Classification Standard - ES - Economics, Sociology & Statistics

FACTOR

PERCENTAGE OF

TOTAL POINTS

MAX. POINT VALUES

Nature and Complexity

30

300

Professional Responsibility

30

300

Supervision/Coordination

15

150

Impact

15

150

Representation

10

100

100

1,000

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ADVICE

DEGREE A

DEGREE B

DEGREE C

DEGREE D

“+” ADD 22

“+”  ADD 22

PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

Providing instruction and

technical guidance to

support staff assigned to

a study or survey and

guidance to other

professionals requesting

assistance and information

about a particular subject,

technique or approach.

Providing professional

advice and guidance to

other professionals and

management personnel on

study or survey results,

on methods of socio-

economic analysis or on

statistical techniques

and systems as they are

applied to the area

under study.

Providing professional and

expert advice to profess-

ional and management

personnel on the socio-

economic implications of

various studies or surveys

and the affect of their

results upon policies,

programs or regulations.

or

Providing expert advice

on advanced analytical

methods and techniques

and the relevancy of

their use to the area

under study.

Providing authoritative

and expert advice to

senior managers and

policy advisors on major

socio-economic issues

directly affecting policy

or regulatory legislation.

Providing expert advice

on policy or legislation

matters to senior officials

from other levels of

government or the private

sector or representatives

of special interest groups.

Degree 1

Reviewing the extent and terms

of reference of established or

recurring studies or surveys.

Analyzing and

interpreting data and informa­tion pertaining to the study or

survey and compiling reports and

forecasts that are reviewed by a

more senior analyst or manager.

30

75

121

166

Degree 2

Determining, in conjunction with

a senior analyst, manager or

client, the extent and the terms

of reference of studies or

surveys. Analyzing and inter­preting

data, trends and infor­mation

pertaining to the area of

review and preparing substantive

reports, forecasts or conclu­sions.

74

120

165

211

Degree 3

Determining the extent of complex

studies or surveys and estab­lishing

the relevant terms of reference.

Analyzing, interpre­ting and

integrating information,

trends and study findings from

related areas and other sources

and preparing comprehensive

reports, forecasts and conclu­sions.

119

164

210

255

Degree 4

Determining the extent of major

assignments and initial investi­gations. Proportioning work into

viable studies or surveys,

establishing the overall assignment parameters and determining

the need for additional reviews.

Analyzing and interpreting the

results of the reviews and

developing overall conclusions

and recommendations.

163

209

254

300

,

IMPACT

     EXTENT

INFLUENCE

DEGREE A

DEGREE B

DEGREE C

DEGREE D

The primary impact of

the work affects a small

industrial sector,

segments of an industry,

the social or economic

development of a small

geographic area with

limited socio-economic

diversity, or a small

specialized segment of

the population.

The primary impact of the

work affects a significant

industrial sector, the

social or economic

development of a

significant geographic

region, or a special

interest group representing a significant segment of the population

The primary impact of the

work affects a major

industrial sector, the

social or economic

development of a large

and diverse geographic

region or a large segment

of the population with

diverse or conflicting

interests.

The primary impact of the

work affects large

related industrial

sectors, the social or

economic development

of the country or the

total population.

DEGREE  1

Studies and analyses

provide results forming

part of a larger assign­ment or survey, or provide

comprehensive background

material that will be

used in studies carried

out by senior analysts

or supervisors.

35

43

52

60

DEGREE  2

Studies provide results

that are accepted by

senior analysts or

supervisors and contri­bute

to the design of surveys or the conclu­sions of major studies or the development

of programs.

57

65

74

82

DEGREE 3

Studies provide conclu­sions that are accepted

by management and have

substantial influence

on the design of major

surveys or on recommendations

arising out of major studies or on program or regulatory

decisions.

80

88

97

105

DEGREE 4

Studies provide recom­mendations that are

accepted by senior

management and have

substantial influence

on major program or

regulatory decisions

or on decisions affec­ting federal policy or

or legislation.

102

110

119

127

DEGREE 5

Studies provide recom­mendations that are

accepted by senior

management and have

substantial influence

on major decisions

affecting federal

policy or legislation.

125

133

142

150

Duties

% of time

1.   Collects and assesses the operational data from the

approximately 45 Canadian and foreign airlines operating

domestic and international scheduled services by:

-    reviewing and designing questionnaires for the

collection of the data;

-    developing tables and catalogue formats for the

publication of the data;

-    assessing the validity of data compiled for

publication;

-    preparing reports and textual material for publica­tions and special releases of data;

-    updating reference material following changes in

air service authorities and by initiating the

reporting of data by new airlines;

-    reviewing and controlling the procedures used in

the collecting, editing, compiling, analyzing and

publishing of airline statistics;

30

-    reviewing accounting practices used by airlines

operating in Canada and implementing new or

revised procedures to facilitate the processing

of financial data following changes in airline

accounting methods.

% of time

2.   Participates in the review and development of procedures

used in the collection, processing, analysis and

publication of Airport Activity and Traffic Flow data

by:

-    determining the status of Airport Activity and

Traffic Flow publications in relation to Statistics

Canada's publication standards and norms;

-    developing revised edit criteria to reflect new

air service patterns and new services being

provided by the airlines;

-    revising the statistics collected and produced by

the survey to reflect changes in government

policy; and

-    implementing new or revised procedures to accommodate

changes in data processing technology and in

government regulations.

25

3.   Tests the survey methods and services user requirements

by:

-    conducting special statistical studies to ensure

that sound statistical and economic principles

are employed within the survey;

-    conducting a comparative analysis of Airport

Activity and Traffic Flow data with data from

other sources such as other surveys within the

Centre and the International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO);

-    identifying assignable causes of fluctuations and

change and preparing and interpreting time series

trends;

-     interpreting and explaining the limitations of

the data and preparing reports on special studies

to meet user requirements.

25

% of time

4.   Reviews the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of

data reported and ascertains the data users operational

and market share statistics requirements by:

-    controlling a follow-up system and indicating to

respondent airlines any irregularities or discrep­ancies discovered in their reports;

-    informing survey respondents of the status of

their reporting and the accuracy of their reports;

-    providing respondents with comprehensive instruc­tions   on the filing of reports;

-    meeting, on a regular basis, with personnel from

the Canadian Transport Commission's Air Services

Analysis Branch and with economists from the

Statistics and Forecast Branch of Transport

Canada, to discuss their statistical requirements.

15

5.  Also participates in divisional projects and performs

other related duties as required.

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is statistical in nature with the principal assign­ments being the collection and assessment of airline operational data and the continuing coordination of the quarterly

and annual report of the Airport Activity and Traffic Flow

Survey. Other studies result in the preparation of special

data releases and the review and verification of data

sources and methods of data compilation.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of the Air Traffic Flow Survey are

defined by ongoing and existing practices established to be

in accordance with Statistics Canada and user requirements.

Objectives of studies covering specific airport or airline

activity or data collection and method assessment are

defined by the data users or the Head, Airline Traffic and

Economic Analysis Unit.

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43

Degree

Points

Complexity: The production of the Survey requires the

collection, assessment and use of operational information

and data from the 45 Canadian and foreign airlines opera­

ting domestic and international air services in Canada.

The factors considered are directly related (through the

subject and universe of the Survey) to airport and airline

activities and any changes proposed to statistical or

reporting methods or techniques are reviewed by the Unit

Head and the data users. A knowledge of statistical theory

and principles and the relevance of their application in a

computerized environment is required along with an under­

standing of the operational and accounting practices of the

airlines operating in Canada.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires the provision of advice to

production staff on the procedures to be used in processing

the Airport Activity and Traffic Flow Survey data to ensure

its compliance, accuracy and consistency. Also the limita­tions of the data produced are explained to the users and

instructions are provided to survey respondents regarding

the complexity and filing of reports and survey questionnaires.

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30

Planning and Analysis: The extent and the terms of the

Survey and of the ad-hoc statistical services are reviewed,

to ensure that changes or proposed changes in Statistics

Canada's or the user's requirements are reflected in the

type of information collected and produced. There is a

requirement to review the methods used in the production of

Survey material or study results and to interpret the

statistical findings and limitations for the data users.

Reports and time series data are prepared to suit the

user's requirements.

Supervision/Coordination

There is no requirement to supervise other employees or to

act as a project leader.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

carrier segment of the aviation industry through the use

made of the data by government department analysts and the

airline personnel.

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35

Degree

Points

Influence: The Survey and statistical services provide

data and information used in studies carried out by analysts

in Transport Canada and the Canadian Transport Commission

and by officials of airlines and air transportation

associations.

Representation

Data users and Survey respondents are contacted to explain

and interpret Survey material and questionnaire issues and

to enlist participation in and support of data collection.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number: 2

Level: 2

Descriptive Title: ASSISTANT ECONOMIST

Point Rating: 136

Duties

% of time

1.   Assists more senior economists to carry out studies in

the area of food processing and retailing to assess

information on the number and size of firms, production

methods and marketing practices, the effect of vertical

integration on food prices, and effectiveness of

government policies and programs, by;

-    maintaining an awareness of developments in the

industry, and of policy issues and related research

in the department and elsewhere;

-    identifying economic research needs and discussing

objectives with other economists and the Section

Chief;

-    gathering information and data on new products

and processes, costs and prices and on ownership

and market structures;

-    suggesting an appropriate methodology, including

computer programs, to perform analyses and confirm

or quantify relationships and effects;

-    writing background reports on results of analyses,

with interpretations as required, for review by

the supervisor and senior officials, and occasion­

ally for publication;

-    using knowledge of industry institutions and

operations, and of appropriate theory and methods

to assist in the development or evaluation of

policy options and programs;

80

% of time

-    participating in the development and maintenance

of an information system on the food processing

and retailing sectors, and

-    preparing briefing notes and discussion papers as

required for senior officials.

2.   Performs related duties such as reviewing literature

and reports related to the food industry, and reports

on statistical or analytical methodology; monitoring

market performance through press and other reports,

and by contacts with economists and others in government

departments, and industry or marketing agencies;

attending seminars and conferences; reviewing and

criticizing papers and publications of various govern­

mental or private sector agencies or individuals.

20

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytic in nature and includes obtaining

information and data on the food processing and retailing

sectors, and analysing the structure, conduct and performance

of these sectors, and preparing reports and forecasts for

use by senior analysts or project leaders.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: Objectives of the work are defined by the Section

Chief or a senior analyst and require gathering and assessing

economic information on developments in the food processing

and retailing sectors and carrying out analyses to evaluate

the effect of government policies, or to identify changes

in production or in the structure and operation of these

sectors. The work requires being engaged simultaneously on

a series of short-term individual studies and on longer

term work as a member of a project team.

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43

Complexity: Data and information are usually available

within the department, or from Statistics Canada, provincial

governments or industry sources, but the work requires a

knowledge of how the data was gathered and processed in

order to make comparisons and identify trends. The analyses

and forecasts generally make use of established methods and

Degree

Points

techniques. Special or non-recurring studies occasionally

require that analytic methods or techniques be modified,

and work with a senior economist or the Section Chief to

develop a suitable approach.

The work requires a knowledge of economic theory, and the

methods and techniques of data gathering, statistical

estimation, and economic modelling. Some knowledge and

experience in the use of computers is required.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: Instructions and technical guidance are given to

support staff collating data and information or preparing

tables and diagrams for reports. As a member of project

teams, the work requires advising other professionals

regarding the structure and operations of the food processing

and retailing sectors, and will provide similar assistance

to other economists seeking information on the economics of

food processing and retailing. Draft reports, briefing

notes and ministerial correspondence.

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30

Planning and Analysis: The work requires discussing with

the Section Chief the objective and scope of individual

studies and the resources required, and suggesting changes

in methods or techniques as may be necessary. Terms of

reference for project teams will also be discussed and the

incumbent's role defined. Projects and studies require the

verification and analysis of data and preparation of reports

and interpretations which will be reviewed by the project

leader or the Section Chief.

Supervision/Coordination

There is no supervisor or project leader responsibility.

The incumbent instructs support staff concerning the gathering

and collation of data, or the preparation of reports.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The results of studies contribute to decisions and

recommendations emanating from the Section that impact on

the food processing, distributing and retailing sector of

the Canadian economy with secondary implications for Canadian

consumers.

B1

43

Degree

Points

Influence: Studies and analyses provide background informa­tion for use by senior economists and the Section Chief in

processing the effect of policies and programs and developing

recommendations for changes.

Representation

The work requires contacting officers in other departments

and provincial. governments and representatives of industry

to obtain data and information and in some cases to explain

the purpose or results of studies.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number:

Level: 3

Descriptive Title: WATER MANAGE0MENT ANALYST,

SOCIAL STUDIES SECTION

Point Rating: 194

Duties

% of Time

1.   Investigates the socio-economic and spatial aspects

of, and the problems associated with, water management

policies, programs and strategies by:

-     examining and analyzing the socio-economic, demo­

graphic and environmental factors that affect, or

are affected by, the federal-provincial water

management policies, programs and strategies;

-     examining and analyzing the geographic, environ­

mental and regional socio-economic factors affecting

the water management or development of particular

river or lake basins;

-     preparing background material describing the

problems and concerns neither covered nor created

by the existing policies, programs and strategies;

-     preparing reports with solutions to problems or

proposing the development of new programs or the

modification to the content or thrust of existing

programs to increase their sensitivity to regional

and environmental issues.

50

2.   Provides advice and assistance to the planners and

managers of regional federal-provincial projects by:

25

% of time

-    reviewing the socio-economic and spatial implica­tion that general water management policies, programs and strategies could have upon local and regional problems in such areas as flooding or river basin planning;

-    analysing alternative solutions proposed to

alleviate such problems and determining the

financial gain or loss implications that the

alternatives could have upon those affected;

-    carrying out studies of specific water management

issues at the request of planning boards and

planners, to enable them to establish project

priorities and make appropriate water management

decisions.

3.   Provides advice to the Section Head and the Chief,

Socio-Economic Division, and prepares recommendations

for their consideration on a variety of water management

issues by:

-    summarizing the content of technical reports and

papers on the latest economic, social, geographic,

environmental, demographic aspects of water

management;

-    exchanging information and maintaining contacts

with professionals in other federal government

departments, other levels of government, academic

institutions, etc. on matters relating to water

management;

-    preparing proposals for consideration by manage­

ment, to effect changes in policies, programs and

strategies to overcome problems identified by

regional and local planners;

-    attending departmental meetings as the divisional

representative, to exchange information, to

explain the socio-economic implications of studies

carried out and to keep management informed of

current trends and developments.

20

4.   Also provides guidance to technical or support staff

assigned to divisional studies, advises management on

the need to hire consultants to carry out special

studies and performs other duties as required.

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is socio-economic in nature, with the principle

responsibility being the study of water resource management

policies and programs.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of the assignments are defined by

the Division Chief, Unit Head or regional planners, with

responsibility to transpose those objectives into study

deadlines and priorities. Assignments consist of long term

investigations of the impact that departmental policies,

programs and strategies have upon Canadian water management

and planning. Shorter studies in specific areas are also

requested by local and regional planners. The information

and data used is drawn from the related subject areas of

land use and basin planning, flood damage and control, and

the socio-economic development of lake and river basins.

Complexity: The data and information selected for use in

the studies is usually available from departmental sources

or regional offices. The factors considered are of an

economic, social, demographic and geographic nature and

their relationships to water resource planning are generally

understood and apparent. The assignments require the

application of developed theories and precedent to current

and particular empirical situations. Case study methodology

is often used in the review of specific problems and there

is a requirement to develop or review ideas or hypotheses

to explain or describe particular circumstances.

