Definitions for the core public administration by occupational group or classification

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the planning, development, delivery and management of economic development policies, programs, services and other activities designed to promote the establishment, growth and improvement of industry, commerce and export trade; and the regulation of trade and commerce including:
   1. the promotion of the more efficient use of resources in particular geographic areas through the conduct of studies and investigations and the implementation of programs and projects for this purpose;
   2. the promotion of the development and use of modern industrial technologies;
   3. the promotion of economic development directed towards groups, regions, industries or the Canadian economy as a whole;
   4. the promotion of the export of Canadian goods and services, including the tourist industry; the expansion of Canada’s share of global trade by providing advice to Canadian companies, trade associations or other agencies of government, by safeguarding and promoting Canadian trading relationships, or by bringing the export aspects to bear in Canada’s aid and financing programs;
   5. the study and assessment of developments in international trade and trading arrangements, and their implications for the Canadian economy;
   6. the administration and enforcement of competition legislation and legislation relating to restraints of trade; and
   7. the examination of records and reports of registered insurance, trust and loan companies, money lenders and small loan companies, fraternal benefit societies and co-operative credit associations to ensure their solvency and compliance with legislation and regulations controlling their operations;

3. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
4. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Commerce and Purchasing Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of a comprehensive knowledge of agriculture to the promotion, development and regulation of the agricultural industry and trade;
2. the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics to the conduct of economic, socio-economic and sociological research, studies, forecasts and surveys;
3. the planning, development, delivery and promotion of Canada’s diplomatic, commercial, human rights, cultural, promotional and international development policies and interests in other countries and in international organizations through the career rotational foreign service;
4. applying a comprehensive knowledge of communications theories and principles to departmental communication policies, products or plans;

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the planning, development, delivery and management of purchasing and supply policies, programs, services and other activities to meet the needs of Public Service departments and agencies including one or more subsidiary activities, such as in the areas of asset management and disposal, contracting, procurement of goods or services, inventory management, cataloguing, warehousing or traffic management;
3. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
4. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Commerce and Purchasing Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

5. the writing of specifications and technical descriptions that require the continuing application of technical knowledge; and
6. the receipt, storage, handling and issue of items held in stores.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the application of a comprehensive knowledge of educational techniques to teach, train or counsel students in schools or in out-of-school programs;
3. the application of a comprehensive knowledge of educational techniques to plan, develop, conduct or evaluate specialized educational programs such as language training, vocational training, adult education, literacy education and health education;
5. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Education and Library Science Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which the following activity is of primary importance:

1. the planning, development and presentation of courses of study for undergraduates and graduates in universities.

Education – Education Services (ED-EDS) Subgroup Definition

The planning, development, direction or evaluation of education programs such as language teaching, vocational training, elementary and secondary teaching, adult education, literacy education and health education; the conduct of educational research; the provision of advice.

Education – Elementary and Secondary Teaching (ED-EST) Subgroup Definition

The teaching and counselling of students in elementary and secondary schools; the teaching and counselling of youths and adults; the supervision of teaching and counselling activities.

Education – Language Teaching (ED-LAT) Subgroup Definition

The teaching, or the supervision of the teaching, of an official or a foreign language to members of the Public Service of Canada and such other persons as may be authorized from time to time.

Related information

• Amended interpretation related to the designated levels of the supervision factor in some job evaluation standards - Canada.ca – December 22, 2023

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the instruction of students of all ages in the following, where the application of a comprehensive knowledge of educational techniques is not required: cultural matters and academic subjects as part of an elementary or secondary school curriculum; a second language; or an organized program of physical education;
5. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Education and Library Science Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Educational Support – Language Instructor (EU-LAI) Subgroup Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to instruct youths or adults in a second language.

Educational Support – Physical Education Instructor (EU-PEI) Subgroup Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to conduct a program of physical fitness for youths or adults.

Educational Support – Teachers’ Aide (EU-TEA) Subgroup Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to counsel students or to instruct students in a classroom setting on cultural matters and academic subjects, as part of an elementary or secondary curriculum.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

4. the application of a comprehensive knowledge of library and information science to:
   1. select, acquire, organize, preserve and dispose of library materials;
   2. catalogue, classify, index and analyze information and library materials;
   3. provide reference, referral, bibliographic, advisory, information retrieval, and document delivery services, and perform other functions to assist users in accessing library materials; and
   4. evaluate, develop, select, implement and use manual and automated systems and networks to record, organize, store, search, retrieve and make accessible information in library or information management operations; and
5. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Education and Library Science Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the provision of strategic advice and assistance in improved structures and use of resources through the analysis and study of the organization and operations of the Public Service;
4. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Human Resources Management Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of strategic advice on or the planning, analysis, development, delivery or management of human resources policies, programs, services and other activities;
3. the provision of specialized services such as investigations, appeals and dispute resolution processes involving the application of human resources policies and programs; and
4. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Human Resources Management Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the research, analysis and provision of advice on compensation issues to managers, employees and their families or representatives; and
2. the provision of administrative services including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with human resources.

Related information

• Policy Interpretation of the Human Resources Management Group Allocation Specific to the Personnel Administration (PE) Classification Standard - Canada.ca – January 15, 2014

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the conceptual and detailed planning of buildings and related works, the planning and design of outdoor environments for human use, the development of codes and standards, and the management and monitoring of construction projects;
4. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
5. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
6. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving architecture.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which the following activity is of primary importance:

• the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined in the Research Group.

