

objectives of studies,

identifying problems and

determining approaches for

the resolution of difficult

problems within own subject

area.

Work requires establishing

the limitations and defining the objectives of projects or studies and indicating likely

approaches for the resolution of unusual and difficult problems within related subject areas.

Work requires defining

objectives, developing

conceptual approaches to

complex problems and

establishing scientific

guidelines for a significant program activity.

Characteristic D: The requirement

to exercise judgment in

reviewing and assessing the work

of others.

Work of support staff is

checked for correct

application of procedures

and consistency of results.

The work of subordinate

staff is reviewed while in

progress and on completion

for technical accuracy.

External submissions are

reviewed for completeness

and compliance with data

requirements.

Work of subordinate staff

or project team members is

reviewed for completeness

and compliance with standards and guidelines. Within own subject area, results and findings of other scientists are

reviewed for validity or

for applicability to own

subject area.

Work approaches,

recommendations and conclusions of subordinate staff

or project team members,

are reviewed for soundness

of judgment. Other

scientists' proposals and

studies that are related to

own specialized subject

area, are reviewed for

acceptability.

Recommendations and

conclusions of staff are

reviewed in term of

validity and effectiveness

with respect to establish

policy, directives, guide

lines and resource limitations. Major studies or

activities of other

scientists are evaluated

with respect to own

program's objectives.

Characteristic E: The requirement

to exercise judgment in

interpreting results of work.

Own observations are

reviewed to ensure

reliability and

consistency.

Scientific observations and

results are interpreted to

produce meaningful information, conclusions, recommendations or reports.

Complex scientific data or

results, conclusions and

recommendations of

subordinate staff or other

scientists are interpreted

to determine their meaning

and implications on work

activities.

Results of studies or

projects are interpreted to

determine the implications

of conclusions and recommendations on the objectives of own work and

significance to related

scientific and other

activities.

Results of major studies,

conclusions and recommendations are interpreted to

determine their broad

implications on scientific or other related activities affecting a significant

program activity.

Characteristic F: The requirement

to exercise judgment in

giving advice.

Instructions and guidance

may be provided to support

staff on matters closely

related to the work

performed.

Advice is provided to

colleagues and support

staff on matters closely

related to own area of

work.

Specific technical advice

within own subject area is

provided to other

scientists and officials

and immediate superior.

Guidance on scientific

matters is provided to

subordinate staff or to

other scientists

contributing to the work.

Advice based on a

recognized expertise within

a specialized subject area,

is given to other

scientists and officials.

Authoritative advice and

recommendations in a numb

of related specialized

subject areas affecting a

significant program

activity, are provided to

other scientists and semi

officials.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristics 8: (Cont'd)

(iv)The impact of recommendations

  areas directly affected

Information and results of

the work have limited

effects on the specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

and activities in terms

by the position, given its

Information and results of

the work have contributory

effects on the specifically identified area

directly affected by the

position.

of the contributory or regulatory

particular purpose or mission.

Recommendations, advice

and results of the work

have direct effects on the

specifically identified

area directly affected by

the position.

effect on other specifically

Recommendations, advice or

consultations contribute

to the development of

policies; or decisions and

recommendations have wide

ranging effects on the

specifically identified

area directly affected by

the position,

identified external

Authoritative

recommendations, advice or

consultations have a

substantial effect on the

development of policies;

or decisions and recom­mendations have substantial effects on the

specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

Characteristic C:

The impact of recommendations

and activities in terms of the

contribution to the development

and understanding of a body

of knowledge.

Information and results of

the work contribute to

knowledge in own area of

work.

Information and results of

the work contribute to

improvements in methods

and procedures in own area

of work.

Development of new methods

and procedures and the

investigation, analysis

and interpretation of

scientific information

provide knowledge and

improved understanding in

own subject area.

Development of new

concepts and approaches;

or, decisions or recommendations contribute to

knowledge and improved understanding in a specialized subject area.

Decisions and

recommendations affect the

initiation, continuation

or orientation of studies

or projects for the

development of concepts,

methods, approaches and

procedures to acquire new

knowledge in one or more

specialized subject areas.

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

(Positions at Recruiting/Familiarizing

Developing Level as well as Positions

conducting Work of Relatively Low

Complexity)

- Repetitive, Standardized work of

relatively low Complexity

- Work subjected to Detailed Review

- Limited scope for Independent Actions

- Carry out Scientific procedures under

supervision

- Indicate required Support Work to

non-subordinate support staff

(Positions with Significant

Specialization, Diversity/Complexity or

with Significant Supervisory

Responsibility)

- Expertise in a specialized Subject

Area

- First Level of Scientific Advisory

Responsibility

- Liaison Work Responsibility

- Diversity/Complexity

- Provide Scientific Project Leadership

- Development of New Methods

- Validations of: Procedures

Techniques

(Positions requiring a High Level of

Scientific Expertise or Position comprising

the First Level of Science Based Management

Responsibility)

- High Level of Expertise in a specialized

subject area

- Second Level of Scientific Advisory

Responsibility

- Recognized Authority in a Subject

- Scientific Co-ordination Responsibility

- First level of Management Responsibility

- Project Objective Responsibility

- Second Level Supervision

LEVEL 2

: Methods

Facilities

LEVEL 5

(Positions Conducting Basic Professional

Work of Moderate Complexity/Diversity)

- Moderate Complexity/Diversity

- Scope for Independent Actions

- May Instruct Junior Scientists and

Supervise Support Staff

- Work Reviewed at Critical

Stages/Phases

- First Supervisory Level:

- Activities of a Unit

- Lead a Group

- Lead a Project Team

(Positions at the Highest Level of Scientific

Management within the Group or Positions

requiring the Highest level of Scientific

Expertise within the Group)

- Highest Level of Expertise in a Specialized

Subject Area

- A Senior Departmental Scientific Advisor

- High Level Co-ordination/Liaison

- Broad scope for Independent Actions within

Policy and Resources Framework

- Significant input in Policy Development

- Management of a Science Based Significant

Program Activity, a Significant Work Group

or Large Complex Project

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TITLE

LEVEL

1

Biologist - Development Grade (HWC)

1

2

Fruit Tree Biologist (Apples and Pears) (AGR)

1

3

Food Microbiologist (HWC)

2

4

Marine Biologist (F&O)

2

5

Park Ecologist (EC)

2

6

Anadromous Fish Biologist (F&0)

2

7

Wildlife Biologist - Migratory Birds (EC)

3

8

Plant Pathology Biologist (AGR)

3

9

Insecticide Evaluation Biologist (AGR)

3

10

Pesticide Evaluation Biologist (EC)

3

11

Salmon Assessment Biologist (F&0)

3

12

Lake Enrichment Biologist (F&O)

3

13

Specialist, Food Microbiology (HWC)

3

14

Specialist, Drug Microbiology (HWC)

3

15

Head, Marine Microbiology Laboratory (EC)

3

16

Water Development Impacts Ecologist (EC)

4

17

Chief, Migratory Birds Conservation (EC)

4

18

Head, Food Microbiology Laboratory Unit (HWC)

4

19

Head, Fish and Marine Mammal Management Division (F&O)

4

20

Senior Policy/Program Advisor, Marine Fisheries (F&0)

5

21

Head, Food Chemicals Section (HWC)

5

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

1

A.   Degree 1 - Objectives are defined by the Unit Head and the work is conducted under

the close guidance of a senior microbiologist.

B.   Degree 1 - The generation of analytical data using progressively more complex

methodology is part of a continuing operation requiring limited investigation.

C.  Degree 1 - While samples of foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices represent a

substantial variety of substrates for analysis, batching of similar types of samples

for training purposes, simplifies the work to a limited number of straightforward

tasks to be performed successively.

D.  Degree 1 - Tasks are planned on a daily basis taking into account the activities of

others in the unit who share working space, equipment and materials.

Complexity of Work

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information in term of the methods and procedures is readily available,

but data is generated by direct observation using standardized procedures.

B.    Degree 2 - Information and data can be validated by repeat analyses, and standard

confirmation procedures.

C.    Degree 2 - The microbiological analyses of foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical

devices for a variety of micro-organisms is characterized by several variables such

as growth characteristics, morphology and biochemical reactions requiring

interpretation but of known implications.

D.    Degree 2 - Relationships between analytical results and the identity and number of micro-organisms can be established and inconsistencies resolved by straightforward investigation.

   E.   Degree 1 - Activities of others within the laboratory may affect the availability of

common facilities or shared equipment.

F.   Degree 1 - Contacts are normally with others in the laboratory to obtain

information.

G.   Degree 1 - The work involves applying standard methods of analysis. Minor

adaptations may be made to suit specific sample requirements.

H.   Degree 1 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles

and theories of microbiology and some familiarity with analytical practices.

Degree

Professional Responsibility

1

A.    Degree 1 - The work is checked in progress by a senior microbiologist and results

are reviewed by a senior microbiologist or the Unit Head.

B.   Degree 1 - Guidance on the selection and correct application of methods and

procedures is received from a senior microbiologist.

C.   Degree 1 - Identified problems and potential solutions are discussed with a senior

microbiologist before proceeding.

D.   Degree 1 - As applicable, the work of support staff may be checked for correct

application of procedures.

E.    Degree 1 - Final results are reviewed for reliability and consistency and reported

to a senior microbiologist or Unit Head.

F.    Degree 1 - As applicable, instructions and guidance may be provided to support staff

engaged in similar activities.

Management Responsibility

1

A.    Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for technical

assistance are given to support staff.

B.    Degree 1 - Plans use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.

C.    Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of own time and the use of equipment and supplies

for assigned work.

D.    Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Unit Head.

E.    Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines

established for the work.

F.    Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with others.

C.    Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

1

A.    Degree 1 - Analytical results are used in the administration of the Food and Drugs

Act and Regulations, but are reviewed and checked by a Senior Microbiologist or Unit

Head prior to use.

B.   Degree 2 -

(i) Degree 2 - Identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and

Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial food, drugs

cosmetics or medical device products.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulatory control of foods,

drugs, cosmetics or medical device containing volatile levels of

micro-organisms.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 1 - Analytical results contribute to the knowledge of the identity and levels

of micro-organisms in foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignment

1

A.   Degree 2 - Objectives to which the experimental work of the position contributes are

broad but the objectives of the work are clearly defined by the Research Scientist

in terms of identifying improved stocks of apples and pears.

