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Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Corporate Executive 5000 President and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO)
Typically reporting to the Board.
This position is responsible for
developing organizational
strategy and policies with
executive team and Board.
Duties may include:
Overall accountability for achieving organizational goals established by Board.
Directs the development of short and long-term organizational objectives, policies, operating plans
and budgets.
Develops and controls the strategic direction of the entire company.
Focus is long-term and more external than internal.
Establishes management principles and philosophy by which the organization is run.
Represents the organization to customers, shareholders, and government bodies.
Corporate Executive 5002 Chief Operating Officer
(COO)
Responsible for carrying out
objectives, policies, and goalsset out by the CEO.
Coordinates, directs and
administers the major aspects
of organization and any
subsidiary operations.
Duties may include:
Major contributor to the development of organizational strategy. Shares accountability for achieving organizational goals with other executive team members.
Within organizational strategy, responsible for establishing and implementing operational policies
and processes.
Plans and directs company operations to ensure that strategic goals are met, including
implementing short and long-term objectives, strategies and policies for the entire company.
Recommends budgetary and operational objectives and performance monitoring activities.
Directly accountable for organization's major line functions and may have responsibility for staff
functions such as sales and marketing.
Corporate Executive 5003 Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)
Responsible for the strategic
leadership, direction and
guidance for all financial
activities of the organization.
Duties may include:
Development of financial plans and policies that assist in the development of organizational
strategies.
Financial planning focused on collection of financial and management information related to
budgets, forecasts, and taxation.
Financial control measures to identify and monitor standards and performance, and to
communicate results, advice, and options.
Forecasts influential economic elements to fill overall corporate strategy.
Financial reporting of information and results based on needs and accepted accounting principles.
Corporate Executive 5028 Top Position Business
Development
Reporting to the CEO or COO,
responsible for determining the
corporate business
development strategies and
targets, development program
and processes.
Duties may include:
Responsible for new business initiatives, as well as researching opportunities for mergers,
acquisitions, and/or divestitures.
Establishing long-term client relationships through cultivation and stewardship.
Articulated business development plan that supports 1-3 year objectives.
Strategies for establishing and managing alliances and business relationships to market the
companys products.
Strategic development of new business through planning, business/policy development,
marketing/communications and mergers/acquisition activities for the organization.
Corporate Management/
Project
Management
100 Information/Technical
Systems Executive
Executive Level. Strategic level
with overall responsibility for the
management of information or
technical systems across the
organization.
Duties may include:
Directs the management and development of information or technical systems for the organization
that could include technical computing and telecommunications.
Determines the organizations long-term information technology requirements and identifies
overall strategies for information and technical systems development and implementation across
the organization.
Acts as the primary interface with executive in determining overall information systems philosophy
and approach with the organization.
Leadership of department staff and budget.
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Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Corporate Systems
Development
335 Systems Analyst 3 Fully Competent Level.
Responsible for analysis of user
requirements and design of
medium-sized systems.
Duties may include:
Performs detailed analysis and design for systems conversions and migrations.
Directly responsible for the design, coding and testing of very complex programs to support
specific business solutions and conversions.
Maintains database documentation and models.
May participate in the defining of the architecture for large projects, under the guidance of a
systems architect.
May provide direction for more junior staff.
Provides release support for new releases or versions of software.
Corporate Technical
Support
405 Technical Support 4 Expert Level. Provides top-level
trouble shooting to resolve the
most complex technical
systems problems.
Duties may include:
Troubleshoots the most complex problems and takes appropriate urgent actions.
Applies advanced knowledge and experience in the planning, solution development and
implementation of distributed computing service, client server services and/or wireless services.
Responsible for ensuring on-going maintenance and monitoring system quality assurance.
May provide direction for more junior technical support staff.
Corporate Technical
Support
420 Technical Support 2 Fully Competent Level.
Providing second level technical
support on operating systems,
network protocols and specific
application packages in
response to end-user requests.
Duties may include:
Knows and can effectively use/support various products within a single IT resource or enabling
technology.
Provides troubleshooting and optimization for technical problems within an area.
Develops and implements technical solutions under general supervision.
Corporate Database
Management
1550 Database Administrator
1
Fully Competent Level.
Manages small to medium-
sized enterprise database to
ensure integrity and security
and acts as interface between
end-users and database.
Duties may include:
Performs software installations and upgrades to database. Schedules installations, upgrades and
maintenance.
Management of the database with respect to tuning, performance monitoring, capacity planning,
space management and reorganization and quality assurance.
Responsible for database security, passwords, maintenance of standards and operating
procedures and work process procedures.
May train database management professionals.
Corporate Executive 5007 Treasurer Responsible for developing and
implementing approved
financing, banking, and
insurance strategies.
Duties may include:
Directs investment of company funds.
Secures short and long-term capital financing for the company.
Manages the process for corporate banking and lines of credit.
Manages control and issuance of company shares if a publicly-traded company.
Corporate Financial
Services
3210 Manager Finance Responsible for evaluating
company or divisions financial
status and coordination of
financial planning and control
strategies.
Duties may include:
Manages the development and assessment of appropriate financial control strategies, making
recommendations to on appropriate strategies.
Manages the development and implementation of budget planning and developmental
forecasting. Ensures the interpretation of financial and operating reports provide accurate, meaningful
management data reports.
Prepares financial reports for senior management.
Determines financing alternatives.
Manages and supervises department staff and budget.
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Corporate Accounting
Services
3303 Controller Responsible for the
development and management
of financial plans and policies
based on the collection of
financial and management
information.
Duties may include:
Financial control measures to identify and monitor standards and performance, and to
communicate results, advice, and options.
Financial reporting of information and results based on needs and accepted accounting principles.
Works with executive/management team to lead budget process. Interpret financial report and
Reporting of accounting information to executive/ management team.
Responsible for all regulatory filings and remittances.
Liaises with outside organizations and officials banks, government, auditors, lawyers to prepare
required working paper files (e.g. audit) and discuss the financial affairs related to the organization
and recommend various courses of action.
Leadership of accounting group and budgets.
Corporate Accounting
Services
3310 Manager Accounting Responsible for leading the day
to day accounting operationswhich may include accounts
payable and receivable,
financial systems, and other
general accounting functions.
Duties may include:
Management of financial reporting, coordination of audits, and implementation of on-goingaccounting services.
Develops and implements accounting procedures and policies in area of accounting services.
Assists in the preparation of the annual corporate budget and adjustments.
Provides advice, guidance, and required information to other departments regarding accounting
services issues.
Management, supervision, and developmental guidance of department staff and budget.
Corporate Accounting
Services
3311 Accountant 4 Senior level. Responsible for
compilation, analysis,
interpretation, and summarizingof fiscal data used in financial
statements.
Duties may include:
Prepares monthly financial statements and oversees cash management.
Provides interpretation of accounts, methods, and records for managers and officers. Tracks financial data and monitors financial information.
