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21110.02 – Microbiologists and cell and molecular biologists
Microbiologists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living micro-organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new practices and products related to medicine and agriculture.
Overview
Example job titles
- Bacteriologist
- Geneticist
- Immunologist
- Microbiologist
- Molecular biologist
- Pharmacologist
- Toxicologist
- Bacteriologist
- Geneticist
- Immunologist
- Microbiologist
- Molecular biologist
- Molecular geneticist
- Pharmacologist
- Toxicologist
Core competencies
- Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to research issues related to the development of new practices and products at the cellular and molecular level and investigate solutions or alternatives
- Writing to develop research papers on the properties, biotechnology and toxins in the field of microbiology
- Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to study and classify the structures and functions of human, animal and plant tissues and cells and to study the identification of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
- Inductive Reasoning to develop conclusions regarding the structures, functions, ecology and biotechnology of micro-organisms
- Attention to Detail to work precisely with instruments to conduct molecular and biochemical studies and experiments
- Knowledge in Biology to conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct research into the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and algae
- Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
- Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
- Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
- Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
- Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
- May participate in the commercialization of new products
- May supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
- May conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques.
Additional information
- Biologists and related scientists may specialize at the macroscopic level, in fields such as botany, zoology, ecology and marine biology or, at the cellular and molecular level, in fields such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, pathology, bacteriology, virology, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
Exclusions:
- Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (31100)
NOC hierarchy breakdown
NOC version
NOC 2021 Version 1.0Broad occupational category
2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsTEER
1 – Occupations usually require a university degreeMajor group
21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciencesSub-major group
211 – Professional occupations in natural sciencesMinor group
2111 – Life science professionalsUnit group
21110 – Biologists and related scientistsOccupational profile
21110.02 – Microbiologists and cell and molecular biologistsWork characteristics
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Work Activities
General types of work-related activities.
Work Activities
General types of work-related activities.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Updating and Applying Knowledge
Acquiring and maintaining job-relevant theoretical and technical knowledge and applying it with discernment based on context.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Documenting and Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, electronic or magnetic form.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving or obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Identifying Objects, Actions and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in facts, conditions or situations.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Processing Information
Compiling, classifying, tabulating, coding or verifying information or data.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Thinking Creatively
Generating innovative or creative ideas to develop or design new application, products, including artistic contributions.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Training and Teaching
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes and teaching or instructing others.
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Communicating with Coworkers
Sharing or providing information or advice to management, supervisors, coworkers and subordinates on work related topics.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Estimating Quantifiable Characteristics
Estimating cost, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Handling and Manipulating Objects
Using hands, hand-held or power tools to install, fabricate, maintain, clean, repair, place, move or manipulate objects or materials.
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Making Decisions
Choosing the best options to be implemented based on the analysis of information and the evaluation of potential outcomes.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Managing Resources
Determining, acquiring, monitoring and controlling any kind of resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Monitoring Processes, Materials or Systems
Tracking and reviewing information regularly from processes, materials, equipment, events, environments, people, conditions, projects, products, programs or policies to assess their status, monitor progress or identify potential issues.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Providing Consultation and Advice
Providing recommendations, guidance or advice within their area of expertise to management, groups, stakeholders, businesses, professionals and individuals.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Setting Objectives and Formulating Strategies
Establishing short, medium, or long-term vision, goals or objectives and determining overarching strategies to achieve them.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Supervising Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including the establishment of work outcomes for performance monitoring.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support or other care to customers, clients or patients.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Sharing or exchanging information with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government or other external sources.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Using mechanisms or physical activity to control the operation of machines (excluding computers or vehicles) or processes.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Developing Technical Instructions
Providing detailed instructions, drawings, specifications or other documentation to inform how devices, parts, equipment or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained or used.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing respectful, constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Evaluating
Assessing products, services, processes, programs or policies systemically to determine their effectiveness, value, impact, performance or compliance with established objectives, standards or regulations.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material
Observing or testing the condition of equipment, structures or materials to identify any defects, faults, signs of damage, wear and tear or non-compliance and to ensure operational efficiency.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Judging Quality
Determining the value, merit, importance or quality of materials, products, services or individuals.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Planning and Organizing
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize and organize tasks to get the work done.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs and activities, as well as the work of others.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Staffing
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting and hiring personnel, promoting and retaining employees, and ensuring that human resources are assigned to the right roles with the required competencies.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Team Building
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Electronic Maintenance
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning or testing machines, devices and equipment that operate on electrical or electronic principles.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Performing Physical Activities
Performing activities requiring physical effort and the use of arms and legs or movement of the whole body.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy goods or services, or to change their minds or actions.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Mechanical Maintenance
Servicing, repairing, adjusting or testing machines, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate on mechanical principles.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Working or interacting directly with the public or performing for public audiences.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices or Equipment
Manoeuvring, navigating or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft or watercraft.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Workplaces/employers
- Chemical companies
- Environmental consulting firms
- Governments
- Health and educational institutions
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies
- Resource and utilities companies
- Chemical companies
- Environmental consulting firms
- Governments
- Health and educational institutions
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies
- Resource and utilities companies
Work Context
Physical, environmental and social factors that influence the nature of work.