B.   Degree 1 - The work consist in laboratory and field experiments to identify

seedlings and rootstocks with potentially improved fruit characteristics when

crossed or combined.

C.   Degree 1 - Activities are generally related to horticulture and focused on apple

and pear tree genetics and crop management. The selection of suitable rootstock and

seedling requires the examination of large numbers of specimens using a limited

number of scientific techniques.

D.   Degree 1 - The field experiments and laboratory tasks are planned with the

supervising scientist and the work is conducted using generally standardized

procedures and techniques.

Complexity of Work

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information and data on rootstocks and seedlings sources is obtained by

direct observation and also from recognized orchard seed growers in North America.

Degree

B.      Degree 1 - External sources of data and information are considered reliable and the

data or information when conflicting can normally be validated by known procedures.

C.    Degree 2 - Information and data on seedlings, rootstocks and clonal materials

include several characteristics which require interpretation and which when combined

are expected to result in improved stocks.

D.    Degree 2 - Relationship between variables and inconsistencies can only be resolved

by field trial investigations.

E.    Degree 1 - The scheduling of the work can be affected by others using same equipment

or facilities within the same organization.

F.    Degree 1 - Contacts to obtain or discuss information with specialists or scientists

are principally within the same organization. Contacts with growers are to obtain

or exchange information.

G.    Degree 2 - Because of the experimental nature of genetic hybridization the work

requires adapting and modifying standard techniques to develop new varieties of

apples and pears as well as contributing to the development and implementation of

new crop management procedures to reduce the need for pesticides and promote

productivity, and to the development of field experiments to evaluate cultivars and

rootstocks of pear and apple.

H.    Degree 2 - The work requires a sound knowledge of plant biology with emphasis on

horticulture, genetics and crop management practices for fruit tree orchards.

Professional Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 1 - Work is periodically reviewed while in progress and on completion by the

supervising scientist.

B.    Degree 2 - Guidance is available from the supervising scientist on new trials or

other new aspects of the work.

C.    Degree 1 - Particular conditions or problems are indicated to the supervising

scientist. Methods and techniques are selected for the work.

D.    Degree 2 - The field or laboratory work of subordinate support staff is checked

while in progress and on completion.

E.    Degree 2 - Own observations and work results are interpreted to produce meaningful

conclusions and recommendations for improving yield and quality of pears and apples

and for new varieties.

F.    Degree 1 - Instructions and guidance are provided to support staff and information

on observation results are given to colleagues and to regional growers as

applicable.

Management Responsibility

1

A.   Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of one full-time support staff and of

seasonal or casuals.

B.    Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of allocated equipment and supplies for the work

activities.

C.    Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of time and the use of materials and supplies for

the work.

D.   Degree 1 - Informs supervisor concerning need for assistance.

E.   Degree 2 - Ensures that work for own responsibility complies with standards

pertaining to quality, quantity and safety.

F.   Degree 1 - Requirement to coordinate activities limited to shared use of farm

implements and facilities. Interacts with other members of the fruit program for

planning new experiments.

G.   Degree 1 - Follows straightforward administrative procedures and safety practices.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

1

A.  Degree 1 - Conclusions and findings contribute to on-going research project. Work

is carried out in close liaison with the supervising scientist and changes or impact

on departmental activities attributable to the work of the position, would be

indirect or limited.

B.   Degree 2 -

i)   Degree 2 - Findings and recommendations concerning new varieties of fruit trees

with desirable characteristics are used by the scientist and can have future

economic impact on the pear and apple fruit industry;

ii)   No significant impact.

iii)   No significant impact.

iv)   No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 1 - Results of the work contribute to knowledge in the area of pear and apple

fruit tree genetics.

LINEAR ORGANIZATION CHART

Chief, Horticulture and Soil Science Section

-    Research Scientist - Fruit Trees

-    Fruit Tree Biologist (Peaches)

*     -    Fruit Tree Biologist (Apples and Pears) BI-1

-     Support Staff (CL-MAN) (1)

-     Seasonal

*     Bench-mark position.

Bench-mark Position Number: 3

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: Food Microbiologist

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

2

A.   Degree 2 - Objectives are defined by the Unit Head. Samples are assigned but

methods are selected and adapted from available procedures.

B.   Degree 2 - The work involves the complete analysis and interpretation of results to

determine the nature and level of microbiological contamination of food products.

C.   Degree 2 - The work involves the analysis of a wide variety of foods for microbial

organisms and their toxins of sanitary and health hazard significance.

D.   Degree 2 - Own work is planned and methods are selected to meet the objectives of

the work.

Complexity of Work

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information in term of the methods and procedures is readily available,

but data is generated by direct observation using standardized procedures.

B.    Degree 2 - Information and data can be validated by repeat analyses, standard

confirmation procedures or literature referencing.

C.   Degree 2 - The microbiological analyses of foods for a variety of micro-organisms is

characterized by several variables such as growth characteristics, morphology and

biochemical reactions requiring interpretation but of known implications.

D.   Degree 2 - Relationships between analytical results and the identity and number of

micro-organisms can be established and inconsistencies resolved by straightforward

investigation.

E.    Degree 2 - The activities of inspection staff affect the type and priority of

samples to be analyzed.

F.   Degree 3 - Contacts are with inspectors and regulated industry officials to explain

results and with crown attorneys of the Department of Justice to provide information

for the preparation of prosecutions.

Degree

G.    Degree 2 - The work requires modifying, adapting and evaluating new methods and

procedures for the microbiological analysis of foods.

H.    Degree 2 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles,

theories and practices of food microbiology and of the procedures and techniques for

the isolation and enumeration of micro-organisms as well as some familiarity with

related food industry practices.

Professional Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 2 - The work requires the completion of assignments, the interpretation of

results, and the preparation of final results which are reviewed by the Unit Head.

B.    Degree 2 - Professional guidance is received from the Unit Head on new analytical

projects.

C.    Degree 2 - The work requires identifying analytical problems and selecting and

adapting methods for their resolution.

D.    Degree 1 - As applicable, the work of technical staff is checked for correct

application of methods and procedures.

E.    Degree 2 - Analytical results are interpreted and evaluated against specified

tolerances to determine compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations and

to indicate violations of the legislation.

F.    Degree 3 - Technical advice and explanation of results is provided to inspectors,

departmental officials, and to crown attorneys with respect to prosecutions.

Management Responsibility

1

A.    Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for assistance are

given to support staff.

B.    Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.

C.    Degree 1 - Limited to spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies

for assigned work.

D.    Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Unit Head.

E.    Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives, guidelines and

quality assurance standards established for the work.

F.    Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with others, except in order to

best utilize shared equipment and facilities.

G.    Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information and results of the work affect the intensity and direction of

inspection activities.

B.   Degree 2 -

(i) Degree 2 - Identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and

Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial food products.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulatory control of foods

containing volatile levels of microbiological contaminants.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 2 - Information and results contribute to knowledge of the levels of

microbiological contaminants in the food supply, and to improvements in the methods

and procedures for the microbiological analyses of foods.

Specifications

Degree/

Points

Kind of Assignments

2

A.    Degree 2 - Annual objectives and available resources are clearly defined by the

supervising Senior Marine Biologist.

B.    Degree 2 - The work normally consists of a limited number for field surveys or

studies in river estuaries or at sea.

C.   Degree 2 - The work involves collecting information from various geographical

locations, on different marine plants and marine animal species, water and marine

sediments in order to assess prevailing or changes in conditions.

D.   Degree 2 - Own activities are planned, sampling approaches and methods are selected

to ensure that objectives are met.

Complexity of Work

2

A.   Degree 2 - Marine ecological data and information are collected by direct

observation, sampling, and from analysis in the laboratory, using established

procedures.

B.   Degree 2 - Acceptable marine ecological information and data can normally be

validated by resampling, comparison with similar sites, and literature references.

C.   Degree 2 - Marine ecological data is characterized by variables requiring

interpretation but of known implications and variability.

D.   Degree 2 - Discrepancies in observations can normally be resolved by straightforward

investigations or repeating limited surveys.

Degree/

Points

E.    Degree 2 - The work is normally affected only by others within the same

organization but occasionally, facilities or vessels must be shared with others at

sea and requires consideration of their activities in scheduling the tasks.

F.   Degree 1 - Contacts are normally within own organizational unit and occasionally

with other scientists working in same study area for exchanging and discussing

information.

G.   Degree 2 - The work requires adapting or modifying procedures and sampling

techniques to investigate and determine effects of identified industrial pollutants

on marine ecological conditions for area under study.

H.   Degree 2 - The work requires the applications of a sound knowledge of the principles,

theories and practices of marine ecology and some familiarity with oceanography and

chemistry practices.

Professional Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 2 - Work is accepted as technically accurate. Assessments reports,

recommendations and conclusions are reviewed for consistency and completeness.

B.  Degree 2 - Guidance is provided by the supervising Senior Marine Biologist on new

aspects of the work.

C.    Degree 2 - The work requires identifying study and assessment problems, determining

particular approaches, sampling techniques and suitable methods to deal with usual

problems.

D.   Degree 1 - The work of non-subordinate support staff assisting on cruises is checked

while in progress and on completion for correctness.

E.  Degree 2 - Own observations and study results are interpreted to produce meaningful

assessments, information, conclusions, recommendations or reports.

F.  Degree 2 - Advice is provided to colleagues on matters relating to own area of work (marine ecology).

Management Responsibility

2

A.   Degree 1 - The work occasionally requires assigning work to non-subordinate support

staff while on cruises.

B.  Degree 2 - The work requires ensuring proper use of allocated equipment, supplies

and facilities.

C.  Degree 2 - Identifies requirements for equipment, material and services to

supervisor.

D.   Degree 1 - Informs supervisor concerning need for outside assistance.

E.   Degree 2 - Ensures that quality, quantity, safety and other work standards for own

responsibility are maintained and that services provided meet requirements.

F.   Degree 2 - Occasionally must coordinate work with activities of others when sharing

vessels at sea.

G.   Degree 1 - Must follow standard administrative procedures.

Degree/

Points

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information and results of the work can affect the conduct of other

ongoing departmental investigations or studies on marine pollution.

B. ' Degree 2 -

(i) Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulation of industrial waste

discharged in effluents necessitating changes in process technology and

clean-up with corresponding economic effects on the industrial process or

operation.