A+1

64

Professional Responsibility

Advice: Advice is provided to engineering and technical

personnel involved in water resource management in the

department, other departments and the provincial governments

on the socio-economic implications of the departments

policies, programs and strategies. Also advises divisional

management on current trends and developments in water

resource management and provides technical guidance to

support staff assigned to studies and projects.

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75

Degree

Points

Planning and Analysis: Reviews the extent and terms of

reference of the studies with the Unit Head or resource

planners to ensure their relevancy. Analyses and evaluates

the alternative solutions proposed by regional planners and

prepares technical reports, papers and summaries that are

reviewed by the Unit Head or regional planners.

Supervision/Coordination

There is no sustained or significant supervisory or project

leadership responsibility.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

socio-economic and environmental plans developed by regional

planners for particular geographic areas encompassed by

lake or river basins.

Influence: The results of the investigations and studies

provide comprehensive background material that is used by

divisional management or by local and regional planners.

The results of the studies also enable regional planners to

establish project priorities or provide proposals for

change in departmental policies and programs for consideration by the Division Chief or the Director.

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35

Representation

The work requires the exchange of information with and the

explanation of aspects of policies, programs and strategies

to regional planners, engineers, scientists and other

professionals from other departments, other levels of

government and academic institutions.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number: 4

Level: 3

Descriptive Title: FORECASTER, SYSTEM AND

FORECAST DIVISION

Point Rating: 202

Duties

% of time

1.   Participates in studies designed to meet the. forecasting

requirements of the Air Administration, by:

-    identifying possible sources of data to be used

in the preparation of air traffic statistics and

forecasts;

-    collecting, compiling, organizing and distributing

statistical and forecast information relating to

air traffic and airport activity;

-    verifying the consistency and comparability of

the various sets of data obtained and modifying

the data to permit comparison;

-    preparing, or participating in the preparation of

reports, research papers or technical notes on

aviation activity forecasting;

-    maintaining a collection of published economic

reports, statistics and forecasts relating to air

traffic.

15

% of time

2.   Produces independently, or as a project team member,

the official CATA forecasts of Canadian Aviation

Activities and acts as technical advisor in at least

two forecasting areas, by:

-    collecting and compiling data relating to the

past growth of air traffic in Canada and abroad

and to past and projected economic, demographic,

environmental and technical circumstances;

-    selecting and/or modifying forecasting techniques

and undertaking studies to improve aviation

forecasting techniques;

-    defining the non-quantifiable air traffic variables

using dummy variables and covariance analysis

techniques;

-    building econometric models to establish the

causal relationships between aviation activity

and socio-economic and demographic variables

using linear regression, non-linear regression

and simultaneous estimation techniques;

-    analyzing the data to determine trends using time

series analysis techniques such as growth curve

fitting, exponential smoothing and Box-Jenkins;

-    making forecasts of passengers, aircraft movements,

cargo and mail on aggregated and disaggregated

bases for Canadian airports and the airspace

system under the Department's control;

-    making special forecasts for specific sites as

required;

-    allocating forecasted air traffic on a network

basis using operations research techniques, such

as mathematical programming and interchange

computer programs;

-    advising on forecasts and trend information

relating to at least two of the following forecast

areas: - macro-economics, annual passengers,

50

% of time

peak period passengers, annual aircraft movements,

peak period aircraft movements, general aviation,

cargo and mail or aircraft technology;

-    explaining the observed data and providing the

theoretical considerations to forecasting using

factor analysis and data reduction techniques.

3.   Reviews, and provides comments on, aviation activity

forecasts produced outside the Branch, by:

-    analyzing the methods used and the results obtained

from regional forecasters and forecasters of

manufacturing organizations, air carriers, IATA,

etc.;

-    discussing the methods and results with the other

forecasters and preparing reports showing the

value or relevancy of the material.

15

4.   Participates in long term technological and economic

studies of air transportation in Canada, by:

-    assisting senior analysts conducting economic

studies relating to the future environment of the

aviation industry;

-    establishing and maintaining data files containing

current information on the economic environment

of the air transport industry.

10

5.   Exchanges forecast and statistical information with

economists, statisticians and forecasters from govern­ment departments and organizations interested in aviation activities. Occasionally provides technical

guidance to support staff assigned to projects or

studies and ensures the information produced is accurate

and consistent.

10

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree Points

Position Profile

The work is statistical in nature, providing support for

the Air Administration's planning activities. Assignments

range from segments of large studies as in the Canadian

Passenger Traffic Forecasts update, to the review of a

particular issue, as in the STOL/VTOL study examining the

potential to improve service between Victoria and Vancouver.

Degree

Points

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of the assignments are defined by

ongoing forecast practices or, as in the case of individual

studies, are established in discussion with the Chief or

other supervisory personnel. The work requires responsibility

to suggest, select and modify the methods and approaches

used. The forecasting and individual studies are conducted

within the aviation segment of the transportation industry

subject area.

Complexity: The work requires the collection and use of

aviation data and related economic, demographic and techno­

logical information. Most of the information used is

available from carriers, airports, the aviation industry

and Statistics Canada, but some additional sources may have

to be identified and verified for the individual studies.

There is a requirement to consider and quantify the causal

relationships between the aviation industry factors and

such socio-economic and demographic factors as average

income and size of population. The work requires a thorough

knowledge of statistical theories and principles, a good

understanding of econometrics and operations research and

the application of such techniques as linear regression,

mathematical programming and gravity modeling.

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87

Professional Responsibility

Advice: There is a requirement to provide advice on the

nature and content of aviation statistics and on the methods

employed, to professionals within and outside the Branch.

Technical guidance and instruction are provided to support

staff assigned to studies and forecasts.

Planning and Analysis: The adequacy of the ongoing forecasts

and forecasting techniques are reviewed with the Chief and

the forecast users, and additional requirements are considered

within the overall framework of the Air Administration's

data needs.

A+1

52

Degree

Points

The data collected has to be analyzed and interpreted to

ensure its relevancy and consistency and to permit compar­ability. Data trends are analyzed for preparation as

official CATA forecasts and published reports using growth

curve fitting, exponential smoothing and Box-Jenkins techniques.

Supervision/Coordination

Occasionally there is a requirement to provide technical

guidance to support staff.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

air transportation industry including the airlines, airports,

hotels and concessionaires for passengers, cargo and mail..

The forecasts and statistics prepared also impact directly

upon the planning activities of the Air Administration.

Influence: The forecasts and statistics prepared are

reviewed by the Chief before publication, or provide informa­tion

that is reviewed by senior analysts or management

personnel before being considered for planning purposes.

B1

43

Representation

Information is exchanged and techniques are discussed with

forecasters and analysts from government departments

(Statistics Canada and Canadian Transport Commission) and

other organizations interested in aviation forecasts and

statistics.

1

10

Duties

% of time

1.   Carries out studies in an assigned area of responsibility,

such as the taxation of northern allowances, income

tax deductions for Canadians working overseas, or the

development of commodity sales tax simulation models,

to assess tax proposals received from outside sources,

having regard to their administrative feasibility, the

interest of other departments and the revenue objectives

and existing social and economic policies of the

government, by:

-    analyzing and evaluating proposals from outside

sources concerning tax policies and programs in

the assigned area of responsibility;

-    participating in branch, departmental and inter­

departmental working groups to advise on the tax

and revenue implications in the area of responsi­bility,

of new or modified programs or policies;

-    assessing and evaluating, in conjunction with the

Chief, the effectiveness of existing tax regimes

and their impact on the private sector, and

developing alternative policy positions to suit

current and future government requirements and

objectives;

• maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of tax legisla­tion

 and regulations and of their application by

Revenue Canada (Taxation), and an awareness of

50

% of time

other government policies and programs and federal­

provincial agreements or foreign treaties in the

assigned area of responsibility; and

-    preparing reports and briefing material on behalf

of the Chief for use by senior officials or the

Minister.

2.   Provides quantitative estimates, as required by a

Chief, of the fiscal affects of changes to the tax

system for use by senior officials in the department

or in other departments, by

-    developing statistical estimation techniques

relating to taxation and revenues;

-    maintaining up-to-date estimates or actual data

on revenue collections in the assigned area of

responsibility; and

-    developing a quantitative summary of the fiscal

affects of changes or proposed changes to the tax

system.

25

3.   As required or directed, participates in consultative

and representational duties relating to the assigned

area of responsibility, by

-    providing information and advice to departmental

and interdepartmental committees regarding the

intent, application and implications of existing

or proposed tax policies;

-    dealing with representatives of private industry

sectors to explain or discuss federal tax policies

in the area of responsibility; and

-    serving as a resource person or adviser to senior

officials at departmental or interdepartmental

meetings and working groups.

15

4.   Performs other duties such as drafting reports concerning

the results of meetings or discussions, drafting

letters for the signature of senior officials and the

Minister in reply to enquiries from the public, and

occasionally lecturing recruits in Revenue Canada

(Taxation).

10

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytic in nature and concerns the study of

existing tax policies and proposed changes, developing

alternatives and estimates of their fiscal effects for use

by officials in the department and other departments, or

representatives from the private sector.

Nature & Complexity of the Work

Nature: Studies are concerned with an area of tax policy

or analytic procedures as assigned by one of the Chiefs in

the Section. Objectives are defined and require participa­tion

in project groups to analyse proposed amendments to

tax policies and legislation, and prepare reports indicating

the economic, social and fiscal effects. There is an

occasional need to discuss proposed changes and their

implications with officers in other departments or representa­tives

of business or industry, and to suggest alternative

measures. Current estimates or factual data on revenue

collections in the area of responsibility are developed and

a quantitative summary of the effect of changes in the tax

system is made.

Complexity: Information and data on tax revenues in the

assigned area are usually available from Revenue Canada

(Taxation), but may need to be modified and extrapolated

for use in analytic and estimation processes. Changes in

the tax legislation or regulations will alter the social

and economic variables and their relationships, and may

require the development or modification of methods and

techniques to verify data or estimate revenues.

The work requires a good knowledge and understanding of

Canadian tax structures and regulations in the area of

responsibility, and their relationship to federal or pro­vincial programs or foreign treaties, and their effect on

investment or the development of business and industry.

Also required is familiarity with accounting practises and

the legal requirements and constraints on business and

industry.

A+2

108

Degree

Points

Professional Responsibility

Advice: As a resource person or member of departmental or

interdepartmental working groups, provides information and

advice on tax and revenue issues in the area of responsibility,

and develops quantitative data or statistical estimates on

the fiscal effects of changes or proposed changes in tax

policies for use by the Chief and other senior officials.

Attends meetings with private sector representatives to

discuss or explain the application of tax policies and

regulations in the assigned area of responsibility.

Planning and Analysis: Assignments require analysing

extensive data on actual revenues and estimating the effect

on revenue of changes or proposed changes in tax legislation

or regulations in the assignment area, as well as their

impact on the private sector, and preparing summary reports

of revenues and other effects of changes in the tax regime.

B1+

97

Supervision/Coordination

There is no supervisory responsibility, although there is

an occasional requirement to coordinate the drafting of

budget briefing notes in respect of the assignment area.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary impact of the work is on decisions

made by senior officials on tax policies and regulations

that affect the assigned area of corporation or personal

income tax, or commodity tax or tax incentives. Such

decisions can affect a significant sector of business or

industry, or the segment of the population that is subject

to a particular tax or tax benefit.

Influence: Statistical estimates and summaries of the

fiscal effects of tax changes and the disincentives for

private sector groups are included in reports and briefs

that are accepted by the Chief and are used by senior

officials making decisions on tax policies and regulations.

B2

65

Representation

The duties include participating in interdepartmental

committees and working groups as a resource person in

regard to the area of responsibility, and dealing with

members of the public to explain the intent and application

of tax policies or regulations.

1

10

Duties

% of time

1.   Develops and plans socio-economic studies and research

projects, carried out by consultants, relating to the

acquisition of priority knowledge on issues affecting

the conditions of Canada's Indian population and to

the maintenance of a comprehensive and reliable data

base by:

-    receiving briefs, and explanations from the Chief

on the direction and the scope of approved studies

and projects and developing proposals for those

studies to be undertaken by consultants;

-    proposing the use of those consultants possessing

the qualifications and experience necessary to

carry out the studies and projects;

-    developing and enumerating the terms of reference,

establishing the performance indicators and

determining deadlines;

-    reviewing progress reports, discussing problems,

suggesting solutions and preventing deviations

from the established terms of reference;

50

% of time

-    reviewing and assessing the consultants reports,

proposing acceptance or rejection of the findings

and recommending further actions when necessary;

-    suggesting additional studies of Indian conditions

and activities to update and expand the depart­

mental data base.

2.   Develops and conducts studies and/or participates on

multi-disciplinary teams investigating the socio-economic

aspects of problems experienced by Indians by:

-    analyzing the problem and developing a work

program and schedule to establish and meet realistic

objectives;

-    determining or devising the most appropriate

techniques to be used in sampling, interviewing,

constructing questionnaires, conducting statistical

analysis, etc.;

-    selecting sources of information from current

literature, documents, files, records, archival

material, etc., and assessing their relevance and

reliability;

-    preparing, in consultation with the Chief, the

manpower and cost budget for each study;

-    determining the need for, and arranging when

available, the in-house resources required to

carry out the study and scheduling the use of

such resources;

-    controlling the cost, scope and schedule of the

study assessing the need for changes and correcting

any deviations;

-    preparing progress reports on the financial and

technical status of the study;

-    preparing a detailed report incorporating the

study methods and findings, providing conclusions

and proposing further actions when necessary;

20

 %of time

-    consulting with colleagues in governments, industry

and academic institutions to exchange viewpoints

and information and establishing lines of contact

with native associations and individuals to

obtain their views and an understanding of their

concerns.

3.   Provides advice and information, and interprets trends

to Branch and Division management on such subjects as

Indian/non-Indian relations, problems of Indian socio­

economic development, and the costs and benefits of

Departmental programs by:

-    integrating the conclusions of Branch studies and

projects with the findings of outside research;

-    identifying information gaps and proposing projects

to gather additional data;

-    analyzing the effect of government policies and

programs relating to the socio-economic development

of Indian people and proposing future areas of

investigation;

-    assessing the cost/benefit ratio of the various

departmental programs in terms of existing and

proposed policies;

-    preparing and presenting memoranda and papers to

management;

-    attending interdepartmental meetings to exchange

information or discuss study programs.

30

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical in nature, with the most significant

duty being the planning, developing and evaluating of

contract work carried out by social scientists investigating

the conditions affecting Canada's Indian population.

Degree

Points

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of the projects carried out by

consultants or departmental personnel are determined by

senior management and approved by the Chief. The incumbent

is required to determine the project's requirements and

develop a work program to ensure the objectives are accom­plished. The variety of issues, concerns or problems

affecting the different segments of the Indian population

often require the conduct of a number of unique studies

simultaneously. Such specific studies involve the analysis

and review of information and data relating to both the

economic and social aspects of Indian and non-Indian popula­tions

in a particular area.

Complexity: The work requires the selection and use of

information and data from current literature, archival

material, departmental files and from the area under study

and the consideration of the social and economic factors

affecting both Indian and non-Indian populations. Most

studies require the use of established methods, but some of

the more unique studies may require the modification of

data gathering, analysing and interpreting techniques. A

knowledge of economic and sociological theories and principles

is required, along with an understanding of such data

collecting techniques as sampling, interviewing and question­naire construction and of the departmental policies and

programs affecting the socio-economic conditions and develop­ment of Indian peoples.