Structural Job Characteristics
Physical Work Environment
Physical Demands
Interpersonal Relations
Structural Job Characteristics
The components that define the structural aspect of the job.
Automation
The job requires operation, manipulation or handling of automated systems, processes or machines.
Degree of automation
2 - Moderately automated
- on a scale of 1 - Slightly automated to 3 - Highly automated
This legend represents the Degree of automation scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Slightly automated - on a scale of 1 - Slightly automated to 3 - Highly automated
- 2 - Moderately automated - on a scale of 1 - Slightly automated to 3 - Highly automated
- 3 - Highly automated - on a scale of 1 - Slightly automated to 3 - Highly automated
Competition
The job requires competing with coworkers or being aware of competitive pressures between them or among businesses within the same industry.
Degree of competition
3 - Moderately competitive
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
This legend represents the Degree of competition scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally competitive - on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
- 2 - Somewhat competitive - on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
- 3 - Moderately competitive - on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
- 4 - Highly competitive - on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
- 5 - Extremely competitive - on a scale of 1 - Minimally competitive to 5 - Extremely competitive
Consequence of Error
The impact on outcomes of a mistake, which was not readily correctable, made by the worker.
Degree of consequence of error
3 - Serious (bodily injury or damage to property)
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
This legend represents the Degree of consequence of error scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) - on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
- 2 - Somewhat serious (bodily injury or damage to property) - on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
- 3 - Serious (bodily injury or damage to property) - on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
- 4 - Very serious (bodily injury or damage to property) - on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
- 5 - Extremely serious (life and death) - on a scale of 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience) to 5 - Extremely serious (life and death)
Freedom to Make Decisions
The job allows the worker to make decisions without supervision.
Degree of freedom to make decisions
3 - Moderate amount of
- on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
This legend represents the Degree of freedom to make decisions scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very low amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 2 - Low amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 3 - Moderate amount of - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 4 - High amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 5 - Very high amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
Frequency of Decision Making
The job requires the worker to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources and/or the image and reputation of the organization.
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Impact of Decisions
The impact on the organization or colleagues of decisions made by the worker. A decision is understood as a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
Degree of impact
3 - Moderate impact
- on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
This legend represents the Degree of impact scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Extremely low impact - on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
- 2 - Low impact - on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
- 3 - Moderate impact - on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
- 4 - High impact - on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
- 5 - Extremely high impact - on a scale of 1 - Extremely low impact to 5 - Extremely high impact
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
The job requires maintaining pace with the speed of the equipment, machines or computers. This does not refer to always being occupied while in the position.
Importance
1 - Minimally important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Precision
The job requires the worker to be exact or accurate.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Tasks Repetition
The job requires repetitive tasks in the performance of work.
Importance
3 - Important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Time Pressure
The job requires working under pressure, meeting strict deadlines or dealing with competing priorities.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Type of Work Schedules
The type of schedule usually required for the job.
Work schedule
1 - Regular (established routine set schedule)
- on a scale of 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule) to 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
This legend represents the Work schedule scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule) - on a scale of 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule) to 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
- 2 - Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contracts duration) - on a scale of 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule) to 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
- 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year) - on a scale of 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule) to 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
Structured versus Unstructured Work
The extent to which the job is structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities and goals.
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
4 - High amount of freedom
- on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
This legend represents the Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very low amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 2 - Low amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 3 - Moderate amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 4 - High amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
- 5 - Very high amount of freedom - on a scale of 1 - Very low amount of freedom to 5 - Very high amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Number of hours typically worked over a period of 7 days.
