Classification Standard - AV - CO - Commerce

Amendment

No.

Date

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Remarks

INTRODUCTION

GROUP DEFINITION

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FACTORS

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION INDEX

In Ascending Order of Level

In Alphabetical Order

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Degree

Bench-mark Position Descriptions

The work consists of segments of pro­jects or is part of continuing or recurring investigational, promotional and administrative assignments. The work has objectives that are stated in detail, and results are integrated into the framework of projects or continuing assignments.

1

No.

1 Agricultural Reporting Officer_.,

International Commodities

Page

22

₂

2 Industrial and Trade Develop­ment Officer, Wood Products Br.

3 Industrial and Trade Development   Officer, Materials Branch

5 Examiner of Financial

Institutions

27

32

41

The work consists of in-depth assignments in a particular area of work specialization. Assignments are diverse, have objectives that are stated only in general terms related to the problem to be solved, and require initial planning and develop­ment.

3

4 Industrial and Trade Develop­ment Officer, Chemical Br.

6 FRED Plan Administrator

36

47

4

7 Chief, Industrial Chemicals

Division, Chemicals Branch

8 Chief, Manufacturing Division,

Combination Branch

55

61

The work consists of a broad spectrum

of assignments in a number of areas

of work specialization or in-depth

activities in one area of work spe­cialization and its related fields.

Assignments are stated in terms of

policy objectives and require a high

degree of initial planning and develop­ment to implement the objectives

5

9 Director, Apparel and Textiles

67

Degree

Bench-mark Position Descriptions

~ The work requires the use of established methods and

techniques which may require some adaptation or

modification. Source data is readily available.

There are variables to be considered but the inter-

relationships are usually apparent. The work

occasionally requires co-ordination with others

outside the organizational unit. The work requires

a knowledge of the relevant theories, principles,

methods and techniques in an area of work specializa­tion. The work requires knowledge of the related

regulations and objectives of the department.

1

No.

1 Agricultural Reporting Officer,

International Commodities

Page

23

23

2

2 Industrial and Trade Development Officer,

Wood Products Branch

3 Industrial and Trade Development Officer,

Materials Branch

5 Examiner of Financial Institutions

28

32

41

The work requires adaptation and modification of

methods and techniques and the development of new

and unique approaches to the solution of problems.

Information and data is not readily available. The

interrelationships of variables are revealed only

through intensive analysis. The work is normally

co-ordinate with others outside the organizational

unit, and requires consideration of the implications

of their objectives. The work requires a thorough

knowledge of the theories, principles, methods and

techniques of a specialized area of work obtained

through formal and informalpostgraduate study. A

comprehensive understanding of the broad aspects of

the departmental and other related government

programs is also required.

4 Industrial and Trade Development Officer,

Chemicals Branch

6 FRED Plan Administrator

37

48

4

8 Chief, Manufacturing Division,

Combination Branch

62

The work requires developing new and unique approaches

to the solution of complex problems. Information

usually involves many variables which require extensive

investigation to identify and confirm. The work is

normally co-ordinate with senior officials outside

the organizational unit, and requires consideration of

the implications of their objectives. The work re­

quires an authoritative knowledge of the resources,

precedents, practices and available information and

data within the area of work specialization and re­lated areas, and a comprehensive knowledge of legisla­tion, policies and regulations governing the depart­mental and other related government programs.

5

7 Chief, Industrial Chemicals Division,

Chemicals Branch

9 Director. Apparel and textiles

56

68

Degrees

Bench-mark Position Descriptions

Incumbents are responsible for analyzing information and data, recognizing signi­ficant variables, relationships and trends, and presenting results of studies for review and approval by superiors. Judgment is required in ensuring conformity with the objectives of projects or continuingassignments.

 ¹

No.                            Page

1 Agricultural Reporting Officer,

International Commodities

23

2

2 Industrial and Trade Development

Officer, Wood Products Branch

3 Industrial and Trade Development

Officer, Materials Branch

4 Industrial and Trade Development

Officer, Chemicals Branch

5 Examiner of Financial Institutions

28

33

38

42'

Incumbents are responsible for defining

problems, determining assignments to be

undertaken and for planning the approa­ches to meet objectives. Incumbents

are responsible for the analysis and

interpretation of findings and for

proposing solutions to complex

problems for the approval of management.

3

6 FRED Plan Administrator

49

4

7 Chief, Industrial Chemicals

Division Chemicals Branch

8 Chief, Manufacturing Division,

Combination Branch

56

63

Incumbents are responsible for initiating, planning and conducting investi­gational, promotional or administrative assignments which contribute signifi­cantly to the development of departmental programs. Incumbents assume full responsibility for solving difficult problems. Analyses and

interpretations represent authoritative

and final conclusions.

5

9 Director, Apparel and Textiles

69

Degrees

Bench-mark Position Descriptions

Incumbents are normally responsible for

assigning work to support staff or planning

and arranging for data processing and other

support services.

1

No.                            Page

1 Agricultural Reporting Officer,

International Commodities

2 Industrial and Trade Develop.

Officer, Wood Products Br.

3 Industrial and Trade Develop­ment Officer, Materials

Branch

24

29

33

2

4 Industrial & Trade Develop­ment Officer, Chemicals Br.

5 Examiner of Financial

Institutions

38

42

Incumbents are responsible for controlling

physical and financial resources and for

directing officers and support staff. They

are responsible for recommendingthe retention of outside consultants, coordinating functions with those of other branches of the department or industrial and commercial firms, and recommending and implementing administrative improvements and modifica­tions in methods and techniques.

3

6 FRED Plan Administrator

8 Chief, Manufacturing

Division, Combination Br.

49

64

4

7 Chief, Industrial Chemicals

Division, Chemicals Branch

57

Incumbents are responsible for planning and

directing programs, directing a large

number of officers and support staff,

preparing and administering a budget and

allocating funds. Incumbents are responsible

for advising senior departmental management

on the feasibility of proposed programs and

for coordinating interdepartmental programs

or intergovernmental or government/industry

discussions, arrangements and agreements.

5

9 Director, Apparel and

Textiles

69

Degrees

Bench-mark Position Descriptions

Recommendations and advice can affect a

small specialized segment of the population, minor industrial or commercial

operating methods, the economic develop­ment of a limited geographic area of the

country or the conduct of projects or

continuing assignments.

1

No                          Page

1 Agricultural Reporting Officer

International Commodities

  3 Industrial and trade development          Officer, materialsBranch

24

33

2

2 Industrial and Trade Development

Officer, Wood Products Branch

4 Industrial and Trade Development

Officer, Chemicals Branch

5 Examiner of Financial

Institutions

29

38

42

Recommendations and advice can affect

large special interest groups of the

population, contribute significantly

to the development of industrial or

commercial processes or operations,

can affect the economic development

,of a major geographic area of the

country and can affect the development

of departmental work.

3

6 FRED Plan Administrator

50

4

7 Chief, Industrial Chemicals

Division, Chemicals Branch

8 Chief, Manufacturing Division,

Combination Branch

58

64

Recommendations and advice can affect

the total population of the country,

have substantial consequences for

major industrial or commercial matters,

can affect the economic development of

a major part of the country and affect

the initiation and continuation of

departmental programs.

⁵

9 Director, Apparel and Textiles

70

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION INDEX

In Ascending Order of Level

LEVEL

BENCH-MARK

POSITION NO.

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION

PAGE

1

1

Agricultural Reporting Officer, International

Commodities Division, Agriculture, Fisheries

and Food Products Branch

²¹

2

2

Industrial and Trade Development Officer, Pulp

and Paper Division, Wood Products Branch,

Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce

25

2

3

Industrial and Trade Development Officer, Non­

Ferrous Metals Division, Materials Branch,

Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce

30

2

4

Industrial and Trade Development Officer,

Fertilizer and Inorganic Chemicals Section,

Industrial Chemicals Division, Chemicals

Branch, Department of Industry, Trade and

Commerce

34

2

5

Examiner of Financial Institutions, Department

of Insurance

39

3

6

FRED Plan Administrator, Implementation Division,

Department of Regional Economic Expansion

44

4

7

Chief, Industrial Chemicals Division, Chemicals

Branch, Department of Industry, Trade and

Commerce

52

4

8

Chief, Manufacturing Division, Combination

Branch, Department of Consumer and Corporate

Affairs

59

5

9

Director, Apparel and Textiles Branch, Department

of Industry, Trade and Commerce

66

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION INDEX

In Alphabetical Order

BENCH-MARK POSITION DESCRIPTION

BENCH-MARK

POSITION NO.

PAGE

Agriculture Reporting Officer, International Commodities

Division, Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Products Branch

1

21

Chief, Industrial Chemicals Division, Chemicals Branch,

Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce

7

52

Chief, Manufacturing Division, Combination Branch,

Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

8

59

Director, Apparel and Textiles Branch, Department of

Industry, Trade and Commerce

9

66

Examiner of Financial Institutions, Department of

Insurance

5

39

FRED Plan Administrator, Implementation Division, Department

of Regional Economic Expansion

6

44

Industrial and Trade Development Officer, Fertilizer and

Inorganic Chemicals Section, Industrial Chemicals Division,

Chemicals Branch, Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce

4

34

Industrial and Trade Development Officer, Non-Ferrous Metals

Division, Materials Branch, Department of Industry, Trade

and Commerce

3

30

Industrial and Trade Development Officer, Pulp and Paper

Division, Wood Products Branch, Department of Industry,

Trade and Commerce

2

25

Bench-mark Position Number: 1

Level:1

Descriptive Title: AGRICULTURAL REPORTING OFFICER,

INTERNATIONAL COMMODITIES

Duties

% of time

- Solicits, collects and analyses market and trade information on

agricultural commodities

- by recommending revisions in the schedule and instructions

for agricultural reporting by Trade Commissioners i.^^A posts

abroad,

- by corresponding with the Trade Commissioner Service posts

abroad to solicit the submission of agricultural reports,

- by analyzing all agricultural reports submitted by Trade

Commissioners in posts abroad to identify Canadian import

and export opportunities,

- by collecting and reviewing current data published by the

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,

the United States Department of Agriculture, and other

similar agricultural organizations, on agricultural trade,

production, consumption, prices, tariffs, non-tariff

barriers, product availability, credit facilities, develop­ment projects and present trends in world agriculture,

- by reviewing all materials published by a number of inter­

national development agencies such as the World Bank to

identify Canadian export opportunities created by inter­

national development projects,

- by reviewing business, trade and financial publications

to select items which could have impact on departmental

programs,

- by contacting senior departmental officials to request

information on market and trade problems being researched,

- by contacting the information divisions of other federal

government departments to request information,

- by sending letters or questionnaires to private industry

officials to request market and trade information, and

60

% of Time

- by maintaining an information file on the agricultural

production, trade, tariffs and development projects of

foreign countries.