B1+

107

Professional Responsibility

Advice: Provides advice and interprets trends in such

areas as Indian/non-Indian relations, to the Chief and the

Director. Also advises program managers and social scientists

on the conditions affecting, and the concerns of, Indian

groups.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires the development

of terms of reference, the establishment of performance

indicators and the determination of schedules and deadlines.

Also, in consultation with the Chief, the work requires the

preparation of a resource and cost budget and reports

indicating the project's progress. Evaluates reports

prepared by consultants and departmental teams, identifies

information gaps, suggests additional studies and integrates

the findings into proposals for consideration by the Chief.

B2

120

Degree

Points

Supervision/Coordination

There is no significant or continuing supervisory component

to the work.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon those

formulating or amending policies and programs affecting the

conditions or development of Canada's Indian population.

The primary effect of the studies investigating specific

problems impacts upon that segment of the Indian population

directly concerned.

Influence: The studies provide further knowledge relating

to the socio-economic issue affecting Indians and suggest

answers or solutions to problems being experienced by

particular Indian groups. Such findings are accepted by

the Chief and could contribute to the review and amendment

of policies and programs aimed at improving the socio-economic

condition of Indian peoples.

A2

57

Representation

The work requires the contacting of professionals in other

departments, industry and the universities to discuss

issues and exchange information. There is a requirement to

contact Indian associations to obtain their views and to

gain an understanding of the nature and extent of the

socio-economic conditions and problems being experienced.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number: 7

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: Industry Analyst,

Industry Analysis Section.

Point Rating: 310

Duties

% of time

1.  Develops and applies methods and techniques used in

the production, analysis and verification of estimates

for an assigned group of industries by:

-    conducting continuing reviews to detect biases,

breaks in continuity or other factors affecting

the time series character of the estimates;

-    analysing, in consultation with the subject

matter specialists, the nature and causes of

changes in source data, such as changes in survey

coverage, definition of items, classification,

collecting or imputation procedures, or any other

changes impacting upon the consistency or

suitability of the data;

-     evaluating and quantifying the impact of data

discontinuities on the estimates and developing

appropriate corrective methods;

-    modifying measurement methods, when required, to

reflect technological, structural or other developments

in each industry;

-     reviewing and discussing measurement concepts and

conventions with divisional and branch personnel;

20

 % of time

-    ensuring that the Canadian System of National

Accounts concepts are correctly implemented for

the assigned group of industries.

2.   Analyses and evaluates the estimates for the assigned

group of industries and interprets their value in the

light of current economic development by:

-    determining which estimates require the most

thorough review, reviewing the adequacy of the

data used in the preparation of estimates and

subjecting the data to various statistical or

analytical checks;

-    reconciling the estimates with related series

originating from within Statistics Canada or

outside sources such as other government departments

and Trade Associations;

-    interpreting the value of the estimates in relation

to current economic information obtained from

trade journals, the financial press, annual

reports, and specialists in industry or government;

-    developing methods to overcome problems identified

in the estimate reviews, in the more difficult

cases these are developed in consultation with

the Unit Head.

40

3.  Provides technical advice and consultative services to

data suppliers and users, and directs staff on the

uses and preparation of estimates by:

-    reviewing the various uses of the estimates and

providing interpretations and advice on the conceptual nature and specific limitations of individual measures;

-    consulting with experts in specific fields regarding

the effect various economic and industrial factors

have upon current output;

-    maintaining liaison with data suppliers to keep

informed of survey or tabulation changes;

20

% of time

-    reviewing specifications and informing data

suppliers of data requirements for the assigned

industries;

-    explaining to the users the availability,

suitability and limitations of the estimates;

-     specifying the data to be used in compiling

annual series and determining the method to be

used when transforming the series into estimates;

-     ensuring that changes resulting from revised data

and modified methods are incorporated in the

annual series;

-    providing interpretations and preparing reports

for internal and external distribution.

4.   Conducts periodic in-depth studies of specific industries

by:

-     gathering relevant data and information from a

variety of internal or external sources;

-     evaluating and synthesizing data and when necessary

recommending changes to existing data bases and

compilation methods;

-     statistically analysing data relating to such

aspects of the industries as major products,

major inputs and their sources, cost structures,

technology, productivity, etc.;

-     preparing reports for publication summarizing the

results of the studies and indicating the factors

and events affecting the industry under review.

Also prepares technical reports, briefs and memoranda,

participates in the planning of the Unit's work program,

attends meetings, and serves as divisional representative

on committees, boards and panels.

20

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The description of this position covers a number of industry

analysts, each responsible for the production, analysis and

verification of annual estimates of gross domestic product

for an assigned group of industries representing a significant

part of the Canadian economy. The composition and range of

industries assigned to one position may vary from year to

year depending upon the expertise available in the Section.

The estimates and the results of specific industry studies

are used by subject matter specialists of Statistics Canada

and by analysts in other departments, other levels of

government, business and industry.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The annual distribution of the estimates in publications such as the "Gross Domestic Product By Industry" and

the need for their continual verification and evaluation

largely prescribes the objectives of the work. There is a

requirement to determine which estimates need a more thorough

review and the extent to which changes in data sources or

statistical manipulation affect the estimates. Current

economic and industry information, obtained from publications,

reports and specialists in government and industry, are

considered in the analyses and evaluation of the estimates,

and the data bases covering the group of industries have to

be monitored and updated.

Complexity: The work requires a continual review of data

and data sources and the methods of data manipulation to

ensure estimates are comprehensive, timely and consistent.

Changes within an industry or to survey coverage can seriously

compromise the value of an estimate and additional or

alternative data sources may have to be located and verified

when the estimates do not provide appropriate results. A

thorough knowledge of economic theories and statistical

methods is required along with an understanding of the

framework underlying the Canadian System of National Accounts.

A thorough understanding of product measurement conventions

and of the products, prices, markets and technologies

relating to the assigned group of industries is also required.

B2

129

Degree

Points

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires the advising of the data suppliers

regarding the data requirements and methods of reporting.

Advice is also provided to the users on the suitability,

availability and limitations of the estimates.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires the determination

of which estimates demand the most thorough review and to

delineate the options to be considered. In complex cases,

the solutions are decided in consultation with the Unit

Head. To ensure the integrity of published material, the

methods and data require periodic review and the validity

of the estimates must be evaluated in consultation with the

subject matter specialists within the division. Reports

have to be prepared, summarizing the results of the analyses

and highlighting the factors and events affecting the

structure and performance of each industry reviewed.

A+2

96

Supervision/Coordination

There is no supervisory requirement, but guidance is provided

to professional and support staff preparing the annual

industry measures.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

users of the data, such as the Bank of Canada, Department

of Finance, Economic Council of Canada, labour organizations,

industry representatives and academic institutions. Such

users are equated to a special interest group representing

a significant segment of the population.

Influence: The results of the work are accepted, except in

the most complex cases, by the Unit Head and contribute to

the conclusions of major studies conducted by the users.

B2

65

Representation

The users and data suppliers are contacted to explain the

methods and techniques used in compiling and evaluating the

estimates and measures, to respond to requests for interpre­tations and to seek alternative sources of data.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number: 8

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: DISTRICT ECONOMIST (NON METRO)

BRITISH COLUMBIA - YUKON TERRITORY,

REGIONAL ECONOMIC SERVICES BRANCH

Point Rating: 326

Duties

% of time

1.   Provides an information and analysis service on matters

relating to the non-metro labour market situation by:

-    maintaining a continuous study of regional,

provincial and national labour market conditions,

economic profiles and developments and monitoring

the regional and national labour data collection

programs,

-    collecting or directing the collection of basic

data and consulting with the data users to identify

and select data sources and systems to improve

the service,

-    determining, in conjunction with the users of the

service, the usefulness of existing studies and

data,

-    modifying and developing methods and forecast

models to determine trends and prepare estimates,

-    analyzing and interpreting the relationship

between the variables considered,

-    preparing reports and bulletins illustrating the

area's labour market conditions, economic develop­ments or problems, and distributing the material

40

 % of time

within the Commission to other departments, other

levels of government, industrial organizations

and research agencies,

-    planning and designing, upon demand, employer

surveys to determine the future labour requirements

for specific industries or categories of work,

and providing the results to the employer.

2.   Reviews the Region's data collection and labour market

information analysis system, by:

-    identifying responsibility areas for the reporting,

control and appraisal of labour market data;

-    assessing the feasibility of proposed projects in

terms of the availability of reliable data, cost

versus benefit, and the data processing methods

to be used, and

-    analyzing and testing the reliability of statistical

series, identifying irregularities and proposing

modifications to the system.

25

3.   Assists the Director, senior regional managers and

program administrators in the planning and budgeting

of area programs by:

-    providing technical and analytical support and

guidance on matters relating to the area's labour

market conditions and translating the results of

economic studies into operational terms,

-    identifying changes in local labour demand and

supply situations and indicating the implications

of such changes on regional and area programs,

-    providing forecasts of such variables as registra­tions, vacancies and initial and renewal claims,

and

-    preparing documents on the economic and labour

market situations and the short term outlook of

the area.

15

 % of time

4.   Monitors and evaluates the Commission's regional

economic and fiscal activities, by:

-     analyzing the key indicators of the Commission's

economic and fiscal function,

-    proposing changes to procedures or policies to

better reflect the Regions current labour market

and condition,

-     collecting data on economic activities and trends

affecting the Commission's function,

-    developing and/or implementing evaluation methods,

-    assessing changes in the Commission's market

penetration, and

-    preparing and distributing a series of reports

and memoranda on the efficiency and effectiveness

of the Commission's operations to senior regional

managers.

15

5.   Also promotes an understanding of labour market functioning, developments, analytical practices and techniques

and with the District Economist (Metro) directs the

work of a Regional Operational Economist.

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is economic in nature, providing an analysis and

information service on the labour market and economic

conditions of the non-metro area of the British Columbia­

Yukon Territory Region. This area covers about 1,400,000

sq. kilometers and has a labour force of approximately

600,000 working in the forestry, mining, fishing, agriculture

and tourism industries.

Nature and Complexity

Nature: The objectives of the studies are consistent with

the requirements of the overall service and with the various

operational and project plans and priorities that are

approved by the Manager, Regional Economic Services Branch.

B2

129

Degree

Points

Assignments range from the continuous study of regional,

provincial and national labour market conditions, to the

conduct of unique studies on particular aspects of the

area's labour and economic conditions. These studies are

carried out simultaneously and involve the review and

analysis of information relating to labour issues such as

employment, immigration, welfare and insurance.

Complexity: The work requires the review of regional and

national data collection and information systems to determine

the usefulness of the existing data sources and to propose

changes to the system. Unique surveys or studies of particular

employers may require the use of data and the identification

of sources, not associated with the continuing study of

labour market conditions.

The labour market or economic variables under consideration

are related through the multivariate models used, but the

relationships are not always apparent as for example when

studies cover particular segments of the area's population

or certain aspects of income maintenance.

A thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of

labour economics, of econometric methods and techniques and

of sampling theory are required, along with a working

knowledge of survey design, time series and special analysis

and forecasting.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: There is a requirement to provide advice and

guidance on the area's labour market and economic condition

to the Commission's management personnel and to translate

the results of economic studies into operational language.

Advice is provided to operational personnel on the implica­tions of the studies covering particular aspects of the

area's labour market or economic conditions.

Planning and Analysis: Work assignments relate to the

established work programs or are requested by the Director,

Employment and Immigration or members of his staff.

Operational plans and project priorities are developed by

the incumbent and approved by the Manager, Regional Economic

Services Branch. The work requires the identification of

areas necessitating study at the local, regional or national

levels.

B2

120

Degree

Points

The work requires the analysis and synthesis of geographic,

demographic, social, economic and labour market characteris­tics of the area and the preparation of profiles, forecasting

and describing the area's economic base, the quality of the

transportation and communications networks, the proximity

of markets, labour force skills and population growth

rates.

Supervision/Coordination

In conjunction with the District Economist (Metro) there is

a requirement to direct the work, set the priorities, and

review the output of a junior economist.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work is directed towards

the Commission's senior management developing proposals and­

recommendations affecting a Labour Force of approximately

600,000 working in a variety of primary, manufacturing and

service industries throughout the non-metro area of the

Region.

Influence: The studies provide results, profiles and

descriptions that are accepted by the Manager and contribute

to and form the basis of the Commission's decisions affecting the district's labour market and human resource situations.

A2

57

Representation

The work requires the contacting of officials from federal

and provincial governments or of industrial or research

agencies to determine the usefulness of the studies and the

service. Also provides labour market and economic information

to the Commission, to other departments and the general

public.

1

10

Duties

% of time

1.   Participates with officials of the Ministry and other

government departments in the identification of research

topics and in the determination of their priority

status and develops work plans for approved studies

initiated in the policing area by:

-    discussing policing activities and concerns with

officials of the Ministry, the R.C.M.P., other

departments, other levels of government and local

police forces to identify areas of concern;

-    discussing the nature of the concerns with the

Chief to confirm their priority order within the

Ministry's research program;

-    drafting the terms of reference. time frames and

budgets of approved studies, selecting the appro­

priate methods and strategies of data analysis

and developing the contractual and procedural

considerations;

-    assessing the feasibility of further studies in

the research areas in terms of cost, time frames,

etc. and makes priority proposals for the Chief

to consider;

15

 % of time

2.   Plans and evaluates criminological and other social-

science projects and studies carried out under contract

in the priority areas by:

preparing proposals regarding Ministry funding of

specific projects and studies for consideration

by the Chief or the Ministry Research and

Statistical Projects Committee;

-    assessing the capabilities of researchers or

agencies and negotiating contract content, terms

and conditions in conjunction with the Chief and

Supply and Services Canada;

-    specifying, in conjunction with the consultant or

research team, the theoretical framework, the

methods of data analysis and the method and

format for disseminating the results and implica­tions of the studies;

-    advising the consultants on the policies and

programs relating to criminal and juvenile justice,

on the government's objectives pertaining to such

relevant legislation as the Human Rights Act, and

on the guidelines and procedures governing the

ethical and cost effective conduct of the studies;

-    ensuring that data and data sources in federal,

provincial and municipal departments and agencies

are available to those conducting the studies;

-    evaluating the scientific merits of preliminary

proposals and their relevance to stated Ministry

priorities;

-    monitoring the progress off the studies and projects

to ensure objectives are met within budget and

within the guidelines specified in the contract

and initiating remedial actions when necessary;

-    evaluating the extent to which the content and

style of reports meets scientific criteria, the

terms of the contracts and the concerns of the

potential users and proposing suitable amendments

when necessary;

30

% of time

-     recommending to the Chief the acceptance or

rejection of the study findings and the formatin

which the results will be released or published;

3.   Develops and conducts in-house studies that involve

access to restricted data sources, are of an urgent

nature, or where special knowledge or expertiseis

required by:

-     discussing and clarifying issues to be investigated

with officials of the Ministry, the R.C.M.P.,

government departments, provincial governments

and municipal police forces and developing state­ments of potential implications of the studies

for legislation, policies and program development;

-     arranging, with the departments, agencies and

municipalities involved, the availability of the

required data and data sources;

-     collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualita­tive

data to test hypotheses, make empirical

generalizations and to draw out conclusions and

implications for legislation, etc.;

-     developing suitable methods of presenting study

results;

-     preparing technical reports and reports for lay

audiences on completed in-house studies;

25

4.   Advises administrators, policy planners and program

managers regarding Lt-.r. results of research studies and

on the implication such study results have upon legisla­tion, policies and programs by:

-     analyzing and interpreting the results of the

studies and advising officials to what extent

existing and proposed legislation, policies and

programs are supported by the results and findings;

-     reviewing trends in criminology and other related

social-science areas and advising officials on

the implications such trends may have upon the

legislation, policies and programs relating to

policing, crime control and justice;

₂₀

-    drafting briefing notes and position papers for

senior officials and the Minister;

-    discussing, with delegates to the United Nations

Congress on the Prevention of Crime and Treatment

of Offenders, the topics currently under review;

  % of time

5.  Conducts studies in areas other than policing whenever

necessary. Reviews and analyses literature and statis­tical publications in such social sciences as criminol­ogy, sociology, and social psychology and from other related areas such as law and management science in order to remain aware of the state of the art. Attends meetings, seminars and conferences with other social scientists and responds to requests from private and

public agencies regarding the status and findings of

completed studies. Provides instruction to junior

professionals, assists in the development of the

Division administrative, contractual and publishing

procedures and ensured the Minister's documentation

collection is representative in the criminal justice

areas.