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to architecture, landscape architecture, urban and rural planning.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the planning, design, construction or maintenance of physical or chemical processes, systems, structures or equipment; and the development or application of engineering standards or procedures including:
   1. the planning, design, construction or maintenance of buildings, equipment, structures or systems such as transportation, telecommunications, utilities or water use projects;
   2. the planning or conduct of environmental engineering services such as heating and air conditioning, or lighting;
   3. the planning or conduct of engineering works or studies concerned with the control of such matters as radio wave frequency usage, product quality, industrial safety or electrical utilities;
   4. the planning or conduct of engineering works or studies concerned with environmental problems related to air, water or land resources, where a comprehensive knowledge of engineering is the prime requirement;
   5. the planning or conduct of site exploration, development or engineering works control surveys;
   6. the conduct of cost-benefit or feasibility studies; and
   7. the development or modification of physical systems or equipment for use in special purpose computer systems applications where a comprehensive knowledge of engineering is the prime requirement;
3. the analysis or development of land survey, mapping or charting systems; the theory and development of remote sensing technologies; satellite and space-based technology data acquisition systems; and the acquisition, management, transformation, dissemination and application of geospatial data in post processing and real-time; the planning, conduct or evaluation of control, digital mapping or charting systems; and the planning or conduct of legal surveys of real property;
4. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
5. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
6. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving land survey.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to land survey.

Engineering and Land Survey – Engineering (EN-ENG) Sub-group Definition

The Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group – Engineering sub-group – comprises positions that are primarily involved in the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to a program involving one of the following: engineering.

Engineering and Land Survey – Land Survey (EN-SUR) Sub-group Definition

The Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey Group – Land Survey sub-group – comprises positions that are primarily involved in the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to a program involving one of the following: land surveying.

Related information

• Amended interpretation related to the designated levels of the supervision factor in some job evaluation standards - Canada.ca – December 22, 2023

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the planning, development, delivery or management of government policies, programs, services or other activities directed to the Public Service;
3. the planning, development, delivery or management of policies, programs, services or other activities in two or more administrative fields, such as finance, human resources or purchasing, directed to the Public Service;
8. the research, analysis and provision of advice on employee compensation issues to managers, employees and their families or representatives;
9. the provision of advice, support, and training to users of electronic office equipment, both hardware and software;
10. the planning, development, delivery or management of policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with the management of property assets and facilities, information holdings or security services in support of the Public Service;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Related information

• Amended interpretation related to the designated levels of the supervision factor in some job evaluation standards - Canada.ca – December 22, 2023

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of administrative services, including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures, in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities, such as those dealing with administrative, financial, human resources, purchasing, scientific or technical fields, including:
   2. the operation, routine servicing and minor repair of a variety of cryptographic, facsimile, electronic mail and associated communications equipment in preparing, receiving, transmitting, and relaying messages; and the performance of related activities including recording receipt and dispatch times of traffic, priority allocation and distribution of message copies that require special knowledge of communication procedures, format, schedules, message traffic routes and equipment operation;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of administrative services, including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures, in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities, such as those dealing with administrative, financial, human resources, purchasing, scientific or technical fields, including:
   4. the collecting, recording, arranging, transmitting and processing of information, the filing and distribution of information holdings, and the direct application of rules and regulations;
   6. the operation of micro-processor controlled telephone switching systems and peripheral equipment;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Related information

• Interpretation: Contacts Factor and Benchmarks in Clerical and Regulatory Classification Standard - Canada.ca – September 30, 2015

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of administrative services, including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures, in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities, such as those dealing with administrative, financial, human resources, purchasing, scientific or technical fields, including:
   1. the operation, scheduling or controlling of the operations of electronic equipment used in the processing of data for the purpose of reporting, storing, extracting and comparing information or for solving formulated problems according to prescribed plans;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Data Processing – Data Conversion (DA-CON) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties requiring the operation of electro-mechanical data conversion equipment or the operation and control of electronic data conversion stations or systems for the purpose of transferring data from source documents to forms suitable for computer, or auxiliary equipment, processing.

Data Processing – Data Production (DA-PRO) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties requiring operation and control of electronic computers, peripheral, unit record and auxiliary equipment, and the scheduling of the operation of such machines, which are used for the purpose of reporting, storing, retrieving and comparing data and solving problems.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

11. the research into public attitudes and perceptions and the analysis, development, recommendation and delivery of strategic communications plans and activities dealing with the explanation, promotion and publication of federal government programs, policies and services;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of administrative services, including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures, in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities, such as those dealing with administrative, financial, human resources, purchasing, scientific or technical fields, including:
   3. the operation of bookkeeping, calculating, duplicating and mailing service or microphotography equipment to post data, calculate, produce copy, white-prints, blueprints, and other printed materials, prepare mail or produce and process microfilm;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Office Equipment – Bookkeeping Equipment Operator (OE-BEO) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to operate one or more types of keyboard bookkeeping machines.  A number of clerical duties, such as sorting and filing documents, or typing headings on ledger cards, may be performed as minor functions.

Office Equipment – Calculating Equipment Operator (OE-CEO) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to make computations by use of keyboard calculating machines.  A number of clerical duties, such as sorting and checking documents, may be performed.

Office Equipment – Duplicating Equipment Operator (OE-DEO) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to operate one or more types of direct, offset, photographic-process and other copying machines for reproduction of copy, keep record of paper usage and other supplies, and to carry out maintenance as required. A number of clerical duties, such as sorting and filing documents or preparing mail, may be performed as minor functions.

Office Equipment – Microphotography Equipment Operator (OE-MEO) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to operate or supervise the operation of microphotography equipment used to reproduce and process information to microfilm. Such duties include the operation of microphotographic cameras, film processors, reproducers, precision enlargers and film inspection equipment as well as the splicing, cutting, indexing, mounting and recording of microfilm.

Office Equipment – Mailing Service Equipment Operator (OE-MSE) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to operate or set up and operate one or more types of machines used in the processing of printed material received for internal distribution or prepared for onward transmission.

Mailing Service equipment includes machines required for, plate embossing, heat transfer, addressing, inserting, fording, collating, cheque writing and addressing, counting, bursting, slitting, trimming and such other machines that are used in a volume mailing service operation.

A number of secondary duties such as sorting mail, registering documents, tabbing, filing and checking addressograph plates may also be assigned to positions in this sub-group.