(ii) Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to improving and preserving the state

of the marine ecology of the Pacific region.

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 2 - Information and results of the work contribute to knowledge of the marine

ecology of the region and to improvements in methods and technique used to identify

and measure the impact of industrial processes on marine ecology.

LINEAR ORGANIZATION CHART

-     Manager - Marine Programs

-     Head, Microbiology Laboratory

-     Senior, Marine Biologist - Surveillance

-     Senior, Marine Biologist - Aquatic programs

*     -    Marine Biologist (BI-2)

-    Supervisor, Field activities

*     Bench-mark Position.

Bench-mark Position Number: 5

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: Park Ecologist

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignment

2

A.   Degree 2 - Ecological study and other work objectives are discussed, clarified and

agreed to with the Chief Park Warden and concurred by the Chief, Natural Resource

Conservation.

B.   Degree 2 - Several ecological surveys, studies or projects are undertaken each year

within available resources and park management priorities.

C.   Degree 2 - The activities include a number of related scientific techniques such as

surveying, observing and identifying a wide variety of plant and animal species,

analyzing their interrelationship and measuring the detrimental effects of park

operations and human activities, on global park ecology.

D.   Degree 2 - The work requires planning ecological studies or surveys within time and

resource constraints, determining approaches and selecting methods to ensure that

the work meets clearly defined park ecological management objectives.

Complexity of Work

2

A.   Degree 2 - Ecological information and data is collected by direct observation in the

park using established procedures and reference to publications.

Degree

B.    Degree 2 - Information and data can normally be validated by known procedures,

resampling and reference to literature on ecology.

C.   Degree 2 - Ecological data is characterized by variables requiring interpretation.

Implications of variables are usually known.

D.   Degree 2 - Discrepancies in ecological observations can usually be resolved by

straightforward investigations or repeating limited surveys.

E.    Degree 2 - Normally the work is affected by activities of other park employees or

contractors and occasionally by the visiting public.

F.    Degree 2 - Contacts consist mainly with other park employees to obtain information

and discuss problems related to park ecological management and, occasionally, with

other scientists in the field of ecology to discuss findings and problems; and with

the public to provide information on Parks Canada Policy and elements affecting park

ecology.

G.   Degree 2 - The work requires adapting conventional ecological management procedures

to suit conditions particular to park management activities. Techniques for

measuring ecological changes in the park are modified as applicable.

H.   Degree 2 - The work requires a sound knowledge of ecology and some familiarity with

park management practices and translocation of pollutants such as acid rain and

pesticides and their effects on wildlife and vegetation.

Professional Responsibility

2

A.   Degree 3 - Since this position is the only biologist assigned to the Park, the work

is usually accepted as technically accurate and reviewed only periodically for

consistency of recommendations and effectiveness of results in terms of set

objectives.

B.   Degree 2 - Professional guidance is available from the Chief, Natural Resource

Conservation at regional headquarters, on new aspects of the work or particular

problems.

C.    Degree 2 - The work requires identifying specific studies needed, recommending

vegetation management techniques, monitoring and operational procedures to preserve

or enhance park ecology; and, to deal with normal ecological problems encountered in

a park. environment.

D.   Degree 3 - Recommendations of consultants in relation to specific park ecological

projects are reviewed for applicability to park ecological management.

E.   Degree 2 - Own scientific observations and results are interpreted to produce

meaningful conclusions and effective recommendations concerning methods and

practices of park ecological management and resources preservation.

F.   Degree 2 - Advice is provided to the Chief Park Warden and park staff on the impact

of park operations and development on plant vegetation and on other matters related

to park ecology management. Makes recommendations concerning preparation of park

interpretative brochures and other publications on plants and wildlife of interest

in the park to inform the visiting public.

Management Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 1 - Occasionally, some survey or investigation tasks are assigned to

non-subordinate park staff.

B.    Degree 1 - The work requires planning own use of supplies and of park equipment made

available for the work. .

C.    Degree 2 - Identifies requirements for the services related to ecological management

of park resources.

Degree

D.   Degree 2 - Recommends the need for outside assistance to implement urgent corrective

measures to prevent ecological damage in the park or for carrying out on-going

monitoring and natural resources surveys.

E.   Degree 2 - Ensures that work, fire prevention and safety standards for own

responsibility are maintained.

F.   Degree 2 - Occasionally required to coordinate study or investigation work with

activities of park or outside contractor employees.

G.   Degree 1 - Follows park administrative procedures and safety practices.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

A.   Degree 2 - Information and results of the work affect park management activities and

may limit access to certain areas.

B.    Degree 2 -

i)    Degree 2 - Recommendations or findings of the work concerning potential

problems with rare and endangered species or wildlife diseases and the closing

of a park or portion of a park can have local economic effect on the tourist

industry.

ii)    Degree 2 - Information and results are aimed at conserving the environment of

the Terra Nova Park and affect the state of its flora and fauna resources.

iii)        No significant impact.

iv)    No other significant impacts.

C.    Degree 2 - The work contributes to improvements in methods and practices of park

ecological management and preservation of the environment.

LINEAR ORGANIZATION CHART

Park Superintendent

-     Chief Park Warden               Chief, Natural Resources Conservation

(Regional Headquarters))

*     -    Park Ecologist (BI-2)--------------------- ;

-                                Park Wardens (2)

-                                Assistant Chief Park Warden

-                                     Seasonal Wardens (3)

-                                     Wardens (2)

-                                     Tower Attendants (3)

*     Bench-mark position.

Bench-mark Position Number: 6

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: Anadromous Fish Biologist

Degree

G.   Degree 2 - Must follow and implement administrative procedures established for the

work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

A.    Degree 2 - Information and results of the work can affect the orientation of studies

on other species and the formulation of regulations with respect to Artic char or

Atlantic salmon in the region and the effectiveness of the resource management

strategies.

B.   Degree 2 -

i)     Degree 2 - Results of the work can impact on the harvest or practices of the

commercial and sports fishing industry in the area with a corresponding

economic effect.

ii)    Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the conservation through

sustainable harvest of Artic char and Atlantic salmon as a renewable resource.

iii)       No significant impact.

iv)    No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the knowledge of the life history,

distribution, ecology and population dynamics of Artic char and Atlantic salmon and

to improvements in methods and procedures in marine resource management and

practices.

LINEAR ORGANIZATION CHART

Section Head, Salmon and Char Management Section

-    Research Scientist - Atlantic Salmon Population Dynamics

-     Technicians (3)

-    Biologist - Salmon Stock Identification

-     Technicians (2)

-    Research Scientist - Atlantic Salmon

-     Technician (1)

*     -     Anadromous Fish Biologist B1-2

-     Technicians (2)

-     Seasonals (2 p.y.)

*     Bench-mark position

Degree

D.   Degree 3 - Relationships between variables affecting migratory birds such as habitat,

mortality, climate, physiological factors, are difficult to establish, can be

conflicting and require continuous investigations and interpretation.

E.    Degree 2 - The work is normally affected by other scientists within the

organizational unit and occasionally by collaborators in other provinces, the USA and

Mexico.

F.   Degree 3 - Contacts are frequent with scientists and officials of other

governments and organizations to exchange information, resolve problems and

establish cooperative projects.

G.   Degree 2 - The work normally requires adapting techniques and procedures to field

conditions.

H.    Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of ornithology

(migratory waterfowl) and of a knowledge of pertinent disciplines (ecology,

pathology, and of population dynamics) and, familiarity with statistics and wildlife

management practices.

Professional Responsibility

3

A.    Degree 3 - As the waterfowl-wildlife expert for the province or territory,

recommendations and conclusions are reviewed by the Head for soundness of judgment

and attainment of work objectives.

B.    Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received only for the resolution of difficult

problems such as determining the cause of substantive waterfowl population

fluctuations or significant mortality rates in birds of a specific area.

C.    Degree 3 - The field work requires sufficient autonomy to define objectives,

identify problems and determine approaches for implementing studies and resolving

problems.

D.    Degree 3 - Results and reports of other scientists and colleagues in the same

subject area are reviewed for validity and applicability to Canadian Wildlife

Service programs.

E.    Degree 2 - The work requires interpretation of own work and data from related

studies to produce meaningful information, conclusions and recommendations for

designated territory.

F.    Degree 3 - Advice on migratory bird management practices and techniques and on

population dynamics is provided to colleagues in other designated territories or

provinces and to other scientists in the USA and Mexico.

Management Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of one technician and up to

six seasonal support staff.

B.    Degree 2 - Ensures the proper use of facilities and supplies and the proper

utilization and maintenance of the equipment allocated for field work.

C.   Degree 2 - The work requires determining the equipment, material and services

required and planning and scheduling the use of shared equipment, material and

services.

D.    Degree 3 - The work requires substantiating the need for outside contract work and

arranging for readily available assistance.

E.    Degree 2 - Ensures that own and support staff's work meet safety and departmental

work standards.

F.    Degree 3 - The work often requires coordinating activities with those of provincial

and U.S. Wildlife colleagues.

G.    Degree 2 - Follows and implements office and field administrative procedures

applicable to the work.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.   Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to the formulation of guidelines

and hunting regulations and the direction of projects or studies in the subject area

of work.

B.  Degree 3 -

i)    Degree 2 - Recommendations on regulations impact on the hunting industry in the

designated area.

ii)    Degree 3 - The mission of the work is to provide results and advice which will

help preserve a natural resource, namely migratory birds.

iii)        No significant impact.

iv)    No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - Findings and results of comprehensive investigations required contribute

primarily to improved knowledge in waterfowl population dynamics and management

techniques.

LINEAR ORGANIZATION CHART

-     Regional Director

-    Chief,^-Migratory Bird Research and Management Division

-     Head, Habitat Conservation

-     Head Conservation and Enforcement

-     Manager, Northern Operations

-     Head - Population Management Unit

-     Wildlife Biologist BI-3

-    Wildlife Biologist BI-2

-     Wildlife Biologists BI-3

-     Wildlife Biologist BI-3

-     Wildlife Technician (EG-ESS-7)

*     -    Wildlife Biologist - Migratory Bird BI-3

-    Wildlife Technician (EG-ESS-7)

-    Seasonal Support Staff (up to 6)

*    Bench-mark Position.

