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Standards for Selection and Assessment
Section 2: Group - Specific Standards
- Conditions applicable to specific standards
- Scientific and professional category
- Administrative and foreign service category
- Technical category
- Administrative support category
- Operational category
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1. Conditions Applicable to Specific Standards
Education
1. The term "acceptable" refers to acceptability for a position
as determined by the manager unless otherwise regulated by the Public
Service Commission.
2. The term "approved" refers to acceptability as determined
by the Public Service Commission.
3. Unless otherwise regulated by the Public Service Commission, a "recognized"
university is a Canadian university that has provincial or territorial
degree-granting status, or a university outside Canada, the programs/degrees
of which are accepted by a recognized Canadian university. Unless it
is otherwise specified (e.g., Master's degree), the term "degree" refers
to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
4. Levels of education mentioned in this document refer to the education
levels established by Canadian provincial and territorial authorities.
Equivalencies granted by provincial and territorial authorities, (e.g.,
General Education Development (GED)), must always be accepted as equivalent
to the respective education level.
In provinces or territories where secondary school completion comprises
12 years of schooling, two years of secondary school correspond (for
the purposes of these Standards for Selection and Assessment) to
ten years of schooling (normally grade 10). In provinces or territories
where secondary school completion comprises 11 years of schooling,
two
years of secondary school correspond (for the purposes of these Standards
for Selection and Assessment) to nine years of schooling (normally
grade
9 or "secondaire III").
5. For the purposes of these standards, the term "specialization" refers
to an acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study.
- For all groups of the Scientific and Professional Category, the
courses for a specialization must have been taken in university
but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
For the AU, ED and ES Groups, the specialization may also be obtained
through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or
experience.
- For groups in categories other than the Scientific and Professional
Category, the courses for a specialization may have been taken in
university but not necessarily within a degree program in the required
specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through
an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
(For the particulars on the acceptable combination of education,
training and experience consult note 4of the Financial Administration
Group).
Alternatives to education
Alternatives to education may be used at the manager's discretion except
for certain occupational groups as prescribed below.
When used, the alternative(s) must be specified on the Statement of Qualifications.
PSC approved alternatives to two years of secondary school
- a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to
two years of secondary school; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Application specific only to the Administrative Support Category:
- Whenever a position in the Administrative Support Category calls
for two years of secondary school, the candidates who have already met
this requirement by one of the following methods must always be accepted
as having met the prescribed two years of secondary school requirement:
- candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the PSC
test (MAT) approved as an alternative for two years of secondary
school; and,
- candidates who are appointed or deployed for an indeterminate
period to a position in the Administrative Support Category.
- The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two PSC approved
alternatives (1 and/or 2) listed above must be offered to candidates
who have not previously met the two years of secondary school requirement.
PSC approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma
- a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to
a secondary school diploma; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Application specific to the Administrative and Foreign Service Category
and to the Technical Category
- Whenever a position in the Administrative and Foreign Service Category
or in the Technical Category requires a secondary school diploma (except
for Canadian Coast Guard Officer Cadet positions in the SO Group), candidates
who meet the following criteria must always be accepted as meeting the
prescribed secondary school diploma requirement:
- a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative
to a secondary school diploma; and,
- those who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis
to a position in the same occupational group as the position being
staffed.
- The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two PSC approved
alternatives to a secondary school diploma (1 and/or 2) listed above
must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary
school diploma requirement.
- Candidates who have entered a group of the Administrative and Foreign
Service Category or of the Technical Category via an acceptable combination
of education and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement
for that occupational group only. They must be reassessed for entry
to other occupational groups on the basis of this alternative.
Alternative to post-secondary training
The PSC approved alternative to post-secondary training (i.e., community
college, CEGEP, or university education) is:
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
(Not applicable to FI-l positions.)
When a post-secondary education qualification has been met through a
combination of education, training and/or experience, it is met for the
specific position only (except as provided for tourism officers in the
FS Group) and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative
has been specified by the manager.