- Provides market and trade information on agricultural commodities

- by drafting speeches and briefs for the Minister,

- by providing branch and departmental officials with infor­mation on import and export opportunities in foreign

countries, world agricultural trends, and market and

trade statistics necessary in the formulation of trade

policy and the planning, implementation and administra­tion of departmental programs,

- by providing market and trade information received from

the Trade Commissioners in posts abroad to the Dominion

Bureau of Statistics,

- by representing the Branch at meetings with other branches,

other departments, provincial governments and foreign

governments to exchange market and trade information on

agricultural commodities, and

- by answering questions from private industry on the marketing

and trade of agricultural commodities.

25

- Assists in the administration of international agreements such as

the International Coffee Agreement and the International Sugar

Agreement to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreements

and to provide statistical information

- by reviewing, assessing and recommending approval or re­jection of import permits for foreign tropical commodities

to ensure their compliance with the quotas and import

controls imposed by international agreements,

- by reviewing and analyzing price and quantity data on

tropical commodities imports and exports, submitted by

the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, and reporting this

data to the International Coffee Organization and the

International Sugar Organization in London, England, and

- by conferring and corresponding with representatives of

the coffee and sugar industries in Canada to obtain or

provide information on coffee and sugar imports and

exports.

10

- Performs related duties such as writing reports and memoranda

and evaluating the timeliness, accuracy and punctuality of

agricultural reports submitted by Trade Commissioners.

5

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments,

The work consists of soliciting, collecting, analyzing and providing in­

formation on the market and trade of agricultural commodities on a con­tinuing basis, and assisting in the administration of international

agreements.

Degree

Assignments such as the collection and analysis of data and the provision

of market and trade information are usually routine. But occasionally

they require searching out missing reports, researching data suspected

of being inaccurate or out-of-date, and preparing draft answers to

questions arising in the House of Commons.

Work assignments are received from the Director, have well established

objectives and require the collection and compilation of data and the

selection of statistical methods to analyze the data.

1

Complexity of Work

The work requires the use of established methods of statistical data

analysis.

Data is usually readily available from agricultural reports submitted

by Trade Commissioners in posts abroad, market and trade information

published by agricultural organizations and international development

agencies, business, trade and financial publications, senior depart­

mental officials, information divisions of other federal government

departments and information submitted by private industry. At times,

however, the accuracy and recency of data and failures to submit agri­cultural

reports must be investigated by the incumbent.

The work requires the analysis of market and trade data on agricultural

commodities to identify trends and Canadian import and export opportuni­ties.

Variables in this analysis include production, consumption,

prices, tariffs, non-tariff barriers, product availability, credit

facilities, development projects, and import quotas.

The work requires requesting market and trade information from Trade

Commissioners in posts abroad, senior departmental officials, other

federal government departments and private industry. It also requires

providing and exchanging market and trade information to department

officials, officials of other federal government departments, foreign

governments, provincial governments and private industry and admin­istrators

of international agreements.

The work requires a knowledge of world trade in agricultural com­modities,

a thorough knowledge of the application of modern statistical

methods and techniques and a comprehensive knowledge of the terms of

international agreements.

_l

Professional Responsibility

The incumbent is responsible for analyzing statistical data on the

marketing and trade of agricultural commodities; assessing import

permits for tropical commodities for compliance with quota regulations

Degree

and import controls and recommending their acceptance or rejection;

and recommending revisions in the schedule and instructions for agri­cultural

reporting by Trade Commissioners in posts abroad.

The incumbent is responsible for selecting the methods and techniques

to meet the objectives of the work assignments. The results of the

work are reviewed regularly by the Director and other senior depart­

mental officials.

₁

Management Responsibility

The incumbent is responsible for assigning work to one clerk and one

stenographer who report to the Director and recommending revisions in

the schedule and instructions for agricultural reporting by Trade

Commissioners in posts abroad.

l

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

The incumbent is responsible for providing complete and accurate

information on domestic agricultural production, agricultural trade

and price and crop conditions in other parts of the world. Canadian

agricultural exports comprise approximately 10% of total Canadian

exports while imports of non-indigenous agricultural commodities such

as coffee and cane sugar are very significant items on Canada's import

bill, with coffee imports in 1969 reaching $82 million.

l

Bench-mark Position Number: 2

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE ,

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,

WOOD PRODUCTS BRANCH

Duties

5 of Time

- Makes a continuing study of the sector of the pulp and paper

industry producing industrial paper and board products and paper

disposables, to acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of`

its structure, operations and performance both in Canada and abroad

and to provide a foundation for the planning and conduct of the

divisional industrial and trade development programs

- by arranging for the compilation and analysis of

information from a large variety of sources such as

market surveys, industrial literature and publications,

both within and outside the service,

- by determining priorities and the nature and extent

of studies and research activities,

- by initiating, planning and carrying out compre­hensive studies and surveys on such subjects as

technological innovation, productivity, efficiency,

international competition and trade policies,

- by communicating with and effectively fostering the

co-operation of officials of other departments and

agencies, other levels of government, and industrial

and trade associations,

- by visiting manufacturing plants to observe and discuss

their processes, products, markets and corporate

policies,

- by participating in conferences, technical symposia

and seminars both in Canada and abroad, and

- by maintaining current information and data in respect

of manufactured and converted paper and board

20

 % of Time

producers including manufacturing capability, financial

solvency, and managerial competence.

- Initiates and participates in the formulation of project proposals

when trade and industrial development opportunities and problems

are identified to provide industry with assistance to improve

efficiency of operations and to promote its competitive position

- by examining domestic consumption of Canadian and

imported products, export/import ratios, the

competitiveness of foreign industry and the demands

of foreign markets to determine the feasibility of

producing and exporting Canadian manufactured

products,

- by applying a knowledge of the technical and

administrative competence in the sector and in

competitive industries abroad, to identify products,

which on the basis of Canadian resources, facilities

and marketing ability, could be manufactured in

Canada,

- by reviewing briefs from the sector, to identify

problems or opportunities, and assessing the

effectiveness of existing projects,

- by discussing proposed projects with the manufacturers

to assess their potential value and effect and to

encourage such activities as the rationalization of

manufacturing processes and distribution patterns to

make Canadian products competitive in domestic and

foreign markets, and

- by recommending to superiors action to^-be taken on

problems and opportunities and changes in the

objectives, structure and implementation of projects.

25

- Participates in industrial development and trade promotion projects

to ensure the optimum development of Canadian resources and manu­facturing capabilities in industrial papers and boards and con­verted products and to stimulate export trade in these commodities

- by providing information and advice to other departments

and agencies, company management, and industrial associa­tions on current and future export prospects in world markets and domestic market opportunities, on the implications of technical changes and commercial develop­ments in Canada and abroad, and on regulatory trade requirements,

- by compiling and making available to industry the product

needs of foreign buyers in terms of product specifications,

standards and end uses,

- by discussing with manufacturers the benefits of participat­ing in trade fairs and missions and encouraging their

participation,

- by explaining the implications of proposed bi-lateral

trade agreements under negotiation, and the nature of

50

% Of Time

such barriers to trade as unfair import competition and

discriminating trade or financing practices of foreign

governments, and advising Canadian companies and

industry associations of approaches and representations

they should make,

- by arranging and participating in government or industry -

sponsored meetings, conferences and seminars to promote

and improve export marketing, and

- by advising on and encouraging industry participation in

departmental incentive programs to improve their technical

capability for production innovations and their competitive

position in the domestic and export markets.

- Performs other duties such as drafting background papers and

briefing material in respect of industrial and trade development

in the sector; attending industrial exhibits and meetings of

industry associations in Canada and abroad; reviewing market and

product reports for departmental publications; and replying to

queries from the industry, trade commissioners and others.

5

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work requires making a continuing- study. of. the industrial sector

comprising: paper and board products and paper disposables to identify

production and marketing problem and development opportunities and

to maintain an awareness of the needs of industry in respect of

divisional industrial development and trade promotion projects.

The incumbent initiates and participates in the formulation of project

proposals Within goals and objectives approved by the Division Chief

and in accordance with Branch directives. He determines the feasibi­lity of producing and/or exporting specific commodities considering the technical, administrative and financial limitations; plans approaches to projects in consultation with officials of industry and industrial associations, whose participation he has fostered by demonstrating the advantages and likely benefits to the industry; and recommends to superiors the implementation of such projects.

The work requires participating in industrial development and trades

promotion projects, for example, as secretary to a trade mission;

providing advice and information to government and industry partic­ipants to ensure a complete understanding of export prospects and the implications of technical changes and commercial developments for the sector; and drafting background papers and briefing material for projects.

2

Complexity of Work

Degree

The work requires making a continuing study of all aspects of the paper and board products and paper disposables sector in Canada and abroad and identifying production and marketing problems and opportunities in the Canadian industry. Specific problems or oppor­tunities are frequently brought to the attention of the incumbent by Trade Commissioners or representatives of industry.

The incumbent develops industrial development and trade promotion

project proposals requiring the examination and assessment of such

indicators as the domestic consumption of imported products,

export/import ratios; and competitiveness of foreign industry as

well as other non-quantitative considerations such as discriminatory

trade or financing practices and unfair import competition.

Initiative and judgment are required in developing practicable

project proposals, in obtaining the co-operation and assistance of

representatives of industry, and in implementing approved projects.

The work requires discussing proposed projects with superiors to

obtain their approval, and with representatives of industry to

demonstrate the advantages and likely benefits of proposed projects.

The work requires a thorough knowledge of the complete range of

Canadian paper and board products and paper disposables and the

several hundred manufacturing establishments producing them, which

is acquired through formal training and continuing study and

analyses. It also requires a thorough knowledge of the resources

and markets available to the sector, government policy and legisla­tion in respect of industrial and trade development and the practices and methods used in the promotion of Canadian goods in foreign markets.

2

Professional Responsibility

The incumbent, under the direction of the Chief of the Pulp and

Paper Division, initiates and participates in the formulation of

industrial development and trade promotion projects in accordance

with objectives approved by the Chief. He is required to develop,

for the approval of superiors, solutions to problems or approaches

to take advantage of development and promotion opportunities.

The work of the incumbent is reviewed at various stages during the

development of a project and prior to its implementation.

Reports of trade commissioners, trade missions and others and trends

in technological development and trade in the sector are analyzed

and interpreted and provide the basis for identifying problems or

opportunities, formulation of projects, and the provision of

advice in respect of departmental assistance for industrial develop­ment and trade promotion in the sector.

₂

Degree

Management Responsibility

The incumbent is responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of

projects with participants in industry and other departments;

recommending the use of consultants to conduct specific studies in

the sector; and recommending approaches to be used for the resolution

of specific problems.

