Classification Standard - CH - Chemistry

Amendment No.

Date

Inserted by

Remarks

INTRODUCTION

GROUP DEFINITION

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FACTORS AND FACTOR CHARACTERISTICS

DEFINITIONS OF FACTORS, CHARACTERISTICS AND DEGREE, AND NOTES TO RATERS

POSITION LEVELS: TYPICAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

LIST OF BENCH-MARK POSITIONS

BENCH-MARK POSITIONS: RATING SUMMARY

BENCH-MARK POSITIONS: DESCRIPTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS AND RATINGS

FACTOR

CHARACTERISTICS

FACTOR

CHARACTERISTICS

9KIND OF ASSIGNMENT»

a)

b)

c)

d)

Objectives establishing by others for the work;

Extent of the work;

Variety of activities;

Scope for planning and conducting work.

((MANAGEMENT Responsibility))

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

g)

(Responsibility for:

Control of staff;

Control of physical resources;

Committing departmental resources;

Obtaining outside assistance;

Administrative control of work;

Co-ordination of work performed for, or in conjunction with other organizational units;

Implementing or developing administrative procedures, safety and management directives and guidelines.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK»

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

g)

h)

Availability and problems involved in obtaining information and data;

Validity of information and data;

Number and variability of the variables and ambiguity of information and data;

Relationships of the variables;

Effect of activities of others on the work;

Nature and purpose of contacts;

Development of concepts and approaches, procedures, techniques and practices, their adaptation and application;

Theoretical knowledge which must be applied.

((IMPACT OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIVITIES»

a)

b)

c)

(Impact - Governmental)

On departmental work or other government program;

(Impact - External)

• On an industrial or commercial process, operation or product;
• On the state of natural resources or the environment;
• On public health and safety;
• On other external areas.

On development and understanding of a body of knowledge.

((PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

a)

 b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

Extent work is checked by others;

Professional guidance received; Initiative and judgement in defining objectives, dealing with problems and establishing scientific guidelines;

Judgement in reviewing and assessing work of others;

Judgement in interpreting results of work;

Judgement in giving advice.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A: The objectives

established by others for

the conduct of the work.

Objectives and instructions are provided for the work.

Objectives of the work are clearly defined.

Objectives of the work are defined in terms of activity or project goals.

Objectives of the work are stated in terms of operational goals.

Objectives of the work are stated in terms of goals for a significant program activity.

Characteristic B: The extent

of the work.

Work normally consists of a part or phase of a project, study or continuing operation requiring limited investigation.

Work normally consists of a  number of discrete projects, studies or investigations.

Work involves comprehensive investigations, projects or studies within a specialized subject area.

Work involves the application of a number of scientific principles and theories to complex investigations or studies, within a specialized subject area; or the direction of work in diverse subject areas.

Work is performed within a number of related specialized subject areas and comprises a significant program activity.

Characteristic C: The variety

of activities.

Activities closely resemble one another inmost aspects and consist of a limited number of straight-forward tasks performed successively.

Activities differ from one another and consist of a variety of tasks such as: using a number of related scientific techniques for surveying, observing, analysing and evaluating products, phenomena or processes; investigating the composition, performance or effect of substances; allocating work to support staff; providing advice.

Activities differ from one another and include using a wide variety of scientific techniques for investigating the composition, performance or effect of substances or systems; or supervising the work of staff engaged in the conduct of analyses or investigations; and providing advice.

Activities differ from one another in many aspects and include several of the following: conducting complete investigations, providing functional direction; coordinating the work with other activities; providing advice; organizing, controlling and supervising the work of staff engaged in the conduct of analyses or investigations; controlling the use of facilities, materiel and human resources.

Activities involving abroad spectrum of scientific and administrative duties which differ from one another in most aspects and include: evaluating and authorizing projects or studies; making recommendations or providing advice on policy or legislation; assessing the implications of work progress on program objectives; providing guidance on the determination of approaches to complex problems; and managing a significant program activity, or coordinating activities at the national and international levels.

Characteristic D: The scope

for planning and conducting work.

Scheduling and performing work using standardized procedures and techniques.

Planning activities, determining approaches and selecting methods to ensure that the work meets clearly defined objectives.

Planning and performing abroad diversity of work within a subject area, or planning and assigning tasks for the ongoing work of an organizational unit, or a project or study team to ensure that the objectives are met within established guidelines.

Planning, organizing and delegating work of a number of organizational units, or planning and co-ordinating complex projects or studies to ensure that operational goals are achieved within resources limitations; or planning, organizing and conducting complex projects or studies within a specialized area with high degree of freedom and latitude.

Planning, coordinating and implementing a significant program activity or major scientific studies.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A: The availability

of, and the problems involved

in obtaining information and

data.

The work requires obtaining or receiving information and data from easily accessible sources.

The work requires obtaining information and data by direct observation, collection or selection from established recognized sources.

The work requires obtaining, by investigation, information and data which are often difficult to obtain, interpret and select. Sources may be identified from past practices or guidelines.

The work requires obtaining, by intensive investigation, information and data which are often difficult to obtain, interpret and select. Sources are difficult to identify and to access.

The work requires coordinating the collection and selection of information and data which are usually obtained with great difficulty and require the conduct of intensive study and investigation. Sources are likely to be obscure or have to be developed.

Characteristic B: The validity

of information and data.

Information and data of known validity are obtained from recognized reliable sources or by standardized procedures.

Information and data can normally be validated by known procedures or literature references.

Information and data can normally be validated by a combination of experimentation and detailed literature referencing or further field investigations.

Information and data can be validated only by difficult or complex investigations.

Information and data may not be completely validatable.

Characteristic C: The number

and variability of the variables

and the ambiguity of information

and data.

Information and data are characterized by few variables, low variability, lack of ambiguity and are of known implications,

Information and data are characterized by several variables requiring interpretation, but of known implications and variability.

Information and data can be characterized by several variables requiring interpretation, poorly defined variability and some ambiguity.

Information and data can be characterized by variability, many variables, difficulty of interpretation, and the need for judgement to use the data.

Information and data are characterized by high variability, many variables, ambiguity, and require ingenuity and highly selective judgement to use.

Characteristic D: The relationships

of the variables.

Relationships between the variables are simple and known.

Relationships between the variables can be established and inconsistencies resolved by straightforward investigation.

Relationships between variables are sometime conflicting and require investigation and interpretation.

Relationships between variables are complicated and require in-depth investigation to identify and resolve conflicts and interpretation problems.

Relationships between variables are often conflicting and difficult to define and measure.

Characteristic E: The effect

of the activities of others on

the work.

Limited effects from the activities of others within the organizational unit.

Work is normally affected by the activities of others within the organizational unit and occasionally by the activities of others outside the organizational unit.

Work is frequently affected by the activities of scientists and officials outside the organizational unit.

Work is normally affected by the activities of scientists and officials outside the organizational unit, and requires consideration of the implication of their activities on a projector the ongoing activity.

The work of a significant program activity is affected by the activities of other organizations or agencies and requires consideration of the implications of the activities of their senior scientists or officials.

FACTOR: COMPLEXITY OF WORK (CONT'D)

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic F: The nature and

purpose of contacts with others.

Contacts are with others within own organizational unit for obtaining and discussing information.

Contacts are with others working in the same or closely related subject areas for obtaining and exchanging information and discussing problems. May provide information and facts to the public and the media.

Contacts are with scientists and officials for obtaining and exchanging information, participating in cooperative projects, resolving problems, and providing advice. May explain on-going activities and objectives of the work and exchange information with the public and the media.

Contacts are with scientists and officials outside the organizational unit for arranging cooperative projects, negotiating terms of agreements, establishing standards, implementing regulations, and for providing advice based on recognized expertise. May provide scientific and technical information to the public and the media on contentious issues.

Contacts are with senior scientists and officials at the national and international levels at meetings where conflicting interest are represented, and agreement affecting a significant program activity are negotiated. May represent the department at public forums and with the media.

Characteristic G: The requirement application.

for the development of concepts

and approaches, procedures,

techniques and practices, their

adaptation and

The work involves applying conventional practices, techniques and procedures. Minor adaptations may be required.

The work requires adapting practices, techniques, and procedures.

The work requires developing new techniques and procedures using known approaches and existing precedents.

The work requires developing new procedures and techniques using novel approaches where precedents often do not exist.

The work requires approving or recommending new procedures and developing new concepts and approaches. Work is characterized by the absence of precedents.

Characteristic H: The theoretical

and practical knowledge which

must be applied.

The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles and theories of a discipline and some familiarity with its practices.

The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the, principles, theories and practices of a discipline and some familiarity with the practices in related disciplines.

The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of a subject area and its pertinent disciplines, and familiarity with the practices in related disciplines, subject areas or supervisory practices.

The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of a specialized subject area, and a knowledge of related scientific disciplines, subject areas or of management practices.

The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of a specialized subject area, and a good knowledge of related scientific disciplines, subject areas or of management practices.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A: The extent

to which work is checked by others.

Work is reviewed for consistency and accuracy while in progress and on completion.

Work is accepted as technically accurate. Work assignments and conclusions are reviewed for consistency and completeness.

Work approaches, recommendations and conclusions are reviewed for soundness of judgement in terms of the attainment of study or project objectives.

Key recommendations and conclusions are reviewed for effectiveness. Results are periodically reviewed in terms of the attainment of objectives.

Results are evaluated in terms of achievement of policy and program objectives.

Characteristic B: The professional

guidance received.

Professional guidance is received to assure correct use of methods and techniques.

Professional guidance is received on new aspects of the work.

Professional guidance is received on the resolution of difficult problems.

Professional guidance is received on the resolution of unusual and complex problems.

Guidance is received on policy intent and program implications. Professional guidance may be received from other scientific authorities.

Characteristic C: The requirement guidelines.

to exercise initiative and

judgement in defining objectives

and dealing with problems

and establishing scientific

Work requires indicating problems and selecting methods, techniques according to established procedure manuals, guidelines or precedents.

Work requires identifying problems and determining approaches and suitable methods for their resolution.

Work requires defining objectives of studies, identifying problems and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems within own subject area.

Work requires establishing the limitations and defining the objectives of projects or studies and indicating likely approaches for the resolution of unusual and difficult problems within related subject areas.

Work requires defining objectives, developing conceptual approaches to complex problems and establishing scientific guidelines for a significant program activity.

Characteristic D: The requirement

to exercise judgement in

reviewing and assessing the work

of others.

Work of support staff is checked for correct application of procedures and consistency of results.

The work of subordinate staff is reviewed while in progress and on completion for technical accuracy. External submissions are reviewed for completeness and compliance with data requirements.

Work of subordinate staff or project team members is reviewed for completeness and compliance with standards and guidelines. Within own subject area, results and findings of other scientists are reviewed for validity or for applicability to own subject area.

Work approaches, recommendations and conclusions of subordinate staff or project team members, are reviewed for soundness of judgement. Other scientists' proposals and studies that are related to own specialized subject area, are reviewed for acceptability.

Recommendations and conclusions of staff are reviewed in term of validity and effectiveness with respect to established policy, directives, guide-lines and resource limitations. Major studies or activities of other scientists are evaluated with respect to own program's objectives.

Characteristic E: The requirement

to exercise judgement in

interpreting results of work.

Own observations are reviewed to ensure reliability and consistency.

Scientific observations and results are interpreted to produce meaningful information, conclusions, recommendations or reports.

Complex scientific data or results, conclusions and recommendations of subordinate staff or other scientists are interpreted to determine their meaning and implications on work activities.

Results of studies or projects are interpreted to determine the implications of conclusions and recommendations on the objectives of own work and significance to related scientific and other activities.

Results of major studies, conclusions and recortmendations are interpreted to determine their broad implications on scientific or other related activities affecting a significant program activity.

Characteristic F: The requirement

to exercise judgement in

giving advice.

Instructions and guidance may be provided to support staff on matters closely related to the work performed.

Advice is provided to colleagues and support staff on matters closely related to own area of work.

Specific technical advice within own subject area is provided to other scientists and officials and immediate superior. Guidance on scientific matters is provided to subordinate staff or to other scientists contributing to the work.

Advice based on recognized expertise within a specialized subject area, is given to other scientists and officials.

Authoritative advice and recommendations in a number of related specialized subject areas affecting a significant program activity, are provided to other scientists and senior officials.

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A: Responsibility

for the control of staff.

The work occasionally requires assigning work to non-subordinate support staff.

The work normally requires supervision of support staff.

The work requires the supervision of a unit normally including professional staff.

The work requires the operational management of professional staff including specialists or subordinate supervisors.

The work requires the management and human resources planning through subordinate supervisors of a large staff of professionals.

Characteristic B: Responsibility

for the control of physical

resources.

Planning day-to-day use of equipment and supplies for own work,

Ensuring proper use of allocated equipment, supplies and facilities.