Monitors and makes recommendations on internal financial controls.
Involved with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Coordinates activities of junior staff.
Corporate Accounting
Services
3313 Accountant 1 Junior Level. Responsible for
performing routine duties
requiring the applications of
basic accounting principles.
Duties may include:
Prepares, analyzes and monitors journal entries, reconciliations, and reports for General Ledger.
Assists more senior staff in preparation of complex reports, financial statements.
Completes bank reconciliations.
Corporate AccountingServices
3314 Accounting Clerk 2 Fully Competent. Performs avariety of bookkeeping and
basic accounting duties.
Duties may include: Reconciles accounts and posts to journals.
May be responsible for specific function such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and
Cash Sales.
General ledger, financial statements, computer operations, and various other related accounting
activities.
Corporate Risk 3341 Risk Manager Responsible for protecting the
organization from investment
risks and managing
organizational compliance.
Duties may include:
Develops strategies and tests the effectiveness of key financial reporting controls.
Monitors and analyses statistical data to predict trends.
Advises management on the efficiency of internal controls.
Provides guidance to management on credit risk management matters. Identifies deteriorating credit risks and strategies
Develops statistical and financial modeling.
Leads performance analysis, closing and funding of direct/indirect debt transactions.
Remains current with regulatory reporting requirements.
Corporate Legal 4121 Lawyer/In-House
Counsel 1
Provides legal advice, support
and guidance to
management/clients in
connection with a wide range of
corporate commercial
transactions and business
initiatives
Duties may include:
Communication of legislation changes relevant to cl ients or within the organization.
Legal cases and projects including: Intellectual capital issues, patent and copyright issues, IPO
and merger documents, contract templates, shareholder and option agreements, employment law
or trademark issues.
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and other legal and commercial
documentation and general corporate and commercial transactions.
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Corporate Secretarial/
Administrative
Services
3412 Administrative Assistant
3
Senior Level. Performs
moderately difficult to complex
administrative tasks for a
manager, department, and/or
business unit.
Duties may include:
Compiling information and preparing moderately complex reports using appropriate software.
Coordinates meetings and logistical details for the department or business unit.
Coordinates projects and logistical details to ensure smooth operation of the department or
business unit. May monitor and assist with forecasting monthly budget.
Makes recommendations to improve efficiency.
Corporate Secretarial/
Administrative
Services
3413 Administrative Assistant
2
Fully Competent. Position
performs administrative and
secretarial duties under
moderate supervision and
direction.
Duties may include:
Routine administrative support or Executive reception.
Preparation of reports including the researching, compiling, and summarizing of data.
Organization and prioritization of assignments and taking initiative to follow through on pending
items.
Researching questions and problems regarding departmental policies and procedures.
Corporate Secretarial/
Administrative
Services
3415 Receptionist Entry Level. Provides reception
and clerical support.
Duties may include:
Directing incoming calls and visitors.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, couriers and correspondence.
Routine clerical activities or typing.
Corporate Secretarial/
Administrative
Services
3419 Office Manager Supervisory Level. Responsible
for organizing and coordinating
office administrative operationsand procedures. Coordinates
office staff activities to ensure
maximum efficiency.
Duties may include:
Assigning and monitoring clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among
office staff. Provide leadership in coaching, mentoring, personnel selection, performance management and
professional development of office administrative staff.
Design and implement administrative policies and procedures.
Design and implement filing systems and other record keeping systems.
Support and assist General Accounting and Payroll functions
Ensure security and confidentiality of data.
Review and approve office supply acquisitions.
Handle customer inquiries and complaints.
Manage internal staff relations.
Corporate Secretarial/
Administrative
Services
3420 Executive Assistant to
the President
Provides confidential
administrative support to the
President or Chief Executive
Officer.
Duties may include:
Recording and preparation of minutes, reports, documents, and correspondence and records for
the Presidents office.
Administrative support to the Board of Directors.
Acts in a liaison role between the President and other departments and the public.
Often acts on Presidents behalf in setting up meeting arrangements, reviewing correspondence
and drafting letters.
Resolves significant problems utilizing policy and precedent as a guiding factor while applying
own judgment.
Maintains schedules and manages calendar and travel for the President. Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determine their
significance and plan their distribution.
May provide direction to more junior administrative staff.
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Corporate Communications/
Public Relations
3510 Communications/Public
Relations Manager
Develops internal and external
communications services that
promote positive relations with
employees, clients, the
community, and the media.
Duties may include:
Development, planning, and provision of internal and external communications services based on
the organization's goals and objectives.
Advises senior management on public relations issues and is often spokesperson for the
organization regarding the media and community at large. Development of marketing and communications plans, and/or public relations programs that
promote the organizations services and products as well as providing a positive corporate image.
Development of programs to encourage cordial relations with employees, clients, the community,
and the media.
Approves press releases and may write speeches or statements for senior management on
sensitive matters.
Corporate Communications/
Public Relations
3514 Investor Relations
Manager
Maintains, develops and
communicates between theorganization and its
shareholders, investors and the
media.
Duties may include:
Development and execution of the Investor Relations plan, strategies and tactics to maintainexisting shareholders.
Advise senior management on investor relations issues.
Management and preparing of investor communications, presentations or events.
Maintain existing shareholders and gain prospective investors.
Handles inquiries from shareholders and investors, as well as others who might be interested in
organizations stock or financial stability.
Communicate financial strategy, strategic direction and maintain the image of the organization.
Corporate Communications/
Public Relations
3516 Community Affairs
Manager (New)
Responsible for the
development andimplementation of
communication/public relations
strategies and programs to
establish and maintain
relationships that promote
positive relations between
employer, government,
communities and public groups
regarding how the impacts of
project actions affect workers,
the environment and the
communities.
Duties may include:
Advises senior management on public relations issues and is often spokesperson for theorganization regarding the community at large.
Works and negotiates with different levels of government through all phases of a project.
Develops programs to encourage cordial relations with employees, clients and the community.
Ensures groups communicate and collaborate to the success of mining projects.
Organizes pre-consultation groups.
Negotiates impact benefit agreements.
Coordinates public relations events.
Corporate Human
Resources
3103 Human Resources
Executive
Responsible for organization-
wide strategic leadership,
direction, and guidance for all
Human Resource programs and
services.
Duties may include:
Counsels senior management in all Human Resource matters.
Leads the development of Human Resource Strategies that align with company values and goals.
Responsible for functional areas such as such as recruitment, compensation, employee relations,
training, organization change, succession planning, pensions and payroll.
Leadership of department staff and budget.
Corporate Human
Resources
3110 Manager Human
Resources 1
Responsible for the organization-
wide or regional leadership of
one or more Human Resource
functions or a small human
resource department. (Staff
level less than 500)
Duties may include:
Design, development, and implementation of Human Resource programs and policies in area of
responsibility.