1

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

Decisions, advice and recommendations affect the initiation, for­mulation and implementation of industrial development and trade promotion projects in the sector; the operational effectiveness and competitiveness of many of the several hundred manufacturing establishments employing 55,000 people, having an annual production

valued at approximately 1.3 billion dollars and exports of 70 million dollars in a rapidly expanding sector of the pulp, paper and paper products industry.

2

Bench-mark Position Number: 3

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER, MATERIALS BRANCH

Duties

of Time

- Conducts continuing studies of the Canadian ferroalloys, rare earth

and refractory metals industry in which are considered related

factors such as performance, growth, competitiveness, new product

development and application, process research, engineering and

production standards and methods, product demand, sources and markets,

marketing methods, prices and supply capability to identify problems

and opportunities facing the industry

- by collecting and analyzing pertinent data, financial reports,

market reports and trade publications,

- by carrying out in-depth surveys on a designated aspects

of the industry such as new product development to meet

expanded foreign markets,

- by participating in conferences, symposia and meetings both

in Canada and abroad,

- by assessing the implications of Canadian legislation

particularly such matters as tariffs, taxation, export

subsidies and incentives, anti-dumping laws and regulation

of combines which directly affect the production and market­ing of the sector's products, and

- by drafting detailed reports on the industry sector in which

new information is analyzed, trends in industrial and trade

development forecast, conclusions reached and recommendations

made.

25

- Plans and carries out projects and assignments forming part of the ⁴

divisional programs and which are designed to encourage and assist

the industrial and trade development of the ferroalloys, refractory

and rare earth metals industries

- by explaining to manufacturers the aims, intent, operation

and general principles of the division's programs, and

projects,

- by explaining and encouraging industry to take advantage of

the various government assistance programs established to

foster product innovation and production efficiency,

% of Time

- by stimulating an interest in export markets using such

means as personal contacts, meetings and discussions,

examining company operations and suggesting the changes

which may be required to meet foreign competition in

domestic or export markets,

- by arranging and leading industrial missions to other

countries to gather information on foreign product devel­opment and production techniques, and to assist Canadian manufacturers in identifying areas in which they need improvement and areas in which they have the competitive advantage,

- by participating in industrial and technical conferences

in Canada and abroad to discuss problems and to assist

Canadian industry plan joint courses of action,

- by counseling industry in the preparation of briefs and

submissions to government departments and agencies and

directing them through the proper channels,

- by participating in the analysis and evaluation of industrial

proposals requesting government assistance and making recom­mendations to the decision-making committees of the various

assistance programs,

- by informing the Trade Commissioner Service of the supply

and competitive positions of Canadian products and their

availability for export,

- by explaining to Trade Commissioners the technical aspects

of Canadian products and the techniques to be used in

promoting their sale,

- by suggesting and organizing trade missions, persuading

industry to collaborate with the department in mounting

exhibits at trade fairs, and representing the department

at these missions and fairs,

- by assessing the benefits derived from trade promotion

projects and relating the costs to predetermined divi­sional objectives,

- by encouraging and assisting Canadian Industries to export

their products,

- by identifying for industry sources of financing for exports

and assisting them to adjust to tariff reductions and other

changes in he international trading environment,

- by informing industry of foreign markets for specific

products, and of new products and processes needed to

satisfy domestic and foreign markets,

- by aiding industry in the resolution of problems encountered

in obtaining raw materials for manufacture, and

- by discussing with the ferroalloys, refractory and rare

earth metals industries the applicability and impact of programs,

legislation and activities which are the responsibility of

other departments and agencies.

60

% of Time

- Performs other duties such as advising on export permits for non­

ferrous metals, advising officials of other departments and agencies

on the nature and use of ferroalloys, refractory and rare earth

metals, drafting reports and briefing material for senior officials,

and providing advice and assistance to representatives of developing

countries.

15

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work consists of conducting projects forming part of the divisional

program to improve efficiency and productivity and to promote exports

in the Canadian non-ferrous metals industry. The work requires

studying the conditions which affect the production and marketing of

ferroalloys, refractory and rare earth metals and planning approaches

to meet the divisional objectives as they apply to this industrial

sector. Work in other sectors of the non-ferrous metals industries is

also assigned from time to time to assist in the completion of projects

involved with the supply of non-ferrous metals in Canada.

Work assignments are completed by applying the methods and techniques commonly followed by the department to promote industrial and trade development as an on-going program. Assistance and guidance are avail­able from senior officers to define assignments and to resolve problems encountered and identified by the incumbent. The range of products

for which the incumbent is responsible is small but there is a require­ment to co-ordinate activities touching different subject-matter areas such as research and analysis and trade promotion. The plans developed for the activities follow established patterns and take into considera­tion outside conditions such as import quotas, market fluctuations and

shipping problems.

2

Complexity of Work

The work requires research and analysis on production and marketing of

a small range of non-ferrous metals. The information and data required

for this phase of the work is used by other personnel in the division

and is readily available.

The work requires a good knowledge of ferroalloys, refractory and rare

earth metals and of the industrial sectors which produce and use them.

This knowledge is acquired by formal training and continuing research

and study. It also requires a good knowledge of the resources and

markets available to the sector and of government policy, legislation

and practices used to promote industrial and trade development.

²

Degree

Professional Responsibility

The work requires analyzing information and data on the non-ferrous

metal industry. The analysis is made to identify weaknesses and

strengths, detect areas where productivity could be improved, fore­

cast future market demands and to identify new markets, especially

those in foreign countries. The results of analyses are presented

to superiors in the form of recommendations which, if accepted, are

implemented. The incumbent is required to co-ordinate his activities

with those of other personnel in the division, branch and department

to ensure compatibility with overall policy.

₂

Management Responsibility

The incumbent is occasionally required to supervise the work of support

staff and give assistance to departmental and other personnel seconded

to the division for training purposes. The incumbent is also required

to make recommendations on the use of consultants and on approaches to

be used for the resolution of specific problems.

1

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

The incumbent is responsible for providing advice and making recommenda­tions on that sector of the non-ferrous metal industry which manufactures ferroalloys, refractory and rare earth metals. This sector of the industry is not highly developed at present but has potential for

increased development in the future. It has a production value of $35 million exports of $13 million and employs 1,500 people. Primarily, the industries affected are concentrated in Ontario and Quebec but the work also bears upon industries located in all other provinces.

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Bench-mark Position Number: 4

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER, CHEMICALS BRANCH

Duties

% of Time

- Makes a continuing study of-the inorganic industrial chemical

industry acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of

its structure, operations and performance both in Canada and

abroad to serve as a foundation for the planning and conduct

of the divisional industrial and trade development programs

- by determining priorities and the nature and scope of

the studies and research activities,

- by identifying, investigating and analyzing technical,

economic and commercial problems and opportunities,

- by seeking and analyzing specific information from a

large variety of sources both within and outside the

service,

- by initiating, planning and carrying out in-depth studies

and surveys on diverse but interrelated subjects such

as productivity, efficiency, international competition

and trade policies,

- by establishing and maintainingeffective communication

with officials of other departments and agencies, other

levels of government, industry, and industrial and

trade associations,

- by participating in conferences, symposia and seminars

both in Canada and abroad, and

- by preparing detailed reports on the results and findings

of studies to provide management with comprehensive

conclusions and recommendations on the problems identified

or opportunities discovered.

20

% of time

-_.Originates and collaborates in the formulation of project proposals

when development and trade problems are identified to provide industry

with the assistance necessary to ensure its orderly and rational growth, improve its international competitive position and increase its contribution to the national economy

- by reviewing and analyzing the results and conclusions of

studies, surveys and investigations and selectively

developing project recommendations for consideration of

departmental management,

- by evaluating the cost-benefit. and cost effectiveness of

project alternatives and by determining the industrial,

economic and political implications,

- by ensuring compatibility of project proposals with

government policy, departmental objectives and inter­

national obligations,

- by consulting with representatives of other departments,

other levels of government, industry, and industrial and

trade associations on the practicality of proposals for

overcoming constraints and attaining full growth potential,

- by participating in the drafting of detailed project

proposals and the necessary support material such as

administrative procedures and the submissions required for

approval, and

- by serving as a member of a committee or task force

established to implement approved projects.

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- Initiates and participates in the industrial development ,projects of the

Division to assist the companies of the industrial inorganic chemicals

sector in improving their efficiency and productivity

- by supplying expert advice to other branches, other

departments and agencies and other levels of government

on all aspects of the industrial inorganic chemicals

sector,

- by evaluating and appraising at the request of various

government agencies sector-related reports and studies

prepared by professional consultants,

- by developing for the industry specific data, forecasts

and assessments on Canadian and international technological

developments and advances,

- by informing companies of the industrial development assistance

available to them and interpreting for industry the application

and impact of government policies, programs and

legislation relative to industry proposals, requests for

assistance, constraints or opportunities,

- by providing advice and guidance to industry in the development,

preparation and presentation of proposals, briefs, applications

and submissions to government departments and agencies, and

- by appraising the technical and commercial risks and benefits

of specific industrial development proposals and giving advice

and guidance on their implementation.

30

% of time

- Originates and participates in the trade development projects of

the division to ensure that the export trade in Canadian inorganic

industrial chemicals continues to flourish and expand

- by planningand carrying out commodity studies and surveys

to determine supply and demand relationships, distribution

patterns, competitive and environmental factors, and to

identify potential foreign markets for Canadian products,

- by establishing and maintaining close communication with

the Trade Commissioner Service, trading corporations and

foreign buyers to identify and recommend export opportunities

to industry,

- by assessing the capabilities of companies to meet the

demands of foreign markets and recommending trade projects

to them,

- by informing the companies of the sector of the benefits

to be derived from the trade promotion aids of the depart­ment such as the Trade Commissioner Service trade fairs, trade missions, traveling exhibits and trade publications,

- by identifying and analyzing export problems caused by

foreign ownership of Canadian companies and developing

new or modified approaches to overcome such problems,

- by advising manufacturers and exporters on the arrangements

necessary to secure export financing and export credit

insurance, on the documentation required for export and

on the benefits to be derived from participation in foreign

aid programs,

- by continually evaluating and modifying export techniques

such as joint ventures, consortia and the multi-commodity

package approach to ensure Canadian products are priced

competitively and reach foreign markets, and

- by serving as the sector industrial specialist and

participating in the formulation of departmental trade

policy and practices.

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- Performs other duties such as contributing material to and attending

as an industry expert interdepartmental committee meetings, and

meetings of national and international organizations and agencies,

evaluating effectiveness of projects in reaching departmental goals

and objectives and recommending procedural changes to senior

management, drafting correspondence, speeches and briefing material

for senior officers, and directing assigned personnel.