Alternatives to university graduation
PSC approved alternatives to university graduation are:
- a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to
university graduation (not applicable to the IS and TR groups); or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Alternatives do not apply to positions in the Scientific and Professional
Category (except as prescribed for postgraduate degrees in the DS, SE
and UT Groups). Further requirements are applicable to the university
graduation alternative for the FI Group (see group specific standard).
When a university graduation qualification has been met through a combination
of education, training and/or experience, it is met for the specific position
only (except as provided for tourism officers in the FS Group and for
the IS Group) and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this
alternative has been specified by the manager.
When a university graduation qualification has been met through achievement
of a satisfactory score on the PSC test, it is met for any position for
which this alternative has been specified by the manager.
Acquired rights (scientific and professional category)
For staffing purposes, incumbents of positions in the groups listed below
who did not, on the dates listed below, possess the minimum formal education
prescribed for their particular group or subgroup, meet the university
graduation requirement prescribed for their particular group or subgroup.
However, the type and degree of competence they acquired may be assessed
to determine whether or not they meet the specialization requirements
established for other positions in their respective groups.
June 30, 1967
Actuarial Science,
Architecture and Town Planning,
Auditing,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Dentistry,
Economics, Sociology and Statistics,
Education,
Engineering and Land Survey,
Forestry,
Historial Research,
Home Economics,
Library Science,
Meteorology,
Nursing,
Pharmacy,
Physical Sciences,
Psychology,
Scientific Regulation,
University Teaching,
Veterinary Medicine,
July 28, 1975
Defence Scientific Services,
June 30, 1977
Scientific Research Group, and
December 14, 1990
for employees of the National Research Council Space Division transferred
to the EN-ENG subgroup upon the transfer of positions to the Canadian
Space Agency.
Acquired rights for other groups and categories can be found under the
standards specific to each of those groups.
Occupational certification
- The term "eligibility" for certification or membership in a
professional association means that a candidate has met all academic
and occupational
requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc.
without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration,
certification
or membership.
- For some positions, a licence, or eligibility for a licence, to practice
a profession in the province or territory of Canada where the duties
are to be performed may be required.
- For some positions, a licence, or eligibility for a licence, to practice
a profession in any province or territory of Canada may be required.
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2. Scientific and Professional Category
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE GROUP (AC)
Education
Education is prescribed only for positions classified at level 1. The
minimum standard is:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in mathematics; or
- Sixty (60) course credits from the Society of Actuaries.
Occupational Certification
Occupational Certification is prescribed for positions in this group
classified at levels 2 and 3.
The minimum standard is:
- Eligibility for fellowship in the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
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AGRICULTURE GROUP (AG)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in agriculture or in a related science normally accepted
for membership in a recognized society of agrologists.
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ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING GROUP
(AR)
Architects
When staffing architect positions, the use of one of the following options
is mandatory:
- Education
- Occupational Certification
- Education and Occupational Certification
- Education or Occupational Certification
Education
Where education is required, the minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized university.
Where occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:
- eligibility for certification as a professional architect in Canada.
Landscape Architects and Town Planners
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in landscape architecture, or in urban planning, rural
planning, community planning or some other specialty relevant to landscape
architect and town planner positions.
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AUDITING GROUP (AU)
When staffing positions in this group, the use of one of the following
options is mandatory:
- Education
- Occupational Certification
- Education and Occupational Certification
- Education or Occupational Certification
Education
Where education is required, the minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance
or some other specialty relevant to the position.
NOTE:
When education is required, candidates must always have a university
degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to
be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization
may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education,
training and/or experience.
Occupational Certification
Where occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:
- eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation.
NOTE:
The recognized professional accounting designations at the time this
standard came into effect were the CA, RIA/CMA and CGA.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP (BI)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization
in a biological science; or
for multidisciplinary positions allocated to the Biological Sciences
Group
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a natural,
physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant
to the duties of the position.
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CHEMISTRY GROUP (CH)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization
in chemistry; or
for multidisciplinary positions allocated to the Chemistry Group
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a natural,
physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant
to the duties of the position.
