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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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CATEGORY DEFINITION
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GROUP DEFINITION
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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POSITION EVALUATION PLAN
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INTRODUCTION
This standard describes the classification plan
used to determine the relative difficulty of jobs allocated to
the Mathematics Croup. It consists of an introduction,
definitions of the Scientific and Professional Category and the
Mathematics Group, and level descriptions.
The level description method is used to
classify jobs allocated to the Mathematics Group. Each of the
seven levels in the classification plan is described in terms of
the primary features used to assign jobs to the level. Jobs are
regarded as being of equal difficulty and are assigned to the
same level when the duties and responsibilities best correspond,
on the whole, with the description of that level.
Use of the Standard
Four steps are to be followed in applying this
classification standard.
1. The position description is studied to ensure
understanding of the position as a whole. The relation of the
position being evaluated to positions above and below it in the
organization is also studied.
2. The allocation of the position to the category and group
is confirmed by reference to the definitions and the descriptions
of inclusions and exclusions.
3. The position is tentatively assigned to a level by
comparing the duties and responsibilities of the position with
the level descriptions. The position is tentatively assigned to
that level that best corresponds on the whole with the duties and
responsibilities of the position.
4. The description of the position being evaluated is
compared with the descriptions of the levels above and below the
level tentatively selected, as a check on the validity of the
level selected.
CATEGORY DEFINITION
Occupational categories were repealed by the Public Service Reform Act (PSRA), effective April 1, 1993. Therefore, the occupational category definitions have been deleted from the classification standards.
GROUP DEFINITION
For occupational group allocation, it is recommended that you use the Occupational Group Definition
Maps, which provide the 1999 group definition and their corresponding inclusion and exclusion statements. The maps explicitly link the relevant parts of the overall 1999 occupational group definition to each classification standard.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
"Field of Specialization" refers to a part of the professional
field that has been emphasized during formal education and/or in
which the position requires a given level of competence, e.g. the
general field of Mathematics and Statistics includes fields of
specialization such as sample design, survey methodology,
analysis of data, time series analysis, computational statistics,
and quality control.
"Interdisciplinary or multi-disciplinary Team"
refers to a group of people, each of whom represents a different
field of expertise. Any one member usually represents only one
discipline but may have expertise in more than one.
"Mathematical and Analytical Methods and
Techniques" refers to the methods and techniques applied in
designing experiments and/or surveys, simulating systems or
processes, evaluating and analyzing factual and numerical data
and modifying or developing mathematical and statistical
techniques and their computer realization.
"Other Organizations" refers to units outside
one's own responsibility centre, not necessarily outside one's
department or agency.
"Policy" refers to a declaration of aims and
intent established by legislation or ministerial authority to
guide future courses of action.
"Program" refers to a general plan designed to achieve the
objectives determined by a department or agency to meet the aims
and intent of policy.
"Project" refers to a unit of work for which
objectives have been defined and which is circumscribed by
budgetary controls, time limits and the availability of
resources.
"Related Fields" refers to general or
specialized fields that are pertinent to or associated with the
work, e.g. in Mathematics and Statistics related fields include
Economics, Sociology, Demography, Quantitative Genetics, Systems
Research, Informatics, Computational statistics.
"Subject-matter Areas" refers to the facts,
theories, ideas, techniques and related matters that are
encompassed within Mathematics and Statistics and are used in the
conduct of research and development, studies, investigations,
projects or programs.
"Subject-matter Fields of Application" refers to those fields
of activity with which the work is concerned and for which an
understanding of related programs, policies, procedures and
regulations is required, e.g. health, education, transportation,
construction.
"Subject-matter Specialists" refers to people with
specialization in "subject-matter fields of application" as
defined above.
"Supervisory responsibility" refers to the responsibility for
controlling, training or assessing performance of other employees
and for planning, directing and ensuring satisfactory completion
of their work.
N.B. Terms in this Glossary that are not used in the
standard are provided for the sake of consistency in preparation
of job descriptions.
POSITION EVALUATION PLAN MATHEMATICS
GROUP
MA Level 1
Nature of Work
This is a recruitment and developmental level for positions
involved in the collection, measurement and evaluation of
information required for studies, surveys and research; or in the
application of procedures for the computation of quantitative
data. Assignments are progressive in nature.