10

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical in nature requiring the conduct of

criminological, sociological, anthropological and economic

studies of police issues affecting the Royal Canadian

Mounted Police, the two Provincial Police forces and the

police forces of approximately 200 municipalities. Current

issues include police effectiveness, police occupational

stress, police labour-management relations, women in policing,

police accountability to government and the costs of law

enforcement.

Nature and Complexity of Work

Nature: The objectives of the projects undertaken within

the research program are defined by the Director and/or the

Chief with the incumbent being responsible for developing

the project requirements. Such projects, whether conducted

in-house or by consultants, require the comprehensive

review of broad issues, such as police productivity and

specific studies of certain aspects of the issue, such as

B2

129

Degree

Points

criminal investigation. A number of projects are conducted

simultaneously, are usually non-recurring and involve the

review and analysis of information and trends on policing

activities at the international, national, provincial and

municipal levels.

Complexity: The work requires the selection and use of

information and data from various levels of government and

from the universities and private agencies involved in

criminological research. There is a requirement to ensure

the availability of such data from sources outside of the

Ministry for use by consultants. Studies making use of

restricted data or data sources are usually conducted by

in-house personnel. Factors relating to both criminal and

normal social affiliations and interactions have to be

understood and considered and although the relationships

are focussed by the issue under review, they are not always

apparent or readily quantifiable. The unique nature of the

studies and the qualitative nature of much of the information

analysed requires the continual modification of data collec­tion and analysis methods. A thorough knowledge of sociology,

criminology and social psychology is required along with an

understanding of the legislation, policies and programs

associated with policing and related areas of criminal

justice.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: There is a requirement to advise Ministry officials

and program managers on the results of studies and the

implications such results have upon legislation, policies

and programs. Advice regarding policies and programs is

provided to consultants and guidance on analytical methods

and techniques is provided to in-house analysts.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires consultation with

interested parties to identify study topics and to draft

terms of reference, time frames and budgets for the approved

studies. Such drafts are discussed with the Chief and/or

the consultant for feasibility and to ensure that the

studies meet the overall research program's priority and

funding requirements. Arrangements are made with data

sources to ensure information is available for those conduc­ting

in-house and consultants studies. There is a require­ment to evaluate the importance of the various areas of

B+2

142

Degree

Points

concern and to analyze and interpret the information and

trends indicated by the studies in order to determine if

existing legislation, policies and programs are supported

by the results and findings. Prepares technical reports,

reports for lay persons and briefing papers for Ministry

officials and recommends the acceptance or rejection of

results contained in consultant studies.

Supervision/Coordination

The work does not require the supervision of subordinate

analysts, but does require the administration and evaluation

of work contracted to outside consultants.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary impact of the work is upon the decisions

made by Ministry officials formulating or amending the

legislation, policies and programs affecting Federal Canadian

policing. Such decisions could eventually affect the

functioning and strategies of provincial and municipal

police forces if adopted by such law enforcement agencies.

Influence: The studies produce results and proposals that

influence the development of specific guidelines and strate­gies of RCMP programs and the objectives and activities of

provincial and municipal police forces in Canada. The

results are normally reviewed and accepted by the Chief and

could contribute to the formulation and modification of

legislation, policies and programs in policing and related

areas of criminal justice, e.g., The Federal Law Enforcement

Under Review Study emanating from the MacDonald Royal

Commission of Inquiry into the R.C.M.P..

A2

57

Representation

Attends interdepartmental meetings where such topics as

domestic violence and native policing are discussed to

explain the Ministry's programs and policies and to exchange

information and views on topics currently concerning policy

analysts.

1

10

Duties

of time

1.   Advises and assists departments and agencies regarding

the conduct of SEIAs and the problems they experience

by:

-    determining, in conjunction with departmental

officers whether a regulatory change requires a

full-scale socio-economic impact analysis;

-    indicating which of the various cost/benefit

factors should be considered for inclusion in the

impact analysis of proposed regulatory changes;

-    examining the alternative regulations to determine

if the same objectives can be achieved at a lower

cost or have a higher net social benefit;

-    identifying particular SEIA problems and suggesting

practical solutions;

-    providing guidance on the preparation and publication­

of assessment summaries.

50

2.   Conducts studies assessing the compliance with and the

effectiveness of SEIA policy and develops the methods,

criteria and indicators used in such assessments by:

20

 %of time

-    reviewing regulatory activities and SETA policy

issues and analyzing the methods and criteria of

assessment;

-    assisting in the determination of TAG data and

information requirements;

-    designing survey questionnaires to collect the

information from departments and agencies when

official statistics are not available;

-    integrating survey information and departmental

views, and interpreting the results of TAG studies;

-    discussing SEIA policy issues and problems at

interdepartmental meetings and assisting in the

formulation of condensed resolutions;

-    preparing briefing material and other such informa­tion in an acceptable format;

-    preparing reports and proposals for consideration

by TAG management in their review of policy and

policy related issues;

-    attending interdepartmental meetings to present,

clarify and respond to TAG issues and to provide

feedback to other TAG members.

3.   Keeps abreast of the latest developments in socio-

economic analysis methods and techniques, by:

-    reviewing published material on the subject,

particularly in the areas of cost/benefit analysis,

public finance, health, labour and environmental

economies and industrial organization;

-    attending meetings with personnel from universities,

business, trade and other outside groups to

review evaluation information and methods and to

explain the functions of the policy and the TAG;

-    reviewing analytical methods and techniques used

in economics, public finance, management and

other social science disciplines and selecting

and developing those that are suitable for impact

analysis.

30

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical in nature, with the principle duty

being the provision of advice and assistance to the thirteen

departments and agencies conducting socio-economic analyses

of proposed regulatory activities to ensure that consistent

and acceptable methods and techniques are used.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of the assignments are linked to

the activities and needs of the departments conducting the

analyses. The requirements of the studies reviewing and

developing methods are defined by the TAG management team.

Each SE1A tends to be a unique study covering the social

regulatory activity in a particular area and requires the­

review and analysis of information and data relating to

health, safety, fairness or environmental issues.

Complexity: The work requires the use of statistics and

information collected from the departments, although there

is a requirement to seek other sources when the official

data is not available or adequate for the purpose. The

variable factors are related through the general approach

to regulation analysis, but because of the uncertainty

associated with the expected social benefit, the rela­tionships

may not always be apparent. The work requires

the review of economic, public finance and other social

science methods and techniques of analysis to ascertain

their appropriateness to deal with and provide practical

solutions to departmental problems through the development

of case studies. The work requires a thorough knowledge of

economic and other social science theories and principles,

along with an understanding of the proposed regulatory

activity that is being analysed.

B2+

150

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires the provision of advice and

assistance to professional and management personnel in the

departments and agencies on the implementation of SEIA

policy and on the methods and assumptions to be used when

conducting the impact analyses of regulatory proposals.

B2

120

Degree

Points

Planning and Analysis: There is a requirement to plan the

development of the case studies and technical papers provided

to the departments and an analysis of departmental information,

statistics and methods is required to assist the departments

to better understand the concepts and methods and interpret

SEIA policy in an appropriate and consistent manner.

Supervision/Coordination

There is no requirement for sustained or significant super-

visory or coordination activity.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

work of the departmental and agency officers conducting the

socio-economic analyses. Such analyses are performed in

thirteen departments and agencies and for the purpose of

evaluation under this factor such a proportion of the total

number of departments and agencies is considered as a

significant industrial sector or as a special interest

group representing a significant segment of the population.

Influence: The advice and assistance provided is accepted

by departmental officers and contributes to the conclusions

of the impact studies.

B2

65

Representation

There is a requirement to attend committee meetings with

the officers from the thirteen departments and agencies

conducting impact analyses to ensure SEIA policy is under­

stood, that the TAG concepts are considered and that the

appropriate methods of analysis are used.

2

30

Bench-Mark Position Number: 11

Level: 5

Descriptive Title: PROJECT LEADER, SPECIAL SURVEYS GROUP

Point Rating: 399

Duties

% of time

1.   Leads project teams involved in the conduct of ad hoc

and supplementary Labour Force surveys required by

Statistics Canada, by other federal and provincial

government departments and agencies or by universities

and other sponsors by:

-     determining the nature and extent of the surveys

in consultation with senior officials of Statistics

Canada or the survey sponsors;

-     preparing contracts, cost estimates, budgets and

survey timetables to cover the activities of the

project team;

-     designing questionnaires, and the enumerating,

coding and editing procedures to gather and

compile the data;

-     arranging for data processing and tabulation

outputs;

-     coordinating the activities of professional and

support staff assigned to the projects;

-     analyzing, interpreting and evaluating the data

collected and compiled;

60

 % of time

-     preparing evaluation reports, documentation

packages, analytical texts and Statistics Canada

publications for presentation of the survey

findings to the user community;

-     providing explanations and interpretation of the

findings as requested by the users.

2.   Participates in the review of procedures used in

conducting surveys and in the development or modifica­tion

of survey methods and techniques to improve the

quality of survey material provided to the sponsors

and data users by:

-     identifying existing or potential problem areas

and proposing the type of study required to

assess and solve the problem(s);

-     evaluating the feasibility of the proposed studies

and establishing the objectives, budgets and

timetables of those studies accepted and imple­mented;

-     evaluating the results of the studies and assessing

the value of new techniques and making recommenda­tions

as to the implications of the findings on the design of new or ongoing surveys;

-     developing or modifying methods for telephone or

mail surveys or for use in the conduct of attitudinal surveys.

20

3.   Provides advice and assistance to other divisions of

Statistics Canada and to officials in federal and

provincial government departments and agencies on

methods relating to the conduct and execution of

proposed statistical or data gathering projects by:

-     explaining the conceptual and technical aspects

of survey conduct and analysis and advising on

the design and conduct of attitudinal surveys,

mail surveys and telephone sampling frames.

-     reviewing the concepts proposed in survey design

to ensure they are consistent and compatible with

established statistical principles;

20

-    reviewing and advising on the subject matter

aspects of surveys, on the field procedures, on

the interviewing techniques, on the questionnaire

design and on the data tabulation and analysis;

-    arranging for data processing and tabulation

outputs;

-    coordinating the activities of professional and

support staff assigned to the projects;

-           liaising with survey designers and methodologists

in other governments and universities;

Also performs other duties, such as the review of submissions

referred to the Federal Statistical Activities Secretariat

under the Human Rights Acts, as required.

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is statistical in nature, with this position being

one (1) of three (3) project leaders directing the activities

of teams conducting ad-hoc and supplementary surveys in the

labour force and household survey areas.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of surveys or duties controlled by

the project leaders are defined by the Coordinator and/or

the survey sponsor with each project leader detailing the

objectives for their teams within the overall framework.

As assignments can be initiated by other divisions of

Statistics Canada or by outside sponsors each project

leader is required to run a number of surveys simultaneously.

The variety of subjects surveyed or studied requires the

review and analysis of information and data pertaining to

economic and social indicators from either the labour force

or household survey areas.

Complexity: The directing of the projects requires the

incumbents to examine the source and selection of data and

information used and the special or ad-hoc nature of the

survey's subjects may require the identification and use of

data not available in divisional files. The work requires

B2

129

Degree

Points

the project leader to have a thorough knowledge of survey

and sampling theories, strategies and techniques and to

understand their application in the projects undertaken.

It also requires a comprehensive knowledge of data editing

and coding procedures, of data production and processing

and of enumerator training requirements.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires the provision of advice to

sponsors and data users on survey techniques and methods,

on the validity and accuracy of the data produced and the

interpretation of the findings of the surveys or studies in

response to the sponsors' requests.

Planning and Analysis: The extent and terms of reference

of the surveys or studies are determined in conjunction

with the Coordinator. There are sufficient sponsor requests

to keep the project leaders continually involved in the

establishment of project priorities and timetables and in

monitoring the teams progression towards meeting schedules

and time-estimates. The work requires the analysis and

interpretation of survey findings, of survey strategies and

methods and of social and economic indicators dealing with

such subjects as educational attainment, smoking habits,

victimization, annual work patterns, absences from work,

job opportunities, etc. Evaluation reports, analytical

texts and survey results have to be prepared for the user

community and progress reports have to be submitted to the

line management steering committee.

B2

120

Supervision/Coordination

The work requires the planning and organization of the

activities of professional and technical support staff

assigned to the projects from other divisions of Statistics

Canada. There is also a requirement to prepare time and

cost estimates and to keep the projects within budget.

Impact

Extent: The primary impact of the work is upon the sponsors

of the projects making use of the survey and study findings.

For example, the findings and analysis of the data pertaining

to the Absence from Work Survey are used by those administer­ing the Qualified Wage Loss Replacement Program, and the

output from the Travel to Work Survey is used by those,

2

B2

75

65

Degree

Points

studying the access and use of public transportation facili­ties. For evaluation under this factor, such users equate

to special interest groups representing a significant

segment of the population.

Influence: The surveys findings contribute to the conclu­sions

of major studies carried out by the sponsors or

requesting departments and the review and analysis of

statistical methods and survey techniques contribute to the

design of surveys carried out by other divisions of Statistics

Canada, by other levels of government, universities and

private sector organizations.

Representation

The work requires contacts with sponsors within and outside

Statistics Canada to discuss survey objectives and costs,

explain the methods and techniques used and to interpret

the survey or study findings.

1

10

Duties

% of time

1.   Plans and conducts studies of mineral resources,

production and marketing problems and technological

developments, and trade patterns in mineral commodities,

particularly copper, as well as selenium, tellurium

and rare-earth metals by:

-    collaborating with the Director, or senior officials

in other departments and agencies such as the

Ministry of State for Economic Development, the

Mining Association of Canada or Provincial govern­ments, to determine the nature and scope of

studies required for policy and program formulation;

-    selecting, adapting and applying appropriate

methodologies, analytical techniques and models

for the study;

-    determining data-base requirements to suit study

parameters, identifying sources of information

and developing means of extracting and collating

data;

-    analyzing information and performing sophisticated

tests to validate data and confirm results;

-    on occasion, supervising support and temporary

staff assigned to collect and compile information;

40

%of time

-    reviewing study format and revising approaches

and techniques as necessary to ensure that results

will be useful to the department or other agency;

-    preparing reports with conclusions and recommenda­tions,

 or proposals for further study for approval

and use by the Director, or officials of other

departments and agencies;

For example, an analysis of the cost of development

projects in the Canadian copper industry over a

period of ten years was used to project capital

investment requirements in the industry to the

year 2000, taking into account the estimated

world consumption over that period, and the rate

of opening and closing of copper mines in Canada.