Note:  The term “Mailing-Service” is applied to this sub-group because it is descriptive of the functions performed and of the departmental units that provide them. It is not meant to apply exclusively to the processing of printed material received from or transmitted by the postal service.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

13. the provision of advice on and the analysis, development and design of forms and forms systems;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the planning, development, delivery or management of government policies, programs, services or other activities directed to the public;
4. the planning, development, delivery or management of government policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with the collection of taxes and other revenues from the public;
5. the planning, development and delivery of consumer product inspection programs;
7. the planning, development, delivery or management of policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with the privacy of and access to information;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Programme Administration – Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation Officer (PM-MCO) Sub-group Definition

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the provision of administrative services, including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures, in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities, such as those dealing with administrative, financial, human resources, purchasing, scientific or technical fields, including:
   5. the provision of secretarial, word-processing, stenographic and verbatim-recording services and the operation of related electronic equipment; and
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Secretarial, Stenographic, Typing – Court Reporter (ST-COR) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to record verbatim in shorthand or by machine, proceedings of meetings, conferences, boards of inquiry, commissions or courts of law. The proceedings may take place under difficult conditions and require the recording of testimony given indistinctly and under stress. The reproduction and certification of an accurate and complete record of the proceedings and the performance of other clerical and administrative support duties are also required.

Secretarial, Stenographic, Typing – Office Composing Equipment (ST-OCE) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to operate one or more types of proportional spacing or changeable font or other modified or automatic typing machines equipped to utilize the capabilities of a magnetic or paper tape medium, magnetic-cards, or computer for storage, retrieval and revision of information. A number of clerical functions, such as checking and stripping copy, filing and maintaining records may be performed as additional duties.

Secretarial, Stenographic, Typing – Secretary (ST-SCY) Sub-group Definition

The primary duty of positions in this sub-group is to provide secretarial assistance to one or more individuals by performing a variety of administrative support functions.

Secretarial, Stenographic, Typing – Stenographer (ST-STN) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to take dictation and transcribe correspondence, reports and other matter from shorthand notes and voice recordings. A number of clerical functions, such as filing, receiving visitors, answering telephone enquiries and record keeping may be performed as additional duties.

Secretarial, Stenographic, Typing – Typist (ST-TYP) Sub-group Definition

The primary duties of positions in this sub-group are to type material from manuscript, typed or printed copy, or voice recordings, on paper, card stock and duplicating media. A number of clerical functions such as filing, receiving visitors, answering telephone enquiries and record keeping may be performed as additional duties.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

12. the planning, development, delivery or management of policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with the social development, settlement, adjustment and rehabilitation of groups, communities or individuals including the planning, development and delivery of welfare services;
15. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Program and Administrative Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Related information

• Amended interpretation related to the designated levels of the supervision factor in some job evaluation standards - Canada.ca – December 22, 2023
• Revised Job Evaluation Standards - Canada.ca – October 3, 2017

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the planning, conduct and evaluation of research and development and directly related programs designed to advance defence science and technology;
2. the development of new and improved military equipment, systems and operational capabilities;
3. the provision of analysis, advice and information related to national, international, strategic and military matters affecting the security of Canada;
8. the provision of advice on the above research programs; and
9. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Research Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to one of the applied science and engineering programs involving the following: actuarial science, agriculture, architecture, landscape architecture, urban and rural planning, biology, chemistry, engineering, land surveying, forestry, meteorology, physical sciences, which include physics, planetary and earth sciences, patents and scientific regulation as defined in the Applied Science and Engineering Group;
4. the performance, inspection and leadership of skilled technical activities.

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to defence science, historical research and archival science.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

4. the conduct of research and related programs in history, history of art, archival science, anthropology or archaeology designed to promote and disseminate knowledge of the history and culture of civilization, including the location, selection, analysis, classification and exhibition of relevant material;
8. the provision of advice on the above research programs; and
9. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Research Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

3. the conduct of surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences; the identification, description and organization of archival, library, museum and gallery materials; the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics to the conduct of economic, socio-economic and sociological research, studies, forecasts and surveys; the research, analysis and evaluation of the economic or sociological effects of departmental or interdepartmental projects, programs and policies; the development, application, analysis and evaluation of statistical and survey methods and systems; and the development, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations; and

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to historical research and archival science.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

5. the development or application of mathematical and analytical methods, models and programs including those of mathematical statistics; the solution of problems in the natural, physical or social sciences that require the application of mathematical and statistical techniques and analysis; and the conduct of fundamental or applied research in one of the following or related fields: mathematics, statistics, survey methods, operational research or generalized systems;
8. the provision of advice on the above research programs; and
9. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Research Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

2. the application of computer systems knowledge to the planning, development, installation and maintenance of information technology processing systems to manage, administer or support federal government programs and activities;
3. the conduct of surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences; the identification, description and organization of archival, library, museum and gallery materials; the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics to the conduct of economic, socio-economic and sociological research, studies, forecasts and surveys; the research, analysis and evaluation of the economic or sociological effects of departmental or interdepartmental projects, programs and policies; the development, application, analysis and evaluation of statistical and survey methods and systems; and the development, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations; and

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to mathematics.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

6. the planning, conduct and evaluation of research and development and innovation in the natural sciences within or outside the federal government, sometimes in collaboration with other agencies, designed to advance scientific knowledge and technology through significant and original additions to current understanding, concepts and theories;
7. the management or co-ordination of organizations in the federal government conducting programs of research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation in the natural sciences, and the provision of scientific advice on the direction, conduct and management of these programs;
8. the provision of advice on the above research programs; and
9. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Research Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to one of the applied science and engineering programs involving the following: actuarial science, agriculture, architecture, landscape architecture, urban and rural planning, biology, chemistry, engineering, land surveying, forestry, meteorology, physical sciences, which include physics, planetary and earth sciences, patents and scientific regulation as defined in the Applied Science and Engineering Group;

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to the natural sciences.

Scientific Research – Research Manager (SE-REM) Sub-group Definition

The management or co-ordination of federal government organizations conducting R&D in the natural sciences, and the provision of scientific advice on the direction, conduct and management of these programs.