10

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work requires planning, organizing and implementing projects designed

to assist the inorganic industrial chemicals sector of the Canadian chemical

industry to improve efficiency, increase productivity and expand exports.

Degree

The work requires initial planning based on a thorough appreciation of

the problems encountered in the production and marketing of a range of

chemicals comprising acids, alkalies, salts, gases, pigments and

explosives.

The work is conducted in accordance with established methods but there

is a considerable requirement to undertake special assignments for

which new procedures and approaches are required. An example of the

special assignments in which the incumbent participates is the development of the Program for the Enhancement of Productivity. Such assign­ments require the application of knowledge of a number of subject-matter areas such as economics, marketing, finance and chemical processing and production.

The work requires the completion of projects and assignments for which

the goals and objectives are described in broad terms.

The manner in which these assignments are completed is affected by

outside considerations such as technical obsolescence, foreign market

demands and tariffs. These considerations are weighed by senior

management when overall divisional activity is planned and co-ordinated.

3

Complexity of Work

The work requires initiative in adapting existing procedures or devising new approaches. For example, participation in the development of the Program for the Enhancement of Productivity required the development of a system to assess company applications and the development of a mathe­matical model when the usual approach to cost-benefit analysis proved unsuitable.

The work requires study and analysis of information and the determination of an approach that is a practical compromise taking into consideration a number of variables. The incumbent, for example, was asked for advice on the feasibility of economic recovery of the sulphur values from a proposed smelter. He then examined the relative economics and the

competitive position of sulphur and sulphuric acid, the existing and potential demands, the principal markets and the expected transportation and distribution problems. His recommendation that sulphur rather than sulphuric acid be recovered was accepted.

The work requires a thorough knowledge of the complete range of Canadian

inorganic chemicals comprising several hundred diverse products and of

the industrial sector which produces them which is acquired through

formal training and continuing study and analyses. It also requires a

thorough knowledge of the resources and markets available to the sector,

government policy and legislation applicable to industrial and trade

development, and the practices, methods and resources used in the

promotion of Canadian goods in foreign markets.

3

Degree

Professional Responsibility

The work requires research into background information to formulate

industrial and trade development projects for a range of industrial

chemicals comprising acids, alkalies, salts, gases, pigments, and

explosives. The incumbent is responsible for planning the approaches

to be used in implementing these projects. He is also required to

develop for the approval of senior management solutions to problems

which have implications outside his own area of responsibility.

The resolution of problems which when not obvious are described in

general terms by superiors require an in-depth analysis of resource

material on a limited range of inorganic industrial chemicals. The

analysis crosses several subject-matter areas and is used to develop

projects and determine the methods and procedures required to conduct

them. The incumbent's recommendations, other than those having policy

implications, are accepted and approved without review.

2

Management Responsibility

The incumbent is occasionally required to supervise the work of

support staff and give direction to departmental and other officers

seconded to the div for training purposes. The incumbent is

also responsible for :^-raking recommendations on the use of consultants,

recommending changes in the procedures used to complete projects and

assignments, and coordinating studies and activities with divisional

personnel and with personnel from other departmental branches, other

departments, industry and trade associations.

2

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

The incumbent is responsible for providing advice and making recommenda­tions on that sector of the Canadian chemical industry which manufacturers industrial acids, alkalies, salts, gases, pigments and explosives and which constitutes 15-20% of the entire industry. This sector comprises a hundred companies, including twenty large international corporations, two hundred establishments and 20,000 employees. It produces goods to the value of $500 million a year with exports valued at $60 million.

There is a responsibility to identify and brief senior management on

emerging industrial and trade development problems and to develop and

recommend appropriate courses of action. These and other recommendations

have a direct bearing on the efficiency and productivity of a sector of

industry. its success in competing in foreign markets contributes to the

national economy.

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Bench-mark Position Number: 5

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: EXAMINER OF FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS

Duties

% of Time

- Organizes, provides leadership, and participates, as a team

leader, in the examination of the records and reporting on the

condition and affairs of fire and casualty insurance companies

to ensure their continuing solvency and propriety of operations

and to identify those companies whose financial condition is

deteriorating so that remedial action can be taken before failure

results in loss to policy holders, and loss of confidence in the

financial community

- by briefing team members (normally 2 or 3 officers) on the

nature and extent of the examination and on the approaches

and procedures to be used,

- by assigning specific tasks to, and supervising team

members during the examination of books of account and

other records,

- by reviewing the work in progress and providing guidance

and assistance to team members,

- by reviewing reports for completeness, consistency and

accuracy,

- by developing examination procedures to apply to new

situations as they arise and referring unusual problems

to the supervising examiner,

- by training and providing advice and guidance, to subor­dinates,

- by analyzing reinsurance agreements and treaties, third

party claims, or special insurance contracts,

- by examining such records as the annual statement filed

with the Department to ensure that it reflects the actual

financial position of the company, and examining records

to ensure that they are kept in accordance with the

provisions of legislation, and

- by coordinating the compilation and writing of a compre­hensive report of the examination for submission to the

supervising examiner.

35

of Time

- Examines the records and reports on the condition and affairs of

the more difficult fire and casualty companies, small loan com­panies and moneylenders and smell life insurance companies

- by studying and analyzing financial records to assess the

company's current financial position, its earnings, potential

and its future prospects and verifying the income tax payable

to the Department of National Revenue,

- by reviewing records of transactions to ensure that they

are recorded properly, that assets are owned, held and

realistically valued, that liabilities are fully disclosed

and that both assets and liabilities conform with provisions

of legislation,

- by inspecting the records and books of account of British and foreign companies pertaining to business conducted in Canada to ensure that they are sufficient for the examina­tion of the conduct of such business,

- by examining the withdrawal from Canada or the amalgamation

of one company with another to ensure that the rights and

benefits of policy holders are adequately protected,

- by discussing with presidents, general managers and other

senior officials of companies such matters as phases of

their operations where weaknesses and major discrepancies

in financial statements have been found or where current

practices appear unsound; contraventions of legislation; and

changes in operations necessary for future compliance,

- by assessing the reliability and validity of company

records and the competence of the company's officers and

directors in such matters as investment policy and dividend

distribution, and

- by reporting the findings of examinations to the Assistant

Superintendent of Insurance (Examination) and recommending

action to be taken in problem areas.

40

- Examines, as a member of a team, and reports on those aspects of

the operations of large life insurance companies assigned by the

supervising examiner, and supervises junior examiners assisting

in the examination

- by undertaking such tasks as a thorough examination of

complex accounting procedures and problems, difficult

income tax problems, or inadequacy of securities,

- by discussing complex or delicate problems with company

officials, and

- by reporting unusual problems to the supervising examiner

and making recommendations for their solution.

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- Performs other duties such as conducting special investigations as

required, corresponding with department and company officers and

officials on matters of examination, and answering queries in

respect of various sections of the act.

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Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work requires organizing and leading a team in the examination of

the records and operations of fire and casualty insurance companies,

under the administrative and technical direction of a supervising

examiner and in accordance with prescribed objectives; personally

examining the records and operations of fire and casualty companies,

small loan companies, and moneylenders and small life insurance

companies; and working as a member of a team engaged in examining

assigned aspects of the operation of large life insurance companies.

The incumbent plans and organizes the approach to the examination,

assigns tasks to, trains and supervises team members. He reviews

the work of team members and co-ordinates the compilation and writing

of comprehensive reports on each investigation.

Tasks performed independently or as a member of a team require

studying complex financial and accounting problems, accounting proce­dures, or agreements; discussing problems with presidents, general managers and other senior officials of companies; and developing solu­tions to problems or the correction of unsound business practices or inadequate accounting procedures.

The work differs from that normally associated with auditing in that

it requires examining and reporting on the entire state of affairs

in financial institutions.

2

Complexity of Work

The work requires studying and analyzing company financial records;

verifying assets such as securities, mortgages, real estate and bank

balances; verifying liabilities and statistical data used in annual

financial statements; examining revenue and profit and loss accounts;

checking income tax assessment and returns; testing for solvency; and

determining that adequate securities are maintained and that loans

obtained or granted are within legal limits.

When the incumbent is the team leader or is conducting an independent

examination he communicates recommendations, criticisms and advice

directly to presidents, general managers and other senior officials

of companies during and following each examination.

The work requires an extensive knowledge of the fire and casualty

insurance business, including the structure, internal operations,

practices, procedures and accounting methods; the Canadian and

British Insurance Companies Act and the Foreign Insurance Companies

Act and respective regulations and pertinent sections of the Income

Tax Act; and departmental directives, policy and precedents. It also

requires a knowledge of mortgage and corporate law and a general knowl­edge of current financial matters obtained by a continuous review of financial publications.

2

Professional Responsibility

Degree

The work is conducted in accordance with general objectives and directives from the supervising examiner, and requires exercising judgment and initiative in deciding on the aspects of the examina­tion to emphasize and the degree of detail to cover in the study of

particular phases of the examination in relation to the circumstances of the company, management policies and the nature of the company's business.

Advice and guidance on unusual problems are obtained from the super­vising examiner, but established methods are adapted to apply to new situations as they arise. Reports are reviewed by the supervising examiner for completeness and soundness of judgment.

The work requires assessing the acceptability of reports written by subordinates; the present and future earning capacity of a company; the quality of its investments, the adequacy of its accounting system, the competence of its management and the likelihood that it will remain solvent; and detecting and evaluating unsatisfactory management practices.

The incumbent interprets changes and trends in internal operations,

practices, procedures and accounting methods used by a company;

assesses the influence of major shareholders on the management of the"

company; and interprets legislation, regulations and directives to

company officials.

The incumbent provides advice to presidents, general managers and other

senior officials of companies on appropriate remedial action to take

in avoiding financial difficulties indicated by the examination, and

on new department policies, methods and procedures to ensure their

compliance with legislative requirements.

Management Responsibility

The work requires supervising two or three subordinate examiners, as

a team leader, planning and organizing the work, assigning tasks, and

briefing and instructing subordinates in approaches, methods and

techniques; and coordinating the compilation and writing of reports.

Guidance in administrative matters is obtained from the supervising

examiner and departmental directives.

²

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

The examination of a company ensures its continuing solvency and

propriety of operations by detecting and recommending remedial

action for improvement of policies, practices and procedures leading

to deteriorating financial conditions. Ineffective examination

could permit financial failure of a company, monetary loss to

degree

policy holders, and loss of confidence by the public in the financial

community. Decisions and recommendations frequently result in a

company changing its policies, procedures and practices to improve

its financial position, to agree with good business practices, or to

comply with legislative requirements.

In extreme cases recommendations may result in the denial or

cancellation of Certificate of Registry or conditional renewal of

certification.