Characteristics
Detailed instruction, advice and guidance are received on
specific work assignments. Sources of information are
indicated.
The work is periodically reviewed for progress and adherence
to instruction. Guidance and direction are provided by
supervisors.
Completed assignments are reviewed for consistency,
completeness, thoroughness of application of selected method,
techniques or procedure and validity of conclusions.
MA Level 2
Nature of Work
This level includes positions involved in the
application and use of mathematical techniques for the
collection, measurement, evaluation and analysis of data in a
variety of subject matter fields of application. Tasks of
progressive magnitude and complexity are allocated leading to
assignment to specific aspects of projects. Positions at this
level work independently on an individual task or as a member of
a project team.
Responsibilities involve the planning and scheduling of own
work, arranging for the collation and orderly presentation of
data, and reporting on the findings and results.
Characteristics
Initially assignments are screened and
objectives are limited.
Guidance is provided on methods, priorities and
unusual problems.
The work is reviewed for accuracy and
thoroughness, and to ensure reliability of results and validity
of interpretation.
Contacts are limited to within the department
or to other Mathematical Statisticians connected with the tasks
for the purpose of screening or clarifying information and
explaining the mathematical calculations and techniques
employed.
MA Level 3
Nature of Work
This level includes positions involved in the
investigation or conduct of studies in various subject matter
fields, and in the development of mathematical methods to
measure, control, interpret and solve a variety of problems
within these fields or in the fields of mathematical and
statistical analysis. Positions at this level work independently
or participate in project teams or have incidental supervisory
responsibilities within a matrix framework.
Responsibilities involve the selection, application and
adaptation of mathematical, statistical and analytical methods to
a variety of problems, the determination of mathematical
requirements, the identification of problems, the provision of
advice and the suggestion of changes in methods, the independent
planning, carrying out and completion of the assignment.
Characteristics
Assignments are limited to smaller projects or
components of larger projects characterized by the need for
in-depth investigation and evaluation.
Assignments are usually allocated with a general statement of
the approach to be taken and of the results desired.
The work is reviewed for soundness of approach, methods
utilized and final results, conclusion or recommendations.
Guidance is available on approaches to unusual
problems.
Contacts extend to working relationships with
officials and professionals in own departments, or in some
instances to those in other government departments, agencies or
outside organizations.
Nature of Work
This level includes positions involved in the
applications of specialized and complicated mathematical and
statistical techniques or methods for the collection and analysis
of data, for the solution of problems or improvement of existing
statistical application. Positions at this level work
independently
or participate in project teams or have limited supervisory
responsibilities for the work of other professionals and support
staff.
Responsibilities involve the modification of
models and techniques, the suggestion of changes to methods, the
assessment of the suitability of new mathematical, statistical or
analytical methods and computer applications, and the
investigation and development of new avenues of statistical
processes and mathematical techniques for application.
Characteristics
The work at this level is concerned with a
variety of interrelationships of data and problems, and is
characterized by the need for extensive investigation and
evaluation of data.
The work is further complicated by the lack of
significant and useful information in the subject-matter fields
of application.
The work is reviewed for adequacy and quality,
however validity of technical recommendations, accuracy of
evaluations and interpretations are not normally subject to
review.
Contacts and liaison are maintained with senior
representatives or management level officials in own department,
or in some instances to those in other government departments,
agencies, or outside organizations to discuss or advise upon the
scope of studies, to formulate approaches, etc.
MA Level 5
Nature of Work
This level includes supervisory positions
responsible for the direction, supervision and coordination of
the work of a number of qualified Mathematical Statisticians.
Also included at this level are consultative positions who
advise, counsel and guide management, professional or scientific
personnel on projects requiring the application of mathematical
and statistical techniques and methods; and research positions
undertaking applied research. Positions at this level also
participate in projects or lead smaller projects or components of
larger projects.
Supervisor: Responsibilities
involve directing the investigation or conduct of studies in
various subject matter fields and in the development of
mathematical methods, to measure, control, interpret and solve a
variety of problems within these fields or in the mathematical
and statistical fields.