Scientific Research – Research Scientist (SE-RES) Sub-group Definition

The planning, conduct and evaluation of R&D in the natural sciences within or outside the federal government.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental disease and abnormal dental conditions, and the management of dental health programs;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of dentistry such as dental hygienists or dental therapists

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the conduct and management of programs to promote public and individual health and the reduction of disease;
3. the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disability and abnormal physical and mental conditions;
4. the assessment of the incidence and prevalence of diseases; the assessment of the fitness for work of Public Service employees; the medical assessment of applicants for immigration into Canada; and the assessment of the medical fitness of aviation personnel;
5. the assessment of medical fitness for the determination of disability and other federal government benefits, special equipment and services to eligible applicants;
6. the appraisal of drugs and medical devices for safety and efficacy under the conditions of their intended use;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of medicine;
2. as primary activities, engage in research in microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, virology or related biological sciences

Medicine – Medical Officer (MD-MOF) Sub-group Definition

The performance, provision of advice on, supervision, or direction of professional and scientific work in one or more fields of medicine.

Medicine – Medical Specialist (MD-MSP) Sub-group Definition

The practice, the supervision or direction of the practice of a medical specialty in federal hospitals, clinics or other facilities.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

10. the development of standards and guides in the field of nutrition and dietetics; the assessment of nutritional requirements and provision of nutrition and dietetic services; the provision of nutritional education and information; the management of nutritional programs; and the management of food services;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics;
3. perform research and investigative work in various scientific disciplines pertaining to the materials and processes of basic nutrition.

Nutrition and Dietetics – Advisory (ND-ADV) Sub-group Definition

The provision of advice and information on studies or programs related to nutrition, nutrition education and dietetics.

Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietitian (ND-DIT) Sub-group Definition

The management of food services; the analysis of food requirements of patients and the planning of menus and therapeutic diets; the provision of advice on dietary problems.

Nutrition and Dietetics – Home Economist (ND-HME) Sub-group Definition

The conduct or evaluation of experimental studies or programs in foods, nutrition and food market research; the communication of the results to the public; the provision of advice.

Related information

• Revised Job Evaluation Standards - Canada.ca – October 3, 2017

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

7. the assessment of medical information for the purposes of determining eligibility of applicants for a government program requiring knowledge associated with a registered nurse;
8. the care of patients and the treatment and management of illness in co-operation with medical doctors, and the provision of specialized nursing services;
9. the evaluation of nursing policies, procedures, standards and practices and the conduct of related research and education;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of nursing, such as registered nursing assistants, community health representatives

Nursing – Community Health (NU-CHN) Sub-group Definition

The provision of health guidance and nursing care to individuals, families and groups in the home and community directed towards the prevention of disease and the promotion and maintenance of health; the provision of consultative services.

Nursing – Community Health (NU-EMA) Sub-group Definition

Positions responsible for determining the medical eligibility of applicants for a government program or for the provision of expert advice related to medical adjudication.

Nursing – Hospital Nursing (NU-HOS) Sub-group Definition

The care of clients in co-operation with medical doctors in the management of the treatment of physical or psychological disease of clients and the provision of consultative services within treatment institutions.

Related information

• Revised Job Evaluation Standards - Canada.ca – October 3, 2017

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

11. the assessment and treatment of clients for whom occupational or physical therapy services are required for the improvement or maintenance of their well-being;
12. the planning and management of client treatment or health education programs delivered by other health care providers;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of occupational and physical therapy

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

13. the compounding and dispensing of drugs; and the maintenance and control or the audit of drug stocks;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the inspection of techniques and technical processes and products to ascertain conformity with prescribed standards;
2. the inspection and regulation of the manufacture, processing, labelling and advertising of drugs for compliance with drug control legislation

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

14. the conduct of research in human behaviour, the assessment of human motives, abilities, skills, decisions and acts, and the treatment of human behaviour;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of psychology

Related information

• Revised Job Evaluation Standards - Canada.ca – October 3, 2017

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

15. the promotion of individual, group and community well-being through the identification and assessment of social needs; and the planning, development and delivery and management of social programs and social work services with the objective of lessening, removing or preventing the physical, emotional and material problems of individuals, families or groups;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

3. the planning, development, delivery or management of policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with the social development, settlement, adjustment and rehabilitation of groups, communities or individuals including the planning, development and delivery of welfare services.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of social work

Social Work – Chaplain (SW-CHA) Sub-group Definition

The identification and assessment of individual and group religious and spiritual needs; the provision of advice and counselling service to patients and inmates. The conducting of divine services and religious exercises; the provision of spiritual consolation to hospital patients; the organization of inmate programs in collaboration with the social development staff and members of outside communities; the provision of religious education to patients, inmates and staff; the arranging for material assis-tance for patients and inmates during periods of adjustment and rehabilitation; the provision of training and assessment programs directed towards the development of clinical pastoral education; the planning, organizing and coordination of chaplaincy activities on regional and national bases.

Social Work – Social Welfare (SW-SCW) Sub-group Definition

The promotion of individual, group and community welfare through the identification and assessment of social needs, and the planning, development and conduct of social welfare programs and social work services with the object of lessening, removing or preventing the physical, emotional and material problems of individuals, families or groups; the provision of advice.