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DENTISTRY GROUP (DE)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized school of dentistry.
In addition, for positions in this group where the duties and responsibilities
require it
- a diploma in dental public health.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard is
- eligibility for a license recognized by the Canadian Dental Association
to practice dentistry in a province or territory of Canada.
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DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC SERVICE GROUP (DS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
for the Group
- graduation with an acceptable degree from a recognized university
with specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics,
sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position.
for positions at classification level 1
- graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university
with specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics,
sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position.
for positions at classification level 2
- graduation with a master's degree from a recognized university with
specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics,
sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position; or graduation
with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with specialization
in a field relevant to the position, coupled with acceptable experience.
for positions at classification level 3
- graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized university with
specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics,
sociology or some other specialty relevant to the position; or graduation
with a master's or bachelor's degree with specialization in a field
relevant to the position, coupled with acceptable experience.
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EDUCATION GROUP (ED)
Education
Education is prescribed for all positions in the Language Teaching (ED-LAT)
and Education Services (ED-EDS) Sub-Groups.
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics,
physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions
in the group.
NOTE:
Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for
the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program
in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained
through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
This standard is also applicable to positions in the Elementary and Secondary
Teaching Sub-Group (ED-EST) for which the manager considers an education
qualification necessary.
Occupational Certification
Occupational certification is prescribed for positions in the Elementary
and Secondary Teaching Sub-Group (ED-EST) for which the manager does not
require an education qualification.
The minimum standard is
- possession of an acceptable teaching certificate from a province or
territory of Canada.
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ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEY
GROUP (EN)
When staffing positions in this group, subject to the minimum occupational
certification standard for certain supervisory positions in the Land Survey
Sub-Group (EN-SUR), the use of one of the following options is mandatory:
- Education
- Occupational Certification
- Education and Occupational Certification
- Education or Occupational Certification
Education
When education is required, the minimum standard is:
for positions in the Engineering Sub-Group (EN-ENG):
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university in mechanical
engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical
engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other
engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
for positions in the Land Survey Sub-Group (EN-SUR):
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in land survey theory and practice or other related field
such as geomatics, geodetic sciences or remote sensing.
Note: Education cannot be used alone when staffing certain supervisory
positions in the Land Survey Sub-Group (EN-SUR). For these positions,
occupational certification is mandatory.
Occupational Certification
Where occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:
for positions in the Engineering Sub-Group (EN-ENG):
- eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada
with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position
(some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional
engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).
for positions in the Land Survey Sub-Group (EN-SUR):
- eligibility for a Land Surveyor Commission in Canada.
for positions in the Land Survey Sub-Group (EN-SUR) which supervise surveying
on Canada Lands or on private lands in a territory, as defined in the
Canada Lands Surveyors Act:
- a licence with the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors as a Canada
Lands Surveyor.
Note: In accordance with section 48 of the Canada Lands Surveyors
Act, every person, who, as of June 11, 1998, held a commission granted
under the Canada Lands Surveys Act is deemed to be a Canada Lands
Surveyor who holds a commission granted under section 49 of the Canada
Lands Surveyors Act.
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ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY AND STATISTICS
GROUP (ES)
Education
The minimum standard is
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
NOTE:
Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for
the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program
in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained
through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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EXECUTIVE (EX) GROUP
The minimum standard is:
- Values and Ethics
- Strategic Thinking: Analysis and Ideas
- Engagement
- Management Excellence: Action Management, People Management, Financial Management.
to be applied in accordance with the Key Leadership Competencies profile.
Deputy Heads are required to identify educational requirements for EX appointment processes either through organizational policy or on a case-by-case basis.
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FORESTRY GROUP (FO)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree in forestry or wood science from a recognized
university; or
- graduation from a recognized university with a degree in a related
science combined with acceptable experience.
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HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP (HR)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in history, history of art, anthropology or some other
specialty relevant to the position.