Management of one or more of the following HR Programs: recruitment, employee relations,
occupational health and safety, benefits, classification and job analysis, contract administration,
HRIS, and labour relations.
Delivery of quality Human Resources consulting services to cl ient groups and acts as a resource
to management.
Management and supervision of staff and budget.
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Corporate Human
Resources
3140 Manager Labour
Relations
Responsible for implementation
of labour relation programs.
Duties may include:
Overlooks collective bargaining process and offer advice during negotiation of the collective
agreements
Interpret contracts pertaining to grievances, income and salaries, employee wellbeing, health
care, pensions, upper management practices as well as union practice, and other contractualprovisions.
Supervise implementations of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions to ensure
compliance with terms of labour contract.
Corporate Human
Resources
3120 HR Advisor Senior Level. Responsible for
delivery of HR programs and
services to one or more client
groups.
Duties may include:
Communicates policies and advises managers on the application of HR policies and programs.
Coaching managers and employees on a variety of HR issues.
Provides input on policy and processes redesign.
Interprets Human Resources policies, procedures and collective agreements.
May both design and deliver HR policies and programs in a smaller organization.
Corporate Human
Resources
3118 Payroll Coordinator Fully Competent. Responsible
for the administration of all
payroll plans.
Duties may include:
Oversees payroll and payroll records function.
Reviews and audits payroll transactions for accuracy and completeness.
Administration and processing of the organizations payroll activities.
May supervise human resources clerks, who process/input data for new hires, terminations, status
changes, etc.
Corporate Human
Resources
3113 Human Resources
Administrator
Fully Competent. Responsible
for the daily administration of
Human Resource programs andservices.
Duties may include:
Assistance in interpretation of Human Resources policies and procedures, and administrative
processes. Provides administration for Human Resource programs, including compiling complex statistical
reports and processing changes to Human Resource Information Systems and files.
May include the administration of the organizations benefits programs and or payroll records.
Exploration Executive 5039 Top Position Exploration Responsible for corporate and
strategic decision; accountable
for all aspects of the Exploration
& Development functions.
Duties may include:
Developing strategic plans (short and long-range plan) for exploration to identify and acquire
areas that may have significant potential.
Accountability for achieving for corporate goals of oil & gas or mineral discovery to ensure
continued growth of Companys asset value. Developing and managing annual exploration budgets to accomplish corporate & department
goals.
Establishing and maintaining appropriate staffing, business process, procedures and systems to
effectively and efficiently accomplish corporate goals.
Exploration Geoscientists
(New)
2930 Geoscientist (Level E)
(New)
Specialist Level. Designs and
develops new or innovative
geological approaches and
techniques in the design and
development of complex
projects.
Duties may include:
Responsible for the technical integrity of major, technically complex projects, often responsible for
the management of resources for these projects.
Analyzes, evaluates, and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of
complex technical problems.
Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity, projects progress and evaluateresults.
Makes arrangements to enter areas of exploration, and monitoring the activities of seismic and
other crews during field operations.
Applies extensive experience in 2D/3D seismic processing, seismic acquisition, AVO
interpretation and seismic attributes.
May provide technical leadership or supervision for staff.
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Exploration Geoscientists
(New)
2940 Geoscientist (Level D)
(New)
Senior Level. Plans and directs
projects or phases of projects
within an assigned geological
functional area and provides
technical direction to andcoordinates the efforts of staff.
Duties may include:
Develops and applies advanced scientific and/or geological theories, methods, and research
techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems.
Analyzes, evaluates, and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve the solution
of problems. Develops project plans, schedules and estimates of moderate complexity, employing project
management capabilities.
Recommends necessary corrections in technical analyses to ensure successful project
completion.
Works independently in performing in-depth analysis, interpretation and recommendation of
technical solutions.
Provides geological/geophysical expertise to assess exploitation opportunities, plan locations and
trajectories.
May provide technical leadership to more junior staff.
Exploration Geoscientists
(New)
2950 Geoscientist (Level C)
(New)
Full Competent Level, Full
technical responsibility for
planning, organizing, and
conducting technical reports
requiring familiarity with a broad
range of geological methods
and techniques.
Duties may include:
Conducts independent investigation involving the original application of the principles of geology
and/or geophysics, in the origination or modification of material, component, or process
specifications and requirements.
Undertakes difficult design and modification problems.
Works independently in performing in analysis and the interpretation of results.
May monitor subsurface fluid distribution from the surface using seismic, microseismic, electrical
and other techniques.
May provide work mentorship to more junior technical staff within the scope of a specific project.
Exploration Geoscientists
(New)
2960 Geoscientist (Level B)
(New)
Intermediate Level. Responsible
for a wide array of tasks aimed
at delivering high quality,
innovative products and
services to clients.
Duties may include:
Conducts resource modeling and estimations for projects.
Performs independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions within the scope of
various assigned projects.
Responsible for routine technical decisions within established guidelines.
Analysis of data from gravity, magnetic, satellite or LiDAR surveys.
Assesses the processed geophysical data and determining the type, shape and location of rock
structures underground.
Exploration Geoscientists
(New)
2970 Geoscientist (Level A)
(New)
Developmental Level. Under
general supervision, providestechnical expertise, guidance
and leadership in geological
exploration and resource
modeling.
Duties may include:
Responsible for routine technical decisions within clearly defined procedures or precedents. Prepares reports, charts, maps, figures, graphs, and other documents and makes
recommendations to senior staff.
Collects information in the field, from seismic and other data utilizing a variety of methods
including electromagnetics, resistivi ty tomography, ground penetrating radar, borehole methods,
magnetics, and seismic.
Analysis and interpretation of geological data/information for a wide variety of geological and
geographical settings.
Completes logging of drilling samples, complete resources models and conduct geological
mapping.
Exploration Geomatics 2515 GIS Specialist Responsible for supporting the
development of systems
technologies, GIS applications
GIS programming, mapping and
databases.
Duties may include:
Creating and maintaining corporate GIS systems, geospatial and attribute databases, and the
application infrastructure to support user-developed GIS applications.
Assists with infrastructure support to GIS systems to support corporate planning and decision-
making.
Assists external clients with technical support related issues.
Providing support in the design and development of specifications and geo-spatial analysis
applications
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Exploration Surveyors 2630 Land Surveyor 2 Working Level. Responsible for
supervision, direction and
control of land surveying
services related to a variety of
projects.
Duties may include:
Managing smaller survey projects including management of technical resources and people,
under supervision.
Gathers accurate land survey data to fulfill contract specifications.
Completes proposals, job costing, evaluation, and invoicing. Provides technical leadership in evidence evaluation, survey methodology, error identification,
evaluation and removal to survey operations staff.
Exploration Surveyors 2645 Survey Party Chief
(Senior Level)
Responsible for crew
performing oilfield and legal
surveying in the completion of
large complex projects, through
the application of technical
knowledge and the optimal
utilization of staff and
equipment.