-    reviewing research proposals from outside agencies

and advising whether Departmental assistance

should be given, or proposing areas of study or

research by such agencies and consultants;

-    attending meetings with senior officials to

interpret or explain study results and recommenda­tions.

2.   Provides information to senior officials in the depart-

ment or other government departments and industry

organizations on mineral development and processing,

trade relationships and marketing and the effectiveness

of government policies and programs, and proposes or

advises on specific courses of action for consideration

by the Minister of Cabinet, by:

-    maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mineral

resources and production in Canada and in other

countries through personal contacts and correspon­dence, attendance at seminars and conferences,

and extensive reading of trade and technical

publications and other reports;

-    cooperating with representatives from other

government departments in assessing international

trade patterns and the production and marketing

of copperand related minerals, and developing

background papers and briefing notes on supply

and demand and prices;

30

% of time

For example, an extensive forecast of world

demand and prices, and briefing on Canadian

process technology was instrumental in a decision

by the Export Development Corporation on financing

(over $1 billion) a copper development project in

Panama.

-    using acquired knowledge and expertise to identify,

and advise senior officers in the department or

other government departments regarding potential

development areas and processing and marketing

problems;

For example, a possible sequence of major mineral

developments in the Yukon Territory was outlined,

which assisted the Department of Indian and

Northern Affairs to make policy decisions on

power development and infrastructure problems.

The work requires serving on a permanent inter­

departmental committee to review and update this

work annually.

-    assessing the implications for Canadian producers

of new trade developments or restrictions on

trade and suggesting appropriate action by the

government;

-    advising on industry developments in Canada and

their effect on production or exports or capital

investment or intergovernmental relations;

-    evaluating engineering feasibility studies and

development proposals submitted by the industry

or consultants, analyzing their economic and

social impact and making recommendations for

Departmental action;

-    acting as a consultant to other departments and

agencies and provincial governments on copper and

mineral development policies and foreign trade or

investment opportunities, such as assessing

applications to FIRA, or advising BC government

officials regarding Japanese investment in Canadian

mining and mineral processing, or participating

in a STC task force to improve copper trade

statistics.

% of time

3.  Represents the department and the federal government

at interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings

and international conferences concerned with the

production and marketing of copper, and other minerals,

by:

- serving on committees or task forces with represen­tatives from other departments, provincial govern­ments and industry to present the department's

position and policies in respect of the development

of Canada's mineral resources;

-    participating with other departments in develop­ing the Canadian government position for negotia­tion with the United Nations Conference on Trade

and Development (UNCTAD);

-    attending international meetings as a member of a

delegation to provide expert advice on Canada's

interests in copper and related minerals. At

such meetings the incumbent may be required to

make on the spot decisions having implications

for Canadian industry or government policy and to

make statements or answer questions without the

opportunity to consult other Canadian officials;

For example, a proposal at the UNCTAD discussions

to impose production and export controls on

copper, had serious jurisdictional implications

for the provinces and the federal government

which affected the incumbent's response to this

control mechanism.

-    on occasion, serving as Chairman of sub-committees

or working groups, such as the Export Group on

Copper, to reach consensus and prepare reports

for the UNCTAD copper committee, and

-    serving as Canadian observer at meetings of the

Council of Copper Exporting Countries (CIPEC).

20

4.   Performs other duties such as preparing, planning,

organizing and writing three chapters of the Canadian

Minerals Yearbook; planning, organizing and writing

bulletins on his/her commodities that outline the

structure and economics of the Canadian industry and

its relationship to the world industry, and forecast

10

future developments in Canada and abroad; preparing

technical papers and drafting correspondence and

memoranda for the Deputy Minister and other senior

officials.

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytic in nature, collecting and studying

information and data on the copper industry, and selenium

and tellurium, in Canada and other countries, and on trade

patterns and international agreements. (Canada produces

about 700,000 tonnes per year, valued at $1.6 billion, of

which some 70% is exported.) Provides background information

to senior department officials, recommends policies on

departmental action in response to industry problems,

represents the department at meetings with industry and

provincial government officials and participates at inter­

national meetings.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: Objectives of assignments are generally linked to

the responsibility of the position for specific mineral

commodities, particularly copper; objectives for representa­tion or participation in interdepartmental task forces are

assigned by the Chief or the Director. The work requires

ongoing analysis or evaluation of copper and mineral produc­tion and use in Canada and other countries, as well as

individual studies of new developments in technology or

production facilities, and legislative changes or trade

agreements that could affect the Canadian industry. Studies

are multi-disciplinary, and deal with the availability of

mineral resources, extraction and refining technology,

labour costs, capital investment, foreign trade and legisla­tion or policy implications.

Complexity: The work requires obtaining information and

data from Canadian industry and government sources and from

trade and official publications concerning foreign production

and marketing of copper and other minerals, and assessing

trade patterns and trends in supply and demand for these

commodities. The effect on Canadian industry of foreign

trade agreements and restrictions, and technological develop­ments in other countries that produce or use copper, and

the operations of multi-national corporations must be

B2

129

Degree

Points

understood, including prices, transportation costs, the

availability of labour, relevant tax policies or tariffs of

foreign countries, especially the United States, in order

to make recommendations for government action or policy

decisions that will maintain or enhance the Canadian industry.

The work also involves federal/provincial relationships and

tax policies, and the functioning of regulatory and marketing

agencies. The work requires a good knowledge of economics

and statistical methodology and their application to the

mining and metal processing industry in Canada, and an

extensive familiarity with the industry in Canada and

abroad; the number and status of mines in production or

closing, the exploration and development of new mineral

resources, the introduction of new production facilities

and the requirement for capital investment.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: As the department's expert on copper and related

metals, is responsible for providing background information

and advice to the Director and senior officials in. the

department on all aspects of the copper industry in Canada,

on foreign production, trading patterns, on technical or

political developments that could affect the Canadian

industry and on the merits of research proposals. Also

provides information and advice, as a member or project

leader of departmental or interdepartmental committees or

task forces. The work requires being consulted from time

to time by manufacturers who provide supplies to the mining

and refining industry, and advising industry officials, and

officials of other departments or provincial governments,

on current developments and the availability and price of

copper. Answers general queries from the public, and

writes memoranda for signature by the Minister or Deputy

Minister. Determines the content and tenor of such letters,

although ministerial correspondence is discussed with the

Director or Director-General.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires initiation,

planning and carrying out of studies in any of the assigned

areas of the non-ferrous metals industry in order to provide

timely background information or advise on specific economic

or legislative problems and proposals. For some studies,

the work requires participation in a study group or task

force, determining data requirements and sources, suggesting

the approach or method, and interpreting results. Reviews

feasibility studies and development proposals submitted by

B+3

186

Degree

Points

the industry, or other organizations and government agencies

to verify the economic & social cost benefit of the proposal

and recommend a departmental response. Areas of study are

also proposed for research programs sponsored by the Department.

Supervision/Coordination

There is no continuing substantive responsibility for

supervision although guidance is provided to support staff

when assigned, and there is an occasional requirement to

coordinate or lead task forces or study groups.

1

10

Impact

Extent: The work affects departmental policies for the

mining, processing and export of copper and related metals,

a sector of the mining industry. Recommendations and

advice to the sector, and to manufacturers that supply the

sector, have an effect on investment decisions, and decisions

on mine closure or new mine development. These analyses

and advice will also affect Canadian negotiations and

international agreements in respect of copper and related

commodities in the position's area of responsibility.

Influence: As the department's specialist for these commodi­ties, the studies and analyses, forecasts and advice are

usually accepted by senior management and the Departmental

Policy Committee without substantial changes, and are then

the first stage in formulating departmental policy or

action on opportunities or problems in this sector.

A3

80

Representation

The work requires meeting with industry and provincial

government officials as representative of the department,

to discuss and explain departmental objectives and policies

concerning the copper industry and related metals. Serves

on the Canadian delegation to international meetings, such

as the UNCTAD copper negotiations, as the department's

spokesperson at sub-committee meetings or in working groups.

2

30

Bench-Mark Position Number: 13

Level: 5

Descriptive Title: HEAD, MICROBIOLOGY AND NUTRITION

STATISTICS UNIT

Point Rating: 436

Duties

% of time

1.   Supervises the work of a statistical unit by:

-    discussing assignment objectives with scientists,

division chiefs, bureau directors and private

sector specialists to ensure concepts are formed

into operational terms, that the objectives are

realistic and that the results will be of maximum

value;

-    organizing assignment priorities and developing

work plans with subordinates to establish reasonable

target dates and to measure the progress of the

work;

-    estimating the unit's computing and support

service requirements and arranging for the procure­ment

of these services with the respective supervi­sors;

-    reviewing all phases of the assignments undertaken

for validity, efficiency and timeliness;

-    evaluating the results of the assignments, interpret­ing the findings and discussing their implications

with the scientists;

45

% of time

-     reviewing reports or manuscripts prepared in the

unit or by other divisions for publication, to

ensure their professional acceptability;

-    forecasting the resource requirements of the unit

to meet the demands of the scientists and negotiating

the terms of agreement of the services provided

by the unit;

-    determining the qualifications required to do the

work and recruiting staff in conjunction with

branch personnel officers and the Public Service

Commission;

-    evaluating staff performance and potential and

recommending training, promotional or disciplinary

actions.

2.   As senior statistician, collaborates with research

scientists from within and outside government in the

evaluation, development and design of the more complex

or precedent setting laboratory experiments, surveys

or quality control procedures by:

-    evaluating submissions from the food industry and

private laboratories to ensure the conclusions

are valid;

-    developing acceptance sampling plans and preparing

procedures for use by Health Protection Branch

inspectors or for inclusion in Food and Drug

regulations;

-    designing laboratory experiments and surveys or

appraising data acquisition methods to ensure the

appropriate information will be captured;

-    recovering information from compromised studies

and advising the scientists of the limitations of

such information;

-    preparing reports summarizing the findings and

providing conclusions for use by the scientists.

25

% of time

3.   Assists in the amendment or formulation of those

policies, regulations or guidelines affecting the food

industry that are based upon numerical data or quantita­tive methods by:

-    analyzing data collected by Health Protection

Branch officers or provided by the industries

concerned;

-    meeting with representatives of industry to

ascertain their views and problems, to explain

the quantitative methods used, to interpret the

results and to explain the proposed changes in

quantitative terms;

-    evaluating the industry's point of view, assessing

the statistical validity of ongoing studies and

providing industry personnel with statistical

advice on how to avoid future regulatory problems;

-    participating on committees and task forces

studying problems experienced by industry relating

to food safety regulations and contributing to

their solutions.

15

4.   Meets with officers from other departments, provincial

governments, industry and academic institutions to

provide statistical advice and interpretations, to

keep informed of technical developments in statistical

methods and to ensure that such developments are

incorporated into the unit's studies. Provides advice

on matters of data confidentiality, advises the Chief

on financial matters affecting the unit and performs

other duties as required.

15

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is statistical in nature, with the principal duty

being the supervising of a group of professionals engaged

in the design and development of laboratory experiments,

surveys and acceptance sampling procedures.

Degree

Points

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The objectives of assignments are determined by

the researchers and the Unit Head ensures that the assign­ments fall within the unit's terms of reference, that they

are statistically tractable, that the unit's resources can

meet their objectives and that they can be completed on

schedule with statistically viable results. Assignments

are both unique and recurring in nature and include long

term studies requiring the analysis and interpretation of

data and information from the agricultural, food processing

and public health areas.

Complexity: The work requires the selection and use of

information and data obtained from the researchers, subject

matter specialists, statistical literature, and colleagues

within and outside the public service. Laboratory experi­ments and quality control assignments may require the

development of statistical design protocols to obtain the

best suited data. The factors to be considered are generally

related through the public health aspects of food safety,

but may not always be apparent as the area of investigation

widens or as policies or regulations are changed. The work

requires the development and modification of statistical

methods and techniques and in survey work, it is sometimes

necessary to derive statistical estimation formula from

first principles in order to obtain feasible, timely and

cost-effective conclusions or solutions. A thorough knowledge

of statistical theory, principles, methods and techniques,

plus an awareness of microbiology, nutrition, chemistry and

biochemistry, pathology and bacteriology is required along

with an understanding of the policies, programs and regulatory

procedures of the department and cooperating agencies.

B2

129

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires that advice be provided to

management concerning the validity or interpretation of

industry submissions, surveillance programs and the statis­tical implications of research activities. There is also a

requirement to provide technical advice and guidance to the

unit's professional staff, scientific researchers and

management regarding the use of recently developed or

unfamiliar statistical methods.

B2+

142

Degree

Points

Planning and Analysis: There is a requirement to discuss

and plan projects with departmental research scientists,

officers from other departments, and/or subject matter

specialists in the private sector to define objectives,

avoid possible problems, select approaches, and set study

limits. There is a requirement to plan the general statis­tical approach towards the individual studies carried out

within the unit and to ensure other aspects of study plans

are consistent with statistical requirements. Also initiates

feasibility studies and develops action. plans to investigate

the use of new or unfamiliar statistical methods. The work

requires the statistical analysis and interpretation of the

results of collaborative studies developed in the unit, for

scientists and other officials in the public and private

sectors in Canada and abroad. Analyses and interprets the

statistical implications of industry submissions, of

surveillance programs and the research activities of the

Directorate. Also required to analyze and interpret the

statistical aspects of domestic and international surveys

(such as the Nutrition Canada Survey) carried out in the

related food/public health areas. The work requires the

preparation of summaries of findings and conclusions to be

used by the research scientists in their projects and the

preparation of reports or proposals to be considered at

interdepartmental and international meetings dealing with

food/public health related topics.

Supervision/Coordination

The work demands the continuing supervision of a section of

professional statisticians and the planning and organizing

of the Section's activities. There is a requirement to

provide direction to computing and support staff assigned

to the Section's projects. There is a requirement to

appraise subordinates' performance, recommend development

or disciplinary actions as required and allocate staff to

the projects. Also to estimate both staff and operating

funds to accommodate the Section's workload to ensure

projects are timely and cost-effective and that a cost

accounting survey is provided for each completed project.

2

75

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

work of research scientists in both public and private

sectors and on industry analysts in the food/public health

A3

80

Degree

Points

sector of the economy. For the purpose of evaluation under

this factor such a group equates to a small specialized

segment of the population.

Influence: The assignments provide conclusions that are

accepted by research managers and scientists and that have

a substantial influence upon the recommendations arising

out of major studies and projects in the food and public

health areas.

Representation

The statistical implications of the assignments are explained

and interpreted to departmental researchers and to officers

of other departments, governments or industry. Exchanges

information and expertise regarding statistical methods

used or that may be used in the design or development of

laboratory experiments and surveys, etc.

1

10

Bench-Mark Position Number: 14

Level: 5

Descriptive Title: SECTION HEAD - MACROECONOMICS,

ECONOMETRICS DIVISION

Point Rating: 449

Duties

% of time

1.   Develops and prepares macroeconomic forecasts of the

Canadian economy, using a variety of econometric

methods and models by:

-    reviewing the available information, determining

and specifying the problems to be analyzed and

selecting methods to satisfy the macroeconomic

requirements of energy demand forecasting.