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LAW GROUP (LA)
Education
For Articling Students (not yet eligible for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec), the minimum standard is:
Occupational Certification
For all other positions in the LA group, the minimum standard is:
- Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or
territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of
Quebec.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE GROUP (LS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation from a recognized university with a master's degree in
library science or in library and information science; or
- graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree in
library science or in library and information science for which another
bachelor's degree was a prerequisite.
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MATHEMATICS GROUP (MA)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation from a recognized university with specialization in mathematics,
statistics or operational research or with specialization in one of
the physical, life or social sciences combined with an acceptable number
of courses (normally 10 full courses/approximately 60 credits) in mathematics,
statistics or operational research at the university level.
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MEDICINE GROUP (MD)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard is:
- eligibility for a license to practice medicine in a province or territory
of Canada.
For the Medical Specialist Sub-Group (MD-MSP), the minimum standard is:
- certification in a medical specialty recognized by a statutory licensing
body in Canada.
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METEOROLOGY GROUP (MT)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in mathematics and physics or in meteorology.
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NURSING GROUP (NU)
Education
For positions in the Hospital Nursing (NU-HOS), Community Health Nursing
(NU-CHN) and Nursing Consultant (NU-CON) Sub-Groups, where the duties
and responsibilities require it, the minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education
or some other specialty relevant to the position.
In addition, for positions in the Community Health Nursing Sub-Group
(NU-CHN) the duties and responsibilities may require
- successful completion of approved training in public health nursing
or successful completion of approved training in obstetrics, mental
health or some other specialty relevant to the position.
Occupational Certification
For all positions except those in the Hospital Nursing Sub-Group (NU-HOS)
which require psychiatric nurse certification, the minimum standard is:
- eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or
territory of Canada.
For those positions in the Hospital Nursing Sub-Group (NU-HOS) which
require psychiatric nurse certification, the minimum standard is:
- eligibility for registration as a registered psychiatric nurse in
a province or territory of Canada.
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NUTRITION and DIETETICS GROUP (ND)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in nutrition, dietetics or home economics.
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OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY GROUP
(OP)
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard is:
- eligibility for acceptable registration or for a license to practice
as a professional occupational therapist or physiotherapist in a province
or territory of Canada.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES GROUP (PC)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university, with acceptable
specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science
relevant to the position.
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PHARMACY GROUP (PH)
When staffing positions in this group, the use of one of the following
options is mandatory:
- Education
- Occupational Certification
- Education and Occupational Certification
- Education or Occupational Certification
Where education is required, the minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized school of pharmacy.
Where occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:
- eligibility for registration as a pharmacist in a province or territory
of Canada.
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PSYCHOLOGY GROUP (PS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a master's degree from a recognized university with
specialization in personnel psychology, psychometrics, industrial psychology,
clinical psychology or some other specialty relevant to the position.
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GROUP (SE)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized university
in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position,
or the PSC approved alternative.
NOTE:
The PSC approved alternative is an acceptable master's or bachelor's
degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The
degree must be from a recognized university and in scientific fields
and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training
and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research
of doctoral degree calibre.
Abilities/Skills
Productivity or Recognition (see section 1, item 3, definitions) is required
for all positions in the Research Scientist Sub-Group (SE-RES) (mod. 01.10.99).
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SCIENTIFIC REGULATION GROUP (SG)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in microbiology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, pharmacy,
food science, or some other specialty related to the position.
Occupational Certification
Occupational certification is prescribed for Patent Agent positions.
The minimum standard is:
- registration with the Canadian Patent Office as a Patent Agent; or,
- successful completion of examinations for registration with the Canadian
Patent Office as a Patent Agent.
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SOCIAL SERVICE GROUP (SW)
Education
The minimum standard is:
for positions in the Chaplain Sub-Group (SW-CHA):
- possession of recognized theological qualifications to perform the
duties of a Chaplain;
NOTE:
These qualifications must be coupled with acceptable experience
in pastoral work as an ordained minister, or priest, etc., as required
for the position.
for positions in the Social Welfare Sub-Group (SW-SCW):
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in social work.