Worked hours in a typical week
3 - More than 40 hours
- on a scale of 1 - Less than 35 hours to 3 - More than 40 hours
This legend represents the Worked hours in a typical week scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Less than 35 hours - on a scale of 1 - Less than 35 hours to 3 - More than 40 hours
- 2 - Between 35 to 40 hours - on a scale of 1 - Less than 35 hours to 3 - More than 40 hours
- 3 - More than 40 hours - on a scale of 1 - Less than 35 hours to 3 - More than 40 hours
Physical Work Environment
The physical surroundings in which the worker performs their job.
Biological Agents
The job requires being exposed to bacteria, viruses and fungi that may cause illness due to direct or indirect contact.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
The job requires working in confined space that requires getting into uncomfortable positions.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Dangerous Chemical Substances
The job requires being exposed to contaminants, such as pollutants, gases or dust, through inhalation, ingestion or contact with skin.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Extreme Temperatures
The job requires being exposed to very hot (above 32.2 °C) or very cold (below 0 °C) temperatures.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
The job requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Hazardous Conditions
The job requires being exposed to conditions that involves risks of accidents such as high voltage electricity, flammable material or explosives.
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Hazardous Equipment, Machinery, Tools
The job requires working near or with equipment, instruments, machinery or power hand tools that may be a potential source of accident or injury.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
High Places
The job requires being exposed to elevated places such as poles, scaffolding, catwalks or ladders longer than two meters in length.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment, such as a car, truck or heavy equipment.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in an open vehicle or equipment, such as a tractor.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building with controlled temperature and humidity conditions.
Duration
5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
5 - Every day, almost continuously
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building where the temperature and humidity are not controlled, such as a warehouse without heat.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Outside, Exposed to Weather
The job requires working outdoors and being subject to variations in weather conditions and seasonal weather patterns.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Outside, Under Cover
The job requires working outdoors, protected from variations in weather conditions and seasonal weather patterns by a covered space, such as a structure with a roof but no walls.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Radiation
The job requires being exposed to ionizing radiation such as X-rays and radioactive substances or non-ionizing radiation such as radio frequencies and infrared, ultraviolet or visible light that may affect health adversely.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Skin Injury
The job requires being exposed to the risks of minor burns, cuts, bites or stings.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Sound and Noise
The job requires being exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, regardless of the equipment used by the workers.
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Specialized Safety Equipment
The job requires wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits or radiation protection.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Standard Safety Equipment
The job requires wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Vibration
The job requires being exposed to oscillating or quivering motion of the body while performing tasks.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Physical Proximity
The job requires performing tasks while being physically close to other people.
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
- on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
This legend represents the Physical distance from others scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) - on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
- 2 - Minimally close (Less than 100 ft.) - on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
- 3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office) - on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
- 4 - Close (at arm’s length) - on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
- 5 - Physically touching or very close - on a scale of 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.) to 5 - Physically touching or very close
Physical Demands
The physical efforts or movements required by the occupation to perform the work.
Climbing
The job requires going up and down ladders, scaffolds or poles.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Handling Material Manually
The job requires using your hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls (excluding mouse and keyboard).
Duration
4 - More than half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Keeping or Regaining Balance
The job requires maintaining your body in a steady position or recovering balance.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Making Repetitive Motions
The job requires repeating the same movement.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Walking and Running
The job requires lifting and setting down each foot in turn in order to move forward at a certain pace.
Duration
1 - Very little time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Sitting
The job requires being in a position where the body weight is supported by the buttocks.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Standing
The job requires maintaining an upright position supported by one’s feet.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
The job requires leaning forwards or backwards or moving the body torsionally.
Duration
1 - Very little time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Interpersonal Relations
The human interactions required to perform the job.
Conflict Situations
The job requires being confronted with disputes or disagreements with or between customers, employees or other parties.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Coordinating or Leading Others
The job requires providing guidance or direction to coworkers or subordinates in accomplishing work activities.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Deal With External Customers
The job requires working with members outside of the organization, including clients and the public.
Importance
3 - Important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Deal with Physically Aggressive People
The job requires dealing with individuals that have violent behaviour.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
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- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Dealing With Unpleasant or Angry People
The job requires dealing with disagreeable, furious or discourteous individuals.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Electronic Mail
The job requires the use of an electronic communication device to send and receive messages.
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Face-to-Face Discussions
The job requires having in-person discussions with individuals or teams.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Public Speaking
The job requires delivering speeches to an audience (a minimum of five persons).