Degree

F.   Degree 3 - Advice and recommendations are provided to colleagues and immediate

superior, and advice and guidance on grape diseases, fungicide use strategies and on

the efficacy of fungicides under field conditions, is provided to horticultural

specialists, fruit growers, winery representatives, chemical companies and officials

in federal and provincial pesticides authorities.

Management Responsibility

2

A.   Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of a full-time technician and of

casuals as assistants.

B.   Degree 2 - Ensures that field and laboratory equipment, supplies and facilities

allocated for the work are used properly.

C.   Degree 2 - Identifies the need for field and laboratory equipment, material and

services for conducting investigations and study work.

D.   Degree 2 - Recommends on the need for assistance to supervisor.

E.   Degree 2 - Ensures that safety and work guidelines, quality and other standards are

maintained.

F.   Degree 2 - Occasionally coordinates work with residue chemist and others sharing

equipment or facilities.

G.   Degree 2 - Implements and follows normal administrative procedures.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.   Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice, efficacy assessments of fungicides and results

of the work affect the intensity and direction of research activity in one or more

research stations in Ontario, and contribute to the formulation of guidelines and

regulations on the use of fungicides.

B.   Degree 3

(i) Degree 3 - Results of the work form the basis of recommendations to the fruit

and grape industry in Ontario and consequently have economic or technological

effects in reducing damage to crops due to fungal disease.

(ii) Degree 2 - Information, results and recommendations contribute to the approval

and use of fungicide with respect to efficacy to protect and enhance fruit

crops.

(iii) No significant direct impact.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - The investigations and interpretations of scientific information provide

knowledge and an improved understanding of fungal diseases and their control using

fungicides and other biological control procedures.

Degree

Management Responsibility

1

A.   Degree 1 - The work may occasionally require assigning work to non-subordinate

staff.

B.   Degree 1 - Responsibility for the control of physical resources is limited to the

day-to-day use of office equipment and supplies for own work.

C.  Degree 1 - Responsibility for committing departmental resources is generally limited

to the spending of own time and use of office equipment for own work.

D.  Degree 2 - Responsibility for obtaining outside assistance other than formal

agreements with other federal agencies is done through recommendation on the need

for assistance to the supervisor.

E.   Degree 1 - Responsibility for the administrative control of work is limited to

complying with administrative procedures and guidelines established for the work.

F.  Degree 3 - There is a very definite requirement for the administrative coordination

of own activities with those of other scientists from the other departments or

agencies involved.

G.  Degree 1 - Responsible for following straightforward office administrative

procedures.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.   Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice impact on the operation of the Pesticide

Directorate and corresponding units in other federal departments involved in the

evaluation of pesticides, the formulation of guidelines, regulations, specifications

or precedents and standards related to pesticides use in Canada.

B.   Degree 3

(i) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work can have economic or

technological effects on the production, sale, distribution and use of

pesticides in Canada.

(ii) Degree 2 - Recommendation, advice and results of the work have a contributing

effect on the state of natural resources and management practices.

(iii) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the approval

and use of pesticides with respect to efficacy and safety and the regulatory

control of potentially hazardous products or substances.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - Information and results of the work contribute to improvements in

protocols and procedures associated with the evaluation of pesticide products. The

evaluation of the scientific material submitted and the results of the work

contribute directly to greater knowledge and improved understanding of the

pesticides, their use, effectiveness and associated risks.

Degree

E.   Degree 3 - Environmental toxicology data from industry and assessments or

conclusions of other departmental scientists are interpreted and rationalized to

determine the most accurate environmental impact of the pesticides under review.

F.   Degree 3 - Specific technical or legal related advice or guidance within the subject

area of evaluation of pesticides and their environmental impact is provided to other

scientists or officials in industry, in own and other departments/agencies.

Management Responsibility

1

A.   Degree 1 - The work may occasionally require assigning work to non-subordinate

staff.

B.   Degree 1 - Responsibility for the control of physical resources is limited to the

day-to-day use of office equipment and supplies for own work.

C.   Degree 1 - Responsibility for committing departmental resources is generally limited

to the spending of own time and use of office equipment for own work.

D.   Degree 2 - Responsibility for obtaining outside assistance other than formal

agreements with other federal agencies is done through recommendation on the need

for assistance to the supervisor.

E.   Degree 1 - Responsibility for the administrative control of work is limited to

complying with administrative procedures and guidelines established for the work.

F.   Degree 3 - There is a very definite requirement for the administrative coordination

of own activities with those of other scientists from the other departments/agencies

involved.

G.   Degree 1 - Responsible for following straightforward office administrative

procedures.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.   Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and evaluation results affect the formulation of

guidelines, regulations, protocols and standards for pesticides and the conduct of

experiments with pesticides in Canadian environments.

B.   Degree 3 -

i)   Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work can have an economic

or technological effect on the production, sale, distribution and use of

pesticides in Canada.

ii)    Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work are aimed at the

preservation of the environment and safe environmental management practices

with pesticides.

iii)    Degree 2 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work on the environmental

impact have a contributory effect on the approval and use of pesticides with

respect to safety.

iv)   No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - The evaluation of the scientific data and information submitted and

results of the work contribute directly to a greater knowledge and improved

understanding of pesticides and their associated risks on the environment.

Degree

F.   Degree 3 - Advice is provided to colleagues and superior on own work. Scientific

guidance is provided to support staff, contributors and officials on regulation

changes or projects to enhance salmon production of certain rivers or, to ensure

sustainable harvesting level.

Management Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of a technical support staff comprising

technician, sciences students, programmer and field laborers.

B.   Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of equipment, supplies and facilities allocated for

the work.

C.   Degree 2 - Determines the requirements for supplies, equipment and facilities for

study/investigation projects.

D.   Degree 2 - Identifies and recommends to the supervisor on the need for outside

assistance on specific field studies.

E.   Degree 2 - Ensures that safety, quality and other work and performance standards are

maintained.

F.   Degree 3 - Coordinates study activities with those of others scientist working in

conjunction on cooperative projects or ad-hoc committees, and with area fisheries and

provincial officers.

G.    Degree 2 - Must implement field and other administrative procedures established for

the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.    Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work can affect the intensity

and orientation of salmon stock and fisheries research activities of the department;

the assessments and analysis of the work results are used in the formulation of

harvest regulations, the initiation of salmon enhancement activities and the

derivation of salmon stock management alternatives for certain rivers of the region.

B.    Degree 3 -

(i) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work involve salmon stock

enhancement and harvest level and have economic impact on the sport and

commercial salmon fishing activities.

(ii) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the state of

the salmon stock and effectiveness of the salmon river management practices.

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.    Degree 3 - The investigation, inventorying and the assessments of salmon stock and

habitats, and improved procedures to enhance the reproduction of salmon in selected

rivers, provide new knowledge and a better understanding of salmon population

dynamics.

Bench-mark Position Number: 12

Level: 3

Descriptive Title: Lake Enrichment Biologist

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

3

A.    Degree 3 - The enhancement of sockeye salmon in the Pacific region is the main thrust

of the work. Objectives are defined in broad term by the Head of the Section to

support general objectives of the Research Branch. Annual goals are agreed to with

the supervisor in terms of how many lakes will be studied in the year within

allocated resources.

B.  Degree 3 - The work involves comprehensive investigations in the specialized area of

lake ecology and natural nutrient levels to support the sockeye salmon's food

sources.

C.   Degree 3 - Activities include planning, organizing and controlling studies of a

variety of unfertilized lakes and determining through the interpretation of collected

data if a lake is a good candidate for the addition of fertilizers and assessing the

effects of additions on salmon production rates.

Degree

D.    Degree 3 - The work requires preparing proposals for future work and approval,

planning and assigning work to own staff and controlling contract work to ensure that

objectives are met within established guidelines and resource allocations.

Complexity of work

A.    Degree 3 - The work requires obtaining by investigation, biological, chemical and-­

physical data which are difficult to collect in that most lakes are in remote areas,

samples are perishable and easily contaminated and laboratory analysis of

phytoplankton is difficult and variable.

B.    Degree 3 - Information and data can only be validated by the application of rigorous

quality control and innovative experimentation, correlation with other studies, or

detailed literature referencing.

C.    Degree 3 - Information and data on each lake involve variables such as hydrologic

flux, thermoclines, daily insolation, water chemistry, phytoplankton community

structure and biomass which must be thoroughly understood before enhancement of

salmon is possible.

D.    Degree 3 - The relationships of the biological, chemical and physical variables are

complex, sometimes conflicting and require detailed analysis or further

experimentation and interpretation.

E.    Degree 2 - The work is normally affected by the activities of contract staff whose

activities must be closely monitored and coordinated and occasionally by the

activities of others such as hatchery managers and provincial biologists.

F.    Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists within and outside the organization to reach

agreement on the fertilizer application strategy, obtain provincial authorization,

and meet citizens groups concerned with the operation.

G.    Degree 3 - The varied nature of each lake under study requires the development of

innovative solutions to resolve specific problems and involves developing new, or

modifying and adapting standard practices, techniques and procedures.

H.    Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of limnology

and familiarity with marine ecology, salmon biology, fisheries management and

biometrics.

Professional Responsibility

3

A.    Degree 3 - Work approaches and recommendations of completed studies are reviewed by

the superior for soundness of judgment and in terms of attainment of objectives.

B.    Degree 3 - Minimal direction is provided. Guidance is available for the resolution

of difficult problems from discussion with Section Head or with other professional

in similar fields.

C.    Degree 3 - The work requires setting specific objectives of studies for own and

contract work; establishing quality control standards for field and laboratory

activities; determining approaches to resolve difficult problems within the subject

area of limnology.

D.    Degree 3 - The work of subordinate and contract project team members is reviewed for

completeness and compliance to contract specifications, and other work standards.

The work of other scientists is reviewed for applicability to own subject area.

E.    Degree 3 - Complex biological, chemical and physical data, results and conclusions,

of subordinate and contract staff are interpreted to determine their meaning and

implication on work activities.

F.    Degree 3 - Advice is provided to colleagues and immediate superior within own subject

area. Explanations of findings are given and guidance on scientific matters related

to salmon production in lakes is provided to other scientists working in related

areas.

Degree

Management Responsibility

2

A.   Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of permanent and seasonal support

staff.

B.    Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of allocated equipment, supplies and facilities.

C.    Degree 3 - Recommends the acquisition of equipment, material or services to meet

work requirements and recommends payment for contract work performed.