NOTE:
Social workers who were eligible for membership in the Canadian
Association of Social Workers prior to May 1, 1975 are recognized
as having met the minimum education standard prescribed above.
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UNIVERSITY TEACHING GROUP (UT)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in a field related to the duties of the position AND
competence in teaching and/or research.
NOTE:
For positions requiring a master's or doctoral degree, the following
alternatives may be accepted when combined with an acceptable bachelor's
degree from a recognized university:
- research or scholarly studies constituting a significant contribution
to the discipline; or,
- professional practice recognized for its high quality.
When the educational qualifications are met through one of the alternatives
described above, they are met for the position in question only.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE GROUP (VM)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation from a recognized school of veterinary medicine.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard is:
- eligibility for membership in a Canadian veterinary association.
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3. Administrative and Foreign Service Category
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GROUP (AS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
NOTE:
Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions
in the group is required when the education qualification specified
for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved
PSC alternatives.
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COMMERCE GROUP (CO)
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
NOTE:
Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions
in the group is required when the education qualification specified
for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved
PSC alternatives.
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION GROUP
(CS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary
educational program in computer science, information technology, information
management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed
NOTE:
- Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on
May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above are
deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education,
training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the
minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when
staffing positions in the CS group.
- It is a recognized educational institution (e.g., community college,
CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by
a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at
that institution.
- At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education,
training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum
post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education
is met via this alternative, it is met for the specific position only
and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative
has been specified by the manager.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP (FI)
Level: FI-1
Education
The minimum standard for positions classified at the FI-1 level is:
- successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with
specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce
or economics; or
- possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.
Level: FI-2 and above
The minimum standard for positions classified at the FI-2 level and
above is always met through either education or occupational certification.
Education
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization
in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics
AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group.
Occupational Certification
Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e.,
CA, RIA/CMA or CGA).
NOTES:
1) It is the recognized educational institution that determines
if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary
program at that institution.
2) The term "specialization" refers to a significant number
of courses in a particular field of study as determined by the manager.
These courses must have been taken in a recognized educational institution
(for the FI-1 level) or university (for FI-2 and above) but not necessarily
within a post-secondary or degree program in the required specialization.
3) Indeterminate incumbents of FI positions and of positions at
Indian Oil and Gas Canada and the Office of the Superintendent of
Financial Institutions that are equivalent to FI group positions on
August 1st, 2004 who do not possess the education level prescribed
above are entitled to the following grand-parenting provisions:
- Incumbents of FI-1 positions are deemed to meet the minimum
education standard for the FI-1 level based on their education,
training and/or experience. They must possess the formal
education for appointment to higher levels.
- Incumbents of FI-2 or higher positions are deemed to meet
the minimum education standard for those levels based on
their education, training and/or experience.
This note also applies to persons appointed or deployed, for an indeterminate
period, to positions in the FI group after that date as the result of
staffing transactions started before August 1st, 2004.
The positions at Indian Oil and Gas Canada and
at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions that
are equivalent to FI group positions are those that meet the Public
Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada group and level
definitions for the FI occupational group.
4) Employees who were grand-parented as a result of the FI conversion
effective June 23, 1987 are also entitled to the above grand-parenting
provisions provided they have remained continuously employed, since
that date, under the Public Service Employment Act. Their
entitlement is based on their last classification level in the FI group.
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FOREIGN SERVICE GROUP (FS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in a field relevant to positions in the group; or
- a secondary school diploma AND an acceptable combination of education,
training and experience allowing for competent performance, at the appropriate
level, of duties assigned to foreign services officers.
NOTES:
- Typically, the following fields are considered relevant to positions
in the Foreign Service Group: political, economic and commercial
affairs; social affairs; development assistance; information and
cultural affairs; consular affairs; tourism; and related administrative
fields.
- Based on their education, training and experience, tourism officers
who were converted into the FS group effective April 1,1982 at the
same time as the conversion of tourism program positions from the
Commerce Group (CO) to the Foreign Service Group (FS), meet the
requirement for university graduation for future staffing actions
at any level in the Foreign Service Group.