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Bench-mark Position Number: 6

Level: 3

Descriptive Title: FRED PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

Duties

% of Time

- Shares, as a member of the Management Committee, the administration

and implementation of the Federal-Provincial Rural Development

Agreement for the Lower St. Lawrence, Gaspe and Iles-de-la-Madeleine

Area of Quebec

- by acquiring a thorough knowledge of applicable federal,

and provincial policies and of the current state of

affairs of every on-going; proposed or potential program,

project and activity to give effective guidance and ad­

vice to those responsible for segments of the over-all

plan, or for managing on-going programs,

- by reviewing, assessing, negotiating changes to, and pro­

posing alternatives to federal and Provincial programs and

projects

- by establishing methods and procedure for submitting pro­grams and projects for review, and for requesting federal assistance in research projects, management evaluation, data collecting, data processing or specific resource specialties, to ensure that all proposals or requirements receive attention according to their importance in the

overall strategy,

- by recommending and justifying program and project to the

Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee in anticipation of receiving the Committee approval, or defending programs and projects being discussed by the Committee, to enable its members to base their decisions on all relevant factors,

- by approving the transfer of funds between projects within

previously approved programs and by approving sub-projects

to prevent expensive or time-wasting delays and to expedite

completion of a specific program or project,

40

%

of Time

- by arranging for federal representatives to sit as members

of sub-committees of the management committee and briefing

these representatives on departmental policy, aims and

strategy,

- by co-operating with other federal departments and agencies

in formulating and implementing programs and projects,

- by exploring and defining federal and provincial responsibi­lities,

- by co-operating with Fisheries Branch, Department of

Fisheries and Forestry and the Quebec Fisheries Branch in

formulating and implementing a plan for the exploitation of

new species, and in fisheries research and development, and

- by establishing a long-term research program to identify

assets, requirements and achievement methods, such as the

skills, education, characteristics, background and aspira­tions of people affected by the programs, the need for adult schools, adult training courses, highways, resources, access roads, transportation, and the provision of new job opportuni­ties, improved harbors for developing fishing industries and

rationalization and diversification of farming.

- Represents the department at meetings held to secure intergovernmental and interdepartmental co-operation  and co-ordination during the formulation, alteration and implementation of programs and projects.

0

- by chairing the Regional Programming Conference of Federal

Departments, to ensure interdepartmental understanding,

agreement and co-operation in programs and projects,

- by organizing joint meetings of the Regional Programming

Conference of Federal Departments and the Conseil régional

de développement de l'Est du Québec Inc., to give the

Council an opportunity to express its views about the

development of the area,

- by attending board meetings of the Conseil régional de dévelop­pement de l'Est du Québec Inc., as an observer, to identify

those areas of the Agreement which require future negotiation,

and to answer questions relating to federal participation in

programs and projects, and

- by attending meetings of the Conseil régional de développement

de l'est du Québec, Inc. which is concerned with the participa­tion, animation and representation of the people affected by

the Agreement to define the need for, and evaluate the effect

of, information programs.

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- Monitors, evaluates and contributes to Federal-Provincial programs

and projects, such as the determination of fair market prices and

terms of closure or transfer of milk plants, grist mills, private

forests, farms, houses and municipal buildings to be purchased,

expropriated, consolidated or destroyed

- by forming teams of federal, provincial and other experts

to evaluate proposals and on-going programs and projects,

- by studying and commenting on the reports of teams classifying

% of Time

land intended for agriculture, conservation, industrial

development, forestry or recreation,

- by planning, modifying, synchronizing and coordinating

the pace of development and adjustment in the light of

economic conditions, the impact of the programs and projects

and their over-all effectiveness, to ensure that the

inhabitants of the area incur no undue hardships or disrup­tions and to facilitate the process of adjustment,

- by discussing with federal and provincial field representa­tives proposals and the problems to be expected when moving people from marginal areas and the future national Park at Carillon to reception centres.

- by notifying departmental headquarters of the need for

statistical data from the Canada Land Inventory,

- by arranging for the collection, processing and distribution

of data to ensure that programs and projects are viable,

integrated and cost-sharable,

- by assessing the necessity, feasibility and strategy of

building roads to ensure that road construction projects

are linked to viable programs and that expenditures are

within the limits of the authority granted by the Federal­

Provincial Liaison Committee,

- by reviewing the need for inter-regional transportation

systems, including improvements to harbors, ferry, trucking,

rail, air and road services, to achieve the co-operation of

the Provincial Plan Coordinator in recommending plans of

action to the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee,

- by recruiting and organizing a social development master team

to establish the strategy and projects of the social develop­ment field teams, and guiding the master team during its formation by setting goals and achievement time-limits accord­ing to the decisions of the Management Committee,

- by recommending the retention of, the terms of reference for,

and supervising consultants employed to conduct special

studies, in answer to requests by the Province for consulting'

services, and

- by drafting requirements for manpower development programs,

submitting all such requirements to the Federal-Provincial

Liaison Committee for approval, and assuring co-ordination

of activities within previously approved programs and pro­jects.

30

- Performs other duties such as drafting the documents required for the

authorization of programs and projects; visiting locations affected

by the Agreement to obtain first-hand information on which to base

recommendations, decisions and future plans; visiting Quebec City

and Ottawa to discuss programs and projects with senior officials

and to carry out assignments in connection with the management of

10

% of time

the Plan; and supervising the activities of a support staff con­sisting of an Information Officer, a Rural Development Officer,

a Social Development Officer, two secretaries and a clerk.

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work requires implementing and coordinating the programs, pro­jects and activities, and evaluating the effectiveness of a major five-year FRED development plan costing over $250 million. The plan is in the form of a published Agreement between the Federal Government and the Government of Quebec which is scheduled to terminate on March 31, 1973, but is open to re-negotiation and alteration at any time. The Agreement has nine major divisions , dealing with agriculture, forestry, fisheries, recreation, manpower, social development, urbanization, transportation, information and research. Each of these is further divided into gener­ally defined programs. In agriculture, for example, there are program outlines for rationalization of land use, land classification, farm consolidation, technical and managerial up-grading  of farmers, agricultural research and development, rationalization of the farm supply and agricultural products processing industries, and the improvement of land. The programs are implemented by means of locally originated pro­jects and activities which may or may not be pin-pointed in the Agreement.

The work requires devising, evaluating, approving, rejecting, reviewing

and implementing programs and protects as the federal representative on

a two-man Management Committee. Typical problems would be generated by

a proposal to convert land with poor agricultural potential from farming

to forestry or recreational use. The decision would be based on the

findings of the land classification survey, but, all detailed planning,

methodology and feasibility studies connected with the conversion would

be the incumbent's responsibility.

Each on-going program, project and activity must be reviewed contin­uously by the incumbent so that he can evaluate new proposals objec­tively. In addition, he must have a complete awareness of the various stages involved, because some of the projects and activities in one part of the area may interlock with those in another part. The Federal Plan Administrator, in co-operation with his fellow Management Committee member (the Provincial Plan Coordinator), must prepare the inhabitants for relocation well in advance of moving day. To do this, they must devise an effective federal-provincial information program to foster community preparedness. In addition, housing, municipal services, schools, retraining programs and job opportunities must be available.

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Degree

at the growth centre in preparation for the arrival of the people being

transferred. This requires the incumbent to plan all moves in detail

and to develop programs and projects to a close time-table.

Complexity of Work

The incumbent is responsible for formulating methods to solve problems,

such as how to take an inventory of farmers. He is also responsible

for devising techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of the Plan and to

recommend which sections of the Agreement should be re-negotiated with

the Province.

The source of some of the information and data isreadily apparent, or

is available from data banks established by the Federal and Provincial

Governments. However, very little data are available on a sub-regional

level. It is necessary, therefore, for the incumbent to identify the

need for studies, prepare terms of reference, define objectives, and

recommend basic data collection surveys. Funds are available for the

hiring of expert assistance to collect new information and data. The

incumbent, however, is responsible for keeping himself up to date on

the current state of all programs and projects by making on-site visits

and compiling statistics on progress.

The work involves a large number of variables with many inter­

relationships. The more evident of these include coordinating the

activities of federal departments with over-lapping or interlocking

responsibilities. For example, Fisheries and Forestry often have

similar goals to those of Agriculture, while C.T.C., C.M.H.C., D.P.W.,

and D.O.T. often must share responsibilities for on-going programs,

such as the development of growth centres. Other less-evident

factors relate to moving people. The close-out of a typical small

community, besides involving most of the federal departments mentioned

previously (and a number of other departments providing expert advice),

also involves provincial, municipal, and local governments. The

efforts and activities of all these various agencies must be coordinated

and scheduled by the Plan Administrator, working in close liaison with

the Provincial Plan Coordinator. The inter-relationships between the

agencies are critical, and vary from project to project, so that pre­cedents are difficult to establish.

The work requires motivating people to strive for goals and benefits

which may not be readily apparent. Because the incumbent, as a member

of the Management Committee, must review and approve proposed programs

and projects for submission to the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee,

he must be conversant with all of the disciplines represented in these

proposals. For example, he must have a good knowledge of economics,

statistics, sociology and education, to be able to evaluate proposals

prepared by experts in these fields. Similarly, he must have a knowledge

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Degree

of the local problems connected with agriculture, fisheries, transport

and recreation. The incumbent must also have a thorough knowledge of

federal and provincial policy and legislation as they apply to his

sphere of activity.

Professional Responsibility

The work requires the investigation and solution of many complex

problems, such as identifying the need for an integrated transportation

system. The incumbent, in this instance is provided with the advice

of a team of experts surveying existing transportation methods and

heads a committee investigating associated problems. Included are

negotiations with all of the federal and provincial departments

involved to convince them to devote time, energy and funds to the pro­ject. Also required is the planning of promotional programs to effect

the adjustment of the population and industry to the new transportation

concept. The incumbent is responsible for defining the extent of

surveys of this type, reviewing the results in co-operation with the

Provincial Plan Coordinator and deciding whether to recommend adoption

of the findings and schedule of priorities to the Federal-Provincial

Liaison Committee.

The work includes many programs and projects which are described in the

published Agreement. There are many other projects and activities,

however, which are entirely the responsibility of the incumbent to

develop and implement on his own initiative. These include recognizing

the need to request data from the central data banks to supplement

information obtained from on-the-spot surveys. Another example is

the need for requesting expert opinions when evaluating property or

phasing out agricultural processing plants. This advice would be sought

from federal and provincial government departments and private industry

or by hiring consultants.

The incumbent, as a member of the Management, Committee, is responsible

for presenting proposals, recommendations and the results of studies

and surveys to the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee. Although

having authority to approve only sub-projects of previously approved

projects, the Federal Plan Administrator wields a great deal of

influence in the decisions of the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee.