D.    Degree 3 - Substantiates the need for outside assistance on contract, identifying

requirements and source of assistance and arranging for the selection of suitable

qualified resource persons for the work assignments to be carried out.

E.    Degree 3 - The work requires implementing quality assurance, performance measurement

and safety procedures to contract and own staff, to meet the unit's objectives.

F.    Degree 2 - The work requires occasional coordination of activities with those of

other units, when sharing equipment or facilities.

G.    Degree 2 - Implements office and field administration procedures.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.    Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work impact on the direction

and intensity of research projects on lake enrichment programs and departmental

policies for sockeye salmon enhancement.

B.    Degree 3 -

(i) Degree 2 - Results of the work have some economic impacts on the fishing and

sports fishing industries.

(ii) Degree 3 - Results of the work, recommendations and advice affect the state of

a natural resource, the sockeye salmon, and the environmental management

practices for freshwater lakes in British Columbia and the Yukon.

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) No other external impacts.

C.    Degree 3 - The investigation, analysis and interpretation of limnological

information of sockeye salmon hatchery lakes provide knowledge and improved

understanding of this subject area.

Degree

D.  Degree 3 - The work of project team members involved in method development studies

or special investigations is reviewed for completeness and compliance with project

guidelines and quality assurance objectives.

E.   Degree 3 - Work on the National Science Committee requires the interpretation and

evaluation of scientific data on the levels of microbiological contaminants in foods

as well as methods of analysis and food industry practices.

F.   Degree 4 - Provides advice to departmental officials and food industry

representatives based on a recognized expertise in food microbiology and in

particular, in the analysis and evaluation of low acid food in hermetically sealed

containers, and related food industry practices.

Management Responsibility

2

A.    Degree 1 - As applicable, assigns work to project staff.

B.   Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of instruments, supplies and facilities for the

microbiological analysis of foods.

C.   Degree 3 - Evaluates requirements, prepares detailed specifications and evaluation

criteria for, and recommends acquisition of laboratory equipment.

D.    Degree 1 - Outside assistance when required is requested from the Unit Head.

E.    Degree 3 - Implements quality assurance procedures for the microbiological analysis

of foods.

F.   Degree 3 - Coordinates work with National Science Committee members and regional

inspection and laboratory staff.

G.   Degree 2 - Develops and recommends safety guidelines and procedures for

microbiological work in the laboratory.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.    Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to the development of national

compliance projects, and results of the work contribute to the availability of

reliable methods for use in on-going laboratory operations.

B.  Degree 3 -

(i) Degree 3 - The identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and

Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial food products.

Recommendations and advice on the design and implementation of national

compliance projects may lead to economic or technological effects on the food

industry.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the

regulatory control of foods containing volatile levels of microbiological

contaminants.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.  Degree 3 - The evaluation of information and results of the work provide information

on, and contribute to greater knowledge of the levels of microbiological

contaminants in the food supply. New methods and procedures for the microbiological

analysis of foods are developed.

Degree

Management Responsibility

2

A.   Degree 1 - As applicable, assigns work to project staff.

B.   Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of instruments, supplies and facilities for the

microbiological analysis of drugs.

C.   Degree 3 - Evaluates requirements, prepares detailed specifications and evaluation

criteria for and recommends the acquisition of laboratory equipment.

D.   Degree 1 - Outside assistance when required is requested from the Unit Head.

E.    Degree 3 - Implements quality assurance procedures for the microbiological analysis

of drugs.

F.    Degree 3 - - Coordinates work with National Science Committee members and regional

inspection and laboratory staff.

G.   Degree 2 - Develops and recommends safety guidelines and procedures for

microbiological work in the laboratory.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.   Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to the development of national

compliance projects, and results of the work contribute to the availability of

reliable methods for use in ongoing laboratory operations.

B.   Degree 3 -

(i) Degree 3 - The identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and

Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial drug products.

Recommendations and advice on the design and implementation of national

compliance projects may lead to economic or technological effects on the

pharmaceutical industry.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the

regulatory control of drugs containing volatile levels of microbiological

contaminants or non-compliant antibiotic or vitamin potency.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - The evaluation of information and results of the work provide information

on the levels of microbiological contaminants in the drug supply. New methods and

procedures for the microbiological analysis of drugs and the assessment of

antibiotic and vitamin potency are developed.

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

3

A.   Degree 3 - Objectives of assignments are defined in terms of monitoring the bacterial

levels associated with shell fish growing areas of British Columbia, to determine the

safety of the area to the public harvesting shell fish for consumption.

B.   Degree 3 - The work involves comprehensive investigations in selected geographic

areas to determine if any bacterial problem exist as well as provide microbiological

support services to other units involved in pollution abatement.

C.   Degree 3 - The work includes supervising the work of staff engaged in the conduct of

sampling, analyzing and investigating problem areas of bacterial pollution, and

providing advice.

D.   Degree 3 - The work consists in planning and assigning tasks for the ongoing work of

the microbiology laboratory, to ensure that monitoring objectives are met within

established resource guidelines.

Complexity of the Work

3

A.   Degree 3 - Information and representative data are often difficult to obtain,

interpret and select because of changes in currents, tides and inclement weather

conditions affecting sampling. Samples are easily contaminated and techniques are

selected to suit varying field conditions.

Degree

E.   Degree 3 - Implements quality assurance, performance and safety standards and

procedures to meet unit's services objectives.

F.  Degree 3 - Usually required to coordinate related activities with those of other

scientists involved in pollution abatement.

G.  Degree 3 - Interprets and implements guidelines, directives and procedures

applicable to the work, the laboratory and the field activities.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.  Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the direction and

intensity of pollution abatement activities of the department, and contributes to

the formulation of guidelines, regulations and standards regarding the safety of

shell fish harvesting.

B.    Degree 3 -

(i) Degree 2 - Results of the work can have some economic effects on regulated

industries located on the coastal regions of B.C.

(ii) Degree 3 - Results of the work are aimed at the protection of the environment

and shell fish as a natural resource.

(iii) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work are aimed at

protecting the public harvesting shell fish on the coast of B.C.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 3 - Development of new microbiological methods of analysis and the

investigation of bacterial pollution on the marine coast of B.C. provides knowledge

and understanding of microbiological phenomena in environmental pollution control.

Bench-mark Position Number: 16

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: Water Development Impacts Ecologist

Degree

Specifications

Kinds of Assignments

4

A.   Degree 4 - Objectives of the work are stated in terms of broad operational goals

based on long-term work planning, and pertains to required multi-disciplinary assess­ment of ecological implications of water use or water development projects or

programs.

B.   Degree 4 - Work is performed within a specialized subject area of environmental

assessment involving the application of a number of scientific disciplines within the

disciplines of biology, chemistry and engineering. Work requires providing inter­

disciplinary link between water resource engineering and ecological resource manage­ment, through the comprehensive assessment of the implications of water development

projects on ecological systems and resources and the assessment practices and

institutional processes.

Degree

C.   Degree 4 - Activities differ from one another in many aspects and include the

assessment of the implications of water development programs and projects on the

surrounding environment; planning and coordinating projects and studies of an

ecological nature within an interdisciplinary, interjurisdictional framework;

developing terms of reference for, and organizing and monitoring the work of consul­tants or other agencies conducting environmental assessments or related studies; providing specialist advice or information on problems and ecosystems and functional direction to regional contacts on environmental assessment problems.

  D.    Degree 4 - The work requires planning and coordination of multi-disciplinary studies

and teams conducting the assessment of water development impacts and ecosystem

dynamics to ensure that Directorate's interests are addressed and environmental

commitments are achieved as part of the departmental objectives. A high degree of

freedom and latitude exists in the planning, organizing and coordinating of such

studies.

Complexity of Work

4

A.    Degree 4 - The work requires setting study priorities in cooperation with

participating agencies and in collaboration with specialists from a wide range of

disciplines and obtaining by intensive investigations, multi-disciplinary information

and data which are often difficult to obtain or predict, interpret and select. For

example assessing the ecological effects of flooding and reservoir inundation.

B.    Degree 4 - The information is often conflicting and difficult to interpret or

validate because of the types of information received and the conflicting nature of

the information sources outside the department. Complex investigations are required

to validate new information and validating is frequently impeded by gaps in

knowledge.

C.    Degree 4 - Information and data pertaining to the wide spectrum of ecological

concerns involve many variables which are difficult to interpret. Sound judgment

is required to use the data.

D.    Degree 4 - Relationships between aquatic communities and factors affecting these, are

complicated and require in-depth investigations to identify and resolve conflicts

and interpretation problems.

E.    Degree 4 - The work is normally affected by the activities of engineers and

consultants outside the organization and requires consideration of the implication

of their activities on the project or study. The work also requires consideration

of the activities of other services within the department and other agencies

conducting related studies.

F.    Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials outside the organization to

arrange cooperative projects, negotiate terms of contract work, obtain required collaboration on matters affecting studies and for providing advice based on a recognized expertise in the field of aquatic ecology.

  G.    Degree 4 - New concepts and approaches are developed to establish criteria for the

evaluation of the environmental implications of water development projects. Each

situation presents mostly unique and different factors and problems.

H.    Degree 4 - The work requires a thorough knowledge of basic ecological principles and

processes and of resource management complemented by a knowledge and understanding

of the engineering, physical and chemical factors that affect ecosystems.

Degree

Professional Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - Results of conclusions and recommendations of the ecological studies are

periodically reviewed for effectiveness and interpreted to determine their

departmental, national or international implications.

B.   Degree 4 - Professional guidance is not available within the organization. Guidance

to resolve unusual and complex problems may be obtained from scientific agencies and

institutions.

C.   Degree 4 - The work requires dealing with difficult situations and problems arising

out of the direction and coordination of multi-disciplinary national and inter­

national projects and studies. The work has scope for defining terms of reference

and establishing program objectives. Authoritative advice is provided and approaches

recommended for the resolution of complex impact assessment issues involving numerous

disciplines, some in inter-related fields of specialization including plant and

animal biology, water chemistry, engineering and economics.

D.   Degree 4 - As senior ecologist in the Branch, reviews, evaluates and assesses the

related work of regional personnel assigned to committees and task forces for the

implementation of policies and programs. Reviews water related proposals for

scientific merit and for recommending actions. Reviews and evaluates study reports

for deficiencies and scientific feasibility and practicality. Reviews program and

project proposals submitted by study coordinators or contractors for

comprehensiveness, clarity and adherence to terms of reference.