Related information

• Revised Job Evaluation Standards - Canada.ca – October 3, 2017

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

16. the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases; the examination of animals, organs and tissues to determine whether they are diseased or potentially harmful to people or animals; and the evaluation of veterinary drugs to determine their human safety;
17. the provision of advice in the above fields; and
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Health Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that:

1. do not require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of veterinary medicine

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for the following activities:

1. the evaluation of actuarial liabilities and the determination of premiums and contributions in respect of insurance, annuity and pension plans;
14. provision of advice in the above programs; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to actuarial science.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the promotion, development and regulation of the agricultural industry and trade including the planning or conduct of quality control, regulatory and production programs, the analysis of agricultural markets and production trends, the regulation of market practices or the administration of financial incentives or subsidies;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: agricultural or related sciences.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to agriculture.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

3. the analysis, identification, interpretation, classification, measurement, survey and management of biological resources, organisms or systems; and the analysis and interpretation of biological data;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: biology.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to biology.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

4. the analysis, interpretation, classification, measurement and survey of the chemical composition, properties and behaviour of matter; the development of analytical or survey methods, instruments or standards; the planning, conduct and evaluation of studies or projects; the integration of scientific information from different specialized areas; and the writing, reviewing or evaluation of papers, reports, contracts or agreements;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: chemistry.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group;

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to chemistry.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

5. the promotion and development of forest resources; the planning, design, development and maintenance of forest surveys, inventories and databases; the management of forests; the administration of co-operative arrangements with other government and non-governmental organizations providing assistance in the various fields of forestry; the provision of advice on the development of forest policy and liaison with the various communities of interest in the forest industry; and the co-ordination and transfer of technology on a regional, national and international level;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: forestry.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group;

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to forestry.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

6. the analysis and forecasting of weather and climatic phenomena; the development of instruments, methods and standards for observing and recording atmospheric phenomena; and the development, application and provision of data, information and advice in the application of meteorology to the economic and environmental problems of the country;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: meteorology.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group;

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to meteorology.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

7. the analysis, identification, interpretation, classification, measurement, survey and management of earth resources and the behaviour of earth and space and related systems; and the provision of data, information and advice in the application of geosciences and physical sciences to economic and environmental issues;
8. the study of the physical properties of medical devices or radiation emitting devices for the purpose of evaluating their safety or efficacy; the development of analytical or survey methods, instruments or standards; the planning, conduct and evaluation of studies or projects; and the integration of scientific information from different specialized areas;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Positions included in the Applied Science Sub-group may also be engaged, in part, in research in one of the programs involving the following: the physical sciences including physics, planetary and earth sciences.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge to the planning, conduct, evaluation and management of fundamental research, knowledge enhancement, technology development and innovation relevant to the natural sciences as defined by the Research Group;

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to physical sciences, which include physics, planetary and earth sciences.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

9. the inspection or evaluation of techniques and technical processes and products to ascertain conformity with prescribed standards; the regulation of the distribution and control of drugs liable to abuse; the appraisal of submissions with respect to drugs; the inspection of the manufacture, storage, disposal, transportation and handling of dangerous commodities; and the regulation of environmental hazards;
10. the inspection of the manufacture, processing, distribution, labelling or advertising of foods, drugs, cosmetics or medical devices for the purpose of protecting the public from health hazards or fraudulent or misleading advertising or labelling; and the provision of regulatory advice for the determination of the status of a particular product as to its identity as a drug, food, cosmetic or medical device;
11. the inspection of the manufacture, storage, disposal, transportation and handling of dangerous commodities such as flammable, explosive, poisonous, corrosive and radioactive materials;
12. the inspection for the assurance of the quality of goods and services purchased under contract by the Government of Canada;
13. the development of regulations and policies dealing with regulated products, foods, cosmetics, explosives and other consumer products and the evaluation of proposed regulatory actions resulting from inspection;
14. the planning and conduct of studies, the evaluation and interpretation of information and scientific research papers, reports, contracts or agreements, and the provision of advice in the above programs;
15. the planning, co-ordination and management of technology transfer in any of the above activities; and
16. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Applied Science Sub-group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

2. the inspection and evaluation of quality assurance systems, processes, equipment, products, materials and associated components; the development, recommendation or enforcement of statutes, regulations, standards, specifications or quality assurance policies, procedures and techniques; and the investigation of accidents, defects and/or disputes for which the application of a comprehensive knowledge of scientific regulation is not required.

Also excluded are positions that do not require the application of comprehensive scientific and professional knowledge relevant to scientific regulation.

Also excluded are positions that are included in the Patent Examination Sub-group.

Scientific Regulation – Scientific Regulation (SG-SRE) Sub-group Definition

Part of SP-SCI sub-group effective May 16, 2005 .

The inspection or evaluation of techniques and technical processes and products to ascertain conformity with prescribed standards; the regulation of the distribution and control of drugs liable to abuse; the appraisal of submissions with respect to drugs; the regulation of environmental hazards; the provision of advice.

Scientific Regulation – Patent Examination (SG-PAT) Sub-group Definition

Part of SP-PEB sub-group effective May 16, 2005 .

The regulation and control of Canadian patents; the preparation, processing or examination of the applications for patents; the allowance, refusal or rejection of applications for patents; the promotion of the commercial and technological aspects of the patent system; the dissemination and interpretation of technological information contained in patent systems; the provision of advice.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

7. the performance of fire protection, fire prevention and/or airport rescue activities by active members of fire-fighting forces;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

3. the planning, development, co-ordination or monitoring of fire prevention programs on a national, regional or district basis;
4. the development and writing of specifications for the acquisition of resources, material and equipment for rescue and fire prevention and protection services;

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

11. the fabrication, alteration, maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, roads or other installations;
12. the installation, operation, maintenance or repair of equipment, distribution systems or vehicles;
13. the production of parts, prototypes or other items;
14. the cultivation of grounds, gardens and other land or the propagation of plants;
15. the care and feeding of animals;
16. the performance of leadership activities that require the inspection of construction work for conformity to prescribed standards or specifications where the following are of primary importance:
    1. acting as the architect’s or engineer’s representative on the construction site of work being performed under contract, with responsibility to ensure that work proceeds according to an agreement and that all statutory requirements are met by the contractor before progress payments are released; and
    2. performing the functions of an inspector on behalf of a property manager, with responsibility for examining and recommending work that should be done to properly maintain structures, and for recommending the acceptance or rejection of work;
17. the weighing and sampling of grain, the operation of agricultural equipment and machinery and associated activities;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

General Labour and Trades – Aircraft Maintaining (GL-AIM) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as aero-engine mechanic, aircraft mechanic and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Ammunition Working (GL-AMW) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties that require handling, examining, repairing, modifying, inspecting or destroying ammunition and components, or that require assisting in or conducting tests for proofing ammunition and components. Typically the work is performed at an ammunition magazine or depot where hazard conditions are high, or at a proof firing range.

