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INTRODUCTION
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CATEGORY DEFINITION
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GROUP DEFINITION
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LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
This standard describes the classification plan
used to determine the relative difficulty of jobs allocated to
the Forestry Group. It consists of an introduction, definitions
of the Scientific and Professional Category and the Forestry
Group, and descriptions of levels.
The level description method is used to classify jobs
allocated to the Forestry Group. Each of the four levels in the
classification plan is described in terms of the primary features
used to assign jobs to the level. Jobs are regarded as being of
equal difficulty and are assigned to the same level when the
duties and responsibilities best correspond, on the whole, with
the description of that level.
Descriptions of Levels
Descriptions of levels are used to illustrate
levels of jobs. Each description is a brief summary of the
complexity of the work and the managerial and specialization
expertise required.
Use of the Standard
Four steps are to be followed in applying this
classification standard.
1. The position description is studied to ensure
understanding of the position as a whole. The relation of the
position being evaluated to positions above and below it in the
organization is also studied.
2. The allocation of the position to the category and group
is confirmed by reference to the definitions and the descriptions
of inclusions and exclusions.
3. The position is tentatively assigned to a level by
comparing the duties and responsibilities of the position with
the level descriptions. The position is tentatively assigned to
that level that best corresponds, on the whole, with the duties
and responsibilities of the position.
4. The description of the position being evaluated is
compared with the descriptions of the levels above and below the
level tentatively selected, as a check on the validity of the
level selected.
CATEGORY DEFINITION
Occupational categories were repealed by the Public Service Reform Act (PSRA), effective April 1, 1993. Therefore, the occupational category definitions have been deleted from the classification standards.
GROUP DEFINITION
For occupational group allocation, it is recommended that you use the
Occupational Group Definition
and the
Occupational Sub-group Definition Maps, which provide the
2005 group and sub-group definition and their corresponding inclusion and
exclusion statements. The maps explicitly link the relevant parts of the overall
2005 occupational sub-group definition to each
classification standard.
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
Level 1 Management Forester
Liaison and Implementation Forester Research Forester
General
Reporting to a senior Forester or equivalent is primarily
involved with either operational or research field activities,
office or laboratory functions, program implementation or
technology transfer and liaison.
The work is assigned; the plan of the work is usually outlined
and reviewed for soundness, technical adequacy and requirements
of finances, staff and facilities. There may be a requirement to
contact other workers in the field, representatives of industry,
provincial governments and the public.
Description of Work
- participates in operational and forest
management activities or research;
- maps forest types and takes charge of
small forest surveys;
- supervises forest operations, including
tree planting and fire protection;
- participates in the transfer of
operational or research technology;
participates in preparation of forest management plans and
performs many of the tasks in their execution;
- collects, analyses and interprets
data;
- may train and supervise non-professional
assistants;
- prepares manuscripts and submits these reports for
review and publication. Guidance Received
All activities are reviewed at various stages by the
supervisor who reviews, approves work, issues instructions, and
prescribes appropriate methodology.
Complexity
Straight forward tasks following prescribed methods to meet
defined objectives. Recommending improvements in designs and
specifications and in applying standards.
Program Level
Responsibility
One or more studies or activities.
Level 2 Research Forester
Liaison and Implementation Forester Management Forester
General
Reporting to a Senior Forester or equivalent, carries out
responsibilities within a field of specialization such as forest
research, forest management or in a liaison and technology
transfer capacity.
The work is under general supervision and involves the
determination of priorities, the programming and scheduling of
assignments and may require the review of work of others.
Description of Work
- serves on committees or panels;
- supervision of other Foresters and support staff;
- preparation, analysis and interpretation of project
results;
- discusses plans with cooperators and executes
cooperative projects;
- assesses and reports on comparable projects conducted by
other agencies;
- conducts research in a specific field of forestry
requiring the treatment of several related problem areas;
- prepares forest management and operating plans;
- writes reports for publication and reviews scientific
manuscripts of others. Guidance Received
Under general supervision develops and coordinates work
schedules, identifies reports and recommends on work performance
by others with the aim of recognizing and encouraging excellence.