E.   Degree 4 - Interprets results of multi-disciplinary studies to determine

applicability and implications on problem solutions or to recommend mitigative

measures for water use or development projects.

F.   Degree 4 - Authoritative advice on the resolution of the various aspects of

water-oriented ecological problems associated with water development or the gathering

of baseline ecological information, is provided to senior management in the depart­ment, federal and provincial agencies and boards, and to joint national or inter­national committees. Advice is based on environmental assessment problems, methods and policy, alternative multiple water uses, the biotic community and ecological relationships and problems affecting the Directorate programs.

Management Responsibility

3

A.   Degree 1 - The work occasionally requires assigning work to non-subordinate staff.

B.   Degree 2 - The work requires ensuring proper use of equipment and supplies allocated

for conducting field studies.

C.   Degree 3 - Assesses requirements for department resources to be committed for

multi-disciplinary studies; identifies the requirements and recommends the

acquisition or use and payment of specific services needed for conducting the

studies.

D.   Degree 4 - Determines the need and negotiates for outside assistance, prescribes

terms of reference, selects consultants or other sources of assistance, relating

probable cost and benefits to budgetary limitations.

E.   Degree 3 - Sets terms of reference of studies; monitors and reviews study progress

and work by consultants for conformance to requirements and projected estimates,

control of expenditures and fulfillment of objectives.

F.   Degree 4 - Coordinates a wide range of related component studies involving a broad

spectrum of disciplines conducted simultaneously with others in federal, provincial

and State agencies and in the private sector.

G.   Degree 2 - Implements established administrative procedures for the cost, control of

fund expenditures, the recommendation of payments and reporting.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

A.   Degree 4 - Recommendations and advice or consultations concerning ecological inputs

and impact assessments contribute to the development of more comprehensive Direc­torate policies and affect the orientation, priorities and implementation of

projects, studies, guidelines and directives.

B.    Degree 4 -

(i) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and input assessments often result in changes

in the operational and development engineering of water development projects

with corresponding economic and technological effects.

(ii) Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work contribute to the

conservation, rehabilitation and enhancement of aquatic ecological resources

or mitigation of potential damages to the environment from water use or

development programs or projects.

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 4 - Development of new concepts or approaches, criteria and techniques to

assess environmental impacts contributes to a more comprehensive knowledge and an

improved understanding of ecosystems, damages and effective remedial actions.

Bench-mark Position Number: 17

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: Chief, Migratory Birds Conservation

Degree

Specifications

Kinds of Assignments

4

A.  Degree 4 - Objectives are broadly stated in terms of support to programs on the

conservation of migratory birds and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

B.  Degree 4 - The work involves application of a number of scientific principles and

theories for directing studies and research, developing guidelines and action plans,

monitoring and conserving migratory birds and their habitats.

C.   Degree 4 - The work involves organizing and directing wildlife management and

research projects, coordinating survey work with other organizations, participating

in the review of joint programs and in the negotiations of agreements, monitoring

projects, supervising the work of staff engaged in studies and investigations,

providing advice and controlling the use of resources.

D.  Degree 4 - The work involves planning, organizing and implementing migratory bird

management projects negotiated under agreement with Territorial, Provincial and

other government organizations, and private sector organizations such as Ducks

Unlimited. Considerable scope is permitted in planning the direction of

inter-jurisdiction programs within the objectives of the Wildlife Conservation

Program, and in ensuring that operational goals are achieved within the limitations

of available resources, policy, directives and guidelines.

Degree

Complexity of Work

4

A.   Degree 3 - Information and data on the population status and changes in the

distribution and concentration of the various species, on the rates of mortality and

harvesting, on feeding, nesting, habitats, productivity and other aspects of

population dynamics, as well as information and data on the effect of changes in

climatic and environmental conditions, are often difficult to obtain, select and

interpret but sources usually can be identified from past practices and experiences.

B.   Degree 3 - Information and data can be validated by a combination of experimentation

and comparison with similar conditions in literature references or other flyways and

related monitoring surveys.

C.   Degree 4 - Information and data on the populations of various species of migratory

birds of the region, on population dynamics phenomena, habitats, feeding, nesting,

on climatic and environmental conditions and mortality, harvest and productivity,

are characterized by variability and comprises many variables. Difficult

interpretations are required and judgment must be exercised in the use of the data

to provide reliable basis for action plans and effective resource and habitat

management.

D.   Degree 3 - Relationships between the variables affecting migratory bird population,

concentration, productivity, feeding and mortality can be conflicting and require

investigation, comparison and interpretation.

E.   Degree 4 - Work is normally affected by the activities of research scientists,

officials, private agencies and interest groups outside the organizational unit,

such as Ducks Unlimited, Habitat 2000, sportsmen and subsistance hunters,

naturalists and land owners.

F.   Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials on cooperative projects, with

committees to negotiate agreements, establish standards, regulations and guidelines

and studies negotiated through agreements, and to provide advice based on a recog­nized expertise to public and private sector agencies such as B.C. Ministry of Environment and B.C. Nature Trust.

G.   Degree 3 - The work requires developing new migratory bird management techniques and

procedures using known approaches and precedents.

H.   Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the

principles, theories and practices of ornithology and a knowledge of ecology,

botany, biometrics and of wildlife management strategies. In addition, the work

requires knowledge in managing staff and other resources allocated.

Professional Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - Utilization of resources, report conclusions and key recommendations are

reviewed for effectiveness. Work results are reviewed annually in terms of

attainment of the Canadian Wildlife Service objectives pertaining to migratory birds

conservation.

B.   Degree 4 - Guidance is received from superior mostly in areas of international

concerns and agreements where unusual or complex problems can occur.

C.   Degree 4 - The work requires establishing resource limitations and objectives for

projects or studies and providing approaches for the resolution of difficult

problems by own staff.

D.   Degree 4 - The work and conclusions of subordinate staff is reviewed for soundness

of judgment. The work of other scientists involved in same subject areas or under

contract is reviewed for acceptability.

Degree

E.   Degree 4 - Results of studies or projects are interpreted to determine the

implications on migratory birds conservation and on those regional aspects affecting

the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

F.   Degree 4 - Advice based on recognized expertise is provided to other scientists and

officials on the protection and management of the migratory birds population in the

Pacific and Yukon region, contributing to decisions, policies and programs of the

Canadian Wildlife Service.

Management Responsibility

4

A.    Degree 4 - The work requires the operational management of six professionals

(Biologists and research scientists); technicians, regulation and enforcement

officers; and seasonal/casual support staff.

B.    Degree 4 - Allocates the use of equipment, such as boats, motors, vehicles and field

supplies according to work priorities and project requirements.

C.    Degree 5 - The work requires exercising delegated authority for the acquisition of

resources and expenditure of funds to meet work priorities and objectives.

D.    Degree 4 - The work requires choosing and negotiating for appropriate outside

assistance, such as consultants, university specialists and students.

E.    Degree 4 - Controls and coordinates long term operational planning, work plans,

projects schedules and performance within the departmental planning processes, to

meet priorities and established objectives.

F.    Degree 4 - The work requires coordinating differing activities such as enforcement,

population studies, development of resources management studies, with those of

provincial, territorial, international wildlife agencies and private organizations.

G.    Degree 4 - Recommends and develops internal administrative, safety and management

directives and guidelines.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

A.    Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of

policies of the Migratory Bird Conservation Program and affect the implementation of

projects or studies guidelines and directives.

B.    Degree 4 -

(i) Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work have economic

effects on the commercial operations associated with the exploitation of the

migratory birds resource as a tourist attraction or game sport.

(ii) Degree 4 - The main thrust of the work is to contribute to the development of

policies, decisions and recommendations to preserve wildlife for sustainable

use as a natural resource.

(iii) Degree 2 - Recommendations based on study and survey findings such as

indication of an outbreak of botulism in waterfowl or ingestion of lead and

other contaminant such as pesticides by migratory birds and referral to the

Department of Health and Welfare, can have implications on human health and

contribute to change to harvesting regulations.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

Degree 4 - Decisions and recommendations contribute to the development of knowledge

and improved understanding of issues and concerns of wildlife management and more

particularly, those concerning migratory bird population dynamics and status of

flyways and habitats in the Pacific and Yukon region.

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

4

A.   Degree 4 - Objectives of the work are stated by the Division Chief in terms of

developing and implementing an operational plan for the provision of analytical

services, professional advice and method development in the area of Food

Microbiology.

B.    Degree 4 - The work involves the planning and direction of an operational unit

involved in the analysis, assessment and evaluation of food products for a wide

range of microbial organisms and their toxins of sanitary and health hazard

significance, method development and national project planning.

C.    Degree 4 - Activities include planning, organizing, controlling and supervising the

work of staff engaged in food microbiology analyses, investigations and method

development; planning and controlling the use of facilities, equipment and

resources; providing advice; and coordinating the work with inspection staff in own

and other regions.

D.    Degree 4 - The work requires planning, organizing and assigning work for analyses,

investigations and studies to ensure that operational goals are achieved within

resource limitations.

Complexity of Work

4

A.    Degree 4 - The work requires obtaining information on the identity and levels of a

wide variety of micro-organisms and toxins of sanitary and health hazard

significance in a broad range of domestic and imported foods prepared from both old

and new technologies and involving exotic or mutated pathogens requiring careful

selection and interpretation of the data.

B.    Degree 4 - Information and data required for compliance, particularly relating to new

or unusual microbiological entities or illness with uncertain epidemiological

evidence can normally be validated only by difficult or complex investigation.

C.    Degree 4 - The wide variety of foods and possible micro-organisms including food

pathogens, micro-organisms indicative of unsanitary manufacturing conditions and

micro-organisms associated with non-sterility of retorted foods, results in many

variables with high variability, are difficult to interpret and require judgment to

use.

Degree 4 - The relationships among the many micro-organisms, toxins, food industry

practices and potential health hazards are complicated and require in-depth

investigation to identify and resolve conflicts and interpretation problems.

E.    Degree 4 - The work is normally affected by the activities of inspection staff and

requires adjustment to the laboratory unit's priorities to meet changing

requirements and to respond to health hazard crisis situations.

F.    Degree 4 - Contacts are with departmental officials to negotiate and plan the

analytical program, with scientists to plan and conduct joint investigations and

method development projects, and with scientists and officials of industry, other

federal and provincial agencies and the Department of Justice to provide advice

based on a recognized expertise in the microbiological analysis of foods.