-    discussing with other specialists the econometric

models already developed (such as the NEB version

of CANDIDE) or being developed to assist in the

examination of problem areas;

-    integrating the results of the section's econometric

studies and presenting the findings at interbranch

and Board meetings and at interdepartmental

discussions with specialists from Energy, Mines

and Resources, Economic Council of Canada and the

Department of Finance.

40

% of time

2.   Advises the Chief on the medium and long run forecast

state of the Canadian economy and on the factors

considered in the analyses and forecasts by:

-    forecasting the expected rates of inflation;

-    investigating and forecasting the behaviour of

key macroeconomic variables such as fertility

rates, labour productivity, and labour force

participation rates;

-    preparing regular reports on the forecast state

of the Canadian and U.S. economies for Board

members;

-    recommending to the Chief the purchase of forecast

services from outside consultants, and assisting

in the formulation of consultant contracts;

15

3.   Simulates the results of alternative NEB decisions

pertaining to major energy projects, in order to

estimate the economic merits of such projects for

Canada by:

-    carrying out impact studies indicating the effect

of major energy related projects upon such economic

variables as the exchange rate using a variety of

econometric and economic analysis techniques;

-    modifying existing economic and demographic

assumptions to suit particular problems and

assisting in the design of econometric models and

techniques to forecast the consumption of energy

under alternative situations;

-    specifying equation changes in econometric models

such as CANDIDE and evaluating the subsequent

results;

-    linking the NEB macroeconomic model with other

detailed energy forecast models to establish

economic and energy demand forecasts; and

-    recommending theoretically correct and practical

solutions to econometric problems;

20

%of time

4.  Evaluates evidence related to economic forecasts and

the economic impact of major energy related projects

submitted to the Board's Facilities Export and Inquiry

Hearings by:

-    preparing independent NEB estimates of the economic

impact of major energy projects using econometric

models such as CANDIDE;

-    reviewing and analyzing applications, economic

studies of consultants, interventions and written­

direct evidence submitted to the Board and identify­ing deficiency items;

-    preparing and recommending deficiency letters and

technical information requests to be sent by the

Board, reviewing and analyzing the responses

submitted by the recipients, and finding and

reviewing other relevant material;

-    preparing hearing questions and reviewing them

with Board Counsel;

-    attending the hearings to monitor the responses

to such questions, to provide additional questions

and to provide guidance to Board Counsel;

-    preparing and defending recommendations for the

Hearing Panel, and drafting sections of published

Board reports;

-     representing the Board at meetings with potential

applicants or submitors to discuss the Board's

evidence and forecasting requirements.

10

5.   Supervises a section of econometricians and support

staff by:

-    providing technical guidance in such subjects as

simulation, econometric estimation and other

methods of economic analysis;

-     setting study priorities and developing study

criteria for each staff member;

10

% of time

-    reviewing and approving the progress of subordinate

econometricians to ensure Board's needs are met

and that the work is acceptable for publication;

-    utilizing the professional and support staff

assigned to the section in the most effective

manner;

-    preparing estimates and financial data for the

section's computer budget.

6.  Attends interbranch meetings, prepares reports and

information for meetings, committees and task forces

and, as assigned, occasionally coordinates the branch's

input to hearings. Develops and maintains professional

relationships with others working in the macroeconomic

forecasting and simulation fields and performs other

related duties as required.

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical in nature, directing and coordinating

the activities of subordinate econometricians, preparing

macroeconomic forecasts and providing advice and information

to support National Energy Board activities. The Board

maintains its own version of the CANDIDE model and the

position's functions are to modify and update the model to

ensure the macroeconomic picture of Canada reflects the

impact of the energy sector.

Nature and Complexity of Work

Nature: The objectives of the assignments are defined by

the Chief, Econometrics Division in conjunction with the

Assistant Director, Analysis Group, and this position

carries responsibility to determine which approaches and

techniques are appropriate for the various section studies.

The modifications to the NEB model are dictated by the

forecasting demands of the Board and by its ability to

relate the impact of energy demand and other major energy

related projects to the Canadian economy. The preparation

of the ongoing long term forecasts and the study of industry

applications, interventions and proposals are carried out

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Degree

Points

simultaneously within the section and involve the review

and analysis of information and data relating to a particular

aspect of the energy industry or to the factors affecting

the energy sector.

Complexity: The work requires the selection, review and

use of information and evidence presented at hearings or in

briefs and the summation of such information for publication

in Board Reports and Reasons for Decisions. Macroeconomic

information and forecast data are available from the data

services of governments, academic institutions and private

agencies such as The National Forecast Service of Informetrica.

The tuning and updating of the models require the identifica­tion of key indicators of change in economic variables and

the evaluation of additional energy factors that are of

particular significance to the macro-economy of Canada.

Economic assumptions have to be reviewed and modified to

develop the econometric structures used to analyze particular

problems. A thorough knowledge of economic theories and of

econometric and statistical techniques, such as the proper

fitting and evaluation of equations and multiple equation

simulation is required, along with an understanding of the

Board's energy programs and an understanding of computer

systems and languages.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires the explanation of the impact of

findings on energy projects to senior management and Board

Members. Provides advice to the Board's counsel when

attending hearings and provides technical advice on econo­metric and statistical/mathematical methods and techniques

to other professionals within the Board.

Planning and Analysis: Determines, in conjunction with the

Chief, Econometric Division, the extent of studies to be

undertaken within the section and integrates the results of

subordinate's work into summaries and findings for the

Boards consideration. There is a requirement to analyse

information and submissions presented at Board Hearings by

outside consultants or expert witnesses and the contents of

studies prepared by other departments, other levels of

government and the private sector. Determines the suitability

of the econometric/economic theories being applied and the

consistency of the methods and data used. Evaluates evidence

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Degree

Points

presented at Hearings against studies undertaken within the

section and summarizes the results for use in Board reports

and decisions.

Supervision/Coordination

The work requires the supervision of a unit of professional

econometricians and on a project basis a number of support

staff. As a project leader coordinates the activities of

professionals drawn from other divisions in the Board when

participating in Board Hearings. This could involve leading

a team of up to six(6) professionals depending upon the

Board's work load and schedule. Recommends the use of

consultants, assists in the formulation of their contracts

and prepares estimates and financial data for the computer

budget.

2

75

Impact

Extent: The primary affect of the work impacts upon the

Board's regulatory activities as they affect the various

segments of the energy sector. The macroeconomic forecasts

produced, underly the Board's decisions affecting significant

energy issues such as exports of oil, gas and electricity

and the construction of interprovincial pipelines.

Influence: The forecasts and macroeconomic data are accepted

by the Chief and the Assistant Director and contribute to

the branch's input at public hearings. When presenting

findings the incumbent isolates the relevant information

and ensures the supporting data is accurate. When drafting

sections of the Boards published reports the incumbent

contributes to the substance and phrasing of the documents.

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Representation

Acts as the Board's expert in the area of macro-economic

forecasting and econometric analysis at Board Hearings.

Also provides on the spot evaluations of witness evidence

to the Board's counsel and advises the counsel when further

questioning on economic issues is necessary.

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30

Bench-Mark Position Number: 15

Level: 6

Descriptive Title: CHIEF, POLICY ADVISORY DIVISION -

AIR SERVICES ANALYSIS BRANCH

Point Rating: 540

Duties

% of time

1.   Develops and recommends amendments to the Air Transport

Committee's economic regulations to ensure their

consistency with the requirements of the industry and

the Committee's policies and objectives, and their

coincidence with conditions accepted by Canada in

bilateral and multilateral air service agreements.

Reviews the economic regulations of other governments

and the details of international agreements in order

to advise the Committee of current issues and economic

trends. Represents the Committee on interdepartmental

committees charged to review established policies in

the field of commercial aviation, propose new policy

initiatives to the appropriate Minister and inputs the

Committees attitude and approach to regulations.

Interprets provisions of the Air Carrier Regulations

and Committee General Orders and assesses the validity

of reports prepared in other departments on a wide

range of aviation regulation and policy topics.

35

%of time

2.   Prepares analytical reports, discussion papers and

forecasts with respect to domestic and international

air services to keep the Committee informed of develop­ments

and problem areas and makes recommendations to

the Committee supporting changes in regulations governing

domestic and international charter operations.

10

3.  Develops Canada's position and strategy at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conferences

and reviews and analyses the working papers submitted

by various countries on economic and statistical

matters and recommends possible solutions to specific

problems. Drafts or participates in the drafting of

resolutions voted on at the conferences.

10

4.   Assists the Air Transport Committee and the Canadian

Government to develop the Canadian negotiating position

on bilateral or multilateral air service agreements.

Provides advice on the services operating between

Canada and foreign countries, assess costs and benefits

of various propositions and develops counter-proposals

and market sharing formula to assist in the negotiations.

10

5.  Prepares analytical reports on the more complex applications    received from air carriers for authority to

operate new or modified major domestic air services or

on those cases having significant policy implications.

Reviews and analyses transcripts and evidence from

public hearings and prepares independent estimates and

forecasts to test the validity of industry proposals.

10

• Reviews the Committee's statistical reporting requirements

and recommends modifications to ensure that the

quality and relevance of the data reported by the air

carriers is maintained and improved. Undertakes

comparative studies of the reporting requirements of

other countries and identifies areas requiring refinement.

Prepares modifications to reporting formats to permit

the reporting of additional information and to delete

duplication and submits final recommendations for the

Committee's approval.

15

7.   Occasionally directs the activities of economists

drawn from other Branches in the Commission performing

a variety of economic and statistical studies on

international and domestic aviation duties. Supervises

10

the work of a professional economist analyzing the

economic implications of the Committee's policies and

regulations on the aviation industry. Assists the

Director in the administration of the Branch, attends

review boards for the selection of professional and

support staff, reviews the reports prepared by junior

economists in the Branch and maintains contacts with

senior officials in other departments and throughout

the aviation industry.

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile:

The work is analytical in nature, with the principle respon­sibility being the development of amendments to the Air

Transport Committee's economic regulations. There are also

requirements to analyse carrier applications and review

bilateral and multilateral agreements.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: Assignments result from the pressures placed upon

the Committee by the various segments of the aviation

industry, to have specific economic regulations evaluated

and amended. The policy advisor, in consultation with the

Director, determines the significance of the issues being

raised and establishes the assignment priority listing

accordingly. The evaluation of policies, regulations and

data requirements and the assessment of carrier applications

are carried out simultaneously and involve the study of

ongoing and unique issues pertaining to the aviation industry.

Complexity: The acquisition of information on aviation

activity and trends from other countries is difficult due

to the Committee's role in negotiating international agree­ments. Information is obtained from such sources as the

International Civil Aviation Organization, the European

Civil Aviation Conference and the International Air Transport

Association, but other sources have to be identified when

preparing counter proposals during agreement negotiations

and when preparing responses to carrier applications. The

arguments and supporting factors presented by air carriers

and representatives of other countries have to be assessed

for relevancy and relativity so that the Committee can have

counter-proposals and/or rebuttals to consider. A thorough

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Degree

Points

knowledge of the various approaches used by carriers and

representatives of other countries is required and the

appropriate analytical techniques and methods have to be

used or modified when responding to such proposals. An

in-depth knowledge of the economic theories and practices

relating to transportation and the aviation industry in

particular is required, along with a working knowledge of

air law and its application. The development of amendments

to policies and regulations requires a thorough knowledge

of the policies and regulations affecting Canada and the

other countries involved in the air transport industry.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: Provides advice to members of the Air Transport

Committee on all aspects of the services operating between

Canada and foreign countries for negotiating purposes, on

the costs and benefits of various carrier propositions and

on the market strategy formula, substance and form of

counter-proposals. Advice is provided to professionals

within and outside the Commission on the Committee's statis­tical system, its requirements and its limitations.

Planning and Analysis: The terms of reference of the

evaluation studies (reviewing Committee policies and regula­tions) and the extent of the analyses of the more complex

or contentious applications are determined. Amendments

proposed to the economic regulations have to be analysed to

ensure they are consistent with Committee policies and

objectives, with the requirements of the industry and with

the conditions accepted by Canada in negotiated agreements.

Applications from carriers and evidence submitted for

public hearings have to be analysed and reports prepared by

other departments, other levels of government and the

private sector have to be reviewed and summarized for

consideration by Committee members and other senior officials

of the Commission.

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Supervision/Coordination

The work occasionally requires the direction of the activities

of professionals drawn from other branches and departments,

but this is not a continuing or significant aspect of the

work. There is also a requirement to supervise one or two

professional economists conducting policy and economic

studies.

1

10

Degree

Points

Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work impacts upon the

activities of the Air Transport Committee and the aviation

industry, through the evaluation and amendment of economic

regulations and policies covering the industry and the

carriers.

Influence: The conclusions derived from the evaluation of

industry proposals and requirements regarding Committee

policies and regulations are provided, after review by the

Director, to the Committee and have a significant influence

on policy and regulatory decisions. The results of air

service studies keeps the Committee informed of existing

and potential problem areas and developments within the .

industry. Studies of the more complex or contentions

carrier applications provide material for the Committee to

consider during public hearings.

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Representation

The work requires acting as the Air Transport Committee's

representative on interdepartmental committees reviewing

established policies affecting commercial aviation and

proposing new policy initiatives. There are requirements

to represent the Committee at interdepartmental meetings

determining Canada's bargaining strategies for use during

bilateral and multilateral negotiations and with the Aviation

Statistics Work Group reviewing data confidentiality.

There is also a requirement to represent Canada at inter­

national meetings negotiating the exchange of North Atlantic

commercial air statistics.

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60

Bench-Mark Position Number: 16

Level: 6

Descriptive Title: SENIOR ANALYST, CITIZENSHIP AND

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES PROGRAM

Point Rating: 589

Duties

% of time

1.   Plans and directs projects and studies developed to

collect and analyse information and statistical data

relating to multiculturalism, women, natives, citizen

participation and official languages and provides

advice and recommendations to senior management on

social policy issues by:

-    discussing with the Director General, the Coordinator

of Operations and the Senior Coordinator, the

development of policies, strategies and program

proposals of concern to the Sector;

-     assessing the projects and studies requested by

the various program administrators and recommending

for approval those studies that should be conducted;

-     developing the terms of reference and schedules

of the studies and the overall approach to be

followed;

-     evaluating the capabilities of consultants and

recommending which consultants should be invited

to tender for the approved studies;

40

% of time

-    examining the consultant's tendered proposals,

recommending who to hire, negotiating the terms

of the contract and reviewing and approving the

final reports produced;

-    allocating and reviewing the work of departmental

analysts and ensuring methods of survey design,

questionnaire design, statistical analysis, etc.

are in accordance with current social science

practice and thinking;

-     interpreting study findings and conclusions and

preparing and presenting recommendations and

advice to senior management on current trends

affecting the Sector policies and programs and on

the significant cultural factors related to the

changing social environment.

2.   Directs and conducts a series of studies analysing the

Sector's programs by:

-    planning and reviewing the work of the program

analysts or, in the more complex cases, analysing

and reviewing the type and distribution of grants

by program, region, grant size, type of organiza­tion funded, etc.;

-     determining and analysing social and environmental

factors affecting the various programs of the

Sector;

-     analysing the effects of programs and the extent

to which socio-cultural factors affect program

delivery;

-     reviewing the program analysis reports and summaries

and preparing recommendations for senior management

consideration.

20

3.   Develops and coordinates the Sector's data base by:

-     controlling the development, implementation and

updating of the data banks for each program area

or region to ensure the information is compatible

with that contained in other data banks in the

department, the federal government and outside

government;

e.g.Statistics Canada and York University

20

% of time

-     determining the norms and criteria for developing

and maintaining the Sectors' data base;

-     determining in conjunction with program and

regional staff the data requirements and priority

needs for social information and statistics and

the need to develop additional data banks;

-     ensuring that regular reports, based on current

information, are produced and distributed to

Sector management.