This sub-group includes such occupations as ammunition assembler and maintainer, ammunition supply worker, ammunition quality and safety inspector, and ammunition warehousing and production supervisors.

Excluded from this sub-group are all positions in which:

• the storage, handling or issue of ammunition is of primary importance, and where that ammunition is small-arms ammunition only;
• the maintenance of buildings and other facilities is of primary importance;
• the supervision of occupations that are not included in this sub-group is of primary importance.

General Labour and Trades – Construction Inspecting (GL-COI) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties that require the inspection of construction work for conformity to prescribed standards or specifications, where the inspector has no supervisory control of the workers who perform the work inspected and where the following functions are of primary importance:

• to act as the architect’s or engineer’s representative on the construction site of work being performed under contract, with responsibility to ensure that work proceeds according to an agreement and that all statutory requirements are met by the contractor before progress payments are released; or
• to perform the duties of an inspector employed by property management, with responsibility for examining and recommending the work that should be done to properly maintain structures, and for recommending to management the acceptance or rejection of work.

The supervision of workers engaged in the performance of duties in a number of skilled-construction-trades sub-groups that requires sufficient knowledge of each of the trades supervised (as defined in the job evaluation standard) to recognize that principles and methods are being followed and that completed work conforms to accepted trade standards.

This sub-group includes such occupations as construction inspector, construction and maintenance superintendent and multi-construction-trade supervisor at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Electrical Installing and Maintaining (GL-EIM) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as electrical-instrument repairer, electrical repairer, electrician, line maintainer, line repairer and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Elemental (GL-ELE) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of routine duties where adherence to rigid standards or specifications is not required and where little or no latitude exists for judgement. The work includes tending and making minor operating adjustments to machines and equipment that require no precision set-up.

This sub-group includes such occupations as labourer, labour-pool supervisor, lubrication worker, air-hammer operator, concrete-mixer operator and all trades helpers.

General Labour and Trades – Grain Handling and Weighing (GL-GHW) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of the official weighing of grain and grain by-products; or the operation of machinery and equipment in government-owned terminal elevators; or the inspection of carriers and equipment utilized in the handling and processing of grain and grain by-products at government or privately-owned grain elevators.

This sub-group includes such occupations as weighing assistant, grain cleaner supervisor, dumper tender, grain handler, sweeper, grain weigher, elevator worker, gallery worker, hopper tender, grain sampler, general foreman/woman, and distributor.

Excluded from this sub-group are all positions in which the maintenance of equipment is of primary importance.

General Labour and Trades – Instrument Maintaining (GL-INM) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as instrument maker, instrument mechanic, scales mechanic, and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Machinery Maintaining (GL-MAM) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, millwright, locksmith, oil burner installer and repairer, building services technician, and related supervisors at classification levels 5 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Manipulating (GL-MAN) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties that require the dexterous use of hands, hand tools or special devices to work, move, guide or place objects or materials where some latitude exists for judgement in selecting appropriate tools, objects, or materials, in determining work procedure and conformance to standard, and in improvising to meet special conditions, although all of these requirements are fairly obvious. The work most frequently occurs away from a machine-oriented environment and is prevalent in bench-crafts, structural work, gardening and specialty farming.

This sub-group includes such occupations as armature winder, farmhand-livestock, gardener, insulation worker, pipelayer, welder and canal maintenance worker.

General Labour and Trades – Machine Driving-Operating (GL-MDO) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties that require starting, stopping and moving the controls of machines that must be steered or guided in order to transport people, or move goods, earth or other material.

This sub-group includes such occupations as bus driver, chauffeur, crane operator, power-shovel operator, tractor operator, and truck driver.

General Labour and Trades – Machine Operating-Controlling (GL-MOC) Sub-group Definition

The performance or the supervision of duties that require setting-up, starting, adjusting, watching and stopping machines and equipment to fabricate or process materials or products, or to move and control navigational or other structures, or to ensure the proper operation of a Loran or Decca navigational system. Typically the work involves operating and/or monitoring the operation of one kind of machine or equipment and includes selecting and installing tools and holding devices; observing the functioning of the machine or equipment and various types of indicating devices; making necessary adjustments to allow for such variables as temperature changes, the flow of material or things, angles of cut, synchronization of radio signals; starting

and operating standby power equipment; identifying malfunctions and switching on standby units; removing materials or products from a machine and verifying their accuracy; and making minor repairs to the machine or equipment. Considerable latitude exists for judgement in determining conformance to standards.

This sub-group includes such occupations as bridge operator, lock tender, furnace operator, punch-press operator, rolling-mill operator and scope watcher.

General Labour and Trades – Metal Machining (GL-MST) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as machinist, maintenance machinist, prototype machinist, tool-and-die maker, tool-machine set-up operator, machine builder, and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

Occupations concerned with the machining of plastics or similar materials are included when methods applied to metal machining are used.

General Labour and Trades – Painting and Construction Finishing (GL-PCF) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties relating to the application of paint and related materials to buildings and other structures using brushes and spray guns, or to the construction finishing occupations, specified in the inclusions, and requiring the use of skills normally associated with journeyman proficiency.

This sub-group includes such occupations as motor-vehicle painter, brush painter, sign painter, plasterer, stonemason, bricklayer, glazier, tile setter and related supervisors at classification levels 6 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Pipefitting (GL-PIP) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as pipefitter, pipefitter-welder, plumber, and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Precision Working (GL-PRW) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties that require skill in working with hands, hand tools or work aids according to prescribed standards. Although the techniques and procedures are established, the work entails responsibility for achievement of the ultimate goal. Considerable latitude exists for judgement in determining work procedures, selecting tools and materials, and modifying techniques to meet varying job requirements.

