APPENDIX A
DETAILED JOB CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY	LEVEL A -	LEVEL A
DUTIES	Receives training in the various phases of office, plant, field or laboratory engineering or geoscience work as classroom instruction or as supervised "on-the-job" assignments, often accompanied by a pre-assigned "A" or higher level "buddy". Tasks assigned and well supervised include: preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications. Under supervision, may carry out routine technical surveys or inspections and prepare reports. Recognizing short duration of Co-op/Intern Student placements, assignments are usually non-complex projects with deadlines that finish within the Co-op/Intern term.	Receives training in the various phases of office, plant, field or laboratory engineering / geoscience work as classroom instruction or "on-the-job" assignments. Tasks assigned include: preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications. May carry out routine technical surveys or inspections and prepare reports.
RECOMMENDATIONS, DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS	Few if any technical decisions called for and these will be of routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance. All such responsibilities usually cleared through "buddy" and supervisor before being accepted.	Few technical decisions called for and these will be of routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED	Works under close supervision, often side-by-side with a pre-assigned "A" or higher "buddy". Work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures.	Works under close supervision. Work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures.
LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/O R SUPERVISION EXERCISED	None	May assign and check work of one to five technicians or helpers.
GUIDE TO ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS	Enrolled in an accredited University Engineering /Geosciences or Applied Sciences Bachelor degree program and on a structured Co-Op/Intern Student assignment. May have no practical experience except previous co-op assignments.	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, with little or no practical experience.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY	LEVEL B	LEVEL C
DUTIES	Normally regarded as a continuing portion of an engineer's/geoscientist's training and development. Receives assignment of limited scope and complexity, usually minor phases of broader assignments. Uses a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques in solving problems. Assists in carrying out technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed testing analysis, design or computation methods.	This is typically regarded as a fully qualified professional engineering level. Carries out responsible and varied engineering / geoscience assignments, requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields. Problems usually solved by use of combination of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments. Participates in planning to achieve prescribed objectives.
RECOMMENDATIONS, DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS	Recommendations limited to solution of the problem rather than end results. Decisions made are normally within established guidelines.	Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters of decisions are usually referred to more senior authority.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED	Duties are assigned with detailed oral and occasionally written instructions, as to methods and procedures to be followed. Results are usually reviewed in detail and technical guidance is usually available.	Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment. Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment.
LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/OR SUPERVISION EXERCISED	May give technical guidance to one or two junior engineers / geoscientists or technicians, assigned to work on a common project.	May give technical guidance to engineers / geoscientists of less standing, or technicians assigned to work on a common project. Supervision over other engineers / geoscientists not usually a regular or continuing responsibility.
GUIDE TO ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, normally with two to three years working experience from the graduation level.	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences, or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of five to six years related working experience from the graduation level.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY	LEVEL D	LEVEL E
DUTIES	This is typically the level of direct and sustained supervision of other professional engineers / geoscientists or the first level of full specialization. Requires application of mature engineering / geoscience knowledge in planning and conducting projects having scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of the difficult and responsible assignments. Assigned problems make it necessary to modify established guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions for comparative situations.	Usually requires knowledge of more than one field of engineering /geoscience or performance by an engineering /geoscience specialist in a particular field of engineering /geoscience. Participates in short and long range planning; makes independent decisions on work methods and procedures within an overall program. Originality and ingenuity are required for devising practical and economical solutions to problems. May supervise large groups containing both professional and non-professional staff; or may exercise authority over a small group of highly qualified professional personnel engaged in complex technical applications.
RECOMMENDATIONS, DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS	Recommendations reviewed for soundness of judgment but usually accepted as technically accurate and feasible.	Makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, on all matters assigned except those involving large sums of money or long range objectives. Takes courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED	Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities and critical areas that impinge on work of other units. Work is carried out within broad guidelines, but informed guidance is available.	Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness.
LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/OR SUPERVISION EXERCISED	Assigns and outlines work; advises on technical problems; reviews work for technical accuracy, and adequacy. Supervision may call for recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff.	Outlines more difficult problems and methods of approach. Co-ordinates work programs and directs use of equipment and material. Generally makes recommendations as to the selection training, discipline, and remuneration of staff.
GUIDE TO ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of seven to eight years of experience in the field of specialization from the graduation level.	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences, or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of ten to twelve years of engineering / geosciences, and/or administrative experience from the graduation level.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY	LEVEL F	LEVEL F+
DUTIES	Usually responsible for an engineering / geoscience administrative function, directing several professional and other groups engaged in interrelated engineering / geoscience responsibilities; or as an engineering / geoscience consultant, achieving recognition as an authority in an engineering/geoscience field of major importance to the organization. Independently conceives programs and problems to be investigated. Participates in discussion determining basic operating policies, devising ways of reaching program objectives in the most economical manner and of meeting any unusual conditions affecting work progress.	Within the framework of general policy, conceives independent programs and problems to be investigated. Plans or approves projects requiring the expenditure of a considerable amount of manpower and financial investment. Determines basic operating policies, and solves primary problems or programs to accomplish objectives in the most economical manner to meet any unusual condition.
RECOMMENDATIONS, DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS	Makes responsible decisions on all matters including the establishment of policies and expenditures of large sums of money and/or implementation of major programs, subject only to overall company policy and financial controls.	Responsible for long range planning, co-ordination, making specific and far-reaching management decisions. Keeps management associates informed of all matters of significant importance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED	Receives administrative direction based on organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and co-ordination with other functions.	Operates with broad management authority, receiving virtually no technical guidance and control; limited only by general objectives and policies of the organization.
LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/OR SUPERVISION EXERCISED	Reviews and evaluates technical work; selects, schedules, and co-ordinates to attain program objectives; and/or as an administrator, makes decisions concerning selection, training, rating, discipline and remuneration of staff.	Gives administrative direction to subordinate managers and contact with the work force is normally through such levels rather than direct.
GUIDE TO ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent, with broad engineering / geoscience experience, including responsible administrative duties.	Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Geosciences, or Applied Sciences, or its equivalent with many years authoritative engineering / geoscience and administrative experience. The incumbent is expected to possess a high degree of originality, skill and proficiency in the various broad phases of engineering / geoscience applications.