Controlling the use and the maintenance of allocated equipment, supplies and facilities.

Allocating the use of equipment, supplies and facilities.

Planning, directing and controlling the physical resources allocated for a significant program activity.

Characteristic C: Responsibility

for committing departmental

resources.

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

Identifying the -requirement for equipment, material and services for assigned work.

Recommending the acquisition of specific equipment, material and services to meet work requirements.

Assessing requirements and developing and recommending plans for the acquisition and use of resources, and the expenditure of funds to meet work priorities and objectives.

Exercising delegated authority under the Financial Administration Act for the acquisition of resources and expenditure of funds; or, providing authoritative advice for major expenditures or commitments of depart-mental resources.

Characteristic D: Responsibility

for obtaining outside assistance.

Informing supervisor concerning the need for assistance.

Recommending on the need for assistance.

Substantiating the need for, defining specific requirements, and identifying suitable sources of assistance; and, arranging for readily available assistance.

Selecting and negotiating for suitable sources of assistance relating the probable costs and benefits; or, providing advice based on a recognized expertise within a specialized subject area, on requirements and selection of outside assistance.

Approving or recommending the expenditure of funds for outside assistance; or, providing authoritative advice on requirements and outside assistance for major commitments.

Characteristic E: Responsibility

for the administrative control

of work.

Complying with procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.

Ensuring that quality, quantity, safety and other standards for own responsibility are maintained.

Implementing quality assurance, performance measurement and safety procedures to meet unit's objectives.

Controlling and coordinating project schedules and establishing and implementing performance and safety standards and controls to meet priorities and objectives.

Preparing budgets and work plans, planning and implementing safety. quality and cost controls, and recommending objectives and priorities for a significant program activity.

Characteristic F: Responsibility

for the co-ordination of work

performed for, or in conjunction

with other organizational

units.

Limited requirement for coordination of activities with those of others.

Occasionally coordinating related activities with those of others.

Coordinating related activities with those of others.

Coordinating differing activities with those of one or more organizational units.

Coordinating activities with several other organizational units with differing interests or conflicting priorities.

Characteristic G: Responsibility

for implementing or developing

administrative procedures,

safety and management directives

and guidelines.

Following straightforward office or field administrative procedures.

Implementing office or field administrative procedures.

Interpreting and implementing guidelines and directives.

Recommending and developing internal administrative, safety and management directives and guidelines.

Approving internal administrative, safety and management directives and guidelines, and ensuring correct and consistent application of department and central agency policy, directives and guidelines.

(Impact - Governmental)

DEGREE 1

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristic A:

The impact of recommendations policies.

and activities on departmental

work or other government programs

in terms of changes to on-going

activities, programs or

Information and results of the work have limited effects on a continuing operation, project or study in own area of work.

Information and results of the work affect a continuing operation, projects or studies in owner closely related areas of work.

Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect a continuing operation, the formulation of guidelines, regulations, specifications or standards, and the development or conduct of projects or studies in own and related areas of work.

Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of policies and affect the development, conduct or modification of a significant program activity; or decisions affect the implementation of projects, studies, guidelines and directives.

Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations affect the development of departmental policies and programs; decisions and activities affect the program(s) or activities of other government organizations; or decisions and recommendations affect the development, initiation, conductor continuation of a significant program activity.

(Impact - External)

Characteristics B:

(i)                    The impact of recommendations regulatory effect.

and activities on an

industrial or commercial process,

operation or product in terms

of the contributory or

Information and results of the work have limited effects on an industrial or commercial product, process or operation.

Information and results of the work have economic or technological effects on an industrial or commercial product, process or operation.

Recommendations, advice and results of the work have economic or techno-logical effects on related industrial or commercial products, processes or operations.

Recommendations, advice, consultations or decisions have economic or technological effects on an industry or a broad range of products, processes or operations.

Authoritative recommendations, advice, consultations or decisions have a substantial effect on the development, initiation, modification or continuation of industrial or commercial enterprises.

(ii)                   The impact of recommendations environment.

and activities in terms

of the contribution to or control

of the state of natural

resources or the

Information and results of the work have limited effects on the state of a natural resource or the environment.

Information and results of the work contribute to improvements for developing, protecting, conserving or using natural resources or the environment.

Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the state of natural resources and, natural resource and environmental management practices.

Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of environmental and natural resource policies; or decisions and recommendations affect the state of the environment or the conservation and use of natural resources within established policies.

Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations have a substantial effect on the development of policies relating to natural resources or the environment; or decisions and recommendations substantially affect natural resources or the environment.

DEGREE 2

DEGREE 3

DEGREE 4

DEGREE 5

Characteristics B: (Cont'd)

(iii)           The impact of recommendations safety hazards.

and activities in terms

of the contribution to public

health and the reduction or

the control of health and

Information and results of the work have limited effects on public health or safety.

Information and results of the work contribute to determining the efficacy and safety of the processing or use of foods, drugs or medical and radiation emitting devices or to the regulatory control of potentially hazardous products or substances.

Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the approval and use of foods, drugs, or medical and radiation emitting or other devices with respect to efficacy and safety, or the regulatory control of potentially hazardous products or substances.

Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of policies; or decisions and recommendations affect the approval and use of foods, drugs or medical and radiation emitting or other devices or other potentially hazardous products or substances with respect to efficacy or safety.

Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations have a substantial effect on the development of public health and safety policies; or decisions and recommendations substantially affect the control of potential hazards to public health or safety.

(iv)           The impact of recommendations areas directly affected

and activities in terms by the position, given its

of the contributory or regulatory particular purpose or mission.

effect on other specifically

identified external

Information and results of the work have limited effects on the specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

Information and results of the work have contributory effects on the specific-tally identified area directly affected by the position.

Recommendations, advice and results of the work have direct effects on the specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of policies; or decisions and recommendations have wide-ranging effects on the specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

Authoritative recommendations, advice or consultations have a substantial effect on the development of policies; or decisions and recommendations have substantial effects on the specifically identified area directly affected by the position.

Characteristic C:

The impact of recommendations

and activities in terms of the

contribution to the development

and understanding of a body of

knowledge.

Information and results of the work contribute to knowledge in own area of work.

Information and results of the work contribute to improvements in methods and procedures in own area of work.

Development of new methods and procedures and the investigation, analysis and interpretation of scientific information provide knowledge and improved understanding in own subject area.

Development of new concepts and approaches; or, decisions or recommendations contribute to knowledge and improved understanding in a specialized subject area.

Decisions and recommendations affect the initiation, continuation or orientation of studies or projects for the development of concepts, methods, approaches and procedures to acquire new knowledge in one or more specialized subject areas.

LEVEL 1

(Positions at Recruiting/Familiarizing Developing Level as well as Positions conducting Work of Relatively Low Complexity)

• Repetitive, Standardized work of relatively low Complexity
• Work subjected to Detailed Review- Limited scope for Independent Actions
• Carry out Scientific Procedures under supervision
• Indicate required Support Work to non-subordinate support staff

LEVEL 2

(Positions Conducting Basic Professional Work of Moderate Complexity/Diversity)

• Moderate Complexity/Diversity
•  Scope for Independent Actions
• May Instruct Junior Scientists and Supervise Support Staff
• Work Reviewed at Critical Stages/Phases

LEVEL 3

(Positions with Significant Specialization, Diversity/Complexity or with Significant Supervisory Responsibility)

• Expertise in a specialized Subject Area
• First Level of Scientific Advisory Responsibility
• Liaison Work Responsibility
• Diversity/Complexity
• Provide Scientific Project Leadership
• Development of New Methods
• Validation of: Procedures; Techniques Methods Facilities
• First Supervisory Level:
•        Activities of a Unit- Lead a Group
•        Lead a Project Team

LEVEL 4

(Positions requiring a High Level of Scientific Expertise or Position comprising the First Level of Science Based Management Responsibility)

• High Level of Expertise in a specialized subject area
• Second Level of Scientific Advisory Responsibility
• - Recognized Authority in a Subject
• - Scientific Co-ordination Responsibility
• - First Level of Management Responsibility
• - Project Objective Responsibility
• - Second Level Supervision

LEVEL 5

(Positions at the Highest Level of Scientific Management within the Group or Positions requiring the Highest level of Scientific Expertise within the Group

• Highest Level of Expertise in a Specialized Subject Area
• A Senior Departmental Scientific Advisor
• High Level Co-ordination/Liaison
• Broad scope for Independent Actions within Policy and Resources Framework
• Significant input in Policy Development
• Management of a Science Based Significant Program Activity, a Significant Work Group or Large Complex Project

BM #

TITLE

LEVEL

BM-1

Analytical Chemist, Mineral Sciences Laboratory (EMR)

1

BM-2

Chemist, Development Grade (CE)

1

BM-3

Project Chemist, Consumer Product Safety (CCAC)

2

BM-4

Chemist, Organic Residues (HWC)

2

BM-5

Chemist, Major Ions and LRTAP (EC)

2

BM-6

Biochemist, Applied Endocrinology (F&O)

2

BM-7

Quality Assurance Chemist (EC)

3

BM-8

Chemist, Drinking Water and Human Tissues Surveys(HWC)

3

BM-9

Head, Solution Chemistry Section (EMR)

3

BM-10

Chemist, Pesticide Evaluation (AGR)

3

BM-11

Drug Evaluator (HWC)

3

BM-12

Analytical Advisor, Organics Section (CE)

3

BM-13

Specialist, TRace Inorganic Analysis (HWC)

3

BM-14

Chemist, Mass Spectrometry Methodology (AGR)

3

BM-15

Specialist, Drug Analysis (HWC)

3

BM-16

Chemistry Specialist, Drug Evaluation (HWC)

4

BM-17

Environmental Chemistry Advisor (F&O)

4

BM-18

Head, Organic Residues Laboratory Unit (HWC)

4

BM-19

Senior Program Advisor

5

BM-20

Chief, Food and Drug Laboratories Division (HWC)

5

B-M.NO.

TITLE

•LVL

FACTOR: KIND OF ASSIGNMENTCHARACTERISTIC/DEGREE

FACTOR: 2COMPLEXITY OF WORK CHARACTERISTIC/DEGREE

FACTOR: 3PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITYCHARACTERISTIC/DEGREE

FACTOR: 4MNGM'NT DECREE/DECREE

FACTOR: 5IMPACT OF RECOlM. & ACTIVITIES, CHARACTERISTIC/DEGREE

A

B

C D

FACT

A

B

C D

E

F G

H  FACT

A

B

C

D

E

F

FACT

A

B

C D

E F

G FACT

A

(i)

(if)

(iii)

(iv)

= BC FACT

I

Analytical Chemist, Mineral Sciences Laboratory (EMIR )

1

2

1

1       1

1

2

1

1     1

1

1     2

1      1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1      1

1       1

1      1

1

1

-

-

-

11      1

2

Chemist, Development Grade (CE)

1

1

2

2        2

2

2

2

2 2

1

1 2

1 2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1      1

1       1

1      1

1

2

-

.

-

21      1

3

Project Chemist, Consumer Product Safety (CCAC)

2

3

2

2        2

2

2

2

3 2

1

3 2

2 2

2

2

2

1

2

3

2

1

1

1      1

1       1

1      1

1

2

-

2

-

22      2

4

Chemist, Organic Residues (MNG)

2

2

2

2        2

2

3

3

3 3

2

3 1

3 3

2

2

2

1

2

3

2

1

1

1       1

1       1

1      1

2

2

-

2

-

22      2

5

Chemist, Major Ions and LRTAP(EC)

2

2

2

2        2

2

2

2

2 2

2

2 2

2 2

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2 1

2 3

2 2

2

1

2

-

22      2

6

Biochemist, Applied Endocrinology(F6O)

2

3

2

2        2

2

2

2

2 2

2

2 3

2 2

3

2

2

1

2

2

2

1

2

2 1

2 2

1 2

2

2

2

-

-

23 2

7

Quality Assurance Chemist (EC)

3

3

3

3 3

3

2

2

3 3

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

2

3

3

3

2

2

2 3

2 3

1 2

3

-

2

-

-

23 3

8

Chemist, Drinking Water andHuman Tissues Surveys (HWC)

3

3

3

2        3

3

3

3

3 2

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

3

2

3

3

2

2

2 3

2 3

2 2

3

1

-

2

-

23 3

9

Head, Solution Chemistry Section(EAR)

3

3

2

3        3

3

2

2

2 2

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

2

2

3

3

3

3

3 1

3 3

3 3

3

2

2

-

-

23 3

10

Chemist, Pesticide Evaluation(ACR)

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

1

1       1

1 3

1      1

3

3

2

3

-

33      3

11

Drug Evaluator (HWC)

3

3

3

3 3

3

4

3

4 4

3

3 3

4 4

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

1

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Analytical Advisor, Organics Section (CE)

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Specialist, Trace Inorganic(HWC)

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Chemist, Mass Spectrometry Methodology (AGR)

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Specialist, Drug Analysis (HWC)

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Chemistry Specialist, Drug Evaluation (HWC)

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Environmental Chemistry Advisor, Fish Habitat (F&0)

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Head, Organic Residues Laboratory Unit (HWC)

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Senior Program Advisor

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Chief, Food and Drug Laboratories Division, Atlantic Region

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Key in order of appearance of letters under the factors.