Duties may include:
Coordinates crew, coaches and mentors junior surveyors , provides directions on the safe
operation of all types of survey equipment including Total stations, Data collectors, Static GPS,
Differential GPS, RTK GPS, Precision Measuring Devices, records time sheets and equipment
usage reports, ensure compliance with WCB regulations, company safety policies and
communicate safety issues, ensure equipment and tools are well maintained and free of defects.
Exploration Mining
Operations (New)
4716 Prospector (New) Commonly contract work ; claim-
staking for mining and
exploration companies.
Explores likely regions to
discover valuable mineral
deposits using topographical
maps, surveys, reports and
knowledge of geology and
mineralogy. Examines
outcrops, placer, and stream
channels for mineral content.
Duties may include:
Researches promising grounds through computer databases and the Internet, and carry global
positioning systems to pinpoint mineralization.
Explores likely regions for discovery using topographical maps, surveys, reports and knowledge of
geology and mineralogy.
Identifies common minerals and different types of alteration.
Collects data on rock formations using geophysical instruments and devices.
Drills, dynamites, or digs trenches or pits along rock formations or creek beds to obtain rock
samples.
Breaks off samples and tests them for presence of minerals with heat, acid, magnifying glass, or
by pulverizing and washing or panning.
Examines and maps rock types and collects rock and soil samples for mineral or chemical
analysis.
Determines the feasibility of staking and developing a claim.
Stakes claims in accordance with federal or provincial/territorial legal requirements.
Operations Executive 5030 VP Operations Responsible for overall
accountability for one or moremajor operational areas or
facilities.
Duties may include:
Plans, develops and implements operational strategies in the context of overall organizationalstrategy.
Responsible for the financial performance of the operations areas or facili ties.
Develops policies for l ine operational area; plans, directs and assists departmental staff in
achieving operational results.
Has overall accountability for operations and client satisfaction, as well as project performance,
execution and profitability.
Recommends, monitors and reports on results against budgetary and performance measures.
Advises on the introduction of new processes, equipment, and products to improve operational
effectiveness.
Establishes workplace climate and ensures unit is resourced to achieve objectives.
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Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4710 Mine Manager (New) Plans, administers and reviews
the production activities of the
mining operation to optimize
resource use, minimize costs
and maintain quality standards.The Mine Manager will inspire
the mining team to create a
safe, motivated and productive
environment which leads to
innovative continuous
improvement.
Duties may include:
Directs the formulation of mining production strategies, policies and plans.
Plans production schedules, labour and material input requirements to meet output quantity,
quality and timing specifications.
Directs the development of sound strategic plans and l ife of mine schedules. Coordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
Conducts research and applies new and improved methods and products to mine production.
Oversees the acquisition and installation of new machinery.
Oversees updates of mineral resource and ore reserve estimates, as well as grade control.
Monitors production costs and adjusts processes and resources to minimize costs.
Controls the preparation of production records and reports.
Operations Sr Management 3702 General Manager Responsible for managing alloperational execution and
overall administration of all
office, warehousing,
administrative and financial
services (within a specific
location or region) to targeted
performance standards.
Duties may include: Development of customer service process improvements.
Issue resolution identified from logistics forecasting, modeling, and inventory projections.
Directs purchasing, inventory and quality control processes.
Oversees import and export processes.
Managing to labour standards, handling industrial relations and administration standards.
Determines Identifies outsourcing opportunities and vendor selection criteria.
Management and supervision of staff and budget (with P&L responsibility).
Operations Production 3770 Operations Manager Responsible for ensuring the
efficient day-to-day operations
of a facility or site.
Duties may include:
Plan, organize, direct and control daily operations.
Manages personnel, work allocation, training, problem resolution and employee performance toachieve peak productivity.
Establishes and implement production schedules, inventory stock levels.
Oversees maintenance of inventory, production and plant equipment and quality control for site.
Acts as a liaison with other departments to ensure operations are running accordingly and
efficiently.
Operations Production 3772 Production Plant
Manager (Level 3)
Responsible for day-to-day plant
operations.
Duties may include:
Develops plants operational plans. Prepares, monitors and administers the annual plant
operating and capital equipment budget.
Manages, develops and implements policies affecting plant operations. Introduces/manages systems to track and improve operational effectiveness.
Introduces/manages initiatives to improve safety, health and employee relations in the work
environment.
Manages and develops plant leadership.
Builds effective working relationships with other areas of the business.
Operations Production 3773 Production
Superintendent (Level 2)
Responsible for several
production areas. May be Plant
Manager of a small plant.
Duties may include:
Works through Plant Supervisors to ensure co-ordination and achievement of area objectives
(quality, cost, timelines, safety, etc.).
Monitors trends and supervises initiatives affecting use of new equipment, processes, and
operations. Reviews progress against area objectives and implements operational changes as requires.
Develops, manages operational budget.
Reports to Plant Manager in a large plant or VP Operations in a smaller plant.
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Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Operations Production 3774 Production Supervisor
(Level 1)
Responsible for the processes
and output of one or more
production areas in a plant.
Duties may include:
Works through several shift supervisors to ensure production achieves production goals (relative
to quality, volumes cost, timeliness etc.).
Ensures areas have required resources (manpower, materials, equipment, workable production
plans). Ensures effective equipment maintenance, safety, housekeeping standards are maintained.
Builds and maintains a healthy and safe work environment.
Reports to the Plant Superintendent in a large plant or the Plant Manager in a small plant.
Operations Operations
Admin
3784 Production Maintenance
Planner
Working Level. Develops daily,
weekly and other periodic work
schedules to perform
maintenance on all equipment.
Duties may include:
Coordinating labour resources, equipment, parts and materials to support the maintenance
function in the areas of breakdown, preventative, predictive and condition-based maintenance.
Coordinating and scheduling routines for condition monitoring.
Maintaining equipment history.
Ensuring cost control of maintenance activities.
Operations Facilit ies
Maintenance
3805 Director Facilities Responsible for the planning,
managing of major complex
company facilities or several
facilities in different locations.
Duties may include:
Develops plans for the effective utilization of company assets.
Negotiates with realtors, leasing agencies for renewal of rental agreements, purchase/sale of
space.
Ensures facilities are utilized in a cost effective manner.
Manages maintenance and operation of facilities.
Establishes overall facility safety standards, policies and procedures.
Works with suppliers and contractors to manage new construction, and renovation of existing
facilities. Manages third party contracts regarding facilities operation.
Manages staff assigned to maintenance and operations.
Operations Facilit ies
Maintenance
3815 Facilities Coordinator Coordinates the operations of
company facilities, equipment
and properties.
Duties may include:
Supports the overall corporate facilities plan including builds and renovations, subleases, and
furniture and equipment requirements.
Maintains regulatory documentation, safety records, leasing, legal and related facility files.
Assists with project management and contractor schedules.
Provides guidance to operations and maintenance staff and contractors.