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Responsibility for Health and Safety of Others
The job requires ensuring the health, safety and security of others.
Degree of responsibility
4 - High responsibility
- on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
This legend represents the Degree of responsibility scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very low responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 2 - Low responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 3 - Moderate responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 4 - High responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 5 - Very high responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
The job requires assuming the responsibility for the end product and effects of other workers’ work.
Degree of responsibility
4 - High responsibility
- on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
This legend represents the Degree of responsibility scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very low responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 2 - Low responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 3 - Moderate responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 4 - High responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
- 5 - Very high responsibility - on a scale of 1 - Very low responsibility to 5 - Very high responsibility
Telephone
The job requires communicating with others by using a telephone or hand-held radios.
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Written Communications
The job requires producing administrative or creative written communications.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Contact with Others
The job requires being in contact with others, face-to-face, by telephone or otherwise, to perform tasks.
Duration
4 - More than half the time
- on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
This legend represents the Duration scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Very little time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 2 - Less than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 3 - About half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 4 - More than half the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time - on a scale of 1 - Very little time to 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Work with Group or Team
The job requires working with others in a group or team.
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
- on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
This legend represents the Frequency scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously - on a scale of 1 - Once a year or more but not every month to 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 1 to 5.
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Skills and abilities
This section outlines the competencies required for an occupation in the categories of:
- Abilities: innate or developed aptitudes that enable a person to be able to perform expected tasks in this occupation, grouped into cognitive, psychomotor, sensory, and physical abilities
- Skills: developed capabilities that an individual must have to be effective in this occupation, grouped into foundational, analytical, technical, resource management, or interpersonal skills
- Personal Attributes: personal characteristics that are innate or developed through social context and personal experiences
Each category displays up to five descriptors, in descending order based first on proficiency level (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and then alphabetically. Expand the list to present the full list of descriptors and their ratings by selecting “see more”.
Abilities
Innate and developed aptitudes that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills to carry out expected work.
Skills
Developed capabilities that an individual must have to be effective in a job, role, function, task or duty.
Personal Attributes
Personal characteristics that are innate and developed through the social context and personal experiences to which the individual is exposed. These qualities influence the way one is and does things and are considered valuable assets for work performance.
Abilities
Innate and developed aptitudes that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills to carry out expected work.
Categorization Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to produce logical answers for specific problems.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with multiple ideas about a topic.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Form Perception
The ability to notice details, make visual comparisons or distinctions, and identify differences in shapes, shading, dimensions or patterns in various types of information, materials, environments or other visual contexts.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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General Learning Ability
The ability to grasp, understand and assimilate new information and instructions and their underlying principles, and to filter them through reasoning and judgment.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, which includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules, such as patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures or mathematical operations.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Memorizing
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures or procedures.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Numerical Ability
The ability to process arithmetical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Pattern Identification
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern such as a figure, object, word or sound that is hidden in other information or material.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Problem Identification
The ability to identify an existing or potential problem. It is not about solving the problem, but only about recognizing its presence.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Verbal Ability
The ability to understand the meaning, precise use, associated ideas and relationships of spoken words and to use them in the proper context when presenting information or ideas.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in written form.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and adapting the writing style to the audience so that they can understand.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Hand-Eye Coordination
The ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers accurately to respond with precise movements.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Pattern Organization Speed
The ability to quickly combine and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Perceptual Speed
The ability to compare, quickly and accurately, similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time, one after the other or with a remembered object.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Speech Clarity
The ability to articulate and pronounce words clearly, so others can understand you when you speak.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Colour Perception
The ability to match or detect differences or similarities between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Control of Settings
The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
The ability to make fast, simple and repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Multitasking
The ability to alternate between two or more activities or sources of information, such as conversations, sounds, touch or other stimuli, during the same period.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Spatial Visualization
The ability to think visually about geometric forms, comprehend the two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional objects and recognize the relationships resulting from the movement of objects in space.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Depth Perception
The ability to discern which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to estimate the distance between you and an object.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or distinguish the differences between sounds in terms of pitch and volume.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to move your hand, your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects or tools.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Multi-Limb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs, such as two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm, while sitting, standing or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Rate Control
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Reaction Time
The ability to respond quickly with one or more limbs to a stimulus such as noise, light or image.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Auditory Attention
The ability to give full attention on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Body Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms or legs, as required.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Far Vision
The ability to see details of objects and people at a distance.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Multi-Signal Response
The ability to choose quickly between one or more movements with the hand, finger or foot in response to the appearance of two or more different signals such as lights, sounds or images.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Static Strength
The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry or transfer objects.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Explosive Strength
The ability to exert short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself, as in jumping or sprinting, to throw an object or to apply force with a tool.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Glare Tolerance
The ability to see objects or people in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Proficiency or complexity level
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Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects, people or their movement in the peripheral field of vision when looking ahead.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Sound Localization
The ability to identify the direction, origin and distance from which a sound comes.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or know where objects are in relation to you.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Stamina
The ability to perform intense physical activities over long periods without becoming winded or out of breath.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Trunk Strength
The ability to exert your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Skills
Developed capabilities that an individual must have to be effective in a job, role, function, task or duty.