He must be prepared to defend or expand on proposals that he submits

for approval. In addition, he must be able to negotiate at all levels,

and succeed in convincing people with diverging views and of differing

allegiance to work harmoniously towards common goals.

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Management Responsibility

The work involves the supervision of an Information Officer, a Rural

Development Officer, a Social Development Officer, two secretaries

and a clerk.

Degree

The best possible use must be made of rented office space and equipment.

Within guidelines set by the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee, the incumbent is responsible for an administration and information budget of over $2.5 million, and indirectly responsible for an area participa­tion budget of just over $1 million. In addition, he is responsible for ensuring that all expenditures for programs and projects are within the appropriate budget allotments and are apportioned correctly between the contributing governments and departments. All invoices for payment from federal funds must bear the incumbent's signature recommending payment under the terms of the Agreement. The total sum to be spent over five years is approximately $212 million.

During short-term surveys or studies, the incumbent is responsible for

identifying the need for recruiting specialists, writing their terms

of reference, organizing their assignments and giving them general

direction for the duration of their contracts. He also hires profes­sionals to form a social development master team which is the nucleus from which all other social development teams evolve. Probably the most important duty of the master team is to embark on a training program for locally recruited non-professionals scheduled to act as

counselors.

The work requires coordinating programs and projects. The efforts of federal, provincial, municipal, professional and non-professional staff must be directed towards the completion of specific tasks. Feasibility studies, requests for information and data, advice, and

recommendations concerning proposed projects are all part of theincumbent's responsibility.

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Impact of Recommendations and Activities,

The Agreement signed by the Federal Government and the Government of Quebec covers the lower St. Lawrence, Gaspe and Iles-de-la-Madeleine area of Quebec comprising some 16,000 square miles. Over $256 million is being spent to boost the economy by up-grading the educational levels of the inhabitants, moving people to growth centres, closing

out marginal farms, industries and businesses and creating new sources of income.

As Federal Plan Administrator, the incumbent, (in co-operation with the Provincial Plan Co-ordinator) is responsible for managing the Plan. His recommendations are acted upon by the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee which has the final authority for disbursement of funds. Programs and projects devised, approved or recommended by the incumbent

have a direct affect on all the 325,000 inhabitants of the area. He is responsible for recommending the closure of communities, industries or farms and for arranging the movement and reception of the people at growth centres. He is responsible for coordinating the efforts of

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other federal departments and negotiating with provincial counterparts

to ensure that there are sufficient houses, adequate municipal services,

ample job opportunities and proper educational facilities for the new

arrivals. He is also responsible for recommending the establishment of

new industries within the terms of the Agreement, and for recommending

access roads and an integrated transportation system.

Although the Federal-Provincial Liaison Committee has final authority

to approve and pay for on-going programs and projects, it holds

meetings only two or three times a year and must therefore depend

for guidance and day-to-day management of the Plan on the two members

of the Management Committee.

Bench-mark Position Number: 7

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: CHIEF, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

DIVISION, CHEMICALS BRANCH

Duties

of Time

- Plans and directs the collection and analysis of information on chemicals, oil and gas in general, industrial chemicals in partic­ular, the chemical industry and its operations, changes in technology and trends in the domestic and foreign trade of industrial chemicals

to identify weaknesses and possible means of improvement, to provide a platform for the formulation of new divisional industrial and trade development programs and to supply a rationale for policy decisions

- by devising a systematic means for the acquisition and study

by Division personnel of literature, technical and trade

papers, reports and studies, reference books, textbooks,

specifications and other publications produced or used by

the chemical industry,

- by initiating, developing and directing appropriate research

projects such as studies and surveys, industrial tours,

interdepartmental and government-industry studies and

investigations by industrial and management consultants,

- by establishing and maintaining effective communication with

senior officials of select companies and associations on

matters of development and trade in the chemical industry,

- by appraising and coordinating the results and conclusions

of various studies and analyses conducted by personnel of

the Division, government departments and agencies and non­

government organizations, and

- by fostering within the Division a continuing awareness of

developments in the chemical industry, the industrial chemical

sectors and the implications these developments have for the

Canadian chemical industry, for its growth and for its sales

abroad.

10

      of Time

- Formulates new or modifies existing divisional programs when develop­ment and trade problems are identified or forecast to provide incentive and assistance to industry to improve its efficiency and productivity, increase its contribution to the national economy improve its competitive position in foreign markets and to encourage orderly and rational growth

- by conducting a continuing review of existing divisional

programs to assess their effectiveness and determine the

necessity for modification to meet changing conditions,

- by originating and directing the development of program

proposals, recommending terms of reference, approving methods

and approaches, and weighing alternatives,

- by ensuring compatibility of proposals with government policy,

departmental objectives and international obligations,

- by negotiating and consulting with other departments and

agencies, industry and trade associations to secure considera­tion, agreement and approval in principal,

- by directing the completion of the details of the program

proposals and drafting the submissions and documents required

for formal approval, and

- by directing the implementation of the approved programs by

the Division.

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- Conducts the industrial development programs of the Division within guidelines of overall departmental policy to ensure the chemical industry is acquainted with and understands the government assis­tance which is available and to promote and aid in the use of such assistance by the chemical industry to enable it to improve effi­ciency and productivity and remain competitive in domestic and foreign markets

- by reviewing, appraising and approving a variety of

information, assessments, forecasts and recommendations

developed by Division personnel in their role as expert

advisers on industrial chemicals to officials of government

and industry.

- by exchanging views and assessing information on the chemical industry with officers of other branches, departments and agencies, and applying the information acquired to appraise the effectiveness of current divisional development programs and adjust them if necessary,

- by chairing, making presentation-, to, and attending meetings

and conferences, within and outside the government to dis­seminate information and to promote the industrial develop­ment services and assistance available from the Division, Branch and Department,

- by providing guidance and assistance to other departments

and other levels of government participating in the indus­trial development programs of the Division,

20

of Time

- by providing or arranging for expert advice to program

management groups in the assessment of industry submissions

for industrial development assistance, and

- by providing personal advice and counsel to Canadian companies

on their discussions and negotiations with other departments

and agencies and on the resolution of problems arising from

foreign parent management.

- Conducts the trade development programs of the Division within the

guidelines of overall departmental policy to ensure that the export

trade in the Canadian industrial chemicals continues to flourish

and expand

- by directing and approving within the terms of reference of

previously developed divisional programs the planning of

goals, objectives and targets for the expansion of trade in

the various industrial sectors of the Division,

- by directing divisional participation in major trade develop­ment activities such as trade missions, trade fairs, market surveys, trade studies and directing divisional collaboration with trade association councils and committees,

- by directing the identification and definition of trade

expansion problems, devising and implementing new methods,

techniques and approaches to circumvent, overcome or resolve

these problems, and making changes to the trade development

programs as required,

- by directing the assessment of the capabilities of companies

to meet the demands of foreign markets,

- by developing plans for the formation of consortia in spe­cific areas of industry to enable Canadian companies to compete more effectively in foreign markets,

- by directing a continuing review of the export policy of

foreign subsidiaries in Canada and seeking ways to have

such policy changed to foster an increase in the export of

goods manufactured in Canada, and

- by establishing and maintaining close communication between

the Division, the Trade Commissioner Service, trading

corporations and foreign buyers in order to identify and

recommend new export opportunities to industry.

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- Organizes and directs the activities of the Division personnel to

ensure optimum utilization of human and material resources and

co-ordination of effort with other divisions and branches

- by reviewing and implementing branch and departmental

directives and instructions to ensure divisional compliance

with policy,

- by developing schedules and priorities to meet the goals

and objectives of the industrial and trade development

programs of the Division,

20

of Time

- by assigning projects and delegating the appropriate

authority to section heads and officers of the Division,

- by determining the need for and advising and implementing

staff training and development programs,

- by examining staff productivity, appraising employee

performance and recommending appropriate personnel action,

- by directing the training of assigned personnel such as

Assistant Trade Commissioners-in-training, Regional Officers

and officers from developing countries,

- by reviewing and making recommendations on divisional

requirements such as officers and support staff, outside

consultants, space and supplies, and

- by planning, securing approval for and administering the

divisional budget.

- Performs other duties such as coordinating the preparation of

briefing instructions for delegates to meetings of national and

international chemical industry associations; briefing senior

government officials on the attitude of industry to the issues to

be discussed at international conferences; informing industry of

developments and conclusions reached at these conferences; leading

Canadian delegations composed of government and industrial representatives to national and international conferences; representing the Department on interdepartmental committees established to discuss policy matters related to the chemical industry; drafting letters and speeches for the Minister and other senior officials; reviewing and commenting on studies and reports made by other

branches, departments, industry and consultants having reference to the state of the chemical industry, and participating in the activities of selection boards.

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Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The work requires planning, organizing and directing divisional programs

to identify weaknesses in the industrial chemicals, oil and gas sectors

of the Canadian chemical industry, provide technological advice to foster

improved efficiency and productivity, encourage and assist the industry

to use the financial assistance made available to it by the Government,

identify foreign markets and promote Canadian exports. The formulation

of these programs is founded on an in-depth analysis of Canadian industry,

technological changes and the shifting demands of world markets. A high

degree of planning is required to meet the program objectives and co­

ordinate a multiplicity of activities designed to improve industry and

to promote sales abroad.

Activities revolve around a large and complex Canadian industry,

frequently require the development and application of new techniques and

methods and necessitate the simultaneous co-ordination of projects which

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cross a number of subject-matter areas such as production, promotion

and national and international legislation.

The work requires the completion of assignments that are outlined only

by the objective of the Department which is to encourage industrial

development and promote exports.

The manner in which these assignments are completed is influenced by

such external influences as local and foreign market demands, tech­nological advances, availability of funds, foreign ownership of Canadian companies, foreign tariffs and duties and shipping costs.

Complexity of Work

The work requires a high degree of originality and creativity in

identifying situations which are stumbling blocks in the conduct of

divisional activities. For example, Canada produces thousands of

industrial chemicals but there was little information available for

trade commissioners and foreign importers who were not trained as

chemists. The incumbent identified this problem and proposed and

guided the preparation of a booklet listing chemicals available for

export, their sources and their end-uses. The booklet is now used as

a trade promotion tool and ready reference.

A high degree of initiative is requires in adapting existing practices

on developing new approaches to solve what are very real problems for

the Canadian chemical industry. The incumbent knowing of a large surplus

of sulphur sought out several senior officials of industry when visit­

inf Japan on other business. Strict Japanese controls prevented the

entry of foreign sulphur. A visit to Canada for a group of Japanese

businessmen was arranged. They met with Canadian producers, examined

Canadian facilities and discussed the advantages of buying sulphur

from Canada. As a direct outcome of this visit Japan began to import

Canadian sulphur.