Knowledge, Abilities/Skills
The minimum standard for entry-level positions is:
- satisfactory performance on a test approved by the PSC.
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INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (IS)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a degree from a recognized university.
NOTES:
- Incumbents of positions in the IS Group who do not possess the
formal education prescribed are deemed to meet the university graduation
standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They
must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever
a bachelor's degree without any specialization is called for in
the IS Group.
- For entry to the group, an acceptable combination of education,
training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to university
graduation at the manager's discretion.
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ORGANIZATION AND METHODS GROUP (OM)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
NOTE:
Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions
in the group is required when the education qualification specified
for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or PSC
approved alternatives.
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PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION GROUP (PE)
(mod. 01.10.99)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable
specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations,
psychology, public or business administration, organizational development,
education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field
relevant to the work to be performed.
NOTES:
- Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the PE group
and of positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial
Institutions and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent
to PE group positions on October 1, 1999, who do not possess the
education level prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum
education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.
They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard
whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in
the PE group and positions in the Office of the Superintendent of
Financial Institutions and Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent
to the PE group. This note also applies to persons appointed or
deployed, for an indeterminate period, to positions in the PE group
after that date as the result of staffing transactions started before
October 1, 1999.
The positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE group
positions are those that meet the Treasury Board Secretariat group
definition for the PE group.
- The term "degree" refers to a baccalaureate or a higher
level degree, as established by educational authorities.
- The term "specialization" refers to an acceptable number
of courses in a particular field of study. These courses must
have been taken
in university, but not necessarily within a degree program in the
required specialization.
- The term "acceptable" refers to acceptability for a position
as determined by the manager.
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience,
that is comparable with a university degree with specialization
relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative
to meet the minimum education standard stated above. Whenever the
minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is
met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be
re-assessed for future appointments where the manager has decided
to allow the use of this alternative.
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PURCHASING AND SUPPLY GROUP (PG)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
NOTE:
Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions
in the group is required when the education qualification specified
for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or PSC
approved alternatives.
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PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION GROUP (PM)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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TRANSLATION GROUP (TR)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a degree from a recognized university.
NOTES:
- Based on their education, training and/or experience incumbents
of positions in the TR Group will be deemed to meet the above minimum
standard.
- For entry to the group, an acceptable combination of post-secondary
education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative
to a university degree at the manager's discretion.
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WELFARE PROGRAMMES GROUP (WP)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
NOTE:
Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions
in the group is required when the education qualification specified
for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or PSC
approved alternatives.
4.Technical Category
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP (AI)
Education
Trainees
The minimum standards are:
for selection to the Transport Canada Training Program,
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education); or
for appointment to AI positions for the on-the-job training phase,
- successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Air Traffic
Controller classroom and laboratory training program.
Controllers
The minimum standards for Airport, Area and Terminal Controller positions
are:
- successful completion of an air traffic control airport training program
recognized by Transport Canada; or
- successful completion of an air traffic control area/terminal training
program recognized by Transport Canada.
Other Positions
The minimum standard for other positions is:
- successful completion of air traffic services training recognized
by Transport Canada.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard for positions in the Air Traffic Control Group is:
- possession of an Air Traffic Controller License.
NOTES:
- For selection purposes, the "license" referred to above
does not include medical or unit endorsements.
- For the purpose of the initial appointment to an AI position,
Transport Canada determines what constitutes the license referred
to above.
Aptitudes
The minimum standard for positions in the Air Traffic Control Group (AI)
used for ab initio trainees is:
- successful performance on a PSC approved aptitude test for selecting
Air Traffic Control trainees.