Critical Thinking
The capability to use logic and reasoning to question, discern, interpret and analyze various types of information to form an evidence-based conclusion or judgment.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Decision Making
The capability to assess feasible solutions or options and determine the most appropriate choice based on anticipated outcomes and alignment with objectives.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Evaluation
The capability to identify and systematically apply criteria, indicators and measurement tools at defined intervals to assess the effectiveness, value, impact or performance of products, services, processes, programs or policies.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Learning and Teaching Strategies
The capability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
The capability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Oral Communication: Oral Expression
The capability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Problem Solving
The capability to analyze information related to problems to develop feasible solutions or options to eliminate or mitigate the problem.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Quality Control Testing
The capability to conduct tests or inspections of prototypes, products, services or processes to ensure their quality.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Reading Comprehension
The capability to understand written information presented through words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols and images in work-related documents.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Systems Analysis
The capability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Writing
The capability to communicate in writing by using written words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols and images adapted for the needs of the audience.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
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Digital Literacy
The capability to understand and use digital devices and tools to obtain, exchange, create or process digital information in a secure manner.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Instructing
The capability to teach others knowledge or how to do something.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Monitoring
The capability to regularly observe and collect data or information to track the status of projects, programs, products, policies, people conditions, equipment, events or environments to identify emerging issues, deviations or risks that require timely attention or corrective action.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Numeracy
The capability to understand, use and report numbers and other mathematical information presented through words, numbers, symbols and graphics.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
The capability to watch gauges, dials, digital displays or other indicators to ensure a machine or piece of equipment is working according to specifications.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Oral Communication: Active Listening
The capability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Time Management
The capability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
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Coordinating
The capability to organize people or groups by adjusting activities in relation to others' activities so that they work effectively as a whole.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Digital Systems Production
The capability to design, develop, adapt, or integrate hardware, software, applications, electronic devices or digital technologies, while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Management of Financial Resources
The capability to plan, organize, direct, control or monitor financial resources and activities and account for the use of theses resources to ensure their utilization are conform to the objectives and purposes.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Management of Material Resources
The capability to plan and manage the purchase, inventory, warehousing, transportation or distribution of products or materials and their use.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Management of Personnel Resources
The capability to recruit, train, motivate, develop and direct employees, identify the best person for the tasks to be performed and establish their work objectives in relation to the objectives of the organization.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Operation and Control
The capability to maneuver and control operations of equipment, machines, vehicles or systems.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Persuading
The capability to convince others to change their minds, beliefs, intentions or behaviours.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Social Perceptiveness
The capability to be aware of others' reactions, unspoken communication, body language cues and feelings and discern the reasons behind their behaviours.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
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Equipment and Tool Selection
The capability to choose between two or more types of tools, equipment or machinery to perform a job.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Negotiating
The capability to participate in or facilitate communication between parties in order to resolve differences and reach a mutually acceptable or viable agreement.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Setting Up
The capability to set up, adjust, install and assemble equipment, machines, parts or to prepare them for their functioning and use.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Troubleshooting
The capability to determine causes of operating errors in equipment, machinery or technological systems and decide how to resolve the issues.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
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Preventative Maintenance
The capability to perform maintenance on equipment, devices, building or machinery to keep them in functional and to prevent damage or failures.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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Product Design
The capacity to design and develop layouts for the construction of objects, equipment, machinery, structures or engineering systems (excluding software and hardware).
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
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- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Repairing
The capability to replace, restore or adjust defective or deficient components in equipment, machines and technical systems and test for function, appearance, operation and safety.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
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Personal Attributes
Personal characteristics that are innate and developed through the social context and personal experiences to which the individual is exposed. These qualities influence the way one is and does things and are considered valuable assets for work performance.