G.    Degree 4 - The work involves managing and directing method development studies for

the microbiological analysis of foods, developing detailed proposals, defining

objectives and providing guidance on experimental design; and on the resolution of

unusual or difficult problems.

Degree

H.   Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the

principles and theories of food microbiology and of the procedures and instrumental

techniques used for the microbiological analysis of foods, as well as a good

knowledge of related food industry practices, statistical sampling procedures,

relevant legislation, and management practices.

Professional Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - The work requires the management of a food microbiology laboratory unit

which is periodically reviewed for attainment of overall objectives and achievement

of the operational plan.

B.    Degree 4 - Scientific guidance of a general nature is available from the Division

Chief. The work requires the resolution of difficult or unusual problems in the

area of the microbiological analysis of foods, and specific guidance may be obtained

from other specialists in the Branch.

C.    Degree 4 - The work requires defining the objectives of analytical investigations

and method development studies, and proposing alternative approaches to resolve

unusual or difficult problems in the microbiological analysis of foods.

D.    Degree 4 - The approaches to conducting method development studies, and

recommendations concerning National Science Committee project planning of the

analytical specialist are reviewed for soundness of judgment. Method development

proposals and recommendations of the Science Committee in the area of food

microbiology are reviewed for acceptability.

E.    Degree 3 - Food microbiology data and results, conclusion and recommendations of own

staff are interpreted to determine compliance of food samples with the provisions

and regulations of the Food an Drugs Act and to provide meaningful information for

use in developing standards and regulations.

F.   Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in food microbiology, sampling and

analysis of foods and of relevant legislation is provided to scientists and

officials of the department, other federal and provincial agencies and to the food

industry.

Management Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - The work requires the operational management of professional staff

including one food microbiology specialist, and three microbiologists as well as four

technicians.

B.   Degree 4 - Allocates the use of equipment, supplies and facilities for the food

microbiology laboratory unit.

C.   Degree 4 - Assesses the resource and equipment requirements for the work and develops

and recommends a detailed operational plan.

D.   Degree 4 - Selects and negotiates for outside analytical services relating costs to

benefits and makes recommendations to the Division Chief.

E.   Degree 4 - Controls and coordinates project schedules, establishes quality assurance,

quantity, timeliness and safety standards and directs assignments to meet priorities

and objectives.

F.   Degree 4 - Coordinates the provision of analytical services, special investigations,

National Science Committee work and the provision of advice with the work of national

compliance officers and inspection and Laboratory staff in own and other regions.

G.   Degree 4 - Develops and implements Occupational Health and Safety directives and

guidelines for the Laboratory unit. Identifies deficiencies in operational and

administrative procedures, recommends changes, and ensures their implementation.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

A.    Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and decisions have a direct impact on the quality

of food microbiology analysis, methods development and the outcome of investigations

as well as on the development of standards and regulations and the effectiveness of

regulatory programs.

B.   Degree 4 -

(i) Degree 3 - The identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act may

result in the regulatory control of commercial food products, and

recommendations and advice on the design and implementation of national

compliance projects may lead to economic or technological effects on the food

industry.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the

development of standards and regulations for microbiological contaminants in

food, and decisions and recommendations affect the regulatory control of foods

containing violative levels of microbiological contaminants.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 4 - Development of approaches, and the management and direction of method

development projects, as well as the interpretation and evaluation of analytical

data contribute knowledge and improved understanding of the levels of

microbiological contaminants in the Canadian food supply and of the methods for

their analysis.

Bench-mark Position Number: 19

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: Head, Fish and Marine Mammal Management Division

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

4

A.    Degree 4 - Annual objectives are established with the Section Manager and are

broadly stated in terms of operational program goals and strategies for the North

and of Directorate directives and policy statements.

B.    Degree 4 - The work is performed within the area of fish and marine mammal resource

management and development and involves biological as well as chemical, physical and

economic and social considerations.

C.    Degree 4 - The work requires developing, planning, coordinating, directing, and

controlling internal and co-operative studies, controlling and supervising work of

staff, controlling use of resources, providing advice, evaluating, approving or

rejecting proposals and making recommendations for policy formulation to the Section

Manager.

D.    Degree 4 - The work requires planning, organizing, coordinating or assigning complex

studies or projects to ensure that operational goals are achieved within resource

limitations.

Complexity of Work

⁴

A.    Degree 4 - There is a scarcity of pertinent information and data in the literature.

Locations, in the north, to a large extend, have not been studied ecologically and

the environment is fragile and species' life-cycles are complex with slow growth

rates and low reproduction potential. Intensive investigation is required to obtain

information under short summers and difficult climate conditions over vast areas of

land and water or ice environment.

B.    Degree 5 - Much of the information and data is unique and cannot be verified by

other sources and requires difficult and complex experiments due to severe climatic

conditions.

C.    Degree 4 - The information and data is characterized by variability and must be

carefully evaluated and interpreted before inclusion in reports.

D.    Degree 5 - The relationships between variables are often conflicting, difficult to

quantify and often unknown (e.g., hunting patterns for walrus related to weather,

ice conditions and migration patterns, etc.). Because of resource use conflicts,

available information must be analyzed in the context of likelihood of changes in

land-use pattern, industrial development, accessibility, and economic and social

values.

Degree

E.  Degree 4 - Work is affected by the activities of the resource users and developers

and other scientists from provincial, universities and industries. Consideration of

implications and coordination of the activities is required.

F.  Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials outside the organizational

unit for arranging cooperative projects, implementing regulations, negotiating

harvest quotas and for providing advice. Provides scientific and technical

information to public inquiry committees.

G.  Degree 4 - Conventional practices must often be modified or abandoned and novel

approaches experimented and developed to achieve the desired or expected resources

management and development results in the north.

H.  Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the

principles and theories of biological sciences and fish and marine mammal biology,

ecology and resource management, and an appreciation of chemistry and physics,

including oceanography and climatology.

Professional Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - Normally, recommendations and conclusions are accepted as to their

effectiveness. The work of the division is reviewed through committees at regional

level to ensure that objectives are met within policy guidelines. Reports and

reviews containing resource management strategies are referred to scientists for

constructive criticism.

B.  Degree 4 - Professional guidance for the resolution of unusual and complex problems

can be obtained from other scientific authorities in the Department.

C.  Degree 4 - The work requires setting resources limitations and objectives of

individual studies or projects and providing likely approaches for the resolution of

difficult problems encountered by own staff.

D.   Degree 4 - The work of subordinate staff, recommendations and conclusions are

reviewed for soundness of judgment and effectiveness. Other scientists' proposals

and studies related to the work are reviewed for applicability and acceptability.

E.   Degree 4 - Results of studies and projects of own staff and consultants are reviewed

for soundness and acceptability, and interpreted to determine the implications of

conclusions and recommendations on objectives of the Division and significance in

terms of conservation of fish and marine mammal species.

F.   Degree 4 - Authoritative advice is provided to scientists and senior management of

the Department and to officials of the N.W.T. Government and industries on the

management and development of exploitation, on the conservation and protection of

freshwater and anadromous fish and marine mammal resources in the N.W.T. and the

Artic waters, on the interpretation of policies and directives, and on solutions of

problems.

Management Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - The work requires the operational management of a staff comprised of

biologists, technicians and seasonal employees.

B.   Degree 4 - Establishes priorities and allocates equipment, supplies and facilities

to subordinates and controls the use.

C.   Degree 4 - Forecasts short- and long-term resource requirements and recommends plans for the acquisition, use and up-keep of equipment, facilities and supplies and for the expenditure of funds to meet work priorities and objectives.

Degree

D.   Degree 4 - Negotiates and selects suitable sources of outside assistance. Acts as

scientific authority concerning consultants on DSS contracts. Several projects are

funded externally.

E.   Degree 4 - Controls and coordinates projects, establishes and implements performance

and safety standards and controls to meet priorities and objectives. Exercises

co-administrative functions for pertinent activities with other organizations

(e.g. N.W.T. Government's Test Fishery Program; D.F.O. (Industrial Development

Branch).

F.   Degree 4 - The work requires coordinating differing activities with those of other

collaborating outside organizations e.g. RIE, World Wildlife Fund, Petro Canada.

G.   Degree 4 - The work requires recommending and developing internal administrative and

safety directives based on knowledge of field conditions in the north.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities                                                             4

A.   Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of

policies and decisions directly affects the development and implementation of the

Fish and Marine Mammal programs, policy and related projects, studies, guidelines

and directives for the Northwest Territories.

B.   Degree 4 -

(i) Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice or decision have economic impact on the

fisheries and mining or energy sectors of industry.

(ii) Degree 4 - Activities contribute directly to the development of the policies

and affect the use and conservation of fish and marine mammal resources over a

wide geographic area.

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) Degree 3 - Negotiated subsistence harvest quotas have economic and social

impacts on particular communities.

C.   Degree 4 - Development of new concepts and approaches and results of the work

contribute to the technology and scientific knowledge of fisheries and marine mammal

resources development and management in Northern Canada, and to an increased aware­

ness and understanding by industries and other organizations of the dangers of

ecological imbalance and over exploitation of the marine and freshwater biotic

communities.

Degree

Specifications

Kinds of Assignments

5

A.   Degree 5 - Objectives of the work are stated by the Associate Director, Resource

Assessment in terms of broad national policy for the management of Canada's marine

fisheries.

Degree

B.   Degree 5 - The work involves developing concepts, strategies and policies for the

management of Canada's marine fisheries involving a wide spectrum of scientific

activities, and comprises a significant program activity.

C.   Degree 5 - Activities involves the scientific evaluations of national research

programs on marine fisheries assessment, making recommendations and providing advice

on resource management, strategies and policy or legislation, providing guidance on

the approaches to complex problems, evaluating outputs from research programs, and

coordinating scientific resource assessment activities at the national and

international levels.

D.    Degree 5 - The work involves program conceptualization, development, planning and

coordination of the several concurrent regional and international marine fisheries

scientific assessment and research studies and contributes to the formulation of

national policies on the management of marine fisheries.

Complexity of Work

5

A.   Degree 5 - Must develop and coordinate cooperative research programs with other

agencies and other nations for the scientific information and data required to

provide a rational basis for the management of fisheries and to construct comprehen­sive, multi-species and interdisciplinary models simulating major fisheries

complexes and forecasting marine fish abundance.