4.   Supervises a staff of professional analysts and administers a contract budget by:

-    planning, organizing and directing the work of

subordinate staff and evaluating their performance;

-     determining project priorities and establishing

and controlling the projects' schedules;

-     reviewing the work in progress to ensure objectives

are achieved and deadlines respected;

-     preparing contract budgets and plans the allocation

of project funds.

10

5.   Develops and maintains communications with personnel

from other Directorates, other government departments

and research groups to acquire up-to-date knowledge of

results, regulations and policies relating to social

programs, of developments in analytical techniques and

methods and of current social statistics and information.

Also serves on ad hoc committees, participates in

10

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical in nature reviewing and interpreting

information and statistical data on social policy or program

issues affecting the mandate of the Sector. Advice and

recommendations are provided to senior management responsible

for the administration of the five (5) major areas of

Multiculturalism, Women's Programs, Native Citizens, Citizen

Participation and Official Languages.

Degree

Points

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The assignments requested by senior managers are

reviewed for feasibility and the objectives of those under­

taken are developed in conjunction with the Director General.

Such assignments tend to be unique in nature dealing with

current and pressing social issues where information or

statistical data are not readily available. Areas under

review include such broad and general topics as racial

discrimination, race and ethnic relations and voluntary

action. Studies are also made of the Section's program and

administrative processes.

Complexity: The assignments are designed to collect and

analyse information and data on a variety of social, demo­

graphic and cultural trends and developments. The sources

of such quantitative and qualitative data have to be con­stantly expanded and developed in response to changing social issues.

The established methods of data collection and analysis

have to be reviewed against current social

science thinking and practices and often require modification

when applied to the study of national social and cultural

attitudes. A thorough knowledge of social science and

statistical theories and methodologies, of operations

analysis and of the Sectors' programs is required, along

with an understanding of computer and data base system

capability.

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Professional Responsibility

Advice: There is a requirement to provide advice to senior

management on the implications of current social and cultural

trends and developments upon the Sector's policies and

programs and on the nature of the cultural, economic and

demographic factors affecting the changing social environment.

Advice is also provided to in-house analysts and consultants

on current thinking and practices in the social sciences,

on the methods of data acquisition and analysis and on the

policies and programs of the Sector and the department.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires the determination

of which of management's requests can be fulfilled and

development of the terms of reference, the time schedules

and priorities and the overall approaches to be followed

for the projects undertaken. There is a requirement to

review the work of in-house analysts and consultants to

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Degree

Points

analyze the results and findings of their studies and to

provide senior management with interpretations and recommen­dations affecting social policy issues.

Supervision/Coordination

The senior analyst is required to supervise the activities

of the unit's program analysts and to allocate the projects

and studies to in-house and external human resources, to

establish and control project schedules and priorities and

to review the progress of the work to ensure objectives and

deadlines are known and met. There is also a requirement

to recommend which consultants to hire and to prepare the

content and terms of their contracts.

2

75

Impact

Extent: The primary impact of the work is upon the senior

management personnel administering, reviewing and developing

the various social policies and programs. For evaluation

under this factor such personnel equate to a small specialized

segment of the population.

Influence: The results of the studies carried out under

the direction of the senior analyst and the analyses,

interpretations and recommendations provided to senior

management have a substantial influence upon the evolution

of the Sector's major programs. The analysis of the Sector's

programs and operations and the studies of data and information

requirements provides proposals for consideration by the

programs administrators.

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Representation

There is a requirement to develop and maintain communications

and contacts with social scientists and data collection

personnel from other departments, other levels of government,

external social agencies to maintain a current awareness in

the five program areas and in order to select and recommend

consultants.

1

10

Duties

% of time

1.   Directs the development, production, analysis and

publication of industrial price statistics by:

-    determining the needs for industrial price statis­tics in discussion with in-house and external

data users;

-    reviewing the existing data collection and dissem­ination methods and procedures in relation to

statistical requirements, and initiating the

development of new methods;

-    identifying technical weaknesses and problems,

advising management of the problems and initiating

remedial actions;

-    reviewing proposals for overcoming operational

deficiencies ensuring that operating constraints

do not jeopardize the timeliness and quality of

the data, and by initiating studies to improve

the quality of the data produced;

60

% of time

-    reviewing the sub-division's progress towards the

attainment of its goals, and ensuring the short

term goals of the sections are consistent with

divisional projects and medium term development

plans;

-    preparing and presenting medium and long term

development proposals and directing studies

investigating long term development proposals;

-    preparing recommendations affecting development

priorities and the scope and nature of industrial

prices development;

-    evaluating the overall efficiency of the sub-division, planning the activities of the staff and

assigning responsibilities to most effectively

utilize human resources;

-    providing direction to the Section Chiefs and

evaluating their performance;

-    ensuring the sub-division's staff training proposals

are consistent with the divisional staff development

program;

-    monitoring the operating relationships between

the sections, identifying interface problems and

proposing solutions;

-    monitoring the quality of liaison between the

sections and other divisions of Statistics Canada

or outside organizations and agencies, identifying

problems and implementing improvements;

-    reviewing the sub-division's budget, assessing

budget proposals and preparing budget recommenda­tions;

-    attending management meetings and ensuring that

management objectives are implemented throughout

the sections in an orderly fashion.

2.   Directs a technical and professional consultative

service and provides assistance to administrators, and

professional analysts working in federal and provincial

government departments, professional and business

organizations and the universities by:

20

% of time

-    assisting agencies with limited statistical

capability to develop their price index related

statistical systems;

-    following up initial contacts resulting from the

provision of the consultative service and ensuring

the service meets the user's needs;

-    attending committee meetings, as Statistics

Canada's representative with professional associa­tions and business organizations to discuss the

usage of price indices, to advise on the quality

of the statistics, to explain new developments

and to mediate problems;

-    discussing changes, needs, priorities, methods

and uses of the data produced with representatives

of the Department of Labour and the U.S. Bureau

of Census;

-    responding to user requests as part of the national

statistical service of Statistics Canada, and

discussing the suitability, interpretation and

limitations of particular price statistics and

alternatives;

-    evaluating methods, interpretations and conclusions

derived by data users and offering constructive

criticisms;

3.   Prepares or directs the preparation of reviews, technical

papers and reports on industrial price statistics and

ensures that the material produced is accurate and

understandable by:

-    reviewing section proposals on methods and practices

and directing the preparation of amendments;

-    working with interested groups or persons in

business, other statistical agencies or industrial

price papers.

15

4.  Also participates intraining seminars, acts as an

instructor for training courses provided to newly

recruited personnel, and performs other duties as

required.

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is supervisory in nature, with the principal

responsibility being the development and operation of an

integrated statistical system that produces, analyzes and

publishes industrial price statistics and data on a monthly,

quarterly and annual basis.

Nature and Complexity

Nature: The objectives of the system are established in

general terms by the senior management of Statistics Canada.

In conjunction with the Director, Prices Division, establishes

and maintains the organizational purposes and goals of the

three (3) sections, within the overall framework of the

sub-division, to ensure the data is produced, that data

analysis techniques are developed and that the data publishing

responsibilities are discharged. The work requires coordina­ting a series of ongoing production operations and the

directing or conducting of a variety of non-recurring

analytical studies simultaneously, and involving the review

of information pertaining to Canadian industries and commodities, the market flow of commodities and services and

capital expenditures.

Complexity: Much of the data processed through the system

are obtained from known sources and the usual problems

pertaining to the establishment of an adequate sampling

framework, the maintenance of sample representativeness and

the temporal comparability of the data are involved. To

maintain the system's integrity, new or additional data and

data sources have to be identified and assessed, revisions

to data collecting methods and processing have to be evaluated

and all proposed changes have to be approved by the incumbent

before they are incorporated into the system. There is

also a requirement to consider and evaluate such price

related matters as, the industrial framework of Canada,

competitive conditions, industrial concentration, wage

settlements, tariffs and cost of capital when studying

price movements and their effects upon the economy. The

work requires an extensive knowledge of statistical and

economic theories and principles, of accounting practices,

of computer data processing methods, and of data dissemina­tion and publishing procedures.

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Degree

Points

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires advising senior management of

Statistics Canada on the overall system's capability and on

the resources necessary for its effective operation. An

advisory and consultative service is provided to data users

and professionals working with industrial price indices and

there is a requirement to evaluate the technical advice

provided by the subject matter specialists. Advice is also

provided to users on the use and development of price

indices, on the concepts and definitions, on the data

characteristics and availability and on statistical and

survey methods.

Planning and Analysis: The work requires the planning of

studies reviewing new or modified systems and methods to

ensure that the value of the indices are maintained and

that other more useful price deflators are being identified

and developed. There is a requirement to coordinate the

activities of the three sections, to ensure the appropriate

proportioning of the sub-divisions work load, to prepare

medium and long term development proposals and to determine

the extent of changes required within the sub-division to

achieve its short term goals. The final responsibility for

the analysis and interpretation of the statistical material

produced, and for the sensibility and quality of the sub­

division's output rests with this position. Also evaluates

the results of in-house studies on methods and procedures

and interprets price index data and the suitability of its

usage to analysts within and outside government.

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Supervision/Coordination

The work requires the supervision, through three (3) section

chiefs, of approximately 70 professional, technical and

support staff, the formulation of the sub-division's work

program and the administration and control of the sub­

division's budget. Coordinates the activities of the three

sections and evaluates the performance of the section

chiefs. There is a requirement to act as a project leader

on special assignments when senior personnel from the

private sector are involved to review surveyed and published

data.

3

150

Degree

Points

Impact

Extent: The extensive use made of industry price data and

indices by economic analysts, forecasters, program planners

and policy workers in all levels of government, the private

sector, councils and agencies and academic institutions

have an impact upon almost all industry sections: -

e.g. Manufacturing and Primary, Merchandising and Service,

Construction, External Trade

and upon the four divisions of Statistics Canada: -

i.e. Construction, Input/Output, Real Domestic Product and

Gross National Product.

Influence: The primary responsibility is to ensure that

the most authentic and accurate price deflators and data

are produced and published and that the overall statistical

system answers the need of the users. The indices' and data

must be capable of universal application in one economic

sector in related sectors or across the economy of Canada

and therefore substantially influence the conclusions and

recommendations of major economic and socio-economic studies

carried out by analysts from the public and private sectors,

the various agencies and councils and the academic institu­tions.

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Representation

The work requires the representation of Statistics Canada

at meetings with representatives of industry, the professions

and the universities to ensure the indices and data are

correctly interpreted, that the views of Statistics Canada

and the capabilities of the system are understood and that

the requirements of the users are known and taken into

account in the medium and long term goals of the division

and the department.

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Bench-Mark Position Number: 18

Level: 7

Descriptive Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,

INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY

DIVISION

Point Rating: 743

Duties

% of time

1.   Determines the need for and initiates economic studies

concerning specific commodity trade problems, or to

identify and evaluate export market opportunities that

will enhance the Canadian industry by:

-    consulting with the Director regarding priorities

for studies, according to immediate and longer

term problems and trends;

-    discussing assignments with Section Chiefs to

identify trade problems or potential markets for

particular commodities;

-    suggesting data sources and providing guidance on

the development and use of particular analytic

methods or econometric models;

-    reviewing reports on agriculture programs and

research in other countries, and suggesting

studies to determine their applicability in

Canada;

-    maintaining an awareness of changes in the pattern

of trade between foreign countries, and of production

and marketing practises in Canada and abroad, to

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%of time

assess their impact on the Canadian industry;

For example, an evaluation of the optimum size of

grain reserves needed by countries participating

in an international grains arrangement, or evaluating

the potential for increasing Canadian self-sufficiency

in certain commodities by limiting imports;

-    analyzing results of studies and writing or

directing the writing of reports with recommenda­tions on agriculture programs and trade policies,

or as background information for negotiations;

and

-    attending as advisor to senior management, at

meetings with producer organizations and agri-busi­ness groups or associations such as the Canadian

Federation of Agriculture and the Canadian Food

Processors' Association.

2.   Assists in planning, organizing and directing the work

of the division by:

-    preparing cabinet documents and discussion papers

for the Minister on agriculture trade matters,

and providing briefing to the Minister on the

content of cabinet memoranda prepared in other

departments, to ensure that the interests of the

Department and the industry are adequately presented

for Cabinet consideration;

-    coordinating the preparation of position papers

for Canadian delegations to bilateral or multi­

lateral negotiations to maximize the economic

benefits obtained from foreign markets for Canadian

producers, or to minimize the adverse competitive

impact of imports in the Canadian market;

-    collaborating with officials and specialists in

other departments in the development of position

papers and recommendations to the several ministers

concerned, on trade protection measures such as

tariffs (Minister of Finance), quotas (Minister

of Trade), or countervailing (anti-subsidy)

legislation (Minister of National Revenue);

-    managing the division during the Director's

absences at conferences or international meetings;

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% of time

-    advising the Director on resource requirements of

the division and assisting in the preparation of

directorate program forecasts; and

-    performing related duties such as preparation of

Ministerial correspondence, providing economic

information and statistics to government officials

or the public and preparing papers for publication

or presentation at professional meetings.

3. Represents the Department at interdepartmental or

intergovernmental meetings or committees to discuss

the development and impact of Canadian trade policy,

and to negotiate intergovernmental trade arrangements

by:

-    attending interdepartmentaland intergovernmental

meetings, to discuss trade issues and forthcoming

negotiations and ensure that the interests of the

Department are considered;

-    attending, either alone or as a member of an

interdepartmentalteam, bilateral and multilateral

meetings or committees such as the Canada/Japan

Joint Economic Committee, consultations on Canada/

Australia and Canada/New Zealand Trade Agreements,

and negotiations at OECD and GATT; and

-    negotiating, or advising on the conduct of negotia­tions,

 on the basis of experience and knowledge

of departmental policies or in accordance with

legislation or as instructed by the Minister.

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4.   Maintains effective liaison with other federal departments, provincial governments and other agencies or

international organizations to obtain and provide

information on trends and opportunities in agricultural

production, marketing and trade by:

-    discussing the impact on agriculture of position

papers and policy recommendations prepared in

other departments, and suggesting changes in

accordance with the Department's interest;

-    receiving briefs from and consulting with other

governments, producer representatives and agri­-business organizations to determine their interests

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 in particular trade policy issues and ensure that

industry, regional and national concerns are

reflected in trade policy recommendations;

-    contacting officials or specialists in other

    departments (for example REE and ITC) and provincial

departments to obtain information needed to

complete in-house studies; and

-    coordinating the completion of questionnaires and

      various submissions concerning Canadian agriculture

 policies and programs (price supports, production

quotas) as required by international organizations

such as GATT, OECD, or FAO to ensure the Canadian

position is well supported and avoid formal

complaints by member countries.

SPECIFICATIONS

Degree

Points

Position Profile

The work is analytical and representational, requiring

study of agriculture production, marketing and trade,

advising on trade and tariff issues, and meeting with

representatives of foreign governments to discuss or negotiate

trade agreements. Also, assists in the administration of

the Division and acts for the Director in his absence.

Nature and Complexity of the Work

Nature: The work is carried out in accordance with general

objectives related to developing the agriculture industry

and promoting trade in Canadian agriculture commodities.