Active Learning
The quality of proactively looking to understand the implications of new information in the current and changing workplace.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
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Analytical Thinking
The quality of analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
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Attention to Detail
The quality of being meticulous in the execution of tasks.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
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Innovativeness
The quality of alternative thinking to develop new products or services to make improvement or to develop a new approach.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
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Adaptability
The quality of adapting oneself to expected or unexpected changes and different situations while continuing to achieve past or renewed goals.
Importance
4 - Highly important
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Collaboration
The quality of contributing and working cooperatively while being supportive and inclusive of others to achieve a common goal.
Importance
4 - Highly important
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Creativity
The quality of coming up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop original ways to solve a problem.
Importance
4 - Highly important
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Independence
The quality of developing one's own way of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
Importance
4 - Highly important
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Stress Tolerance
The quality of being able to remain calm, without being carried away by stress situations and to deal effectively with such situations.
Importance
4 - Highly important
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Leadership
The quality of leading others towards a common goal by guiding, influencing and inspiring them.
Importance
3 - Important
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Concern for Others
The quality of having empathy towards others' feelings and needs and being understanding and helpful.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
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Service Orientation
The quality of actively looking for ways to help, serve or assist others.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
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Social Orientation
The quality of seeking to work with others and relating to them on the job.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
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Employment requirements
Employment requirements include the education, training, certifications, and knowledge needed for each occupation. The Knowledge category displays up to five descriptors, in descending order based first on the knowledge level and then alphabetically. Expand the list to present the full list of descriptors and their ratings by selecting “see more”.
Education, certification and licensing
- A bachelor's degree in biology or in a related discipline is required for biologists.
- A master's or doctoral degree in biology or a related discipline is required for employment as a research scientist in biology.
- Post-doctoral research experience is usually required before employment in academic departments or research institutions.
- Biologists are regulated in Alberta and British Columbia.
- A bachelor's degree in biology or in a related discipline is required for biologists.
- A master's or doctoral degree in biology or a related discipline is required for employment as a research scientist in biology.
- Post-doctoral research experience is usually required before employment in academic departments or research institutions.
- Biologists are regulated in Alberta and British Columbia.
Knowledge
Organized sets of principles and practices used for the execution of tasks and activities within a particular domain. (Note: All changes to the Knowledge category from the previous versions are listed by year under the SCT Versions tab.)
Knowledge
Organized sets of principles and practices used for the execution of tasks and activities within a particular domain. (Note: All changes to the Knowledge category from the previous versions are listed by year under the SCT Versions tab.)
Biology
Knowledge of concepts and principles of living organisms including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and classification and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment, as well as safe and ethical handling methods and techniques.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
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Languages
Knowledge of vocabulary, grammar structure and rules, spelling and pronunciation of words in one or both official languages, Indigenous languages and non-official languages.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
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Mathematics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, probability and statistics.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
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Technical Design
Knowledge of technical design concepts, principles, methods, techniques and tools involved in the creation and production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings or models.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
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Agronomy and Horticulture
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials and equipment for planting, growing, harvesting, storing or preserving plants and plant products.
Knowledge level
2 - Intermediate Level
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Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure and properties of chemical substances including their interactions, transformations and use, as well as the production techniques, risk factors and disposal methods.
Knowledge level
2 - Intermediate Level
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Physical Health
Knowledge of concepts and principles of the human anatomy, organic systems, biomedical sciences, genetics, and of procedures, techniques and tools needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases, to restore and maintain physical health by the prevention and treatment.
Knowledge level
2 - Intermediate Level
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Training, Mentoring and Coaching
Knowledge of concepts and principles of learning and readiness to learn, and of methods for guiding, advising, directing and supporting career or personal goals for the individuals or groups to gain experience and improve competencies.