The work requires an authoritative knowledge of the Canadian and

foreign chemical industries in general and the industrial chemical

sector in particular, which is acquired through extensive formal train­

ing and continuing research and study, authoritative knowledge of the

resources and markets available to the Canadian industry; government

policy and legislation applicable to industrial and trade development;

and the practices, methods and resources for the promotion of Canadian

goods in foreign markets.

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Professional Responsibility

The work requires research into background information to formulate

divisional industrial and trade development programs for which the

Degree

incumbent assumes full responsibility in the field of industrial chemi­cals. The resolution of problems encountered in the implementation of these programs is also the responsibility of the incumbent. The incum­bent is the authority on industrial chemicals and his recommendations on Division activities designed to encourage industrial development and promote exports are final.

The assignments which are stated only in broad terms require in-depth

analyses of background material that covers several subject-matter

areas. The incumbent is responsible for using these analyses to

identify problems affecting the growth of the industrial chemical

sector, formulate proposals and determine and implement methods and

procedures to resolve them.

The work also requires the incumbent to assume full responsibility for

the interpretation of detailed analyses prepared by his Division. For

example, should he identify a foreign market for a specific chemical

his recommendations could lead to a Canadian industry committing funds

for expansion, participation in a trade fair and negotiations with

foreign governments on tariff rates.

4

Management Responsibility

The work requires planning, organizing and directing the work of

twelve professional and four support staff. Projects are assigned to

individual officers, priorities determined and schedules developed to

meet the objectives of the divisional programs developed by the incum­bent.

To ensure that personnel have the capacity to carry out their

assignments, the incumbent is responsible for devising and implementing

staff training and development programs. Employee productivity is

appraised and recommendations on appropriate personnel action made.

The incumbent is responsible for the preparation and administration of

a divisional budget which includes provisions for staff, outside con­sultants

and space and supplies. The incumbent is also responsible

for the training of departmental officers and officers from emerging

countries seconded to the division for instructional purposes.

A continuing review is kept on the activities of the Division and when

organizational and administrative changes are indicated, the incumbent

decides upon the areas to be modified, develops new procedures and

implements them.

  The incumbent is required to participate in and lead Canadian delega­tions

  to national and international meetings at which issues affecting

the Canadian chemical industry are discussed. He is also required to

co-ordinate the activities of his Division with other departmental

organizational units such as Publicity, Fairs and Missions, Promotional

Services and the Trade Commissioner Service.

4

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

The incumbent is responsible for providing advice and making recommen­dations

that affect the industrial and trade development of a major

segment of the Canadian chemical industry which is complex, and

diversified and comprises several hundred companies, including fifty

large international corporations, 1,100 establishments and 60,000

employees. The industry produced goods to the value of $4.3 billion

a year with annual exports valued at $1.0 billion.

There is responsibility to alert senior government officials to

emerging industrial and trade development problems and to recommend

courses of action to resolve or avoid such problems. The ability of

the chemical industry to remain competitive and to sell its products

in foreign markets has a direct impact on the national economy.

The incumbent is also responsible for making recommendations on matters

such as trade expansion, access to low tariff markets, formation of

consortia, and rationalization of industry. These recommendations if

and when implemented could affect the dollar volume of Canadian exports,

influence government policy and lead to international conferences on

trade.

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Bench-mark Position Number: 8

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: CHIEF, MANUFACTURING DIVISION,

COMBINATION BRANCH

Duties                                                                 

% of Time

- Plans, directs and co-ordinates the operations of the Manufac­turing Division which is responsible for investigating alleged violations of section 32 of the Combines Investigation Act by members of the manufacturing sector of the economy

- by reorganizing the work of the Division, as required,

to provide for the orientation and development of new

officers in the work, and to undertake a broader scope

of investigations imposed by changes in legislation,

- by assigning to experienced officers the tasks of moni­toring the work of new officers against established stan­dards of quality and providing guidance on the details of investigative procedures,

- by initiating and guiding the conduct of informal inquiries

to determine if cause exists for commencing formal inqui­ries,

- by initiating and guiding the conduct of formal investi­gations

   approved by the Branch Director,

- by advising, instructing and training subordinate officers

in investigation procedures and evaluating their performance,

- by reviewing, evaluating and editing the reports of subor­dinate officers to ensure that the evidence presented is

consistent and establishes a pattern and the facts of the

behavior on which allegations of misconduct may be based,

- by reviewing objectives and approaches identified and defined

for proposed investigations to ensure that they are consistent

with Branch policies and approved procedures,

40

%

of Time

- by recommending to the Branch Director changes or devel­opments in established investigation procedures, the commencement of new investigations, and the action to be taken to resolve problems arising from investigations in progress, and preparing recommendations to be submitted by the Branch Director to the Director of Investigation and Research in respect of action to be taken on the sub­ mission of evidence to the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission or to the Attorney General of Canada, and on the continuation or termination of investigations, and

- by reporting at regular intervals to the Director of the

Combination Branch on the progress of each investigation.

- Directs, co-ordinates and participates as a representative of the

Director, Investigation and Research, in the conduct of investi­gations of restrictive trade practices to determine the structure, performance and conduct of industry and resultant effects upon the public in respect of allegations of offences under section 32 of the Act

- by identifying and defining the objectives of the inves­tigation and approaches to be used,

- by initiating and guiding the planning of investigations

including the determination of the premises to be searched

for evidence, the executive or managerial personnel to be

interviewed and the obtaining of the formal authorization

to conduct the searches,

- by briefing the personnel allocated to assist in the

investigation, directing, reviewing and coordinating

their activities, such as the examination of firms under

investigation and the drafting of formal orders and

questionnaires for written returns of information under

oath,

- by overseeing arrangements for the selection and examina­tion of witnesses before the Restrictive Trade Practices

Commission, including the preparation of briefs and out­

lines for use in examining witnesses, and

       - by reviewing, providing guidance and advising on the analy­zes of evidence and the preparation of Statements of Evidence

and of argument on the facts in support of allegations of

misconduct, and defending such arguments before the Restric^­tive Trade Practices Commission and by overseeing liaison

with executive or managerial personnel and their legal representatives.

30

- Provides information and advice to counsel appointed by the Attorney

General of Canada to prosecute persons charged with violations of

section 32 of the Act with respect to the facts and economic aspects

of specific cases

• by reviewing, providing guidance and advising on the preparation
• of a detailed brief of the evidence, by subordinates,

                for the use of Crown Counsel,

% of Time

- by providing guidance on the preparation of argument on

the facts to be presented to the Court,

- by recommending the evidence to be entered as exhibits

in the Court and the witnesses to be called by the

Crown, and

- by recommending to Crown Counsel on the submission to

be made to the Court in respect of penalties in cases

where a conviction has been obtained.

10

- Analyses and advises upon proposals for export agreements put

forward as eligible for exemption under section 32•(4) of the

Act by assigning the conduct of the study of such proposals to,

and reviewing reports prepared by assistants, and by reporting

to the Director of the Combination Branch on the outcome of

studies and making recommendations to be submitted by him to

the Director of Investigation and Research on the eligibility

for exemption in respect of qualifications contained in section

32 (5) of the Act.

7

- Provides advice to, and communicates and consults with manage­ment of businesses, legal counsel, members of the Public Service,

trade associations and other interests, as the representative of

the Director of Investigation and Research under the Combines

Investigation Act, in connection with the program of compliance

which supplements prosecutions as a method of enforcement

- by explaining the objectives of the program of compliance

and the Act in general and its application to specific

situations,

- by advising whether or not the adoption of a proposed

plan or program would lead to investigations under the

Act,

- by participating, as a specialist, in interdepartmental

discussions relating to aspects of competition policy

in programs administered by other government departments,

and

- by addressing groups to explain the program and policy

of the Director of Investigation and Research.

Y,

- Performs other duties such as carrying out a continuing study

of the statistics, structure, behavior and conduct of industries

in the manufacturing sector of the economy as reported in periodicals, industry studies, and other literature pertaining to eco­nomics anti-combines law and legal literature, both domestic and foreign.

5

Specifications                                                                        Degree

Kind of Assignments

The incumbent plans, directs and co-ordinates the activities of the Manufacturing Division, responsible for conducting investi­gations into violations of section ₃₂ of the Combines investi­gation Act, in accordance with objectives, priorities and

Degree

procedures established or approved by the Director, Combination

Branch. He reorganizes the work of the Division to meet changing

requirements of legislation affecting the scope of investigation

activities and the size of staff; initiates and guides the conduct

of informal inquiries to determine if formal investigation is

required; initiates and guides the conduct of formal inquiries;

advises, instructs and trains, and evaluates the performance of four

subordinate officers; writes progress reports; and participates in

the preparation of Statements of Evidence and of argument in support

of allegations.

The work requires planning, directing, coordinating and participating.

in the conduct of investigations of restrictive trade practices,

defining objectives of investigations, initiating and guiding the

planning of the details of such investigations; briefing personnel

allocated to assist in the work; overseeing arrangements for the

examination of witnesses before the Restrictive Trade Practices

Commission; and providing guidance on the analysis of evidence and

the preparation of argument.

The work also requires advising counsel appointed by the Attorney

General of Canada; analyzing and advising on proposals for export

agreements; advising management of business, legal counsel and

others in connection with the Act and Branch programs; and partici­pating

in interdepartmental discussions and addressing groups to

explain Branch policies and programs.

4

Complexity of Work

Investigations directed and conducted by the incumbent cover articles

or commodities that may be the subject of trade or commerce in Canada.

Each investigation concerns a specific trade or industry and its

markets can be either local, regional or national. Examples of these

are the Windsor Ready-Mix Concrete case, the Pulpwood case (Ontario

and Quebec) and the Paperboard Shipping Containers case respectively.

In the preliminary stages of an inquiry data and information come

from such sources as submissions by complainants, interviews with

federal, provincial and municipal government officials, annual reports

of corporations, DBS publications, financial and trade publications

and daily press reports.

Conspirators ordinarily do not keep coherent records of illegal

activities and much of the limited evidence available is circumstan­tial in character. In most combines cases the evidence is so fragmented that its various pieces have to be fitted together to establish the pattern and the facts of the behavior on which allegations of misconduct

may be based.

In the formal stages of an inquiry, information gathered either by

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questionnaire or the interrogation of witnesses requires careful

design of questions to bring forth useful information that can be

collated on a uniform basis for comparative reconciliation.

An investigation under the Act involves the examination of business

records on the premises of the parties under investigation and the

acquisition of information by formal returns and the examination of

witnesses under oath before a member of the Restrictive Trade

Practices Commission. All evidence is studied and analyzed to

establish whether or not there has been a violation of the Act.