A - Objectives estbls by othrs

B - Extent of Work

C - Variety of activities

D - Scope for plan'g& condct'ng wrk

A = Info./Data - Avlblty/Problems

B = Info./Data - Validity

C = Info./Data - N/Varblty /Ambg'ty of variables

D = Info./Data - Relnshps of variables

E = Effect of actvty of others on wrk

F = Contacts - Nature/Purpose

G = Regrm'nt for: Devlpm'ntadpt'n, appictln,appprchs, procdrs andtech.

H = Knowledge

A - Extent wrk check'd byothers

B - Profsn'l guidance recv'd

C = Init./Judg'mt in Def'ng objectives Dealing w problems Estblsh'ng guidelines

D = Judgm'nt in assess'ng work of others

E = Judgm'nt of intrprt'ng results

F = Judgm'nt in providing advice

A = Resp.: Control ofStaff

B = Resp.: Control of physical resources

C =  Reap.: Comet'ng resources

D = Resp.: Obt'ng outside asstnce

E = Resp.: Adman, contrl of wrk

F =  Resp.: Co-ord'n of wrk perf.for/with othr orgnztn'l units

G = Resp.: Implemnt'ng or Devlp'ng guidelines

IMPACT (Governmental)

A = on Dept'l wrk/Other Gov.programs

IMPACT (External)

B =        i)          on Ind'I/Commrc'1 prod/open

.ii) = on Natrl. res./Envrnmnt

iii) = on Public health/safety

iv) = on Other external areas

     C = Impact on body of knowledge

Bench-mark Position Number: 1

Descriptive Title: Analytical Chemist, Mineral Sciences Laboratory

Level: 1

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

1

• Degree 2 - Objectives are defined by the supervisor. Samples are assigned but methods are selected from known acceptable procedures.
• Degree 1 - The generation of analytical data is part of a continuing operation requiring limited investigation.
• Degree 1 - Although a variety of materials are tested the analyses consist of limited number of straightforward procedures.
• Degree 1 - Daily work is planned using precedents and discussions with supervisor to select standard methods.

Complexity of Work

1

• Degree 2 - Information in terms of the methods and procedures is readily available, but data are generated by direct observation using standardized procedures.
• Degree 1 - Closely follows prescribed standard methods which produce data of known validity.
• Degree 1 - The samples usually result from controlled research experiments and are normally well characterized. The work involves the determination of discrete parameters.
• Degree 1 - The work involves the determination of discrete parameters using standardized methods in which the relationships of variables are known and controlled.
• Degree 1 - Activities of others within the unit may affect the availability of common facilities or shared equipment.
• Degree 1 - Contacts are normally with others in the unit to obtain information and as applicable with Research Scientists who submitted samples to discuss the analytical results.

Degree

• Degree 2 - The work requires adapting standard methods to suit the specific requirements of samples, and the testing of new procedures.

H.   Degree 1 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles and theories of analytical inorganic chemistry and of the procedures used in the analysis of mineralogical and metallurgical materials.

Professional Responsibility

1

• Degree 2 - The work requires the generation of complete analytical results which are checked for precision and accuracy by the supervisor.
• Degree 2 - There is a requirement to use and apply standard methods correctly, but the supervisor provides guidance on new aspects of the work.
• Degree 1 - Problems and potential solutions are discussed with the supervisor before proceeding.
• Degree 1 - As applicable the work of support staff may be checked for correct application of procedures.
• Degree 1 - Final results are reviewed for reliability and consistency and reported to supervisor.
• Degree 1 - As applicable, instructions and guidance may be provided to support staff engaged in similar activities.

Management Responsibility

7

• Degree 1 - Occasionally, technical instructions or requests for assistance are given to support staff.
• Degree 1 - Plans use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
• Degree 1 - Limited to the use of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
• Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the supervisor.
• Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
• Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with individual Researchers outside the Unit.
• Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

7

• Degree 1 - Analytical results support ongoing research projects and may have limited effect on this work.
• Degree 1
• Degree 1 - Analytical results support research projects directed towards the improvement of mining and related processing technology and may have a limited effect on these industries.
• No significant Impact.
• No significant Impact.
• No other significant impacts.

C.     Degree 1 - Analytical results contribute to the development of improved methods of analysis for mineralogical and metallurgical materials.

Bench-mark Position Number: 2

Descriptive Title: Chemist - Development Grade Reporting to the Section Head and under the guidance of a senior chemist:

Level: 1

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

2

• Degree 1 - Objectives are defined by the supervisor and the work is conducted under the close guidance of a senior chemist.
• Degree 2 - The work consists of a number of discrete investigations involving analysis and interpretation of data to determine the Customs classification of industrial organic commodities.
• Degree 2 - Diverse organic industrial commodities are analysed to determine their composition using a wide range of chemical and instrumental procedures.
• Degree 2 - Own work is planned and methods are selected and adapted to meet the objectives of the work.

Complexity of Work

2

• Degree 2 - Analytical data are generated by direct observation using recognized procedures. Information on industrial products, processes and classification precedents is available from recognized sources.
• Degree 2 - Information and data can be validated by repeat analysis, standard confirmation procedures or reference to previous casework.
• Degree 2 - Information from different sources must be interpreted and integrated to determine the composition of organic industrial products. Implications of the data are known or may be obtained from the Senior Chemist.
• Degree 2 - Relationships between the analytical results and the identity of organic industrial commodities can be established and inconsistencies resolved by straightforward investigation.
•      Degree 1 - Activities of others within the laboratory may affect the availability of common facilities or shared equipment.
•     Degree 1 - Contacts are normally with others in the laboratory to obtain information.

Degree

• Degree 2 - The work requires modifying and adapting methods of analyses to suit the requirements of samples and the progress of the investigation.
•      Degree 1 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles and theories of analytical organic chemistry and of the procedures used to identify organic industrial commodities.

Professional Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - The work is reviewed in progress by a senior chemist and results are reviewed by a senior chemist or the section head.
•      Degree 1 - Guidance on the selection and correct application of methods and procedures is received from a senior chemist.
•      Degree 1 - Problems and potential solutions are discussed with a senior chemist before proceeding.
•      Degree 1 - Results received from a technical services unit are checked to ensure that the correct methods were used and that the results are consistent with expectations.
•     Degree 1 - Final results are reviewed for reliability and consistency and reported to a senior chemist or section head.
•     Degree 1 - As applicable, instructions and guidance may be provided to support staff engaged in related activities.

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for technical assistance are given to support staff.
•      Degree 1 - Plans use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
•      Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the section head.
•      Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
•     Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with technical support services unit.
•      Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

1

•     Degree 1 - Analytical results are used to administer Customs legislation, but are reviewed and checked by the Senior Chemist or Section Head prior to use.
• Degree 2 -
• Degree 2 - The analytical results have economic effects as they are used to classify goods for the purpose of determining the applicable tariff.
• No significant impact.
• No significant impact.
• No other significant impacts.

C.  Degree 1 - Analytical results contribute to the knowledge of organic industrial commodities entering the country.

Bench-mark Position Number: 3

Descriptive Title: Project Chemist, Consumer Product Safety Reporting to the Project Manager, Flammability:

Level: 2

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

2

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Project manager in terms of product investigations and problem solving assignments.
• Degree 2 - The work consists of a number of discrete product investigations and problem solving assignments.
• Degree 2 - The work requires investigating the chemical and flammability hazards of consumer products, adapting methods and procedures, and resolving technical problems.
• Degree 2 - Own work is planned and approaches are determined to ensure that objectives are met.

Complexity of Work

2

• Degree 2 - Information in terms of methods and procedures is readily available, but data is generated by direct observation.
• Degree 2 - Data can be validated by alternative procedures or literature references.
• Degree 3 - The identification of flammability hazards requires the measurement and interpretation of several chemical and physical parameters.
• Degree 2 - Relationships between the chemical and physical properties and flammability can be established and inconsistencies resolved by straightforward investigations.
• Degree 1 - Activities of others within the unit may affect the availability of common facilities or shared equipment.
• Degree 3 - Contacts are with officials of the department and industry to explain results of investigations and with crown attorneys of the Department of Justice to provide factual information for the preparation of prosecutions.

Degree

• Degree 2 - The work requires modifying and adapting instrumental methods of analysis.
• Degree 2 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles and theories of analytical chemistry and of the procedures used to assess the hazards associated with flammable consumer products.

Professional Responsibility

2

• Degree 2 - The work requires the completion of assignments and the preparation of final reports which are reviewed by the Project manager.
• Degree 2 - There is a requirement to use and apply standard methods correctly, but the Project Manager provides guidance on problem solving assignments.
• Degree 2 - The work requires determining approaches and selecting methods for the identification of hazards.
• Degree 1 - As applicable, the work of support staff may be checked for correct application of procedures.
• Degree 2 - Results of the investigations are interpreted to produce an assessment of consumer hazard.
• Degree 3 - Technical advice and interpretation of results is provided to departmental and industry officials and to crown attorneys.

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for assistance are given to support staff.
• Degree 1 - Plans use of equipment and supplies for own work.
• Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
• Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Project Manager.
• Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
• Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with others outside the laboratory.
• Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

• Degree 1 - Results of investigations are used to administer consumer product safety legislation.
• Degree 2
• Degree 2 - Identification of a product hazard may result in the regulatory control of a commercial consumer product.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulatory control of hazardous consumer products.
• No other significant impacts.

C.      Degree 2 - Results of investigations contribute to a knowledge of the properties and hazards of consumer products.

Bench-mark Position Number: 4

Descriptive Title: Chemist, Organic Residues

Level: 2

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

2

• Degree 2 - Objectives are defined by the Unit Head. Samples are assigned but methods are selected and adapted from available procedures.
• Degree 2 - The work involves the complete analysis and interpretation of results to determine organic residue levels in food products.
• Degree 2 - The work involves the analysis of a wide variety of foods for pesticide residues and environmental contaminants.
• Degree 2 - Own work is planned and methods are selected to meet the objectives of the work.

Complexity of Work

3

• Degree 3 - Information on the identity and trace levels of organic residues in foodis obtained through extensive analyses, often involving method adaptation, and careful interpretation of the data due to the large number of possible chemicals and the presence of interferences.
• Degree 3 - The identity, once determined, and levels of organic contaminants in foods can be validated by a combination of alternative chemical and instrumental techniques and literature referencing.
• Degree 3 - The identification and quantitation of organic contaminants in foods involve many interferences, ambiguity, and require careful interpretation.
• Degree 3 - The relationships between instrumental responses and the identity and levels of trace organic residues in foods are sometimes conflicting and require investigation and interpretation for each residue/food commodity combination.
• E.  Degree 2 - The activities of inspection staff affect the type and priority of samples to be analyzed.

Degree

F.      Degree 3 - Contacts are with inspectors and regulated industry officials to explain results and with crown attorneys of the Department of Justice to provide information for the preparation of prosecutions.

G.     Degree 2 - The work requires modifying, adapting and evaluating new methods and procedures for the analysis of organic residues in food.

H.     Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of analytical organic chemistry and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used in the trace organic residue analysis of foods.

Professional Responsibility

2

• Degree 2 - The work requires the completion of assignments, the interpretation of results, and the preparation of final results which are reviewed by the Unit Head.
• Degree 2 - Professional guidance is received from the Unit Head on new analytical projects.
•     Degree 2 - The work requires identifying analytical problems and selecting and adapting methods for their resolution.
•      Degree 1 - As applicable, the work of technical staff is checked for correct application of methods and procedures.
•     Degree 2 - Analytical results are interpreted and evaluated against specified tolerances to determine compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and regulations and to indicate violations of the legislation.
•     Degree 3 - Technical advice and explanation of results is provided to inspectors, departmental officials, and to crown attorneys with respect to prosecutions.

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for assistance are given to support staff.
•     Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•      Degree 1 - Limited to spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for assigned work.
•     Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Unit Head.
•      Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives, guidelines and quality assurance standards established for the work.
•      Degree 1 - Limited requirement to coordinate work with others, except in order to best utilize shared equipment and facilities.
•      Degree 1 - Follow administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

• Degree 2 - Information and results of the work affect the intensity and direction of inspection activities.
• Degree 2 -
• Degree 2 - Identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial food products.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulatory control of foods containing violative levels of toxic organic residues.
• No other significant impacts.