Knowledge level
2 - Intermediate Level
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Business Management
Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of managing business operations such as strategic planning, resource allocation, production management and coordination of people and activities.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Clerical
Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, methods, procedures and practices for the functioning of the daily office operations.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Computer, Technology and Information Systems
Knowledge of concepts, principles, processes, techniques and tools for technological and digital systems, devices and products, such as hardware or software development, assembling, programming, use, troubleshooting or maintenance.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Electrical and Electronics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and tools applied for the development, use, repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical products and devices.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Geoscience
Knowledge of concepts, principles and methods for analyzing the Earth's materials, structures and natural systems to understand their composition, the processes and their evolution over time, as well as interactions between the land, oceans and atmosphere.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Human Resources and Labour Relations
Knowledge of concepts, principles, procedures and practices for personnel recruitment, selection, hiring, training policies, deploying, compensation and benefits, labour relations and negotiation and personnel information systems.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Performance Measurement
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, practices and strategies of monitoring the development, delivery and quality of products, programs or services.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Physics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, fundamental properties and laws that govern space, time, energy and matter and of equipment and methods required to study and apply the interactions of objects including atoms, particles and celestial bodies.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of concepts, principles, regulations, procedures and practices related to public safety and security operations and systems for the protection of people, data, goods, properties and infrastructure.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Theology and Philosophy
Knowledge of concepts and principles of religious and philosophical systems, and of fundamental questioning of existence, reason, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on individuals, human culture and society.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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Water Resources
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials and equipment for sourcing, processing, managing, monitoring or preserving water resources such as rivers, lakes, oceans and underground aquifers.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
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- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Accounting
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and practices for budgeting, storing, tracking, controlling, analyzing and reporting on financial transactions.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Arts
Knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques of artistic expression required to create, compose or produce visual, applied, performing or literary art.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, materials and tools involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of houses, buildings or infrastructures such as highways and roads.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Client Service
Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of providing services and support to satisfy clients' requirements and needs.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques for the creation, production, distribution or dissemination of written, oral, audiovisual or visual communications to a targeted audience.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Economics
Knowledge of concepts and principles of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services and the methods of analysis including simulation and forecasting techniques.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Finance
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and practices related to financial operations, systems and institutions.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Forestry
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials and equipment for sourcing, processing, managing, monitoring, preserving and conserving forest resources.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Geological Resources
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials and equipment for sourcing, processing, managing, monitoring, conserving or preserving natural resources such as minerals, metals, oil, natural gas, coal and other geological materials.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Hospitality
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and tools or equipment for managing facilities and providing food, accommodation or tourism services with the focus on client experience.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Humanities
Knowledge of concepts, principles and methods for understanding human social interaction and structures, and events throughout time and their effects on civilizations, cultures and environment.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Law
Knowledge of concepts, principles, operations and processes of the municipal, provincial-territorial, federal or international legal systems for the establishment, implementation and application of laws, legal codes and documents and court procedures.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Library, Conservation and Heritage
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and tools in the classification, storage, retrieval, display and management of documentation and records in various media, museum artifacts or works of fine art.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Livestock, Farm Animals and Wildlife
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, materials and equipment used in sourcing, raising, fishing, hunting, managing or monitoring livestock, farm animals and wildlife to support sustainable animal resource and ensure the preservation of biodiversity.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Logistics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, infrastructures and processes for planning, organizing and coordinating activities to ensure efficient management of resources and services as well as optimal movement of people, animals and goods.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Manufacturing, Processing and Production
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of production and transformation, including manual and mechanical processes.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
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Mechanics and Machinery
Knowledge of parts, standards and functioning of machines, vehicles, equipment or tools and techniques used for their repair or maintenance.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Mental Health
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and procedures for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling or guidance to address neurological and cognitive processes, behaviours and disorders or to maintain balanced mental health and well-being.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Public Affairs and Government Relations
Knowledge of concepts, principles, processes and functioning of governments and political systems for the establishment and implementation of policies, regulations and legislations.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness
Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and equipment for physical fitness and for managing and providing recreational, leisure and fitness programs or services.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, practices and tools for determining consumer behaviour and needs, developing business opportunities and promoting and selling products and services.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Teaching
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods and practices of instructing individuals and groups, designing educational curriculum and measuring learning outcome.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Telecommunications
Knowledge of concepts, principles, processes, techniques and tools of the transmission of information via wire, radio, optical fiber or other electromagnetic system for the use, repair, maintenance, control or operation of telecommunications systems.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operation
Knowledge of the parts and functioning of vehicles, machinery or equipment and of techniques and practices for their safe and efficient use.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Veterinarian and Animal Care
Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, techniques and tools for the prevention, care, diagnostics and treatment of diseases, disorders and injuries, and the maintenance of well-being of animals.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
This legend represents the Knowledge level scale from 1 to 3.