Updates defined procedures and standards for facil ity-wide distribution and provides clericalsupport.
Operations Management/
Project
Management
10900 Project Manager Responsible for developing
plans to achieve project
milestones and minimize costs
for mid-sized projects (up to $50
million).
Duties may include:
Establishes construction or operations infrastructure and monitors critical path schedules.
Provides design office construction input to project execution plans.
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Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Operations Foremen 20920 General Foreman Responsible for scheduling,
workface planning, coordinating,
supervising, assisting in cost
control and ensuring the safety,
consistent and fair application ofall Labour Relations policies
and procedures, proper
apprentice training and
productivity of crews at the
workface who install/assemble
components of industrial
products and structures.
Duties may include: Second level supervisor, providing supervision to other trades foremen.
Overseeing the execution of the work, including quality and production, by ensuring that the crews
work to job specifications and follow drawings, project policies and procedures.
Operations Foremen 20940 Trades Foreman 2 Provides leadership, schedules,
coordinates, supervises and
ensures the safety and
productivity of larger crew at
the workface who
install/assemble components of
industrial products and
structures.
Duties may include: Acts as management liaison.
Participates in safety/incident investigations and reviews. Identifies needs and deficiencies in the
plan/schedule and communicating these to the appropriate persons.
Applies project procedures, worksite
policies and collective agreement requirements. Also completes quality reports and required
statistics.
Operations Foremen 20950 Trades Foreman 1 Provides leadership, schedules,
coordinates, supervises and
ensures the safety and
productivity of a small crew at
the workface who
install/assemble components of
industrial products and
structures.
Duties may include: Acts as management liaison and client interface.
Participates in safety/incident investigations and reviews. Identifies needs and deficiencies in the
plan/schedule and communicating these to the appropriate persons. Applies project procedures, worksite
policies and collective agreement requirements. Also completes quality reports and required
statistics.
Operations Field Office/Administration
40550 Site Administrator Responsible for the productionof documents, reports and
presentation materials including
data collection, analysis, data
entry and reporting.
Duties may include: Organize and arrange logistics and produce supporting materials for internal and external
meetings.
Complete administrative functions including filing, collation of expense accounts.
Collection and routing of timecards to proper clients and collection of safety instruction cards.
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Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4711 Mine Maintenance
Manager (New)
Direct, coordinate and integrate
all technical aspects of
operational and shutdown
maintenance projects in
accordance to minerequirements.
Duties may include:
Coordinates the work of the Maintenance Group with the Operations to ensure the efficient
performance of activities.
Develops long range detailed plans, schedules and procedures for the systematic maintenance of
all equipment. Responsible for budgeting all maintenance costs and prepares capital and operating budgets.
Reviews progress of work and compares the actual results with the planned results; initiates
corrective action as required.
Establishes shop layout to ensure that the most effective arrangement of maintenance facilities
and equipment is obtained.
Trains employees and installs work procedures to improve the efficiency of maintenance
operations.
Studies and develops methods of maintenance and revises periodically the program for
systematic maintenance to improve the quality of the maintenance and reduce the cost.
Plans and schedules maintenance work to minimize loss of production. Reduces overall cost of maintenance and improves the quality of service.
Operations Equipment and
Maintenance
4471 Director Maintenance
(New)
Senior Management Level.
Provides strong visible
leadership within the
maintenance group in the areas
of safety, sustainable
development, cost control and
organizational effectiveness by
managing the process and
securing the resources to
effectively manage
maintenance.
Duties may include:
Develops and implements maintenance strategies, processes and programs in preventative and
predictive maintenance which maximize the efficiency of equipment and minimize lifecycle costs
and reduce unscheduled downtime.
Oversees the overall maintenance budget, monitoring the cost and effectiveness of activities to
optimize resources and prioritize spending by ensuring measurable yearly maintenance operating
and capital targets are prepared and implemented to maximize both the short-term and the long-
term value of the maintenance program.
Builds and controls master data related to the computerized maintenance management system.
Identifies, establishes, and maintains a critical parts inventory.
Negotiates large or strategically important supplier and vendor contracts to secure terms that are
in the organization's best interest.
Investigates root causes of equipment failures and implements measures to remedy the failures.
Operations Equipment and
Maintenance
4481 Maintenance Supervisor
(New)
Responsible for the safe and
efficient operation andelectromechanical repairs of all
plant equipment.
Duties may include:
Schedules, supervises and coordinates preventative/predictable maintenance and repair of allproduction equipment within the plant.
Work planning and coordination with all outside contractors, millwrights and electricians.
Coordinates with all outside contractors and ensures that work is completed in a safe manner that
complies with all necessary health and safety legislation and regulations.
Communicates all maintenance activity to Supervisors and Operators.
Improves and maintains existing Preventative Maintenance systems in place.
Assists management with establishing and implementing budgets.
Operations Trades 4521 Heavy Duty Mechanic
Journeyman
Responsible for the repair,
overhaul and maintenance of
mobile heavy equipment.
Duties may include:
Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
Clean, lubricate and maintain equipment. Test equipment for proper performance.
Adjust and/or replace defective equipment or parts.
Operations Equipment and
Maintenance
4482 Heavy Equipment
Maintenance Planner
Working level. Responsible for
the assessment of maintenance
needs and requirements, and
developing schedules to ensure
safety and work ready
equipment. This role acts as a
liaison with planners,
supervisors and maintainers.
Duties may include:
Planning and scheduling repair of equipment.
Maintain and support equipment records and repair history.
Provide data for cause and failure analysis.
Participate in planning and scheduling processes within work systems.
May provide training or mentorship to junior staff as required.
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Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4712 Minerals Processing
Operator 3 (New)
Fully Competent. Involved in all
aspects of mineral processing,
including sampling and
laboratory work. The minerals
in their final form are producedby smelting.
Duties may include:
Assembles and dismantles equipment and fittings in ore-processing plants.
Operates ore-crushing and screening plants using manual and computer-based systems,
conveyers, feeders, weight-meters, roll mills, pumps, jigs, spirals and flotation cells.
Loads, unloads and stores materials such as treatment chemicals and tools. Mixes ore-treating chemicals, catalysts and reagents.
Clears blockages in materials-handling and transporting equipment.
Cleans, washes and maintains equipment, and removes spillages and rubbish.
Maintains auxiliary systems, such as drainage, fluids-pouring and conveyor-belt systems.
Takes samples of materials for testing.
Uses thickeners in the drying processes, pump tailings and manage tailings dams and associated
raw-water systems.
Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4713 Minerals Processing
Operator 2 (New)
Fully Competent. Responsible
for component(s) of mineral
processing which could involve
sampling and laboratory work.
Duties may include:
Operates ore-crushing and screening plants using manual and computer-based systems,
conveyers, feeders, weight-meters, roll mills, pumps, jigs, spirals and flotation cells.
Mixes ore-treating chemicals, catalysts and reagents.
Clears blockages in materials-handling and transporting equipment.