Where violations occur a Statement of Evidence is prepared for

submission to the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. The

evidence is referred to the Attorney General of Canada and, if

prosecution is recommended, a brief or statement for Crown Counsel

is prepared.

There is a requirement to co-ordinate the activities of the Division

with those of Crown Counsel and the Restrictive Trade Practices

Commission. Periodic changes in legislation affect the nature and

scope of the investigations conducted.

A wide range of established and proven methods and techniques are

used in carrying out investigations. On occasion techniques must be

adapted to suit the peculiarities of the case.

The work requires a knowledge of the practices and techniques of

economics, statistics, accounting, business administration and law,

a knowledge of sources of information and of precedents and practices

as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the Combines Investigation

Act and related legislation and jurisprudence.

Professional Responsibility

The incumbent, under the direction of the Director, Combination

Branch, initiates the conduct of informal inquiries into alleged

violations of the Act, and the conduct of formal investigations in

accordance with the objectives, priorities and procedures approved

by the Director, Combination Branch, and delegates authority for

the conduct of such investigations to subordinate officers under

general supervision. In respect of investigations when the incumbent

represents the Director of Investigation and Research, to exercise

his formal powers under the Act, objectives, and approaches are

identified and defined by the incumbent. In so doing he must apply

the provisions of the Act and the policy of the Director of Investigation and Research.

The^- work of the incumbent is reviewed by the Director of the Combination

Branch through general progress reports on each current investigation

which states problems of major importance encountered, and recommended

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Degree

courses of action for their solution and recommends further steps to

be taken in proceeding with investigations.

Problems encountered by subordinate officers, more particularly those

of a legal nature that cannot be resolved in the field, such as ob­struction by parties under investigation, destruction of evidence and

objection to removal of evidence from premises, are referred to the

Director for advice and guidance.

The incumbent reviews the work of subordinate officers, to ensure

that evidence presented is consistent and establishes a pattern of

facts of the behavior on which allegations of misconduct may be

based, and the objectives and approaches to investigations proposed

by subordinates to ensure consistency with Branch policies and

approved procedures, analyses the evidence collected and evaluates

the argument prepared to support allegations of misconduct.

The work requires analyzing proposals for export agreements put

forward as eligible for exemption under section 32 (4) of the Act,

making recommendations for action to be taken, and advising the

Director on such proposals and on other matters.

Management Responsibility

The incumbent organizes the work of the Division to conduct investiga­tions in accordance with the requirements of legislation; directs and co-ordinates the work of four officers engaged in conducting investi­gations of allegations of misconduct under section 32 of the Combines Investigation Act; assigns investigations to officers; reviews work progress against schedules and established priorities; instructs and

trains subordinate officers in investigational procedures; co-ordinates the administrative work of the Division with that of Crown Counsel and the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission; arranges for authorization for examining witnesses and conducting argument proceedings; and advises on the development of Branch administrative procedures.

3

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

Decisions and recommendations affect the conduct and effectiveness of the operations of the Manufacturing Division, contribute to the effective administration of competition policy, and promote free and open competition in the marketplace among businesses in the manufac­turing sector of the economic.

If an investigation into a situation warranting an inquiry under the

Act does not proceed because of a faulty recommendation on the part

of the incumbent, the aim and purpose of the legislation, namely the

preservation of free and open competition in the marketplace, is

defeated with adverse effects on the public interest.

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Degree

Conversely, if an unwarranted investigation gets under way, there

would be misuse of government resources and the parties investigated

would be unjustly treated and put to unnecessary inconvenience and

expense.

Bench-mark Position Number: 9

Level: 5

Descriptive Title: DIRECTOR, APPAREL AND TEXTILES

Duties

of Time

- Directs the three industry sector divisions, and an economist

section in the effective pursuit of their main missions - industry

and trade development service work, study and analysis of the

problems and opportunities of specific industry sectors, the

formulation and development of divisional, programs to achieve the

Department's objectives and the implementation of such programs,

and evaluation to ensure that the Branch makes the maximum

possible contribution- to the attainment of the Department's

objectives

- by identifying problems and/or unrealized potential for

growth in particular industry sectors and setting goals and

priorities for programs of the divisions,

- by appraising the cost-effectiveness and advising on the

practicability of projects proposed by subordinates,

- by directing and coordinating the work of 16 officers,

through three divisional chiefs and the chief economist,

- by developing and implementing reporting systems for

effective management control of Branch activities, and

- by defining and explaining branch and departmental policies

and objectives to Branch staff.

40

- Participates in the formulation of Branch and departmental policies

and programs to ensure that decisions on policies and programs may

be made with the full knowledge and understanding of the state of

the industry sectors and the impact on them of these decisions

- by providing advice and guidance to the Branch General

Director and to the Assistant Deputy Minister (Operations)

on all matters relating to the apparel and textile

industries,

- by recommending to the General Director, the branch­

developed programs for departmental approval, and

25

% of Time,

- by participating in conferences with departmental senior

management and with senior officials in other departments.

- Develops and maintains effective working relations with senior

officials in other departments, with senior management in industry

and with senior officials in foreign governments in order that

the Branch may give maximum assistance to these departments and

the industry and in order that the co-operation necessary for the

success of the Branch programs may be secured from these indi­viduals

- by organizing and taking part in meetings and seminars,

both domestic and international, such as those of the

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development,

- by explaining departmental policies and programs to

industry groups,

- by ensuring that the services available from the Department

are readily given to trade associations and individual

firms, and

- by providing sound and objective advice and guidance to

other government departments, when requested, on matters

relating to the apparel and textile industries.

15

- Negotiates agreements leading to government/industry co-operative

projects in order that opportunities for achievement of branch

and departmental objectives through industry participation may be

fully exploited

- by determining conditions under which such co-operation

should be sought,

- by explaining to industry management the benefit to them

from such co-operation, and

- by reaching agreement as to the exact terms and conditions

under which a project such as the Comparative Advantages

Study shall be carried out.

- Performs other duties, such as supervising the developing and

training of staff, forecasting workloads and annual requirements

for funds, staff and facilities, and allocating staff.

10

Specifications,

Degree

Kind of Assignments

The incumbent plans, directs and co-ordinates programs in the three

sector divisions in accordance with directives and objectives estab­lished

by the General Director, and establishes goals and priorities

for divisional projects for the industrial and trade development of

sector industries, and delegates authority for the conduct of such

projects to the Division Chiefs.

The incumbent develops and implements reporting systems to control

Branch activities and to ensure compliance with budgetary and other

Degree

limitations; provides advice to the General Director and to the Assistant Deputy Minister (Operations) on matters concerning branch and departmental policies in respect of the apparel and textile industries; participates in meetings such as those of the Organiza­tion for Economic Co-operation and Development; negotiates agree­ments leading to government-industry co-operative projects such as the Comparative Advantages Study; and develops and maintains effective working relationships with senior officials in government and industry to foster their co-operation in achieving departmental objectives.

The work also requires planning, organizing and directing studies

to identify technological and market problems or unrealized potential

for growth in the textiles, clothing, and leather and footwear sectors

of the industry.

5

Complexity of Work

The identification of problems and the evaluation of proposed projects

requires studying production and trade developments in respect of the

apparel and textiles sectors and analyzing information and data developed

by subordinate officers to determine the practicability of studies and

advantages, disadvantages and implications of proposed projects for

departmental programs and for the sectors and to assess their cost­

effectiveness.

The work requires developing sector studies, such as the textiles

Comparative Advantages Study, defining concepts, terms of reference

and their scope and depth and selecting consultants who are competent

to conduct such studies in collaboration with Branch staff.

A high degree of initiative isrequired in adapting conventional

approaches or developing new approaches to resolve technological or

marketing problems in the industry. The incumbent determines such

variables as products to be studied, cost breakdown required, production costs, financing, and developments in machinery and production techniques to be studied in relation to particular problems.

In some projects there is a requirement to co-ordinate the work of

several consultants with that of Branch staff.

The work requires discussing proposed developments projects with

representatives of industry and negotiating agreement for their

participation.

The work requires an advanced knowledge of the Canadian and foreign

textile and apparel industry trade and technology; a thorough know­

ledge of the principles and practices in a related discipline such

as economics or commerce; and a comprehensive knowledge of the

pertinent government legislation and regulations.

the

5

Degree

Professional Responsibility

The incumbent, under the general direction of the General Director,

develops the program for the three sector divisions in consultation

with the Division Chiefs and in accordance with directives which

clarify Department policy concerning the apparel and textiles industry.

The work of the incumbent is reviewed regularly through consultation

with the General Director and annually in terms of the achievement

of Branch objectives and the effectiveness of the Division.

Reports on the work of subordinates and their proposed projects and

recommendations are reviewed for practicability and soundness of

approach.

There is also a requirement to define the terms of references for

studies to be conducted by consultants, approve the concepts of these

studies and determine the approaches and techniques to be used and

the scope and depth of the studies; to select consultants to conduct

the studies; and to review progress reports of consultants under

contract and to recommend acceptance of their reports.

Reports of consultantsand subordinates, and trends in the industry

are analyzed and interpreted by the incumbent and provide the basis

for project and program planning, policy formulation and the provision

of authoritative advice to senior officials both in government and

industry.

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Management Responsibility

The incumbent directs and co-ordinates the work of a Senior Economist

in charge of a small section, and through three division chiefs, the

work of three divisions employing 19 Industrial and Trade Development

Officers and a support staff of 9 employees.

The incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing the review

of annual estimates, establishing goals and priorities for Division

programs in consideration of staff and other resources; examining

progress reports and expenditures to assess progress against budgetary

and other limitations, and developing and implementing reporting

systems to effectively control activities.

The work requires evaluating the cost-effectiveness and practicability

of projects in relation to available funds, manpower and facilities;

defining terms of reference and negotiating terms of contracts; and

selecting consultants to conduct studies under contract.

The work also requires coordinating the activities of subordinate officers with those of consultants and participants in other depart­ments and industry; providing advice to senior administrators on the

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development of Branch administrative directives; and negotiating

the terms of agreements leading to co-operative government/industry

projects with senior industry officials.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

Decisions and recommendations affect department policies in respect

of the apparel and textile industries; the development and imple­mentation

of the industrial and trade development programs of the

three Divisions; the operational effectiveness and competitiveness

of many of the 4,300 apparel and textiles establishments employing

232,000 people, in sectors where foreign competition for

international and Canadian domestic markets is extremely keen.

Advice and recommendations on acceptable levels of imports, during

negotiations with foreign governments regarding restraints on

exports to Canada, has an effect on the tariff structure and trade

agreements in respect of apparel and textiles commodities.

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