This sub-group includes such occupations as leather worker-surgical, shoemaker, dental technician, upholsterer, and related supervisors at classification levels 5 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Sheet Metal Working (GL-SMW) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as automobile-body repairer, sheet-metal worker, and related supervisors at classification levels 8 to 14 inclusive.

Excluded from this sub-group are positions engaged in setting-up and/or operating metal-working machines for the mass production of sheet-metal parts or products.

General Labour and Trades – Vehicle Heavy Equipment Maintaining (GL-VHE) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as automobile mechanic, gasoline/diesel/propane engine mechanic, engineering-equipment mechanic, wheel-alignment mechanic, and related supervisors at classification levels 8 to 14 inclusive.

General Labour and Trades – Woodworking (GL-WOW) Sub-group Definition

This sub-group includes such occupations as cabinetmaker, carpenter, wood patternmaker, and related supervisors at classification levels 9 to 14 inclusive.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the cleaning and servicing of buildings and adjacent grounds, including housekeeping and janitorial services, and the cleaning of laboratory equipment;
2. the patrolling, observing, checking and taking of preventive action in protecting property from damage or loss and providing for the well-being of people;
3. the receipt, storage, manual or mechanical handling of equipment, and the recording of transactions in an equipment or supplies stores context;
4. the provision of food, laundry and messenger services, and other services, such as tailoring, to accommodate passengers, clients, guests or tourists;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the custody and control of inmates in institutions of Correctional Service Canada;
2. the custody and control of detainees held under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Security Certificates in federal holding centres or detention facilities;

General Services – Building Services (GS-BUS) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties pertaining to building cleaning, upkeep and operation, general housekeeping, and laboratory cleanup. This sub-group includes such occupations as cleaner, janitor, elevator operator, housekeeper, laboratory helper and related supervisors.

General Services – Food Services (GS-FOS) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties pertaining to the planning, preparing and serving of food. This sub-group includes such occupations as cook, butcher, kitchen-helper, waitress and related supervisors.

General Services – Laundry Services (GS-LAS) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of duties pertaining to wet washing, dry cleaning, drying and pressing clothes and fabrics and to the simple repair of laundry items. This sub-group includes such occupations as spotter, sorter, washman, dry cleaner, laundry seamstress, presser and related supervisors.

General Services – Messenger Services (GS-MES) Sub-group Definition

The routine collecting and delivery of mail and files, and the pick-up and delivery of special letters, parcels or documents. This sub-group includes such occupations as messenger and confidential messenger.

General Services – Miscellaneous Personal Services (GS-MPS) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of services to accommodate passengers, clients, guests and tourists. This sub-group includes such occupations as barber, first-aid attendant, lifeguard, tailor, tailoress and related supervisors.

General Services – Protective and Custodial Services (GS-PRC) Sub-group Definition

The patrolling, observing, checking and taking preventive action in protecting property from damage or loss, the enforcing of statutory or other regulations and conducting investigations for the conservation and protection of renewable resources, and providing for the well-being of persons. This sub-group includes such occupations as fish or game warden, immigration guard, lookout towerman, park attendant, protection and conservation enforcement officer, security guard, watchman, and related supervisors.

General Services – Stores Services (GS-STS) Sub-group Definition

The receipt, stowing, custody, issue and recording of stores. This sub-group includes such occupations as warehouseman, storeman, storekeeper and related supervisors.

Related information

• Information Bulletin – November 5, 1991 - Canada.ca

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

8. the inspection, installation, operation, maintenance or repair of specialized and non-specialized instruments, equipment and machinery used in or related to: the generation of heat, electricity, refrigeration, or air conditioning; sewage treatment and disposal; water supply and treatment; marine navigation; and the handling and storage of fuels and lubricants;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

5. the study of potable water supply problems, sewage treatment methods, the mechanics and efficiency of heat-engines, the comparable thermal efficiencies of fuels, or the technical aspects of the purification, handling and storage of liquid fuels and lubricants;
6. the developmental testing of pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, heat-engines, turbines or other stationary mechanical plants;

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the cleaning and servicing of buildings and adjacent grounds, including housekeeping and janitorial services;
2. the patrolling, observing, checking and taking of preventive action in protecting property from damage or loss;
3. the receipt, storage, manual or mechanical handling of equipment, and the recording of transactions in an equipment or supplies stores context;
4. the provision of food, laundry and messenger services, and other services, such as tailoring, to accommodate, patients or guests;
5. the provision of patient care and health care support services not requiring the qualifications of a registered nurse, occupational therapist or physical therapist;
6. the provision of routine assistance to pathologists, dentists, nurses, therapists and laboratory technicians;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Hospital Services – Housekeeping, Dietary and Other Services (HS-HDO) Sub-group Definition

The performance of duties associated with the provision of janitorial, custodial, grounds-keeping, building, laundry, stores, food and other services.

Positions included in this sub-group are those engaged in duties such as the following:

• the provision of housekeeping services;
• the performance of cleaning and tending tasks in buildings, in kitchens and on grounds;
• the cooking and serving of food, and the cleaning of kitchen and ward servery equipment, utensils, dishes, cutlery, and work areas;
• the receipt, storage and issue of stores, and the maintenance of associated records;
• the washing, dry-cleaning, ironing, pressing and repair of clothes, bedding and linen supplies;
• the custody of buildings and contents and the performance of other protective or custodial duties;
• the operation of freight and passenger elevators;
• the provision of messenger services;
• the provision of personal services such as tailoring or barbering;
• the supervision of any of the above duties.

Hospital Services – Patient and Health Services (HS-PHS) Sub-group Definition

The performance of duties associated with the provision of diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitative, public health and related medical and dental services.

Positions included in the sub-group are those engaged in duties such as the following:

• the provision of patient-care and health services not requiring the qualifications of a registered nurse, occupational therapist, or physical therapist;
• the provision of routine assistance to pathologists, dentists, nurses, therapists and laboratory technicians;
• the cleaning and care of ward, operating room, laboratory and morgue equipment, instruments and supplies;
• the supervision of any of the above duties.