Maintains auxiliary systems, such as drainage, fluids-pouring and conveyor-belt systems.
Takes samples of materials for testing.
Uses thickeners in the drying processes, pump tailings and manage tailings dams and associated
raw-water systems.
Operations MiningOperations (New)
4714 Minerals ProcessingOperator 1 (New)
Entry Level. Assist with mineralprocessing, including sampling
and laboratory work.
Duties may include: Works with more senior Operators to optimize production.
Assists other Operators as required.
Loads, unloads and stores materials such as treatment chemicals and tools.
Cleans, washes and maintains equipment, and removes spillages and rubbish.
Maintains housekeeping duties to ensure clean and safe work environment.
Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4715 Diamond Driller (New) Moves, sets up, operates, and
maintains diamond drilling rigs
and related equipment that drills
holes to obtain mineral (core)
samples of the minerals fromthe surface or underground.
Duties may include:
Operates a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface water and salt
deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use
of explosives in mining or construction.
Operates secondary equipment, including pumps and equipment used to prevent and correctproblems.
Selects and attaches drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and
changing drill bits as needed.
Operates controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Regulates air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or
concrete being drilled.
Operates machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or
performance.
Performs routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, and determining
when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4717 Underground Miner
(New)
Initiates the process of
extracting rock and ore from the
earth, with the use of
sophisticated machines and
equipment in order to ensurethe ground is secure to drill the
rock which contains the
minerals and metals sought in
preparation for blasting.
Duties may include:
Cuts channel under working face to facili tate blasting, using pick, or by operating cutting machine.
Uses drill blast methods to advance mine openings and remove waste rock during mine
development.
Charges and shoots (sets off) explosives or air charges to blast down materials. Uses trucks, conveyor belts, hoists and other equipment to move ore and waster rock (muck) to
the surface.
Installs timbering, roof bolts, or cribs, to support walls and roof.
Lays track to accommodate mine cars or track-mounted equipment.
Develops mines by installing ground support, mine services (air and water), ventilation and
equipment such as conveyor belts.
Underground miners may operate a variety of mining equipment.
Operations Mining
Operations (New)
4718 Diamond Dril ler Helper
(New)
Assists driller in setup,
operating, and maintaining
diamond drilling rigs and related
equipment that drill holes to
obtain mineral (core) samples of
the minerals from the surface or
underground.
Duties may include:
Assists in drilling and blasting rock and the operation of a variety of drills such as rotary, churn,
and pneumatic to tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral
exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction.
Positions and replaces various equipment to assist in the drilling operations such as pulling
electric cables and water houses clear of machinery.
Operates controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Collects ore samples for laboratory analysis.
Assists in operating machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Performs routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment.
Engineering/
Technology
Executive 5023 Top Position
Engineering
Responsible for current and
long-term process and project
engineering activities
throughout the organization.
Establishes the overall
objectives and initiatives of the
engineering department.
Typically reports to the
President/CEO and is
responsible for
Duties may include:
Plans and implement engineering strategies and activities.
Manages and conducts engineering development and technical application programs to improve
products and processes.
Determines and establishes goals, scope, approaches, and budgets to accomplish overall
objectives and goals.
Provides on-going guidance, coaching, and feedback to direct reports.
Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4623 Manufacturing/Process
Engineering Manager
(Revised Title) (Revised)
Responsible for the planning,
development, implementation,
and maintenance of
manufacturing methods,
processes, and operations for
new and existing products,
machines and tools.
Duties may include:
Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at
minimum costs.
Acts as a liaison with engineering in releasing new products.
Develops systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products.
Selects, develops, and evaluated personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Manages the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs,
methods and staffing.
Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a
variety of factors including an understanding of current business trends.
Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4625 Manufacturing/Process
Engineer Specialist
(Level E) (Revised Title)
(Revised)
Specialist Level. Responsible
for the development, direction
and implementation of
operations and processes in the
production/manufacturing of
materials.
Duties may include:
Optimizes and leads the productivity and design in the manufacturing of materials.
Meets quality and safety standards.
May direct more junior technical staff.
Drives continuous improvement processing strategies to keep up with industry standards.
Monitors current and new equipment, tool and process reliability.
Works with production team to reduce costs.
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Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4626 Manufacturing/Process
Engineer (Level D)
(Revised Title) (Revised)
Senior Level. Responsible for
the development, and
implementation of operations
and processes in the
production/manufacturing ofmaterials.
Duties may include:
Develops process productivity improvement and design in the manufacturing of materials.
Meets quality and safety standards.
Reports to the manufacturing engineering manager and may advise on technical problems.
Drives continuous improvement in processing strategies to keep up with industry standards. Monitors current and new equipment, tool and process reliability.
Works with production team to reduce costs.
Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4627 Manufacturing/Process
Engineer (Level C)
(Revised Title) (Revised)
Fully Competent Level.
Responsible for the
implementation of operations
and processes in the
production/manufacturing of
materials.
Duties may include:
Implements process productivity improvement and design in the manufacturing of materials.
Meets quality and safety standards.
Works is generally not supervised and may direct lower level engineers.
Develops continuous improvement in processing strategies to keep up with industry standards.
Monitor current and new equipment, tool and process reliability. Works with production team to reduce costs.
Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4628 Manufacturing/Process
Engineer (Level B)
(Revised Title) (Revised)
Intermediate Level. Assists in
the development and
implementation of operations
and processes in the
production/manufacturing of
materials.
Duties may include:
Assists in the design of the manufacturing/processing of materials.
Meets quality and safety standards.
Assists with continuous improvement in processing strategies to keep up with industry standards.
Monitors current and new equipment, tool and process reliability.
Obtains, correlates, and analyzes technical information needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
Works with production team to reduce costs.
Engineering/
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
4629 Manufacturing/Process
Engineer (Level A)
(Revised Title) (Revised)
Developmental Level. Engineer
in Training performing a variety
of tasks involving the
application of basic
engineering/scientific principles
to assigned problems.
Duties may include:
Responsible for routine technical decisions within clearly defined procedures or precedents.
Obtains, correlates, and analyzes technical information needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other documents and makes recommendations to senior
staff.
Prepares simple plans, designs, calculations, costs and bills of material, in accordance with
established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications and under supervision.
Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4720 Mining Engineer F+
(New)
Senior Management Level or
Industry Expert. Responsible
for long range mine planning,
coordination, making specific
and far-reaching management
decisions, or may be
acknowledged miningengineering expert within
industry.
Duties may include:
Drives activities through strategic planning by development of operating philosophy, mine
operations plans, and/or on site operating procedures.
Develops, communicates and leads major strategic initiatives and operational strategies to drive
operational performance, including adherence to systems, standards and procedures.
Plans and implements engineering strategies and activities.
Determines and establishes goals, scope, approaches, and budgets to accomplish overallobjectives and goals.
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Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4721 Mining Engineer F (New) Management Level or Expert.