B.   Degree 5 - Much of the information and data is extrapolated and hypothetical and not

completely validatable.

C.   Degree 5 - Information and data obtained nationally from many research establishments

in different regions and from other nations is highly variable and often ambiguous,

and requires ingenuity and highly selective judgment to use.

D.   Degree 5 - For any given resource situation, a large number of variables must be

considered and relationships among the variables are often conflicting and difficult

to define and measure in the field of marine fish population dynamics, assessment and

future trends predicting.

E.   Degree 5 - The work of fisheries research of marine fish assessments in other

provincial, international and commercial agencies affects the body of information and

requires consideration of the implications of their activities and findings.

F.   Degree 5 - Contacts are with senior scientists and officials at the national and

international levels to negotiate research program activities. May represent the

department with the media on the subject of marine fish management policies.

G.   Degree 5 - The work requires approving and recommending new procedures and research

proposals investigating new concepts and approaches, where few precedents exist.

H.   Degree 5 - The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of the

principles, theories and practices of marine fish biology and a good knowledge of

related disciplines such as population dynamics, modelling, marine ecology and marine

fish management practices, and modern commercial fishing technology.

Professional Responsibility

5

A.    Degree 5 - Results of the work are evaluated in terms of achievement of policy and

program objectives and the maintenance of a sustainable level of marine fish stock

for commercial fisheries exploitation.

B.   Degree 5 - Guidance is only received in terms Fisheries and Marine Services policy

intent and overall national fisheries management objectives. Professional guidance

may be received from other scientific authorities in other countries.

Degree

C.    Degree 5 - The work requires defining research objectives for major projects on

marine fisheries resource assessment, defining conceptual approaches to complex

resource assessment and resource management problems and establishing scientific

guidelines.

D.   Degree 5 - Recommendations and conclusions of departmental and other scientists in

the resource assessment field are reviewed in terms of validity and effectiveness as

well as implications to program direction, objectives and national fisheries

management strategies both in the short-, and long-term.

E.    Degree 5 - Results of studies, conclusions and recommendations of scientists are

interpreted to determine their broad national implications on fisheries resource

management and on the marine fish population status of various species in different

locations.

F.   Degree 5 - Authoritative advice and recommendations on the status of marine fish

stocks and on marine fish management practices are provided to senior management and

officials including the Assistant Deputy Minister.

Management Responsibility

3

A.    Degree 1 - Assigns work to non-subordinate staff as applicable.

B.    Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of allocated equipment, supplies and facilities.

C.    Degree 4 - Assesses the requirement for assessment research commitments, develops

and recommends plans and develops proposals providing a rationale for resources

needed and expenditure of funds to meet identified research programs priorities and

objectives in support of the national marine fisheries resources assessment

programs.

D.   Degree 4 - Provide advice based on recognized expertise on the requirements and

selection of outside scientific assistance.

E.   Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines

established for the work.

F.  Degree 4 - Coordinates resource assessment programs activities involving a number of

participating research establishments and scientists, and coordinating inputs into

national programs to meet priorities and objectives of the marine renewable resources

management.

G.  Degree 3 - Interprets program management policy, directives and guidelines and

implements managerial concepts and technique for the development and management of

programs.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

5

A.   Degree 5 - Results of the work, authoritative recommendations and advice affect the

development of marine renewable resource management policies and strategies, the

formulation of marine fish resource assessment programs and the resource management

practices and regulations, and the development, initiation, continuation and conduct

of the research programs activities.

B.  Degree 5 -

(i) Degree 5 - Authoritative advice, recommendations and results of the work have

far reaching short-, and long term effects upon the fishing industry, on the

determination and allocation of quotas affecting the deployment of the existing

fleet and expansion plans, and on the development of Canadian fisheries as a

viable industry.

(ii) Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations, advice and consultations have a

substantial effect on the development of policies and decisions affecting

the management of marine fish population, its conservation and optimum

utilization as a renewable natural resource.

Degree

(iii) No significant impact.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 5 - The identification of research needs and strategies, the development of

national resource assessment programs and the research studies for the development

of concepts contribute to greater knowledge in the areas of marine fish biology,

ecology and population dynamics for resource assessment and management.

Bench-mark Position Number: 21

Level: 5

Descriptive Title: Head, Food Chemicals Section

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

5

A.   Degree 5 - Objectives of the work are stated in terms of goals for the department's

national program of safe chemicals in foods in the Canadian marketplace.

B.   Degree 5 - The work involves the provision of authoritative advice on the toxicology

of a broad range of chemicals added to food, to improve various desirable charac­teristics or through contact with food during processing and packaging and the formulation of their safety in terms of (ADI) acceptable daily intake.

Degree

C.    Degree 5 - The variety of activities involves a broad spectrum of scientific

(toxicology is a multi-disciplinary science) and administrative duties which include

evaluating major animal toxicity studies, making recommendations, providing authori­tative advice on policy and legislation, providing guidance to internal and external

agencies on the determination of approaches to complex problems and participating in

the planning of internal and external research projects.

D.   Degree 5 - The work requires planning, coordinating and implementing a national food

chemical safety assessment program and the formulation of national Food guidelines

(ADI) and departmental policies in support of the Food and Drug Act and Regulations.

Complexity of Work

5

A.   Degree 5 - The work requires coordinating the collection and selection of

toxicological information and data on intentionally or incidentally added chemicals

which are usually obtained with great difficulty and expense to industry through the

conduct of prolonged complex animal studies carried out by multidisciplinary teams

and the subsequent evaluation or supervision of evaluation of results, preparation

of reports and recommendations as to the chemical's toxicity. Human data is sometimes

available on the effects of exposure to the chemical.

B.    Degree 5 - Information and data on animal toxicity studies required for pre-market

clearance are generated over several years of experimentation. Integrity of data may

not be completely validatable, and studies are very costly and time consuming to

repeat. The validity of the extrapolation of results to humans can frequently not

be validated.

C.    Degree 5 - Information and data on a wide variety of chemicals in foods and their

toxicological properties obtained involve many intra- and inter-species variables and

interactions and their use in safety assessment requires ingenuity and highly

selective judgment.

D.   Degree 5 - Many of the toxicological parameters measured and assessed are

interrelated and their significance to human health often results in conflicting

viewpoints.

E.    Degree 5 - The work of the Toxicological Evaluation Division is directly affected by

the activities and deliberations of senior scientists and officials from the food

industry pressing for acceptance of their food products on the Canadian market and

requires full consideration of their supporting data. The work may also be affected

by the actions of other agencies, both national and international.

F.    Degree 5 - Contacts are with scientists and senior officials of the department to

plan and coordinate evaluation studies for providing authoritative advice, and with

senior scientists and officials of other federal, provincial and international food

regulatory agencies, for exchanging information and advice on the acceptability of

certain chemicals in food.

G.    Degree 4 - The work requires developing and implementing improved approaches and

procedures for the identification of hazards and safety assessment of chemicals which

are present in foods. For example, staying abreast with the latest findings on the

process of carcinogenesis requires continuous study.

H.  Degree 5 - The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of the

principles, theories and practices of toxicology (a relatively new and developing

multidisciplinary science) and a good knowledge of the chemistry of products utilized

by the food processing industry. A basic knowledge of epidemiology is required.

Degree

Professional Responsibility

5

A.   Degree 5 - Results of the work are evaluated in terms of the effectiveness of the

advice provided in support of food safety policies, including the pre-market safety

assessment of food additives, and departmental program objectives.

B.   Degree 5 - Guidance is received from the Chief on policy intent and program

implications. Professional guidance may be received on toxicological problems from

other scientific authorities in the Branch or colleagues involved in similar work in

other countries.

C.   Degree 5 - For each new chemical introduced into the food industry, the work requires

defining the objectives of the evaluation process, developing conceptual approaches

to ensure all aspects of the required animal studies are adequately assessed and

that the evaluation takes into account all potential human health problems and requires

establishing scientific guidelines in terms of national ADI.

D.   Degree 5 - Toxicity study evaluation reports and, recommendations and conclusions of

own staff are reviewed for validity, effectiveness and consistency with current

toxicological and risk assessment principles along with established Department

policies and guidelines. Major studies or activities of other scientists from the

Branch or from the food industry are evaluated for applicability to own program

objectives.

E.   Degree 5 - Results of major laboratory animal and epidemiology studies presented in

the submission for pre-market clearance of food chemicals and all other pertinent

information are interpreted to determine and identify any toxicological hazards which

may impact on the Branch's Food chemical safety programs.

F.   Degree 5 - Authoritative advice and recommendations are provided to senior officials

of the department on all aspects relating to the safety of chemicals in food and the

enforcement of regulations to protect the health of Canadian consumers.

Management Responsibility

4

A.   Degree 4 - The work requires the operational management of a varying number of

toxicologists with various specialties carrying out safety evaluation of chemicals

which may be found in foods.

B.   Degree 2 - Ensures the proper use of allocated equipment, supplies and facilities.

C.   Degree 4 - Assesses requirements, develops and recommends plans for research studies

required to meet work priorities and evaluation objectives.

D.   Degree 4 - Assesses the requirement for outside assistance and recommends the hiring

of appropriate consultants when expertise is not available within the Branch to

resolve contentious issues.

E.   Degree 4 - Controls and coordinates the work of toxicologists with responsibility for

pre-market safety assessments of food chemicals and recommending standards for these

chemicals to meet priorities and Branch's objectives.

F.   Degree 4 - Coordinates activities of the Section with those of toxicology research

groups from the Branch or from the food industry.

G.   Degree 2 - Implements office administrative procedures.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

5

A.   Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations affect the

development of departmental compliance policies and national food safety guidelines.

Recommendations affect programs in other departments which have a Food component.

Degree

B.   Degree 5 -

(i) Degree 4 - Recommendations, activities and advice (i.e. approving or not

approving the introduction of a new chemical, extending an old chemical use

pattern) have economic or technological effects on the food industry, affecting

a broad range of products, processes or operations.

(ii) No significant impact.

(iii) Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations have a

substantial effect on the development of the Department's public health or

safety policies and national food safety guidelines.

(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.   Degree 5 - Decisions and recommendations affect the initiation, continuation or

orientation of toxicological studies or research projects to acquire new knowledge

on the toxicity of chemicals in food.