Consultant: Responsibilities
involve the planning and conduct of quantitative studies or the
provision of specialist advice, involving examining and
clarifying project objectives, defining resource requirements,
developing approaches and work plans, advising on the appropriate
mathematical and statistical techniques, presenting study
conclusions and recommendations, and developing and applying
implementation plans and schedules; and advising clients or
project staff on the application of mathematical and statistical
techniques and methods to problems.
Researcher: Responsibilities
involve the conduct of applied research in mathematical and
statistical techniques and methods for application in
departmental projects.
Characteristics
Direction and guidance received is general.
Progress in the work is reviewed for conformance with policy,
standards and guidelines. Advice given is accepted as complete
and scientifically sound.
Contacts and liaison are maintained with senior
representatives or management level officials in the government,
agencies, or outside organizations to discuss or advise upon the
scope of studies, to formulate approaches, etc.
Nature of Work
This level includes first level of professional management
positions responsible for the direction, coordination and
management of the professional work of mathematical statisticians
engaged in statistical studies through two or more statisticians
(i.e. at the MA Level 4 or 5). Also included at this level are
senior consultative positions responsible for the identification
and analysis of management, scientific or statistical problems
and subsequent recommendation for their solution requiring the
application of operational research, mathematics and statistics;
and senior research advisory positions responsible for the
conduct of extensive or in-depth research providing direction and
advice to managers and to other researchers.
Manager:
Responsibilities involve assessing the need for initiating and
promoting the development of new concepts and approaches in
statistical methods and mathematical analysis and related areas;
defining the limits of studies and projects; and providing advice
on statistical, mathematical, experimental or survey methodology
or operational research to senior managers and professionals of
own or other organizations.
Senior Consultant:
Responsibilities involve the marketing of consulting services;
the organization and conduct of major quantitative studies
involving defining and establishing project objectives,
developing new approaches and methodologies, negotiating project
agreements, leading project teams, preparing conclusions and
recommendations and advising clients in the implementation of
recommendations; and advising clients (i.e. managers of own or
other organizations) or professional staff on mathematical
techniques and other phases of an activity where mathematics is
the prime approach to arriving at a solution.
Senior
Research Advisor: Responsibilities involve
providing advice to managers and professional staff on problems
in mathematical statistics and the application of research
results or research and development required in projects. The
emphasis is either on the conduct of extensive or in-depth
research for long term or broad application or on the guidance of
the research of others.
Characteristics
The work is done within broad general principles, departmental
policy and existing legislative and administrative
requirements.
Recommendations and conclusions are accepted as authoritative
and have a significant impact on the ` development and conduct
of individual programs.
Contacts are with senior officials in government departments,
agencies and international organizations, providing technical,
advisory and consultant services.
Acts as departmental representative on committees or
panels.
MA Level 7
Nature of Work
This level includes the highest level of
professional management positions responsible for the direction,
coordination and management of the professional work of
mathematical statisticians engaged in statistical studies through
two or more subordinate managers at the MA Level 6. Also included
at this level are positions of senior consultant and advisor to
senior departmental management personnel; the provision of this
authoritative counsel contributes significantly to departmental
programs and mathematical or statistical research and requires
recognition of professional standing and outstanding competence
within an individual field.
Manager:
Responsibilities involve the proposal, planning, development and
technical direction of major projects and studies, mathematical
or statistical approaches in programs in various subject matter
fields, and the provision of related authoritative counsel to
senior management of own or other departments.
Senior Consultant and Advisor:
Responsibilities involve the provision of advice, counsel and
guidance to senior departmental management on the interpretation
and application of research findings or of mathematical
techniques and methodology in departmental programs, and on the
research or development required to improve the statistical
efficiency, reduce the cost of programs and provide input into
the formulation of long-term policy and program objectives.
Characteristics
Decisions and advice are accepted as
authoritative and form the mathematical and statistical basis of
major programs.
Advice provided will also have a significant
impact upon a broad range of programs.
Contacts are with senior officials in
government departments, agencies and international organizations,
providing technical, advisory and consultant services.
Acts as departmental representative on
committees or panels.
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