Plans, organizes, directs and
controls the work activities and
staff of a mining engineering or
technical mining function or maybe acknowledged as company
mining expert with particular
emphasis on mining
engineering.
Duties may include:
Responsible for the organization of the Engineering function and/or operations.
Maintains a high standard of operational, safety and environmental practices as well as the
preparation of capital and operational budgets, short and long term planning and cost studies.
Evaluates technical progress of projects to ensure sound application of scientific and engineeringprinciples and adequate exploratory research to support the highest possible performance of the
end product.
Develops a complete data base and protocol for resources delineation.
Coordinates with outside consultants to develop a reserves and resources assessment.
Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the mine operations to help in monitoring the
performance of the Mine operation.
Works with internal teams to accurately determine the reserves and resources of the mine(s).
Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4722 Mining Engineer E (New) Specialist Level. Designs and
develops new or innovative
mining approaches and
techniques with particular
emphasis on mining
engineering in the design and
development of complex
projects.
Duties may include:
Responsible for the development plans for high quality, low cost and efficient mine plans and
underground or open pit mine designs conducting design viabili ty studies (underground and open
pit mines).
Implements methodologies in conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility and existing operation projects
providing necessary technical engineering information (plans, drawings, data sheets, etc.) to
ensure proper project execution and monitoring the construction work.
Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity, projects progress and evaluates
results.
Lays out and directs mine construction operations, such as location and development of shafts,
tunnels, chambers, position of excavation benches (levels), and access roads. Designs, implements, and monitors facil ity projects, such as water and power supply, ventilation
system, rock-dust and radon gas control, drainage, rail and conveyor systems, and material
cleaning, grading, and reduction systems.
Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4723 Mining Engineer D
(New)
Senior Level. Plans and directs
projects or phases of mining
projects within an assigned
mining engineering functional
area and provides technical
mining direction to andcoordinates the efforts of mining
engineering staff.
Duties may include:
Support start-up planning, field punch outs, systems turnover sequence planning, etc., and
specifies materials, equipment and supplies required for completion and implementation of
technical projects.
Analyzes, evaluates, and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve the solution
of problems in the mining operations environment and recommends necessary corrections intechnical analyses and design to ensure successful project completion or ongoing mining
operations.
Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4724 Mining Engineer C
(New)
Fully Competent Level. Full
technical responsibility for
planning, organizing, and
conducting technical mining
plans, specifications and reports
requiring familiarity with a broad
range of engineering methods
and techniques with particularemphasis on mining
engineering.
Duties may include:
Conducts studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits in order to assess the feasibility of mining
operations.
Conducts independent investigation involving the original application of the principles of
engineering in the development of surface of subsurface mines.
Prepares design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval on
aspects of underground or surface mine design or construction, mine exploration, extraction and
processing.
Engineering/
Technology
Mining
Operations (New)
4725 Mining Engineer B (New) Intermediate Level. Design and
development or design
modification, using a variety of
standard engineering methods
and techniques with particular
emphasis on mining
engineering.
Duties may include:
Works in the design and testing of a component of a larger design project preparing mining plans,
designs, calculations, design specifications, costs and bills of material, catalogues, in accordance
with established codes, standards, drawings or other mining specifications.
Wide range of mine planning and development activities, economic evaluation, productivity
analysis, mine design, mine planning.
Responsible for routine technical mining decisions within established guidelines.
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Engineering/
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Mining
Operations (New)
4726 Mining Engineer A (New) Developmental Level. Mining
Engineer in Training performing
a variety of tasks involving the
application of basic mining
engineering/scientific principlesto assigned problems.
Duties may include:
Prepares simple basic mining plans, designs, calculations, design specifications, costs and bills of
material, catalogues, in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other mining
specifications.
Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other documents and makes recommendations to seniorstaff. Interface with tailings planning engineers, geotechnical engineers, and geologists.
Help to develop mine plans and schedules/forecasts, integrate work with other mining group
functions.
Assist in development of specifications, evaluation, and selection of mining equipment.
Responsible for routine technical mining decisions within clearly defined procedures or
precedents.
Engineering/
Technology
Technologists 4436 Technologist 3 Senior Level. Performs a
variety of complex technical
functions in the design,
development, testing or
maintenance of engineering or
scientific equipment, products
and assemblies.
Duties may include:
Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to ensure conformance
with design specifications.
Provides design details where necessary.
Recommends modifications to designs to support development or troubleshooting activities.
Utilizes a wide variety of developmental tests or diagnostic equipment to monitor, test and
troubleshoot complex or complete systems and identify and perform repairs or revisions.
Engineering/
Technology
Technologists 4437 Technologist 2 Intermediate Level. Performs
moderately complex activities
related to development, testing
or maintenance of engineering
or scientific equipment,
products and assemblies.
Duties may include:
Assists in general research work.
Conducts tests and detailed experimentation to collect development data or resolve cl ient
problems or make repairs.
Engineering/
Technology
Science 4652 Lab Manager Responsible for the
management of the lab and its
people; ensuring budget, and
efficient operations and
resources.
Duties may include:
Managing the lab, including, hiring, monthly scheduling, performance management, employee
dismissal, coaching, and feedback.
Responsible for budgeting and purchasing.
Reporting sample reports, worth contribution, and tracking of sample numbers.
Project coordination interaction with field, plant manufacturing, and technical services.
Contract administration with labs testing.
Engineering/
Technology
Science 4655 Lab Technologist 2 This role is responsible for
conducting complex laboratory
testing, analysis and reporting.
Duties may include:
Conducts routine analysis (3 routine groups total water, solids and waxes, and residuals
corrosion) for field sales force; including testing, analytical assessments, and generating data and
reports.
Performs role as Safety Coordinator, including scheduling monthly meetings, agendas, minutes,
action items, etc.
Conduct regular and on-going housekeeping, including cleaning, maintenance, calibrations, etc.
Engineering/Technology
Science 4656 Lab Technologist 1 This role is responsible forconducting routine laboratory
testing, analysis and reporting.
Duties may include: Conducts routine analysis (3 routine groups total water, solids and waxes, and residuals
corrosion) for field sales force; including testing, analytical assessments, and generating data and
reports.
Performs role as Safety Coordinator, including scheduling monthly meetings, agendas, minutes,
action items, etc.
Conduct regular and on-going housekeeping, including cleaning, maintenance, calibrations, etc.
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Technology
Executive 5035 Environment Services
Executive
Responsible for the
organizations Environment
Services programs and
compliance.
Duties may include:
Management of investigation and remediation, providing strategic advice and risk analysis
Responsible for developing environmental impact assessments, and developing and auditing
Environmental Management Systems.
Works with operations management to design, develop and modify the products and facilities ofthe organization to reduce or eliminate effects on the environment.
Monitors environmental control activities on all construction or production sites.
Interfaces with government, industry, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with standards
and regulations.
Management and supervision of department staff and budget.