Prepares plans and estimates and develops specifications to meet
requirements.
Complexity
Problems are solved by adapting and applying standards and
other guidelines in accordance with accepted forestry practices
and applying methods developed in other assignments.
Recommendations are formulated for consideration by superiors.
Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives, completeness of
coverage and adherence to policies.
Program Level Responsibility
One or more projects or studies on sub-programs.
Level 3 Senior Management Forester
Senior Liaison and Implementation Forester Senior Research
Forester
General
Reporting to a senior manager is responsible for the
organizing and managing of a field of specialization and is
usually considered as the professional or technical
adviser/authority in the specific field. Little technical
guidance is received.
Description of Work
- responsible for long term and fiscal planning,
supervision, administration and budgetary consideration;
- supervises and manages other professionals and support
staff;
- prepares work plans and conducts and supervises studies
of social, economic and other forest management factors for one
or more specific areas;
- reviews manuscripts or reports prepared by subordinates
and approves their publication;
- assumes responsibility, within policy limitations, for
the administration of agreements, subject to headquarters review
and certification;
- analyses results, writes publication and presents
papers;
- advises public and private sectors on research
developments and technical advances;
- represents the Agency on technical committees and task
forces composed of industry and government representatives;
- acts as the Agency's authority at regional, national and
international levels;
- reviews manuscripts written by outside scientists;
- supervises project contracts as the scientific authority.
Guidance Level
Under direction, prepares workplans and analyses problems,
selects critical factors for investigation, selects the most
effective approach, and organizes and conducts
investigations.
Complexity
Problems are unique or complex and their solution requires an
innovative approach to develop and apply new theoretical
knowledge, experimental data and advanced forestry practices.
Recommendations involving long-term plans or significant
resources are usually referred to senior authority for approval.
Work is reviewed for completeness of coverage and adherence to
policy.
Program Level Responsibility
Program responsibility on a regional or sector basis which
involves coordinating related projects across other regions or
with a lead role for setting national priorities.
Level 4 Forest Scientific Advisor
Liaison and Implementation Forest Manager Forest Research
Manager
General
Reporting to a senior manager or executive of the Agency,
administers, coordinates, reviews or undertakes comprehensive
programs of research liaison, agreements, or acts as the
professional authority in a given area of specialization. Within
the limit of the federal government's mandate, prepares plans and
strategies for technical development, industrial research and the
transfer of technology, on a regional, national or international
basis.
Description of Work
- reviews, analyses and recommends
changes in programs within one or more fields of specialization -
such as forest management, industrial liaison, forest
research;
- influences research direction by identifying clients'
needs or new areas for development; - coordinates the
execution of surveys;
- acts as a scientific authority in a field(s) of
specialization, participates in policy development and represents
the agency on national or international committees;
- plans and monitors liaison programs in several areas of
program activity;
- reviews and analyses activities covered by agreements,
advises on the interpretation of agreements, reviews claims and
recommends payment;
- directs and manages a program including supervision of a
number of professional and support staff;
- develops long term plans/guidelines for the Agency in
specific fields;
- serves as professional authority to the Agency, other
agencies or international agencies;
- participates or chairs editorial boards reviewing
scientific manuscripts. Guidance Received
As the Professional Authority for the Agency advises on
program proposals and long-term plans, and undertakes to develop
and implement a program to meet objectives in accordance with
directives and budgetary controls. Guidance is restricted to
matters of policy.
Complexity
Recommendations are made on economical, financial and other
implications of proposals. Technical recommendations and
decisions are normally accepted as authoritative, work is
reviewed for implementation of the program.
Program Level Responsibility
Represents Service/Agency - National and International. Full
program management responsibility on a national basis.
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