Related information

• Information Bulletin – November 5, 1991 - Canada.ca

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

9. the operation and maintenance of light-station equipment and the upkeep of the light-station buildings, landing facilities or grounds;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

7. the planning of the general practices and procedures to be followed at light-stations;

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

19. the leadership of printing services pertaining to the production and binding of text material and illustrations by the various techniques used in the printing industry and directly related printing environments.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

10. the provision of printing services that also requires a limited degree of leadership.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

4. the provision of food, laundry and other services, such as tailoring, to accommodate passengers, clients or guests;
10. the operation and servicing of vessels staffed by civilians, including floating plants and associated equipment, and activities performed in support of programs such as buoy tending, fisheries enforcement and rescue operations;
18. the leadership of any of the above activities

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Operational Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

8. the repair, modification and refitting of naval vessels and their equipment; and
9. the on-board command and control of the operation of civilian vessels, floating plants and associated equipment requiring a certificate of competency

Ships’ Crew – Deck Department (SC-DED) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of a variety of duties in the deck department of ships and floating plant, such as standing watch, steering, stowing cargo, chipping and painting, rigging and winching, handling of pollution gear and equipment and cleaning up spills, streaming and retrieving scientific equipment/gear.

Ships’ Crew – Equipment Operation Department (SC-EQO) Sub-group Definition

The operating and servicing of machinery such as derricks, cranes, and dredging equipment, the assembling of piping and rigging on board ships and floating plant.

Ships’ Crew – Engine Room Department (SC-ERD) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of a variety of duties in the engine room department of ships and floating plant, such as lubricating moving parts, dismantling and reassembling machinery, cleaning and painting.

Ships’ Crew – Specialist Trades Department (SC-SPT) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of a skilled trade such as machinist, carpenter, or electrician.

Ships’ Crew – Supply Department (SC-STD) Sub-group Definition

The performance or supervision of the receipt, storage and issue of supplies, maintenance of records, the preparation and serving of food and the provision of other personal services; the performance or supervision of duties relating to materiel management, materiel identification and ship’s administration on board ships operating under an Integrated Logistics Support System.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

1. the planning, design and making of maps, charts, drawings, illustrations and art work; and
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

1. the planning, conduct or evaluation of control, mapping or charting surveys, and the planning or conduct of legal surveys of real property

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

3. the conduct of analytical, experimental or investigative activities in the natural, physical and applied sciences; the preparation, inspection, measurement and analysis of biological, chemical and physical substances and materials; the design, construction, modification and assessment of technical systems and equipment or the calibration, maintenance and operation of instruments and apparatus used for these purposes; and the observation, calculation, recording and the interpretation, presentation and reporting of results of tests or analyses, including:
   1. the performance of activities involving the application of the principles, methods, and techniques of engineering technology and a practical knowledge of the construction, application, properties, operation and limitations of engineering or surveying systems, processes, structures, buildings or materials, and machines or devices;
   2. the planning of approaches, the development or selection and application of methods and techniques, including computer software, to conduct analytical, experimental or investigative activities; the evaluation and interpretation of results; and the preparation of technical reports;
   3. the observation and recording of events and the analysis of information relating to such fields as meteorology, hydrography, or oceanography and the presentation of the results of such studies; and the provision of data and information relating to meteorology;
   4. the monitoring and investigating of environmental hazards or the provision of advice on those issues impacting upon compliance with public health legislation; and
   5. the design, development or application of tests, procedures and techniques in support of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human and animal diseases and physical conditions;
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

2. the planning, design, construction or maintenance of physical or chemical processes, systems, structures or equipment; and the development or application of engineering standards or procedures;
3. the performance of manual tasks such as cleaning laboratory equipment, assisting in morgue and autopsy tasks, and the care and feeding of laboratory animals;
4. the performance of administrative activities such as program, human resources or financial management and planning that do not require the application of principles outlined in the inclusions; and the administrative management of buildings, grounds and associated facilities;
5. the conduct of experimental, investigative or research and development work in the field of electronics;
6. the leadership of activities related to maintenance and repair functions not requiring knowledge identified in the inclusions;
8. the planning, development, installation and maintenance of information technology and processing systems to manage, administer or support government programs and activities; and
9. the application of electronics technology to the design, construction, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of electronic and associated equipment, systems and facilities and the development and enforcement of regulations and standards governing the use of such equipment.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

2. the design of three-dimensional exhibits or displays within a predetermined budget and pre-selected theme;
6. the operation of television cameras and video recording systems and equipment;
8. the construction and repair of prostheses and orthoses;
10. the performance of other technical functions not included above; and
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

4. the application of statutes, regulations and standards affecting agricultural, fishery and forestry products; and
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Primary Products Inspection – Grain Inspection (PI-CGC) Sub-group Definition

Included in this sub-group are those positions in the Primary Products Inspection Group for which the primary responsibility under the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain Regulations is:

• the official inspection and grading of cereal grains, oilseeds and pulses and their by-products; and
• the inspection of the condition and sanitation of the storage, treatment and transportation facilities for those products, and the identification and eradication of grain pests.

Also included are related supervisory, trainee and trainer positions.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

5. the capture and development of images involving the operation and use of cameras, accessories and photographic processing and reproduction equipment; and
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

7. the operation of duplicating or reproduction machines, motion picture projection machines and accessories and process cameras in support of an offset printing or duplicating process;

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

7. the inspection and evaluation of quality assurance systems, processes, equipment, products, materials and associated components including electronic equipment used in trade measurement; the development, recommendation or enforcement of statutes, regulations, standards, specifications or quality assurance policies, procedures and techniques; and the investigation of accidents, defects and/or disputes;
9. the writing of standards, specifications, procedures or manuals related to the above activities;
11. the planning, development and conduct of training in, or the leadership of, any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Technical Services Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Also excluded are positions in which experience as an aircraft pilot and a valid pilot’s licence are mandatory.