Engineering/
Technology
Environmental
Scientists (New)
4672 Environmental Scientist
5 (New)
Management or Expert level.
Plans, organizes, directs and
controls the work activities and
staff of Environmental unit or
provides high-level technicalexpertise for the design and
development site remediation
techniques and is an
acknowledged technical expert
within the company and or
industry.
Duties may include:
Manages clients, projects, programs and team resources to support organization initiatives.
Determines and establishes goals, scope, approach, schedules and manpower requirements to
accomplish overall objectives and/or program results.
Develops unique methods for remediation and environmental problem resolution for complexprojects.
Recognized as a leader in their technical specialty.
Provides mentoring and coaching to other technical employees.
Engineering/
Technology
Environmental
Scientists (New)
4673 Environmental Scientist
4 (New)
Specialist Level: Provides both
business and technical
expertise for environmental site
assessment and remediation.
Duties may include:
Responsible for the technical integrity of major, technically complex projects, often responsible for
the management of resources for these projects.
Provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and to
develop solutions to site management, remediation and mitigation, environmental assessment and
compliance programs, and related environmental support services.
Provides technical guidance to other project team members.
Engineering/
Technology
Environmental
Scientists (New)
4674 Environmental Scientist
3 (New)
Senior Level. Responsible for
conducting a variety of site
assessment and remediation
projects.
Duties may include:
Leads environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
Develops and leads teams in all phases of planning, execution, and delivery of management
projects.
Utilizes knowledge of remediation and other environmental principles to execute projects and
tasks.
Secures environmental approvals and permits with various agencies.
Provides work mentorship and activity co-ordination of junior technical staff/project sub-
contractors.
Monitors staff and subcontractors conducting field investigations.
Prepares technical reports and proposals and reviews the work of junior staff.
Engineering/
Technology
Environmental
Scientists (New)
4675 Environmental Scientist
2 (New)
Fully Competent Level.
Provides a lead role in
undertaking project-related
tasks utilizing their expertise
and guidance for environmentalsite assessments, soil and
groundwater monitoring.
Duties may include:
Conducts environmental site assessments for remediation planning, construction monitoring,
erosion and sediment control.
Collects soil and groundwater samples and conducts borehole logging and groundwater
monitoring well installations. Analyzes soil and groundwater data, developing site models and preparing technical reports.
Performs independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions within the scope of
various assigned projects.
Liaises with regulatory authorities working within the legislations of provincial and federal
boundaries.
Mentors Junior Environmental Scientists on standards and procedures relating to technical
deliverables.
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Code
Position Title Role Statement Position Description
Engineering/
Technology
Environmental
Scientists (New)
4676 Environmental Scientist
1 (New)
Developmental Level. Under
general supervision, provides
technical expertise, guidance in
environmental site
assessments, soil andgroundwater monitoring.
Duties may include:
Conducts introductory stage environmental site assessments for remediation planning,
construction monitoring, erosion and sediment control.
Collects soil and groundwater samples and assists with borehole logging and groundwater
monitoring well installations. Analyzes soil and groundwater data, develops site models and prepares technical reports.
Supply
Management
Management 3701 Director of Supply Chain Responsible for leadership of
the Supply Chain function or
several specific functional
areas, in a larger organization.
(Often a second level manager.)
Duties may include:
Developing Supply Chain strategies that align with company values and goals (from customer
service to successful operational execution).
Management and coordination of the flow of materials and equipment from acquisition to
disposition.
Management, development and implementation of all (or several) of the following programs:
maintenance of centralized purchasing, stores, and distribution programs and procedures.
Preparation, monitoring, and administration of the annual operating and capital equipment budgetincluding containing and minimizing the direct and indirect costs of the purchasing function.
Management and supervision of department staff.
Supply
Management
Procurement 3705 Procurement Manager Responsible for the
development, implementation,
and maintenance of centralized
purchasing supplier
performance, and inventory
management procedures.
Duties may include:
Developing key vendor criteria and vendor selection, and relationship management.
Managing partnerships and alliances, and relationship management.
Monitors the bid, contract negotiation, and service contract processes.
Manages very large or highly complex procurement projects.
Leadership of other less experienced buyers.
Monitors sales and approves major Purchase Orders.
Market analysis or competitive commodity price reviews.
Supply
Management
Procurement 3709 Buyer Lead (Supervisor) Responsible for managing other
Buyers, and initiating large
purchase orders.
Duties may include:
Determine purchase requirements for a large portfolio of accounts by reviewing inventories and
purchase requests Managing partnerships and alliances within client group.
Lead the bid, contract negotiation, and service contract processes for client area...
Manages more complex/technical procurement projects.
Monitors sales and approves major Purchase Orders.
Market analysis or competitive commodity price reviews.
Supply
Management
Procurement 3711 Buyer 2 Working Level. Responsible
for purchasing a variety of items
requiring knowledge of specific
processes and equipment.
Duties may include:
Coordination of specific buying needs through direct contact with company departments.
Provides specifications for i tems requested by departments.
Designs and maintains appropriate records for efficient operations.
May provide supervision to junior level buyers and clerical support.
Supply
Management
Warehousing &
Distribution
3723 Inventory Manager Manages all aspects of
inventory planning and control.
Duties may include:
Designing, maintaining and upgrading systems which track receipt of goods, inventory turnover
and levels, and distribution systems. Ensuring adequate supply of goods available to meet production and internal/external customer
requirements.
Replenishing stock within established replacement policies. May dispose of outdated stock.
Controlling, reviewing and reporting on stock rotation, inventory adjustments; maintaining cycle
counts and inventory integrity.
Supervising the inventory control staff.
Working with buyers to manage supplier relationships.
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Supply
Management
Warehousing &
Distribution
3716 Inventory Control
Analyst
Analyzes inventory levels, flow,
statistics, and performance
monitoring.
Duties may include:
Reviewing and monitoring plant purchase orders and inventory.
Inventory turnover and restocking levels for single or multiple locations.
Identifies potential excess and shortage risks.
Supplier liaison. Review and forecasting of the Master schedule.
Supply
Management
Warehousing &
Distribution
3719 Stock Handler 1 Developmental Level.
Responsible for the physical
distribution process of shipping
and receiving goods.
Duties may include:
Loading and unloading, per request typically via mechanical selection, or by hand.
Stocking, sorting supplies or products into storage areas or inventory bins.
May also assess stock supply and update inventory records.
Communicating with internal and external customers and vendors regarding orders and shipping
delays.
Supply
Management
Warehousing &
Distribution
3721 Transportation Manager Responsibility for management
of regional or segmented
industry transportation and
distribution services, and
operational execution including
development of customer
service process improvements.
Duties may include:
Identifies issues relating to logistics forecasting, modeling, and inventory projections.
Coordinates delivery of domestic and international customer shipment and carrier relations
services.
Manages to service agreement levels (carriers, suppliers and c