C.     Degree 2 - Information and results contribute to knowledge of the levels of organic residues in the food supply and to improvements in the methods and procedures for the analysis of trace organics in foods.

Bench-mark Position Number: 5

Descriptive Title: Chemist, Major Ions and LRTAP

Level: 2

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

2

• Degree 2 - Objectives are clearly defined by the Laboratory Unit Head in terms of expected number and quality of analyses.
• Degree 2 - The work involves the complete analysis and interpretation of results to determine inorganic ions in water and related environmental samples.
• Degree 2 - The work involves the analysis of water and related environmental samples for inorganic ions, adapting and evaluating methods and allocating work to subordinate staff.
• Degree 2 - Plans and organizes work and assigns samples to subordinate staff to meet clearly defined objectives.

Complexity of Work

2

• Degree 2 - Information in terms of methods and procedures is readily available, but data is generated by direct observation.
• Degree 2 - Data can be validated by repeat analysis and confirmation procedures using alternative analytical schemes.
• Degree 2 - The measurement of inorganic ions in environmental samples involves many interferences which must be considered.
• Degree 2 - Relationships between instrumental responses and inorganic ion concentration can be established by straightforward investigations.
• Degree 2 - The work is affected by the activities of field monitoring staff submitting samples.
• Degree 2 - Contacts are with scientists for whom analyses are conducted to explain results.
• Degree 2 - The work requires adapting and evaluating new methods and procedures for the inorganic analysis of water and related environmental samples.
• Degree 2 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of the principles and theories of inorganic analytical chemistry and of the procedures and techniques used in the analysis of water.

Degree

Professional Responsibility

2

• Degree 3 - Approaches to meeting analytical demands are reviewed by the Laboratory Unit Head.
• Degree 2 - Professional guidance is received from the Laboratory Head Unit on new analytical assignments.
• Degree 2 - The work requires identifying analytical problems and selecting and adapting methods for their resolution.
• Degree 2 - The work of subordinate staff is reviewed for accuracy, reliability and consistency.
• Degree 2 - Own and subordinates' analytical results are interpreted to produce meaningful reports.
• Degree 2 - Advice on the inorganic analysis of water and related environmental samples is provided to support staff.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of a support staff consisting of one chemist and two technicians.
• Degree 2 - The work requires ensuring the proper use of analytical instruments assigned for the work.
• Degree 2 - The work requires identifying to the Laboratory Unit Head, new equipment and supplies required for the work.
• Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required is requested from the Laboratory Unit Head.
• Degree 2 - The work requires ensuring that quality assurance and safety procedures are maintained.
• Degree 3 - The work requires coordinating the unit's work to meet the requirements and priorities of field staff.
• Degree 2 - Ensures the implementation of administrative and safety procedures in the nit.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

• Degree 2 - Results of the work are used by other scientists in the Department to monitor and evaluate the effects of pollutants on inland waters and can directly affect these studies.
• Degree 2

(i)Degree 1 - The results of the work may have limited economic effects on industries contributing to long range atmospheric pollution of inland waters.

(ii) Degree 2 - Results of the work are used to monitor and evaluate the effects of pollutants on inland waters and contribute to the protection of these resources.

(iii)       No significant impact.

(iv)      No other significant impacts.

C. Degree 2 - Information and results contribute to knowledge of the levels of major inorganic ions in inland waters and to improvements in the methods and procedures for the inorganic analysis of water.

Bench-mark Position Number: 6

Descriptive Title: Biochemist, Applied Endocrinology

Level: 2

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

2

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Section Head in terms of goals for each investigative study.
•     Degree 2 - The work consists of a number of discrete investigations involving the analysis and interpretation of hormone levels in salmon.
•     Degree 2 - The work requires planning and conducting surveys of fish, collecting blood samples and field data, and the analysis of plasma for hormone levels.
•     Degree 2 - Investigations and surveys are planned, study approaches determined, and methods selected to ensure that objectives are met.

Complexity of Work

2

• Degree 2 - Information and data are obtained from field surveys and straightforward laboratory analyses.
•     Degree 2 - Radio immunoassay data can be validated by literature references or comparison with results obtained in other laboratories.
•     Degree 2 - Hormone levels are affected by many external factors but these can be controlled for in the investigations.
•     Degree 2 - Relationships between hormone levels and external factors can be established by straightforward investigation.
•     Degree 2 - The work involves collaboration with, and provision of radioimmunoassay analyses to, research scientists in the section.

Degree

• Degree 2 - Contacts are with research scientists in the section working on collaborative projects and with other scientists to explain and demonstrate biochemical assays of fish hormones.
• Degree 3 - The work requires developing and adapting biochemical techniques for determining hormone levels in fish plasma.
• Degree 2 - The work requires the application of a sound knowledge of biochemistry and of the techniques used to measure hormone levels in plasma.

Professional Responsibility

2

• Degree 3 - Approaches to investigative studies and sampling schemes, and conclusions derived from interpretation of the data are reviewed by the Section Head.
•     Degree 2 - Guidance on new investigative studies and in the resolution of unexpected problems is provided by the Section Head.
•     Degree 2 - The work requires identifying factors influencing hormone levels and devising sampling schemes to measure and interpret them.
•      Degree 1 - As applicable, the work of summer students is checked for correct application of procedures.
•     Degree 2 - Analytical results and field observations are interpreted to identify the effects of external factors on fish hormone levels.
•     Degree 2 - Advice on the biochemical analysis of fish hormones is provided to other scientists in the section and in industry.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions are given to summer students.
•     Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of equipment and supplies allocated to the work, including the control of radioactive materials used in the section.
•     Degree 2 - Identifies the equipment and supplies required for the investigations.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Section Head.
•     Degree 2 - Ensures that the administrative and safety guidelines required for these of radioactive materials are maintained.
•     Degree 2 - Coordinates field sampling with other researchers in the section.
•     Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

2

• Degree 2 - Results of investigations contribute to ongoing programs in fish culture research.
•     Degree 2
• Degree 2 - Results of investigations contribute to improvements in salmon production affecting the commercial and sport fisheries.
• Degree 2 - Results of investigations contribute to conserving salmon species.
• No significant impact.
• No other significant impacts.

C.     Degree 3 - Biochemical methods for determining hormone levels in fish are developed, and results of investigations contribute to the understanding of the role of hormones in fish reproduction and stress survival.

Bench-mark Position Number: 7

Descriptive Title: Quality Assurance Chemist

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Section Head in terms of developing required reference materials and in conducting quality assurance studies and method development projects.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves the identification, selection and comprehensive testing of reference materials, the conduct of extensive quality assurance studies, and the development of methods for the analysis of water and sediments.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves the selection and chemical characterization of reference materials, the organization and conduct of quality assurance studies, method development and the supervision of one chemist.
•     Degree 3 - Joint quality assurance studies are planned and organized, investigations to develop reference materials are planned and coordinated, and method development studies are planned and assigned to a junior chemist.

Complexity of Work

3

A.    Degree 2 - Information necessary to characterize reference materials and for use in quality assurance studies and method development projects is obtained by direct analysis.

Degree

    B.       Degree 2 - Analytical data can be validated by repeat analysis using alternative procedures.

• Degree 3 - The complete characterization of naturally occurring reference materials requires the identification and quantitation of a wide range of organic and inorganic parameters.
• Degree 3 - The data and information obtained from quality assurance studies contain many variables which require interpretation and are sometimes ambiguous.
• Degree 3 - The collection and characterization of reference materials and the conduct of quality assurance studies are conducted jointly with, and are affected by scientists outside the section.
•     Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists in the National Water Quality Laboratory or scientists in contracted laboratories to obtain chemical analyses, and with scientists in various national and international agencies to organize, coordinate and conduct quality assurance studies.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires developing strategies and experimental design and guiding one chemist in the development of methods for the analysis of water and sediment for organic parameters.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of inorganic and organic analytical chemistry and of the procedures and techniques used in the analysis of water and sediments, as well as a knowledge of statistics as applied to quality assurance studies.

Professional Responsibility

3

•     Degree 3 - Approaches to selecting and characterizing reference materials and conducting quality assurance studies and method development projects are reviewed by the Section Head for soundness of judgement and attainment of objectives.
•     Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Section Head on the resolution of difficult method development problems and on the interpretation of ambiguous quality assurance study. results.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires identifying the need for and likely sources of reference materials, determining approaches for the conduct of quality assurance studies and developing strategies and experimental design for method development projects.
•     Degree 2 - The work of a junior chemist engaged in method development studies is reviewed in progress and final reports are critically reviewed prior to release.
•     Degree 3 - The results of quality assurance studies are interpreted and analyzed to assess the performance of outside laboratories.
•     Degree 3 - Advice on the use of reference materials and on the conduct and interpretation of quality assurance studies is provided to other scientists. Guidance on method development studies is provided to a junior chemist.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of one chemist engaged in method development studies.
• Degree 2 - The work requires ensuring the proper use of analytical instruments assigned to the Unit.
• Degree 2 - The work requires identifying to the Section Head new equipment and supplies required for the work.
• Degree 3 - The work requires obtaining outside assistance for the collection of samples for use as reference materials and for the analysis of samples by contract laboratories.

Degree

• Degree 2 - Ensures that quality and quantity standards are maintained in the laboratory.
• Degree 3 - Coordinates sample collection and joint quality assurance studies with other scientists.
• Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Reference materials and results of quality assurance studies are used throughout the department to ensure the quality of scientific data produced.
• Degree 2 -
• No significant impact.
• Degree 2 - Results of quality assurance studies contribute to the department's commitments in the area of joint environmental monitoring programs.
• No significant impact.
• No other significant impacts.

C.  Degree 3 - Information and results contribute to improvements in methods for the analysis of water and sediments.

Bench-mark Position Number: 8

Descriptive Title: Chemist, Drinking Water and Human Tissue Surveys

Level: 3

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Section Head in terms of requirements for planning and conducting drinking water and human tissue surveys.
• Degree 3 - The work involves the planning, coordination and conduct of surveys and analyses to determine levels of a wide range of organic contaminants in drinking water and human tissues.
• Degree 2 - The work involves planning, coordinating and conducting joint surveys and laboratory analyses, providing advice and allocating work to one technician.
• Degree 3 - Joint drinking water and human tissue surveys are planned and conducted with a number of outside agencies.

Complexity of Work

3

A.      Degree 3 - Information on the identity and levels of a wide range of naturally occurring contaminants in drinking water and human tissues is obtained from extensive surveys and analytical investigations requiring method adaptation and development.

Degree

B.   Degree 3 - Information and data can be validated by repeating surveys and by confirming analytical results through a combination of chemical and instrumental techniques.

• Degree 3 - The identification and quantitation of organic contaminants in drinking water and human tissues involves many interferences, ambiguity, and requires careful interpretation.
• Degree 2 - Relationships between instrumental responses and organic contaminant levels can be established by straightforward investigation using reference standards.
• Degree 3 - The surveys are planned and conducted in cooperation with, and are affected by, officials outside the section.
• Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists and officials in other federal and provincial agencies and universities to plan and participate in cooperative surveys.
• Degree 3 - The work requires the development of new sampling and analytical techniques for the identification and measurement of organic contaminants in drinking water and human tissues.
• Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of organic analytical chemistry and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used in trace organic analysis of drinking water and human issues, as well as the knowledge of statistical techniques related to sampling and survey design.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to planning and conducting surveys and developing methods are reviewed by the Section Head.
• Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Section Head in the resolution of difficult method development problems and in determining survey priorities.
• Degree 3 - The work requires defining survey requirements in terms of parameters to be measured and sampling frequency, defining the technical scope of contracted work and determining approaches for method development studies.
• Degree 3 - The work of contractors conducting surveys or analysis is reviewed for scientific integrity.
• Degree 2 - Analytical results are interpreted to produce meaningful results.
• Degree 3 - Advice on sampling and analysis of drinking water and human tissues for organic contaminants is provided to subordinate staff, contractors and officials of agencies participating in joint projects.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of one technician.
• Degree 2 - Ensures the proper use of analytical equipment and supplies allocated for the work.
• Degree 2 - Identifies the equipment and supplies required for survey and analytical work.
• Degree 3 - Arranges for survey work with outside agencies and defines the technical scope for contracted survey and analytical work.
• Degree 2 - Ensures that quality, quantity and safety standards are maintained in the laboratory.
• Degree 3 - Coordinates surveys and analyses with officials in other agencies and with contractors.
• Degree 2 - Implements administrative and safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Information and results of the work are used by federal and provincial officials to set Canada Drinking Water Guidelines, and regulations under the Hazardous Products Act.
• Degree 2 -
• Degree 1 - The results of the work may have limited economic effects on industries contributing to the pollution of potable water supplies.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 2 - Information and results of the work are used to control toxic organic contaminants in drinking water and the human environment.
• No other significant impacts.
• Degree 3 - Information and results contribute to knowledge of the levels of organic contaminants in drinking water and human tissues. New and improved methods and procedures for the analysis of trace organics in drinking water and human tissue are developed.