This requires organizing studies conducted by division

staff, and reviewing and discussing reports and recommendations by other departments or provincial governments to

ensure that they are consistent with departmental interests

and regional or industry concerns. A significant responsi­bility is to assist in or conduct negotiations of bilateral

or multilateral trade agreements with other countries and

this requires both in-depth investigations of particular

agricultural commodities and broad overviews of Canadian

and International Agri-business interests and concerns.

Complexity: Data on all agriculture commodities produced

or marketed in Canada must be obtained from departmental

sources, other departments and agricultural organizations

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and businesses, to discover trends and identify trade

problems in Canadian exports or market competition from

imports, and to decide on the need for further study.

Information on trade agreements or proposals, and briefs

from Canadian agriculture and trade organizations must be

reviewed, and the data presented may need to be verified

from other sources, or discussed with other departments to

determine whether or what policy changes should be recommended.

Discussions are required with other government departments

and agencies to ensure that the different interests of

departments and of agriculture and other industries are

considered in preparing briefs and submissions to the

ministers and to Cabinet, so that they will be consistent

with government objectives. The work also requires the

review and analysis of published and unpublished reports on

agriculture researchand commodity processing methods in

other countries to decide if these have an application in

Canada, or if there is an opportunity to develop and market

new products. A thorough knowledge of agriculture economics,

the factors of production and of production methods and

commodities in Canada and Canada's trading partners or

competing countries is required, as well as an extensive

familiarity with legislation and regulations affecting the

marketing or importing of agricultural products, and of the

regulations of other countries that would affect Canadian

exports. The development of position papers and policy

recommendations, or negotiating of trade agreements, requires

a broad appreciation of international trade patterns and of

the imports and exports of both agricultural and non-agricul­tural commodities.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: As the department's expert in the area of interna-

tional trade, is responsible for advising senior officials

up to the Deputy Minister and Minister regarding developments

in international trade, and their affect on the Canadian

agriculture industry, and recommending changes in agriculture

programs and policies, or an appropriate responseby the

government to foreign regulatory or market pressure, for

consideration by the Minister or by Cabinet. Advises

senior officials in other government departments and provincial

governments concerning the production and marketing of

agriculture commodities, and assists them in preparing

position papers concerning agriculture and other industry

sectors as a basis for policy decisions or legislation, or

for negotiation at international meetings in which frequent

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Degree

Points

participation is required. The work also requires providing

advice to representatives of the agriculture industry

regarding marketing problems or market opportunities, and

informing them of agriculture research and development in

foreign countries that might have application in Canada.

Planning and Analysis: Assignments are given in general

terms and the work requires deciding on the subject-matter

of studies required as background information or in anticipa­tion of intergovernmental or international negotiations,

and discussing terms of reference and priorities with the

Section Chiefs and assigned staff. The work requires

reviewing reports and maintaining contacts that will provide

information on developments in Canada and abroad that have

an effect on agriculture commodity markets or production,

and discussing these implications with the Director or

initiating further studies and policy recommendations if

necessary. Trade problems and negotiations are frequently

of concern to other government departments, and liaison and

collaboration with officials in such departments must

ensure that the agriculture point of view is reflected in

position papers, policy recommendations or submissions to

Cabinet.

Supervision/Coordination

Although there exists responsibility as Director of the

Division when the Director is absent, there is no continuing

substantive supervisory responsibility. There is a require­ment for liaison with other departments to assist in preparing

joint position papers concerning trade policy and international

negotiations or agreements.

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Impact

Extent: The work has a primary affect on the formulation

of agriculture trade policy and the negotiation of trade

agreements with foreign countries. Trade agreements. will

also affect exports and imports of non-agricultural commodi­ties and products and these will involve the policies and

legislation of other departments and affect other industry

sectors.

Influence: Information and advice on agriculture trade

patterns, and market development opportunities or restraints

on trade are submitted to senior officials, including the

Minister, and to officials in other departments that are

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concerned with international trade, and are frequently the

basis for position papers preliminary to trade negotiations.

Recommendations are made for changes in agriculture policies

or programs in response to production or marketing problems.

Representation

Represents the department or the Canadian government at

international meetings and negotiations, either as member

of an interdepartmental team, or as Canadian delegate with

authority to negotiate terms of agreement on behalf of

Canada. The work also requires representing the department

at meetings with other departments and with industry organi­zations

to explain agriculture policies and programs and to

develop solutions to trade problems that are acceptable to

agriculture interests, and to other departments and other

industry sectors.

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Bench-Mark Position Number: 19

Level: 4

Descriptive Title: Senior Statistician,

Retail Trade

Point Rating: 266

Duties

% of Time

1.   Plans and conducts an on-going statistical program to collect,

evaluate and publish, on a monthly basis, current statistics in

a defined area of the Retail Trade Sector, to be used by officials

in governments, business and universities, etc., in assessing

retail activity and making policy and business decisions, by:

-     assessing the data requirements of federal, provincial and

municipal government organizations, private sector institutions and business;

-     reviewing the existing data base and developing new sources

of data to reflect changes in the Sector;

-     developing concepts and definitions (in collaboration with

other statisticians and experts in government and the

private sector) of the kinds of business comprising different

publication groups in the Retail Trade Sector;

-     deciding, in consultation with survey methodology specialists,

on the most appropriate survey technique and the required

edit, tabulation and publication specifications for current

retail sector surveys;

-     recommending to the Chief, Retail Trade Section, the

objectives for data collection, and the analytic methodology

and schedule for specific surveys to be included in the

Section's program;

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% of Time

-    serving on regular and ad hoc committees and work groups

to review statistics problems and areas of concern in the

Retail Trade Sector and to prevent duplication or redundancy.

2.   Establishes and maintains liaison with other government departments and with provincial and municipal governments and agencies

and non-government organizations such as trade associations and

market research firms, to determine their needs and uses for

retail trade information, by:

-    initiating and attending formal and ad hoc meetings with

users to discuss problems and resolve differences between

survey and analytic concepts and user requirements, or

between user requirements and their reporting capabilities;

-    attending meetings with officials of Retail Trade associa­tions to explain Statistics Canada requirements and method­ology, discuss their members' capability to provide such

information and reach agreement on the specific content of

questionnaires;

-    visiting individual businesses and government agencies to

determine their data needs and explain the requirements of

the surveys and the limitations and applications of

statistical information.

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3.   Conducts the analysis of survey data to ensure its accuracy and

consistency in relation to actual commercial conditions, and

its appropriateness and significance in terms of the section's

objectives and users' needs, by:

-    reviewing the analyses of survey data performed by junior

staff;

-    establishing the editing criteria for technical and clerical

staff in the Operations Unit and providing guidance in

solving operational problems;

-    reviewing survey and analysis problems with other statistical

officers to improve the quality of data collection and

reporting, or to identify and rectify anomalies discovered

in other statistical programs;

-    reviewing tabulation and subject-matter problems to ensure

that data is accurate in the light of historical trends

and otherwise known developments;

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% of Time

-    questioning the survey coverage and conceptual or method­ological   bases when data is found to be inconsistent

either internally, or in relation to other areas such as

wholesale, manufacturing or services;

-    consulting with the Chief and statistical specialists in

other related areas, to compare and discuss anomalies and

inter-relationships between data, and to update concepts,

definitions and procedures to make the information more

useful;

-    writing the description and analytical commentary and

approving the final tabulations for publication.

4.   Advises the Chief and other officers and Statistics Canada

officials and various users in business, universities, etc. on

the uses and limitations of retail trade statistics, and provides

information on current and anticipated developments in the

subject-matter area, by:

-    maintaining an up-to-date awareness of retail business

trends and activities;

-    writing reports, technical articles and correspondence

regarding substantive developments indicated by the

statistics, and also the conceptual and methodological

bases of the Retail Statistics program;

-    planning and organizing the preparation of special analyses

and statistical compilations as requested by government

officials and other users.

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5.   Supervises junior staff in the conduct of survey and special

projects and performs other duties such as serving on a committee

to review the subject-matter and standard classification of

merchandising and services statistics.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Degree/

Points

Position Profile

The work is statistical in nature, with this position being one (1)

of two (2) senior statisticians, collecting, editing and evaluating

retail trade statistics and preparing tables and an explanatory

commentary for publication. Statistical operations are coordinated

with other sections to prevent duplication and redundancy and advice

is given to other officers and officials in Statistics Canada on the

resolution of problems and the evaluation and significance of the

data. The work involves liaison with other governments and depart­ments and private business organizations to determine their infor­mation needs and discuss survey methodology.

Nature and Complexity

Nature: The work involves an on-going survey and analysis of

retail trade activities and the publication of statistical infor­mation to meet the needs of users in governments, businesses and

research institutions, in. accordance with the defined objectives

of the Retail Trade Section. Information and data must be obtained

from a large sample of the 180,000 businesses in the Canadian

retail sector, which requires contacts with business associations

and individual businesses to explain survey methods and requirements.

The work requires preparing or supervising the preparation of data

and information in tabular form for publication, and writing a

commentary to ensure that users understand its significance and

limitations. Special projects may occasionally be assigned, or

participation in interdepartmental committees may be required, to

meet unusual requirements, or to develop new sources of information

from other government programs.

Complexity: Information and data is generally available from

on-going contacts with individual businesses and business associa­tions, but differences in their financial and accounting systems

complicate the design and use of survey questionnaires. Changes

in retail business organization and operations affect the statistical

grouping of survey respondents, and may require changes in the

statistical definitions. Such variations are detected as anomalies

in reported data or as departures from existing statistical patterns

or trends, and must be confirmed by direct contact with respondents

or by comparison with information obtained by other means. Discus­sions

or negotiations with some business respondents are required

concerning the nature of information to be provided and proposed

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modifications to questionnaires or procedures. Such changes in

survey methods or in the definition of statistical groups are

discussed with the Section Chief and methodology specialists to

ensure that data remains consistent and to avoid overlapping other

programs of the division.

The work requires a knowledge of the principles and techniques of

statistical analysis, survey methods and sampling and a good

understanding of the statistical grouping and definitions of the

different sections of the Retail Trade Sector. An understanding

of data processing and computerized tabulations and of various

accounting practices is also required.

Professional Responsibility

Advice: The work requires advising the Section Chief and other

officials in Statistics Canada, and occasionally in other depart­ments, concerning the significance or application of statistical

results, or the reason for anomalies or apparent trends in the

retail trade sector. Advice is also given to other officers in

the division regarding problems in data reporting or the modifi­cation of survey methods, and users of published retail trade data

are advised as to its limitations and proper application in assessing

retail activities and trends.

Planning and Analysis: Planning for successive surveys involves

reviewing and revising questionnaires to ensure that changing

aspects of the retail trade sector are included and defined, and

that additions to or deletions from the coverage will not prejudice

the consistency and usefulness of retail trade reporting. Planning

is also required, in conjunction with the Operations Group, to

determine criteria for the edit and tabulation of data in accordance

with the concepts and definitions of the retail sector. Analysis

of statistical data is primarily concerned with observing trends

in the tabulations, investigating anomalies and verifying that

data is accurate and consistent with other survey results.

Objectives and priorities of special studies are discussed with

the Section Chief who provides advice on approaches and methods,

but the incumbent, in conjunction with other team members or a

methodology specialist, is responsible for selecting and adapting

survey and analytic methods. The work also requires writing a

commentary to outline the definitions and limitations of the

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published tabulations, and writing technical reports on problems

in surveys or analyses and proposing changes in methods or statistical

definitions.

Supervision/Coordination

The work includes supervising junior staff and providing guidance

to support staff in the Operations Unit. There is also occasional

supervision of staff assigned for special studies and a requirement

to participate in committee work.

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Impact

Extent: The primary effect of the work is on a defined area of

the retail trade sector of the economy which contributes the data

and uses the results to make financial and managerial decisions.

Results are also used by federal departments and other governments

and research institutions to determine policies and regulations or

make recommendations affecting retail businesses in all consumer

goods.

Influence: The results of the work are accepted by the Section

Chief for incorporation in the publication of information by the

Merchandising and Services Division. Results of special projects

will be reviewed by the Section Chief and may affect statistical

definitions and the conduct of business surveys.

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Representation

The work requires contacting managers and officials in the retail

business and business associations to discuss their information

requirements and explain the method and definitions for statistical

reporting. Contacts are also made with officials in other depart­

ments, provincial governments, universities, etc., to discuss

their need for and use of retail trade statistics.

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Bench-Mark Position Number: 20

Level: 6

Descriptive Title: Chief,

Electrical Policy Analysis

Energy Sector

Point Rating: 565

DUTIES

% of Time

1.   Plans and organizes the activities of economists,

consultants and support staff engaged in the analysis

of fossil fuel and hydro-generated electrical energy

issues by:

-     identifying the study requirements in discussion

with the Director, and establishing the study's

priority status in relation to the overall demand

placed on the Branch;

-     preparing terms of reference and detailed work

plans and assigning work to subordinates;

-     determining those studies to be contracted out and

the extent of such studies and preparing the terms

of reference to be used in selecting the consul­tants

and controlling the conduct of their work;

-     reviewing studies in progress and the other

activities of subordinate staff to ensure objectives

are achieved, methods are systematically and

consistently applied and deadlines are met;

30

% of Time

-     reviewing and evaluating the conclusions of the

studies in terms of sectoral, regional and national

economic impact and determining appropriate program

or policy alternatives;

-     developing work programs to provide background

information for policy development;

-     preparing reports for senior management considera­tion incorporating the results of the analyses and

recommending preferred policy options.

Examples of above studies include: Forecasts of elec­trical supply and demand through to the year 2010 and an assessment of the economic feasibility of expanding the supply of electricity generated by hydro develop­ments and fossil fuel projects; the development and

recommendation of federal policy alternatives aimed at

expanding the use of hydro electric and fossil-fuels

for the generation of electrical energy as a substitute

for the use of oil.

2.   Coordinates and participates in economic and policy-

related studies and projects with senior analysts

and officers from other branches, departments and

agencies in order to provide program and policy options,

advice and recommendations for senior management

consideration by:

-    establishing, in conjunction with the Director and

senior officials of other branches, departments

and agencies, the project's terms of reference and

developing detailed work plans indicating each

participant's area of responsibility;

-    determining, after consultation with senior

management, the priority status of each project

and assigning professional and support staff to

fulfill the Branch's commitments;

-    maintaining a communications network between the

Branch and other branches, sectors and departments;

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% of Time

-    preparing, reviewing and editing reports and

strategy advice or recommendations resulting from

the projects;

-    preparing study summaries and presenting program

and policy options and recommendations for

consideration by senior management, the Minister

and the Cabinet.

3.   Reviews and evaluates the policies and objectives of

provincial governments and their crown corporations

(Hydro-Quebec and Ontario Hydro) to ensure they are

consistent with federal policies and regulations for

the generation and supply of electricity, by:

-    consulting with senior officers of both levels of

government and with management of the provincial

crown corporations or agencies to obtain informa­tion on corporate operations, budgets and capital

expenditures;

-    conducting and supervising reviews of provincial

and associated crown corporation policies and

plans in relation to federal government objectives;

-    discussing results of reviews with provincial and

crown corporation officials;

-    discussing reviews with the Chief, Nuclear Policy

Analysis to ensure that electrical policy

recommendations are consistent with nuclear energy

assessments and recommendations proposed by that

section;

-    preparing briefing notes for the Minister and

senior officials of the department on the results

of the reviews and assessments.

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4.   Studies specific issues affecting overall policy

development in order to provide information and advice

to the Director and Senior Management, by:

15

% of Time