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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS GROUP (AO)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
and for positions in the Engineering Test Pilots Sub-Group (AO-ETP):
- graduation with a degree in engineering from a recognized university
or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada;
and
- successful completion of an Engineering Test Pilot course recognized
by Transport Canada.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard for positions in the Engineering Test Pilots Sub-Group
(AO-ETP) and the Civil Aviation inspection Sub-Group (AO-CAI) is:
- possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - Aeroplane
Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid
Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);
or
- possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter
Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating AND possession of a
valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
The minimum standards for positions in the Helicopter Pilots and Supervisors
Sub-Group (AO-HPS) is:
- possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter
Category AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator
Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)
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DRAFTING AND ILLUSTRATION GROUP (DD)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT
GROUP (EG)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education); and,
for Meteorological Technician entry-level positions:
- successful completion of an Environment Canada approved Meteorological
Technician training program.
NOTE:
See also the Selection Plan for Meteorological Technician trainees.
Aptitudes
The minimum standard for Meteorological Technician trainees is:
- successful performance on a PSC approved test for selecting candidates
for Meteorological Technician training.
NOTE:
See also the Selection Plan.
Selection Plan for Meteorological Technician Trainees
The process of selection is as follows:
STEP 1
Selection for classroom training at the Transport Canada Training Institute
(TCTI):
- initial screening on education;
- successful performance on a PSC approved test to select candidates
for training as Meteorological Technicians;
- such other assessment methods as considered necessary to select candidates
for training as Meteorological Technicians.
NOTE:
This first step in the process is for selection to training only.
Successful candidates recruited from outside the federal Public Service
will be given a training allowance, but trainees will not be appointed
to classified Meteorological Technicians positions during this training
period.
STEP 2
As a result of this selection and the successful completion of the training
program, trainees will be considered qualified for entry-level positions
and will be appointed as positions become available.
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ELECTRONICS GROUP (EL)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma; AND
- completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology
or the PSC approved alternative.
The PSC approved alternative is as follows:
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
NOTE:
Normally an acceptable training program in electronics technology
involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study
in this subject.
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP (EU)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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GENERAL TECHNICAL GROUP (GT)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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PRIMARY PRODUCTS INSPECTION GROUP (PI)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP (PY)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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RADIO OPERATIONS GROUP (RO)
Education
Trainees
The minimum standards are:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
For appointment to the Marine Communications and Traffic Services on-the-job
training program:
- successful completion of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services
classroom training program.
For the appointment to other positions for on-the-job training programs
in the Radio Operations Group:
- successful completion of a Transport Canada approved basic or basic
short version classroom Radio Operations training program.
Non-operators
The minimum standard for the non-operating1 positions in the Marine Communications
and Traffic Services is:
- possession of a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Certificate
or a Coast Guard Radio Operator Certificate or a Vessel Traffic Services
Certificate or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or
experience.
Non-operating positions have no requirements to work at a communications/traffic
console.
Operators
The minimum standard for operator positions in the Radio Operations Group
other than those of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services is:
- successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Radio Operations
training program.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standard for operating positions in the Marine Communications
and Traffic Services is:
- possession of a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Certificate
or of a Coast Guard Radio Operator Certificate or a Vessel Traffic Services
Certificate.
Aptitudes
The minimum standard for positions used for ab initio trainees is:
- successful performance on a PSC approved aptitude test.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE SUPPORT GROUP (SI)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- successful completion of two years of post-secondary school training
with acceptable specialization in statistics, accounting, economics,
business administration, history, sociology, law-related field or some
other specialty relevant to the position.
NOTE:
The manager may offer the following alternative: an acceptable combination
of education, training and/or experience. When the education qualification
is met through such a combination, it is met for the specific position
only.
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SHIPS' OFFICERS GROUP (SO)
Education
The minimum standards for positions for which there are no prescribed
occupational certification requirements are:
for Canadian Coast Guard Officer Cadet positions,
- a secondary school diploma, including courses specified by the Department;
for Supply and Logistic Officer (SO-MAO) positions,
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education);
for officer positions such as Electronics/Electrical Officers (SO-MAO),
Electrical Officers (SO-MAO), Electronics Officers (SO-MAO), and Instructors
(SO-INS),
- successful completion of acceptable specialized training related
to the position.
The minimum standard for officer positions for which occupational certification
is required is:
- the education necessary to obtain the Occupational Certification
required for the position.