Bench-mark Position Number: 9

Descriptive Title: Head, Solution Chemistry Section, Mineral Sciences Laboratory

Level: 3

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Assistant Manager in terms of providing acceptable analytical services with respect to quality, quantity and timeliness.
• Degree 2 - The work involves the provision of inorganic analytical services in support of a number of research projects.
• Degree 3 - The work involves the conduct, and supervision of staff engaged in the conduct, of inorganic analysis of ores, minerals, process solutions and related materials.
• Degree 3 - The work involves planning, organizing, and assigning work to a section engaged in the provision of analytical services.

Complexity of Work

3

• Degree 2 - Information in terms of methods and procedures are normally available, but data is generated by direct observation.
• Degree 2 - Data can be validated by alternate procedures or literature references.
• Degree 2 - The samples submitted to the section usually result from controlled research experiments and are normally well characterized. The work involves the determination of discrete parameters. Samples of a more complex or difficult nature require interpretation and method adaptation due to interferences.

Degree

• Degree 2 - The work involves analysis of a more complex or difficult nature, and investigations into method development where the relationships between variables can be established by straightforward analytical investigations.
•      Degree 3 - The organization, planning and conduct of work in the section are affected by the activities of researchers for whom analytical services are provided.
•      Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists, for whom analytical services are provided, to report and discuss results, and with scientists in outside agencies and industry to provide analytical advice.
•      Degree 3 - The work requires adapting and developing methods and techniques for the analysis of ores, minerals, process solutions and related materials.
•      Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of inorganic analytical chemistry and of the procedures and techniques used in the analysis of ores, minerals, process solutions and related materials, as well as a knowledge of supervisory practices.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to providing an effective analytical service are reviewed by the Assistant Manager.
•     Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Assistant Manager in the resolution of difficult analytical or method development problems.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires identifying analytical problems, determining approaches and adapting or developing methods for their resolution.
•     Degree 2 - The work of subordinate staff is reviewed in progress and checked for technical accuracy before reporting and discussing results with clients.
•     Degree 2 - Analytical results are interpreted to produce meaningful reports.
•     Degree 3 - Analytical advice is provided to scientists in other agencies and industry. Guidance on the selection and application of methods and on the interpretation of results is provided to support staff.

Management Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - The work requires the supervision of a unit of two chemists and four technicians.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires the control and maintenance of equipment and supplies allocated for the work.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires making recommendations to the Assistant Manager and writing specifications for the acquisition of equipment and supplies required for the work.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required is requested from the Assistant Manager.
•     Degree 3 - Ensures that quality assurance and safety procedures are implemented in the section.
•     Degree 3 - Coordinates the provision of analytical services for a number of scientists.
•     Degree 3 - Interprets and implements administrative and safety guidelines in the section.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

A.     Degree 3 - The provision of analytical services is essential to the ongoing research activities within CANMET.

Degree

B. Degree 2 -

• Degree 2 - The provision of analytical services is essential to research projects directed towards the improvement of mining and related processing technologies having technological affects on these industries. The work also contributes directly to the industry through the development of methods, resolution of analytical problems and through referee analysis to resolve differences.
• Degree 2 - The provision of analytical services is essential to ongoing research projects directed to improvements in the use of mineral resources.
• No significant impact.(iv) No other significant impacts.

   C.  Degree 3 - The work involves the development of new methods and procedures for the analysis of ores, minerals, process solutions and related materials.

Bench-mark Position Number: 10

Descriptive Title: Chemist, Pesticide Evaluation

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignment

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Associate Director in terms of assignments involving the scientific appraisal of the chemical data of several pre-market evaluation submissions and the conduct of related laboratory investigations.

B.     Degree 3 - The work involves the comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the chemistry data in pesticide submissions as well as laboratory based studies and method development projects.

Degree

C.      Degree 3 - The work involves the evaluation and assessment of chemical data, the analysis of a wide variety of pesticide products and contaminants, the critical evaluation and development of methods of analysis and the provision of advice.

D.      Degree 3 - Plans and conducts the scientific appraisal and review of the chemistry data of a broad range of pesticides, laboratory investigations into the validity of analytical methods, and method development studies.

Complexity of Work

3

• Degree 3 - The work requires obtaining information from a critical review of submitted data, requesting the development and submission of specific additional data from industry, and from laboratory based investigations requiring method development.
• Degree 3 - The information and data supplied by industry can normally be validated by a critical review of the chemistry data, laboratory based investigations and literature referencing.
• Degree 3 - The information and chemical data in submissions include several chemical and physical parameters, reaction pathways, information on the presence of contaminants and methods of analysis, which are sometimes ambiguous or incomplete and require interpretation.
• Degree 3 - Relationships between chemical and physical data submitted, results of analytical investigations, and the actual composition of pesticides and presence of microcontaminants are sometimes conflicting and require investigation and interpretation.
• Degree 3 - The work is frequently affected by the activities of other scientists and evaluators providing or requesting additional information on the chemical aspects of the submission.
• Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists and officials of industry and other agencies and departments to exchange information, resolve differences or problems and provide advice.
• Degree 3 - The work requires developing new or improved methods for the compositional analysis of new pesticides and for the identification and quantitation of a wide range of micro contaminants.
• H.  Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of organic analytical and synthetic chemistry and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used in the analysis of pesticides and related micro contaminants.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to conducting scientific evaluations, laboratory investigations and method development projects are reviewed by the Associate Director for soundness of judgement.
• Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Associate Director on the resolution of difficult method development problems and in the interpretation of ambiguous chemical data contained in submissions.
• Degree 3 - The work requires identifying problems with methods of analysis, incomplete, missing or biased data and conclusions, and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems.
• Degree 3 - The results and findings of other scientists in the area of pesticide chemistry and analysis of micro contaminants are reviewed for appropriateness in assessing pre-market submissions for the registration of pesticides.

Degree

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 2 - The work requires the supervision of one technician.
• Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
• Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
• Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Associate Director.
• Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
• Degree 3 - Coordinates the collection of additional chemical information from industry, and investigations, scientific appraisals and method development studies with other scientists.
• Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Scientific appraisals, laboratory investigations and methods and procedures developed are used in the administration of pesticide legislation in general and in the pre-market evaluation of individual submissions.
• Degree 3 -
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the regulatory approval and control of pesticides and may lead to economic or technological effects on the pesticide industry.
• Degree 2 - The confirmation of pesticide composition and the identification of microcontaminants contribute to the registration and use of environmentally acceptable pesticides.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice, and results of the work affect the approval and use of potentially hazardous pesticides and the control of toxicmicrocontaminants.
• No other significant impacts.

C.  Degree 3 - The evaluation of the submitted chemical data and information, results of laboratory investigations, and new methods of analysis contribute to improved knowledge and understanding of the chemistry of pesticides and related microcontaminants.

Bench-mark Position Number: 11

Descriptive Title: Drug Evaluator

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

3

A.     Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Division Chief in terms of assignments involving the scientific appraisal of the chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data of several new drug evaluation submissions.

Degree

B.   Degree 3 - The work involves the comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data in new drug submissions to determine the acceptability of the drug in meeting standards of safety and efficacy.

• Degree 3 - The work involves the evaluation and assessment of chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data, the review of manufacturing processes, drug synthesis, stability and degradation, and the potential formation of toxic impurities, a critical review of proposed standards and analytical methodology, and the provision of advice.
•   Degree 3 - Adapts scientific approaches and methodologies, and plans, organizes and conducts a broad diversity of studies and evaluations of the chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data for a wide variety of new drug submissions.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires obtaining information from a critical review of submitted data, and requesting the development and submission of specific additional data for new chemical entities for which there is often no information available in the scientific literature and no published standards. The only information available is that supplied by the drug manufacturer in the submission and requires interpretation and selection to use.
•     Degree 3 - The information and data supplied by drug manufacturers can normally be validated by a critical review of the chemical data, laboratory based investigations and detailed literature referencing.
•     Degree 4 - The information and data contained in submissions relating to new chemical entities and novel synthetic routes may include complicated and conflicting analytical data and ambiguous information on impurities, stereo-isomers and degradation products. Judgements as to the acceptability of the data must be made.
•     Degree 4 - Relationships between the chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data submitted, synthetic pathways, reagents, stability and degradation products, and the possible formation of toxic impurities are complicated and require critical evaluation and review to resolve conflicts and interpretation problems.
•     Degree 3 - The work is frequently affected by the activities of other scientists and evaluators providing or requesting additional information on the chemical or pharmaceutical technology aspects of the submissions.
•     Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists and officials of the pharmaceutical industry and other agencies to exchange information, resolve differences or problems and provide advice.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires adapting the scientific approach and methodologies in the evaluation process to suit the unique requirements and each submission.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of analytical and organic chemistry, as well as spectroscopy and a good knowledge of medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry and pharmaceutical technology.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to conducting scientific evaluations and final recommendations and conclusions are reviewed for soundness of judgement.
•     Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Division Chief or from an appropriate specialist on the interpretation of ambiguous chemical data or on the resolution of difficult problems.

Degree

•     Degree 3 - The work requires identifying problems with methods of analysis, incomplete, missing or biased data, and conclusions, and adapting scientific approaches and methodologies for the evaluation of drug submissions and the resolution of difficult problems.
•         Degree 3 - The results and findings of other scientists in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry as well as those of junior evaluators are reviewed for appropriateness in assessing new drug submissions.
•         Degree 3 - Chemical and pharmaceutical technology data, results and conclusions are interpreted to determine the validity and acceptability of data contained in new drug submissions.
•         Degree 3 - Advice is given to junior evaluators on the interpretation of analytical results and to officials in the pharmaceutical industry on the acceptability of proposed drug standards.

Management Responsibility

7

• Degree 1 - As applicable, work is assigned to non-subordinate support staff.
•         Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•           Degree 1 - Limited to the spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•           Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Division Chief.
•           Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
•         Degree 3 - Coordinates the collection of additional chemistry and pharmaceutical technology information from drug manufacturers, and investigations and scientific appraisals with other scientists.
•           Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Results and decisions of scientific appraisals are used in the administration of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations in general, and in the clearance of individual new drug submissions, as well as in the development of Canadian standards for drugs.
•         Degree 3 -
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the regulatory approval and control of drugs and may lead to economic or technological effects on the pharmaceutical industry.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice, and results of the work affect the approval of new drugs in Canada and contribute to the establishment of standards which ensure the continued safety and efficacy of each lot of new drug sold in Canada.
• No other significant impacts.

C.      Degree 3 - The evaluation of the submitted chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data and the development of research proposals provide knowledge and improved understanding of the chemistry of pharmaceuticals.

Bench-mark Position Number: 12

Descriptive Title: Analytical Advisor, Organics Section

Level: 3

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Section Head in terms of goals and requirements for investigations or method development projects.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves the conduct of comprehensive chemical investigations of a broad range of organic chemical commodities to determine the application of Customs legislation.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves the analysis of a wide diversity of organic commodities, the development of analytical methods, the training and guidance of junior chemists and the provision of advice relating analytical results to Customs legislation.
•     Degree 3 - Plans and conducts a broad diversity of analytical, method development and scientific investigational work in the area of organic commodity identification for the purpose of Customs classification.

Complexity of Work

3

A.      Degree 3 - The work requires obtaining information and data for the identification of a broad range of organic chemical commodities for which background information is limited and requires investigation and method adaptation.

Degree

    B.    Degree 4 - The determination of the composition of diverse mixtures of unknown organic compounds requires difficult and complex investigations.

• Degree 4 - The analysis of new products and unknown materials produces chemical and physical data with many poorly defined variables. Judgement is required in interpreting the broadly based and often conflicting analytical data.
• Degree 4 - Relationships between manufacturing processes, intended or potential uses, claims and opinions of importers and customs administrators and the chemical and physical parameters from several analytical techniques are conflicting and require investigations to resolve conflicts and interpretation problems.
• Degree 3 - The activities of Tariff Administrators submitting problem cases, changes in the legislation, and the importation of new products affect the direction of method development and priority of investigational work.
• Degree 3 - Contacts are with officials in the department to explain results and provide advice concerning the customs classification of organic chemical commodities, and with crown attorneys to provide specific technical information for the defense of appeals.
• Degree 3 - The work requires modifying existing and developing new methods for the identification of a broad range of organic chemical commodities.
• Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of organic analytical chemistry, and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used to identify organic products, a thorough knowledge of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analysis, and a sound knowledge of the Customs legislation relating to classification of organic chemical commodities.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to conducting investigations and adapting and developing methods are reviewed by the Section Head.
• Degree 4 - Professional guidance is received from the Section Head on the resolution of unusual or complex issues of a contentious nature involving the customs classification of organic chemical commodities.
• Degree 3 - The work requires identifying analytical and customs classification problems and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems.
• Degree 3 - Results of other scientists working in the area of Nuclear Magnetic Reasonance Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry related to custom classification are reviewed to determine their application to own work.
• Degree 3 - Other Scientists' results, conclusions and recommendations related to cases under appeal are interpreted to determine their validity and implications.
• Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and other techniques for analysis of organic commodities is provided to other scientists.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 1 - As applicable, technical instructions or requests for assistance are given to staff of the technical services unit.
• Degree 2 - Ensures the proper use and maintenance of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer.
• Degree 3 - Recommends the acquisition of and writes specifications for the purchase of analytical equipment.
• Degree 2 - Recommends on the need for contracted scientific services.

Degree

• Degree 2 - Ensures the safe and proper use and maintenance of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer.
•      Degree 2 - Occasionally, must coordinate work with Tariff Advisors submitting problem cases and with other scientists working on investigational projects.
•       Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Analytical reports and technical advice with respect to new or unusual organic chemical commodities or customs classification appeals are used in the administration of Customs legislation and can set departmental precedents. Methods and procedures developed are used by other scientists in the section.
• Degree 3 -
• Degree 3 - Analytical reports and technical advice are used to determine the customs classification of organic chemical commodities often under appeal and have direct economic effects on related products and industries through the establishment of precedents.
• No significant impact.
• No significant impact.
• No other significant 'impacts.

C. Degree 3 - Information and results of investigations contribute to the knowledge of organic chemical commodities entering Canada. New and improved methods and procedures for the identification of organic commodities are developed.

Bench-mark Position Number: 13

Descriptive Title: Specialist, Trace Inorganic Analysis

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Unit Head in terms of method development project goals and National Science Committee assignments.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves comprehensive studies and investigations into the trace inorganic analysis of foods for the purpose of method development and national project planning.
•     Degree 3 - The work involves the development and validation of analytical methods for the inorganic analysis of foods, participation in national program planning, the provision of expert advice, and the conduct of analysis.
•     Degree 3 - Plans and conducts a broad diversity of analytical, method development, investigational and problem solving work in the area of trace inorganics in foods.

Degree

Complexity of Work

3

• Degree 3 - Information in terms of new methods is developed and information for use in program planning is obtained through investigation, selection and interpretation.
•     Degree 3 - Information, data and new methods can be validated by repeating experiments, using alternative procedures or through literature referencing.
•     Degree 3 - Information on food industry practices and the estimated levels of inorganic constituents in food products and analytical data on actual levels contain several variables requiring interpretation and are sometimes ambiguous.
•     Degree 3 - Relationships among variables, and interferences in trace element analysis and method development are sometimes conflicting and require investigation and interpretation to ensure valid results. Relationships between industry practices and levels of inorganic constituents in foods require analysis and interpretation for project planning.
•     Degree 3 - The activities of inspection staff and compliance officers affect the direction of method development and priority of investigational work.
•     Degree 3 - Contacts are with scientists and officials to participate in cooperative method development and project planning activities, with industry to resolve problems and provide advice and training, and with Crown Attorneys to provide advice on the interpretation of analytical findings.
• Degree 3 - The work requires developing new methods and procedures for the trace inorganic analysis of foods.
• Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of inorganic analytical chemistry and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used for the trace inorganic analysis of foods, as well as a good knowledge of the technologies and practices used in the food manufacturing industry.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to conducting method development studies and recommendations concerning National Science Committee project planning are reviewed by the Unit Head for soundness of judgement in terms of meeting objectives.
•     Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Unit Head on the resolution of difficult analytical or method development problems.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires identifying analytical problems and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems, and identifying compliance problems and recommending options for their resolution in the Food Chemistry Project area of trace inorganic analysis.
•     Degree 3 - The work of project team members involved in method development studies or special investigations is reviewed for completeness and compliance with project guidelines and quality assurance objectives.
•     Degree 3 - Work on the National Science Committee requires the interpretation and evaluation of scientific data on the levels of trace inorganics in foods as well as methods of analysis and food industry practices.
•     Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in trace inorganic analysis and related food industry practices is provided to departmental officials and food industry representatives.

Degree

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 1 - As applicable, assigns work to project staff.
•     Degree 2 - Ensures proper use of instruments, supplies and facilities for trace inorganic analysis.
•     Degree 3 - Evaluates requirements, prepares detailed specifications and evaluation criteria for, and recommends the purchase of, laboratory equipment.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Unit Head.
•     Degree 3 - Implements quality assurance procedures for trace inorganic analysis.
•     Degree 3 - Coordinates work with National Science Committee members and regional inspection and laboratory staff.
•     Degree 2 - Develops and recommends safety guidelines and procedures for trace inorganic work in the laboratory.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to the development of national compliance  projects, and results of the work contribute to the availability of reliable methods for use in on-going laboratory operations.
• Degree 3 -
• Degree 3 - The identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations may result in the regulatory control of commercial food products, and recommendations and advice on the design and implementation of national compliance projects may lead to economic or technological effects on the food industry.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the regulatory control of foods containing violative levels of inorganic constituents.(iv) No other significant impacts.    Degree 3 - The evaluation of information and results of the work provide information on the levels of inorganic constituents in the food supply. New methods and procedures for the analysis of trace inorganics in food are developed.

Bench-mark Position Number: 140

Descriptive Title: Chemist, Mass Spectrometry Methodology

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the supervisor in terms of requirements for methodology studies or investigative project goals.
• Degree 3 - The work involves comprehensive studies and investigations within the specialized subject area of mass-spectral analysis.
• Degree 3 - The work requires investigations into the mass-spectral analysis of a wide range of agricultural products, fully using all the capabilities of both high and low resolution mass spectrometry, investigating new technological applications, solving difficult problems, and providing advice.
• Degree 3 - Plans and conducts a broad diversity of analytical, method development and investigational problems solving work in the area of mass spectrometry.

Complexity of Work

3

A.      Degree 3 - Information in terms of new methods is developed and mass-spectral data are obtained through investigation, selection and interpretation.

Degree

B.   Degree 3 - Mass-spectral data and information can be validated by repeating experiments, using alternative procedures, or through literature referencing.

• Degree 3 - Mass-spectral data including fragmentation patterns obtained through experiment and investigation contain several variables requiring interpretation and are sometimes ambiguous.
• Degree 3 - Experimental data derived from changes to mass spectrometer systems and operating conditions involve variables and relationships which are sometimes conflicting and require investigation and interpretation.
• Degree 3 - The activities of inspection staff and program officers affect the direction of method development and problem solving work.
• Degree 3 - Contacts are with inspectors and program officers, and other scientists to exchange information, solve problems, plan joint projects and provide advice.
• Degree 4 - The work requires investigating new technological developments for applicability and modifying existing and developing new methods and techniques using novel instrumental approaches, for the mass-spectral analysis of micro contaminants.
• Degree 3 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of mass spectrometry to the analysis of microcontaminants.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to method development studies and problem solving investigations, and results in terms of final methods and conclusions are reviewed by the Section Head.
• Degree 4 - Scientific guidance of a general nature is available from the Section Head. The work requires the resolution of difficult problems within the area of mass-spectral analysis but guidance is received from other specialists in the resolution of unusual or complex problems.
• Degree 3 - The work requires defining objectives of method development studies, identifying problems in the analysis of difficult samples and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems in the area of mass-spectral analysis.
• Degree 3 - Results of other scientists working in the area of mass spectrometry are reviewed to determine their application to own work.
• Degree 3 - Complex scientific data and results of own work are interpreted to produce meaningful conclusions, and the scientific literature and results of other scientists in the area of mass spectrometry are reviewed and interpreted to determine implications on method development studies.
• Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in the mass-spectral analysis of agricultural products is provided to departmental officials and other scientists.

Management Responsibility

2

• Degree 1 - As applicable, work is assigned to non subordinate support staff.
• Degree 3 - Controls the maintenance of the mass spectrometers and sets operational guidelines for their use.
• Degree 3 - Recommends the acquisition of and writes specifications for complete mass spectrometer systems, components and accessories.
• Degree 1 - Assistance, when required, is requested from the Section Head.
• Degree 2 - Ensures the safe and proper use and maintenance of the mass spectrometers.
• Degree 2 - Occasionally must coordinate own work with the activities of inspectors and other laboratory staff when providing mass spectrometry services.

Degree

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

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Results of the work contribute methods used in ongoing laboratory activities and to the development of regulations and standards for microcontaminantsb in agricultural products.
• Degree 3 -
• Degree 3 - Analytical results are used as a basis for regulatory control of commercial agricultural products.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 2 - Results of the work contribute to the regulatory control of toxic microcontaminants in agricultural products, pesticides, and meat products.
• No other significant impact.

C.         Degree 3 - New methods and techniques for the mass-spectral analysis of agricultural products are developed, and results of the work contribute knowledge and improved understanding on the occurrence of micro contaminants in agricultural products.

Bench-mark Position Number: 15

Descriptive Title: Specialist, Drug Analysis

Level: 3

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

3

• Degree 3 - Objectives are defined by the Unit Head in terms of method development project goals, National Science Committee assignments and clandestine laboratory investigations.
• Degree 3 - The work involves comprehensive studies and investigations into illicit drug analysis for the purpose of method development and national program planning as well as comprehensive investigations into clandestine laboratory operations.

Degree

• Degree 4 - The work involves the development and validation of analytical methods for illicit drug analysis, participation in national program planning, the provision of expert advice and the conduct of analyses and comprehensive clandestine laboratory investigations.
•      Degree 3 - Plans and conducts a broad diversity of analytical, method development, clandestine laboratory investigational and problem solving work in the area of illicit drugs.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - Information on the identity of illicit drugs and products of clandestine laboratories is difficult to obtain and requires intensive investigation. Methods and reference standards are often not available.
•     Degree 3 - Information, data and new methods can be validated by repeating experiments, using alternative procedures or through literature referencing.
•     Degree 4 - Information and data on the operations of clandestine laboratories and the identity of materials and products, as well as the identity of illicit drugs, related chemicals, impurities and cutting agents involve many variables with high variability, are difficult to interpret, and require judgement to use.
•     Degree 4 - The relationships between the evidence obtained in clandestine laboratory operations and the synthetic pathway and probable products requires in-depth investigations to understand and interpret.
•     Degree 4 - The activities of police agencies, crown attorneys and courts affect the priority and conduct of the work and the direction of method development studies.
•     Degree 4 - Contacts are with police agencies to provide expert advice and training and to participate in clandestine laboratory investigations, with crown attorneys, defence counsel and the courts to provide testimony as an expert witness and to explain and defend, often under critical cross-examination, results and interpretation of findings, and with officials of the department to participate in program planning and provide advice based on a recognized expertise in clandestine laboratory investigations and illicit drug analysis.
•      Degree 3 - The work requires developing new methods and procedures for illicit drug analysis.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of forensic drug analysis as well as a thorough knowledge of synthetic chemistry as applied to clandestine drug manufacture; and a good knowledge of the trends in illicit drug production, distribution and use.

Professional Responsibility

3

• Degree 3 - Approaches to conducting method development studies, clandestine laboratory investigations and recommendations concerning National Science Committee project planning, are reviewed by the Unit Head for soundness of judgement in terms of meeting objectives.
•     Degree 3 - Professional guidance is received from the Unit Head on the resolution of difficult analytical or method development projects.
•     Degree 3 - The work requires identifying analytical problems and determining approaches for the resolution of difficult problems, and identifying new areas of concern in the illicit drug analysis area and recommending options for their resolution.

Degree

• Degree 3 - The work of project team members involved in method development studies is reviewed for completeness and compliance with project guidelines and quality assurance objectives.
•     Degree 3 - Documents, notes and other evidence seized in clandestine laboratory investigations are interpreted and evaluated to postulate synthetic pathways and final drug products. Work on the National Science Committee requires the interpretation and evaluation of scientific data on trends in illicit drug manufacture, distribution and use.
•     Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in clandestine laboratory investigation and illicit drug analysis is provided to department officials and to crown attorneys, defence counsel, police agencies and the courts.

Management Responsibility

3

• Degree 1 - As applicable, assigns work to project staff.
•     Degree 3 - Ensures proper use of instruments, and supplies for illicit drug analysis and controls access to narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs used as reference standards.
•     Degree 3 - Evaluates requirements, and prepares detailed specifications and evaluation criteria for, and recommends the purchase of laboratory equipment.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Unit Head.
•     Degree 3 - Implements quality assurance procedures for illicit drug analysis.
•     Degree 3 - Coordinates work with National Science Committee members, police forces, crown attorneys and the courts.
•     Degree 2 - Develops and recommends safety guidelines and procedures for illicit drug analysis work in the laboratory.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

3

• Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to the development of the National Drug Analysis Service Program and results of the work contribute to the availability of reliable methods for use in on-going laboratory operations.
•     Degree 3 -
• No significant impact.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work affect the regulatory control of illicit drugs harmful to human health.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations, advice and results of the work contribute to the administration of criminal law respecting illicit drugs and can lead to the incarceration, or the imposition of fines to individuals.