NOTE:
When education qualifications are different from those which are
assured by the Occupational certification are required by the position,
these qualifications shall be reflected under Education on the Statement
of Qualifications.
Occupational Certification
The minimum standards for most positions in the Ships' Officers Group
(SO) are those prescribed by the Canada Shipping Act.
The following are examples of minimum occupational certification standards
to be used as required by the position being staffed:
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, Master Mariner;
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, ON-11;
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, Engineer Third Class, Motor;
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, Engineer First Class, Motor.
The minimum occupational certification standards for Canadian Coast Guard
positions are those prescribed by the Coast Guard Fleet Orders (CGFO).
The following are examples of Canadian Coast Guard minimum occupational
certification standards:
- possession of a Coast Guard Command Certificate or a Certificate of
Competency, ON 1;
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, First Mate Home Trade,
or a Coast Guard Watchkeeping Certificate;
- possession of a Certificate of Competency, Engineer First Class, Motor;
- possession of a Coast Guard Second Class Certificate of Competency,
Logistics.
The minimum occupational certification standard for Radio Officer positions
(SO-RAD) is:
- a Radio Operator Certificate.
The following is an example of a Radio Operator Occupational Certification
standard:
- possession of a Second Class Radio Operation Certificate.
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TECHNICAL INSPECTION GROUP (TI)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
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5. Administrative Support Category
- CLERICAL AND REGULATORY GROUP (CR)
- COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (CM)
- DATA PROCESSING GROUP (DA)
- OFFICE EQUIPMENT GROUP (OE)
- SECRETARIAL, STENOGRAPHIC, TYPING GROUP (ST)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- successful completion of two years of secondary school or PSC approved
alternatives (see section 2, item 1, education).
Abilities/Skills
Managers will establish what constitutes an acceptable level of proficiency
for keyboard operation, dictation and proofreading based on the duties
and responsibilities of the position to be staffed.
Keyboard Operation
For positions where there is a requirement to operate keyboard office
equipment (typewriter, word processing equipment, data conversion and
processing equipment, teleprinter, etc.) the standard is:
- an acceptable level of proficiency in operating the required equipment.
Dictation
For positions where there is a requirement to take dictation by manual
or machine shorthand, the standard is:
- an acceptable level of proficiency in shorthand in English or French
(or English and French)
Proofreading
For positions that require the correction of errors in spelling and punctuation
the standard is:
- an acceptable level of proficiency in the use of grammar, spelling
and punctuation in English or French, or English and French
NOTES:
- Merely proofreading one's own typing work to ensure accurate
copy is not sufficient to warrant the use of a grammar spelling
and punctuation qualification.
- The PSC tests GSPAT/EOGEP or a review of the candidates' experience
must be used to assess proficiency in the correction of errors in
grammar, spelling and punctuation for groups in the Administrative
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6. Operational Category
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES GROUP (CX)
Education
The minimum standard is:
- a secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives (see section
2, item 1, education).
- FIREFIGHTERS GROUP (FR)
- GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES GROUP (GL)
- GENERAL SERVICES (GS)
- HEATING, POWER & STATIONARY PLANT (HP)
- OPERATION GROUP (HP)
- HOSPITAL SERVICES GROUP (HS)
- LIGHTKEEPERS GROUP (LI)
- PRINTING OPERATIONS GROUP (PR)
- SHIPS CREWS GROUP (SC)
- SHIP REPAIR GROUP (SR)
No specific standards are prescribed for positions in these groups, but
any type of qualifications described in Section 1 may be applicable to
positions for which it is considered necessary by the manager.
The Ellis Chart may assist the manager to establish education and/or
occupational certification qualifications for positions for which he/she
considers trades training necessary. The chart is issued by the Interprovincial
Standards Program Coordinating Committee in cooperation with the provincial,
territorial and federal governments and is distributed by the Occupational
and Career Information Branch of Employment and Immigration Canada.
Education alternatives recognized by provinces/territories for access
to their apprenticeship programs may be accepted for groups in the Operational
Category.
Standards for selection and assessment
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