C.    Degree 3 - The evaluation of information and results of the work provide knowledge and improved understanding of the clandestine manufacture, occurrence and purity of illicit drugs in Canada. New methods and procedures for the analysis of illicit drugs are developed.

Bench-mark Position Number: 16

Descriptive Title: Chemistry Specialist, Drug Evaluation

Level: 4

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

4

• Degree 4 - Objectives are stated as requiring the ongoing provision of scientific advice and consultation relating to the scientific evaluation of new drugs, the conduct of studies into the chemistry of structurally complex new drug entities and the scientific appraisal of complex new drug submissions.
•     Degree 4 - The work involves studies, investigations and the provision of advice in the area of new drug evaluation, and includes work in organic, physical, analytical and medicinal chemistry, spectroscopy, pharmaceutical technology and drug structure activity relationships.
•     Degree 4 - Activities include the provision of specialist advice, the conduct of detailed studies into the chemistry of new drug entities, the scientific appraisal of complex new drug submissions, the development and coordination of research proposals, the provision of guidance and functional direction to drug evaluators and the development of standards and industry guidelines.
•     Degree 4 - Plans and conducts complex studies into the chemistry of new drug entities and the scientific evaluation of complex new drug submissions, exercising high degree of freedom and latitude in selecting approaches and methodologies.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires obtaining information from a critical review of submitted data, and requesting the development and submission of specific additional data for new chemical entities for which there is often no information available in the scientific literature and no published standards. The only information available is that supplied by the drug manufacturer in the submission and requires interpretation and selection to use.
•     Degree 4 - The information and data relating to complex chemical problems and structurally complex new drug entities can be validated only by a detailed critical evaluation or through the initiation of research projects.
•     Degree 5 - The information and data relating to structurally complex new drug entities, novel and complicated synthetic pathways and the structure activity relationships involve many variables with high variability, ambiguity and require ingenuity and highly selective judgement to use.
•     Degree 5 - The relationships between the chemical and physical data, synthetic routes, impurities, degradation products, structure, functional groups and stereochemistry, and the biological activity of complex new drug entities are often conflicting and difficult to define and measure.
•     Degree 4 - The work is normally affected by the activities of scientists and officials in the pharmaceutical industry or in international standards organizations and require consideration of their impact on drug evaluation decisions and current drug standards.
•     Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials of the pharmaceutical industry to explain and defend scientific positions on contentious issues and provide advice based on a recognized expertise in the chemical evaluation of drugs. Contact is also with international standards organizations and other agencies to review and establish standards.

Degree

• Degree 4 - The work requires the development of approaches for the resolution of unique problems in drug evaluations where generally there is a lack of precedents, and the initiation, conduct and coordination of research into drug chemistry problems and leading to the development of new drug standards.
•     Degree 5 - The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of analytical and organic chemistry, as well as spectroscopy, and a good knowledge of medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology and drug structure activity relationships.

Professional Responsibility

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires the ongoing provision of specialist advice, consultations and recommendations, which are reviewed for effectiveness in supporting drug evaluation activities. Final recommendations and conclusions on complex new drug submissions are reviewed by the Division Chief.
•     Degree 4 - Professional guidance is received from the Division Chief on the resolution of contentious issues or unusual and precedent setting new drug evaluations.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires developing specific research proposals to resolve problems in drug evaluation, identifying problems with the interpretation and assessment of complex chemical data and determining approaches and methodologies for their resolution.
•     Degree 4 - Reviews and evaluates the final reports and recommendations of drug evaluators and reviews studies and proposals from other scientists working in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry and international drug standards.
•     Degree 4 - Results of studies and investigations into the chemistry of structurally complex new drugs, the results of research projects, and reports from international drug standards organizations are interpreted to determine the implications on Canadian drug standards and drug evaluation decisions.
•     Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in the chemical evaluation of drugs is provided to scientists and officials in the department, industry, international standards organizations and other agencies.

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - As applicable, work is assigned to non-subordinate support staff.
•      Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•      Degree 1 - Limited to spending of own time and to the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•      Degree 1 - Outside assistance, when required, is requested from the Division Chief.
•      Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
•     Degree 3 - Coordinates the collection of additional chemical and pharmaceutical technology information from drug manufacturers, investigations and scientific appraisals with other scientists and research projects conducted in the Branch.
•     Degree 1 - Follows administrative and safety procedures established for the work.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

A.     Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and consultations contribute to the development of drug evaluation policies and to the development of industry guidelines, Canadian drug standards and chemistry requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations.

Degree

•  Degree 4 -
• Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and consultations result in the establishment of standards for the pharmaceutical industry, drug evaluation policies, and revisions to industry guidelines which have economic and technological effects on the pharmaceutical industry.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and consultations contribute to the development of standards and regulations for drugs, and decisions and recommendations affect the regulatory approval and use of drugs in Canada.(iv) No other significant impacts.

C.    Degree 3 - The evaluation of submitted chemistry and pharmaceutical technology data and the development of research proposals provide knowledge and improved understanding of the chemistry of pharmaceuticals.

Bench-mark Position Number: 17Descriptive Title: Environmental Chemistry Advisor Fish Habitat

Level: 4

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

4

• Degree 4 - Objectives are stated as requiring the ongoing provision of professional advice, and the conduct of investigations, in the broad area of environmental chemistry relating to fish habitats.
•     Degree 4 - The work involves studies and investigations and the provision of advice in the environmental chemistry of fish habitats, and includes work in chemical oceanography and limnology, biochemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry.
•     Degree 4 - Activities include the conduct, coordination and interpretation of complete investigations in environmental chemistry of fish habitats, providing functional direction to investigative teams, and providing specialist advice.
•     Degree 4 - Investigative studies and projects are planned, and experiments are devised to ensure that the information necessary to solve problems and to provide advice is obtained.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - Environmental chemical information and data relating to fish habitats are obtained by detailed investigative studies. Experiments and tests are devised and surveys are planned and coordinated to obtain information from obscure sources.
•     Degree 4 - Information and data are of a non-recurring field nature and can be validated only through significant repeat investigations.
•     Degree 4 - Environmental chemistry data and information is highly variable and require careful interpretation and judgement in its use.

Degree

• Degree 4 - The many chemical parameters and fish habitat effects have complicated relationships and require intensive investigation to understand.
•     Degree 4 - The work is conducted within a matrix type organization with many joint investigative projects.
•     Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials of the department, provincial departments, industry and contractors and consultants to plan and coordinate joint investigations and for providing specialist advice.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires the development of approaches for the resolution of unique fish habitat problems where in many cases there is a lack of precedents.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of environmental chemistry, particularly as applied to marine and freshwater fish habitats, as well as knowledge of chemical oceanography, chemical limnology and biochemistry.

Professional Responsibility

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires the ongoing provision of specialist advice and recommendations which are periodically reviewed for their effectiveness in supporting Fish Habitat management objectives.
•      Degree 5 - The work involves the provision of senior specialist advice in Environmental Chemistry to non-chemistry scientists. Program and policy guidance is received from the Chief, but professional guidance in the field of environmental chemistry must be obtained elsewhere.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires planning and organizing investigations and devising experiments to produce information and resolve problems in environmental chemistry.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires the review of recommendations and conclusions of scientists and consultants to determine their applicability to the study of the environmental chemistry of fish habitats.
•     Degree 4 - Results of the work of other scientists, consultants and investigation teams are interpreted to develop solutions to environmental chemistry problems offish habitats.
•     Degree 5 - Authoritative advice on all aspects of the environmental chemistry offish habitats is provided to scientists and senior managers of the department and affects the region's long term fisheries plans and programs.

Management Responsibility

1

• Degree 1 - As applicable, provides advice and instructions to investigative project teams.
•     Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
•     Degree 2 - Identifies the materials, equipment and outside services required for investigative studies.
•     Degree 2 - Identifies and recommends suitable sources of outside assistance for cooperative investigations.
•     Degree 1 - Complies with administrative procedures, directives and guidelines established for the work.
•     Degree 3 - Coordinates investigative studies in environmental chemistry with other federal and provincial scientists.
•      Degree 1 - Follows straightforward office and field administrative procedures.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

• Degree 4 - Recommendations and advice affect the overall fisheries management and habitat plans and programs of the region.
• Degree 4
• Degree 4 - Recommendations and advice affect the long-term fisheries management plans of the region and have direct economic effects on the commercial fishery.
• Degree 3 - Recommendations and advice contribute to maintaining an environmentally acceptable fish habitat.
• No significant impact.
• No other significant impacts.

C. Degree 4 - The development of approaches to solve problems and the initiation and coordination of investigations contributes to the knowledge and improved understanding of the environmental chemistry of fish habitats.

Bench-mark Position Number: 18

Descriptive Title: Head, Organic Residues Laboratory Unit

Level: 4

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

4

• Degree 4 - Objectives of the work are stated by the Division Chief in terms of developing and implementing an operational plan for the provision of analytical services, professional advice and method development in the area of organic residues n foods.
• Degree 4 - The work involves the planning and direction of an operational unit involved in the trace organic analysis of foods for a wide variety of industrial environmental and agricultural chemicals, method development and national project planning.
• Degree 4 - Activities include planning, organizing, controlling and supervising the work of staff engaged in trace organic analysis, investigations and method development; planning and controlling the use of facilities, equipment and resources; providing advice; and coordinating the work with inspection staff in own and other regions.
• Degree 4 - The work requires planning, organizing and assigning work for analysis, investigations and studies to ensure that operational goals are achieved within resource limitations.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires obtaining information on the identity and trace levels of a wide variety of organic residues in a broad range of domestic and imported foods for which prior chemical exposure is unknown. The presence of interferences necessitates careful interpretation of the data.
• Degree 3 - The identity, once determined, and levels of organic contaminants in foods can be validated by a combination of alternative chemical and instrumental techniques, and literature referencing.
• Degree 4 - The wide variety of trace organic contaminants and food product combinations for which chemical exposure is unknown, results in many variables with high variability, are difficult to interpret and require judgement to use.
• Degree 3 - The relationships between instrumental responses and the identity and levels of trace organic residues in foods are sometimes conflicting and require investigation and interpretation for each residue/food commodity combination.
• Degree 4 - The work is normally affected by the activities of inspection staff and requires adjustment to the laboratory unit's priorities to meet changing requirements and to respond to health hazard crisis situations.
• Degree 4 - Contacts are with departmental officials to negotiate and plan the analytical program, with scientists to plan and conduct joint investigations and method development projects, and with scientists and officials of industry, other federal and provincial agencies and the Department of Justice to provide advice based on a recognized expertise in organic residue analysis.
• Degree 4 - The work involves managing and directing method development studies for the trace organic analysis of foods, developing detailed proposals, defining objectives and providing guidance on experimental design; and on the resolution of unusual or difficult problems.
• Degree 4 - The work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of organic and analytical chemistry, and of the procedures and instrumental techniques used for trace organic analysis of foods, as well as a good knowledge of related food industry practices, statistical sampling procedures, relevant legislation, and management practices.

Degree

Professional Responsibility

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires the management of an organic residue laboratory unit which is periodically reviewed for attainment of overall objectives and achievement of the operational plan.
•     Degree 4 - Scientific guidance of a general nature is available from the Division Chief. The work requires the resolution of difficult or unusual problems in the area of organic residue analysis of foods, and specific guidance may be obtained from other specialists in the Branch.
•     Degree 4 - The work requires defining the objectives of analytical investigations and method development studies, and proposing alternative approaches to resolve unusual or difficult problems in the trace organic analysis of foods.
•     Degree 4 - The approaches to conducting method development studies, and recommendations concerning Science Committee project planning of the analytical specialist are reviewed for soundness of judgement. Method development proposals and recommendations of the Science Committee in the area of organic residue analysis are reviewed for acceptability.
•     Degree 3 - Organic residue data and results, conclusion and recommendations of own staff are interpreted to determine compliance of food samples with the provisions and regulations of the Food and Drugs Act and to provide meaningful information for use in developing standards and regulations.
•     Degree 4 - Advice based on a recognized expertise in trace organic residue sampling and analysis of foods and of relevant legislation is provided to scientists and officials of the department, other federal and provincial agencies and to the food industry.

Management Responsibility

4

• Degree 4 - The work requires the operational management of professional staff including one analytical specialist, and three chemists as well as four technicians.
•     Degree 4 - Allocates the use of equipment supplies and facilities for the trace organic residue laboratory unit.
•     Degree 4 - Assesses the resource and equipment requirements for the work and develops and recommends a detailed operational plan.
•     Degree 4 - Selects and negotiates for outside analytical services relating costs to benefits and makes recommendations to the Division Chief.
•     Degree 4 - Controls and coordinates project schedules, establishes quality assurance, quantity, timeliness and safety standards and directs assignments to meet priorities and objectives.
•     Degree 4 - Coordinates the provision of analytical services, special investigations, Science Committee work and the provision of advice with the work of national compliance officers and inspection and laboratory staff in own and other regions.
•     Degree 4 - Develops and implements Occupational Health and Safety directives and guidelines for the laboratory unit. Identifies deficiencies in operational and administrative procedures, recommends changes, and ensures their implementation.

Degree

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

4

• Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and decisions have a direct impact on the quality of organic residue analysis, methods development and the outcome of investigations as well as on the development of standards and regulations and the effectiveness of regulatory programs.
•  Degree 4
• Degree 3 - The identification of violations of the Food and Drugs Act may result in the regulatory control of commercial food products, and recommendations and advice on the design and implementation of national compliance projects may lead to economic or technological effects on the food industry.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice or consultations contribute to the development of standards and regulations for organic residues in food, and decisions and recommendations affect the regulatory control of foods containing violative levels of organic contaminants.
• No other significant impact.

C. Degree 4 - Development of approaches and the management and direction of method development projects, as well as the interpretation and evaluation of analytical data contribute knowledge and improved understanding of the levels of organic contaminants in the Canadian food supply and of the methods for their analyses.

Bench-mark Position Number: 19

Descriptive Title: Senior Program Advisor

Level: 5

Degree

Specifications

Kind of Assignments

5

• Degree 5 - Objectives are stated in terms of providing authoritative advice on the enforcement of environmental pollution regulations and planning and coordinating the laboratory component of a national environmental pollution control program.
• Degree 5 - The work involves the provision of authoritative advice on all aspects of the enforcement of regulations to protect the environment dependant on the identification, analysis and assessment of the impact of chemical pollutants.

Degree

• Degree 5 - Activities involve providing authoritative advice on the enforcement of regulations to protect the environment, on program strategies and options, on the effectiveness of proposed policy and regulatory changes and on the impact of chemicals on the environment; planning, coordinating and guiding the laboratory component of a national environmental pollution control program, and planning the use of laboratory resources.
•     Degree 5 - The work requires planning, organizing, advising and coordinating the laboratory component of a national environmental pollution control program, contributing to the formulation of policies, and recommending and advising on the impact of policy and regulatory changes, in the area of environmental protection.

Complexity of Work

4

• Degree 4 - Information and data on the identification and analysis of chemical pollutants in the environment and determination of their impacts are obtained by detailed investigative studies. Data concerning new chemicals are often difficult to obtain, interpret and select.
• Degree 4 - Information and data are of a non-recurring field nature and can be validated only through complex or significant repeat investigations.
• Degree 4 - Environmental chemistry data or information is highly variable and requires careful interpretation of the many variables, and judgement in its use.
• Degree 4 - The many chemical parameters and environmental effects have complicated relationships and require intensive investigation to harmonize, understand and interpret.
• Degree 5 - The work is affected by the activities and findings of other scientists and officials involved in environmental monitoring, and requires consideration of their impact on the Branch's pollution control programs and on the laboratory component work.
• Degree 4 - Contacts are with scientists and officials of the department to plan and coordinate investigations and studies and for providing authoritative advice, and with scientists and officials of other federal, provincial and international agencies for arranging co-operative projects, establishing standards, implementing regulations and for providing advice on environmental chemical pollutants.
• Degree 4 - The work requires developing and implementing improved approaches and procedures for the identification and analysis of environmental chemical pollutants and for assessing and dealing with their impact.
• Degree 5 - The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of Environmental Chemistry as applied to the identification and analysis of environmental pollutants and the determination of their impacts on the environment.

Professional Responsibility

5

• Degree 5 - Results are evaluated in terms of the effectiveness of the advice provided in supporting enforcement of regulations to protect the environment and achievement of the laboratory component of the national environmental pollution control program.
• Degree 5 - Program and policy guidance is received from the Director, but professional guidance in the field of Environmental Chemistry must be obtained from other scientific authorities in other organizations.

Degree

• Degree 5 - The work requires defining objectives, developing conceptual approaches to resolve problems and establishing scientific guidelines for the laboratory component of a national environmental pollution control program.
• Degree 5 - The work of the six regional laboratories is evaluated in terms of effectiveness in meeting program policy, directives and objectives within resource limitations.
• Degree 5 - Scientific information obtained from the regional laboratories and from other sources is analyzed and evaluated to identify environmental pollution trends and problems and to determine the impact on the Branch's environmental pollution control programs.
• Degree 5 - Authoritative advice and recommendations are provided to senior managers of the department on all aspects relating to the enforcement of regulations to protect the environment dependant on the identification and analysis of chemical pollutants, the assessment of their impact and on the decontamination and control of chemical spills.

Management Responsibility

4

• Degree 1 - As applicable, provides assignment related instructions to non-subordinate staff of regional laboratories.
• Degree 1 - Plans the use of equipment and supplies for own work.
• Degree 4 - Forecasts and assesses requirements and develops and recommends plans for the acquisition and the use of Branch resources for the laboratory component operations to ensure that projects are carried out in an efficient and effective manner and meets priorities and objectives.
• Degree 4 - When required, selects and negotiates for outside analytical and monitoring services.
• Degree 4 - Determines priorities and assigns projects for ongoing laboratory work, and develops procedures and technical guidelines to ensure consistent approaches and conduct of environmental pollution control projects or investigative studies.
• Degree 4 - Coordinates the laboratory component functions within a national environmental pollution control program and involving six regional laboratories.
• Degree 4 - Develops and recommends safety and administrative procedures and management guidelines for the six regional laboratories.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

5

• Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations and advice affect the development and application of departmental policies and regulations to protect the environment, and decisions affect the conduct of the laboratory component of a national environmental pollution control program.
• Degree 5
• Degree 4 - Recommendations, advice and decisions on the enforcement of regulations to protect the environment have economic or technological effects on polluting industries.
• Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations and advice on the development of policies and regulations to protect the environment substantially affect the state of the environment.
• Degree 2 - Information and results of the work may be used by health officials to identify and control potentially hazardous chemicals.
• No other significant impacts.

Degree

C.      Degree 4 - The development of objectives and approaches for the identification and analysis of environmental pollutants and the analysis of the information and data contribute knowledge and improved understanding of the effects of chemicals on the environment.

Bench-mark Position Number: 20

Descriptive Title: Chief, Food and Drug Laboratories Division, Atlantic Region

Level: 5

Specifications

Degree

Kind of Assignments

5

• Degree 5 - Objectives of the work are stated by the Regional Director in terms of goals for the Regional Laboratory component of a National Food, Drug, Cosmetic and Medical Device Safety Program.
• Degree 5 - The work is performed within the several specialized areas comprising the total regional laboratory program involving a large number of projects in the chemistry, microbiology and forensic drug analysis subject areas.
• Degree 5 - Activities involve a wide range of scientific, administrative and managerial duties including managing a regional food and drug laboratory program, participating in national strategic and operational planning, providing authoritative advice and guidance, and evaluating studies and recommending changes to policies, legislation and regulations.
• Degree 5 - The work requires the overall planning, coordination, and implementation of a regional food and drug laboratory program, and contributing to the formulation of policies and regulations.

Complexity of Work

5

• Degree 4 - The work requires obtaining through subordinate staff, information and data on a wide range of chemical and microbiological contaminants in foods, illicit drug identity, and information required for program planning which may require intensive investigations, and which are often difficult to obtain, interpret and select.
• Degree 4 - Information and data required for compliance action, particularly relating to trace chemical contaminants in foods, new or unusual microbiological entities, or the identity of illicit drugs can normally be validated only by difficult or complex investigations.
• Degree 5 - Information and data on the wide variety of chemical and microbiological constituents of food and the identity of illicit drugs involve many variables with high variability, ambiguity and require ingenuity and highly selective judgement to use.
• Degree 5 - The many chemical and microbiological parameters measured in the Laboratory Division, their relationships with industry practices, and overall effect on the direction and priorities of the laboratory program are often conflicting and difficult to define and measure.

Degree

• Degree 5 - The work of the Regional Laboratory Division is directly affected by the activities of senior officials in responding to national health hazards and by the activities of inspection staff and the regulated industries, and requires consideration of the findings and conclusion of scientists and officials in provincial and other federal agencies.
•   Degree 5 - Contacts are with senior officials and scientists in the department to negotiate and plan the Regional Laboratory Program, and with scientists and senior officials of other federal and provincial agencies, and senior officials and scientists of the regulated industries to resolve disputes or differences in the interpretation of analytical data and to evaluate manufacturing and product quality problems.
•   Degree 5 - The work requires planning operational method development, directing the implementation and evaluation of method development projects assigned to the Division; and evaluating, developing and recommending strategies, approaches and procedures to ensure that new areas of health hazard concern are addressed.
•   Degree 5 - The work requires the application of an advanced knowledge of illicit drug identification, of the chemical and microbiological analysis and evaluation of foods for health hazard concerns, and of the existing and new instrumental techniques used, as well as a thorough knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of the relevant legislation and a good knowledge of management practices.

Professional Responsibility

5

• Degree 5 - Results are evaluated by the Regional Director in terms of achievement of Regional Laboratory Division objectives and operational plans within policy and resource limitations.
•     Degree 5 - As this is the senior laboratory position in the region, guidance is received from the Regional Director on policy intent and program implications and professional guidance may be received from other scientific authorities in the Department.
•      Degree 5 - The work requires developing objectives for each laboratory unit; defining conceptual approaches to solve complex analytical, investigational, or method development problems; and establishing scientific guidelines for the Regional Food and Drug Laboratory program.
•     Degree 5 - Recommendations and conclusions of subordinate unit heads are reviewed in terms of effectiveness in meeting objectives within policy and resource limitations.
•     Degree 5 - As a member of the Directorate Program Planning Board, reviews, evaluates and interprets studies, conclusions and recommendations of Science Committees another reports to determine implications on national and regional laboratory programs.
•     Degree 5 - Authoritative advice and recommendations on the various aspects of the regional laboratory operations and affecting regional and national programs, as well as the development of standards and regulations are provided to scientists and senior officials of the department. Scientific and technical advice is provided to officials of industry and other federal and provincial departments and agencies.

Management Responsibility

5

A.     Degree 5 - The work requires the management and human resources planning through subordinate supervisors of a Regional Laboratory Division consisting of a staff of twelve professionals including specialists, and five technicians.

Degree

B.    Degree 5 - The work requires planning, directing and controlling a multi-disciplinary regional laboratory facility including laboratories, scientific equipment and supplies.

C.   Degree 5 - The work requires exercising delegated authority under the Financial Administration Act for the acquisition of resources and the expenditure of funds.

• Degree 5 - The work requires approving the expenditure of funds for outside laboratory services.
•   Degree 5 - Prepares budgets and operational plans for the regional laboratory division. Plans and implements the Laboratory Division's Occupational Health and Safety and quality assurance programs. Recommends objectives and priorities for the Regional Laboratory component of the National Food, Drug, Cosmetic and Medical Device Safety Program.
•   Degree 5 - Coordinates the overall regional laboratory program with inspection staffing own and other regions, involving differing interests and conflicting priorities.
•   Degree 5 - Approves the Laboratory Division's administrative, safety and management directives and guidelines and ensures the correct and consistent application of departmental and central agency policy, directives and guidelines, including Canada Labour Code Part IV requirements, in the Laboratory Division.

Impact of Recommendations and Activities

5

• Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations and advice affect the development of departmental compliance policies, and national and regional data gathering and compliance programs.
•   Degree 5
• Degree 4 - Recommendations on compliance programs and advice to industry concerning the resolution of manufacturing problems or product quality control programs have economic and technological effects on the food manufacturing industry.
• No significant impact.
• Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations and advice have a substantial effect on food and drug safety compliance policies and decisions and recommendations substantially affect the control of potentially harmful food and drugs in the four Atlantic provinces.
• Degree 5 - Authoritative recommendations and advice have a substantial effect on national policies related to the provision of analytical services for drugs subject to abuse and the provision of expert testimony and advice to law enforcement agencies. The management of the provision of the services in the Atlantic Region contributes to the administration of criminal law in the four Atlantic provinces.

C.  Degree 5 - Decisions and recommendations affect the development of strategies and approaches to ensure the regulatory compliance of foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices, the development of methods and scientific procedures, and to improved knowledge of the chemical and microbiological hazards in food and drugs.