- 1 - Basic Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
- 3 - Advanced Level - on a scale of 1 - Basic Level to 3 - Advanced Level
Skills for Success
The Skills for Success (SFS) is a model that outlines the fundamental and transferable skills needed to learn, work, and fully participate in daily life. It includes skills descriptions and proficiency levels for nine key skills: adaptability, collaboration, communication, creativity and innovation, digital, numeracy, problem solving, reading and writing.
This section is intended to help users navigate between the SFS model and the occupational competency requirements in the OaSIS.
For each occupational profile, the nine SFS are aligned with corresponding competencies in the OaSIS. The OaSIS provides valuable insights into the level of proficiency or importance required for over 240 competencies across 900 occupations.
To find out how the OaSIS ratings were developed, please consult the methodology here: Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) methodology - Canada.ca
For questions or comments, feel free to contact us.
Adaptability
Your ability to achieve or adjust goals and behaviours when expected or unexpected change occurs, by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks. For example, we use this skill to change work plans to meet new deadlines, learn how to work with new tools and improve our skills through feedback.
Adaptability
The quality of adapting oneself to expected or unexpected changes and different situations while continuing to achieve past or renewed goals.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Collaboration
Your ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal. For example, at work we use this skill to provide meaningful support to team members while completing a project.
Collaboration
The quality of contributing and working cooperatively while being supportive and inclusive of others to achieve a common goal.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Communication
Your ability to receive, understand, consider, and share information and ideas through speaking, listening, and interacting with others. For example, we use this skill to listen to instructions, serve customers and discuss ideas.
Oral Communication: Active Listening
The capability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
The capability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Oral Communication: Oral Expression
The capability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Verbal Ability
The ability to understand the meaning, precise use, associated ideas and relationships of spoken words and to use them in the proper context when presenting information or ideas.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Creativity And Innovation
Your ability to imagine, develop, express, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that are novel, unexpected, or challenge existing methods and norms. For example, we use this skill to discover better ways of doing things, develop new products, and deliver services in a new way.
Creativity
The quality of coming up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop original ways to solve a problem.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with multiple ideas about a topic.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Innovativeness
The quality of alternative thinking to develop new products or services to make improvement or to develop a new approach.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Digital
Your ability to use digital technology and tools to find, manage, apply, create and share information and content. For example, we use this skill to create spreadsheets, safely use social media, and securely make online purchases.
Digital Literacy
The capability to understand and use digital devices and tools to obtain, exchange, create or process digital information in a secure manner.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Numeracy
Your ability to find, understand, use, and report mathematical information presented through words, numbers, symbols, and graphics. For example, we use this skill to perform calculations, manage budgets, analyze and model data and make estimations.
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Numeracy
The capability to understand, use and report numbers and other mathematical information presented through words, numbers, symbols and graphics.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Numerical Ability
The ability to process arithmetical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Problem Solving
Your ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions. Problem solving helps you to address issues, monitor success, and learn from the experience. For example, we use this skill to make hiring decisions, select courses of action and troubleshoot technical failures.
Analytical Thinking
The quality of analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
- on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
This legend represents the Importance scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Minimally important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 2 - Somewhat important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 3 - Important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 4 - Highly important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
- 5 - Extremely important - on a scale of 1 - Minimally important to 5 - Extremely important
Critical Thinking
The capability to use logic and reasoning to question, discern, interpret and analyze various types of information to form an evidence-based conclusion or judgment.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Decision Making
The capability to assess feasible solutions or options and determine the most appropriate choice based on anticipated outcomes and alignment with objectives.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Evaluation
The capability to identify and systematically apply criteria, indicators and measurement tools at defined intervals to assess the effectiveness, value, impact or performance of products, services, processes, programs or policies.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Problem Identification
The ability to identify an existing or potential problem. It is not about solving the problem, but only about recognizing its presence.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Problem Solving
The capability to analyze information related to problems to develop feasible solutions or options to eliminate or mitigate the problem.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Troubleshooting
The capability to determine causes of operating errors in equipment, machinery or technological systems and decide how to resolve the issues.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Reading
Your ability to find, understand, and use information presented through words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to locate information on forms and drawings, and to read items such as emails, reports, news articles, blog posts and instructions.
Reading Comprehension
The capability to understand written information presented through words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols and images in work-related documents.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in written form.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Writing
Your ability to share information using written words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to fill out forms and applications, and write emails, reports and social media posts.
Writing
The capability to communicate in writing by using written words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols and images adapted for the needs of the audience.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and adapting the writing style to the audience so that they can understand.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
This legend represents the Proficiency or complexity level scale from 99 to 5.
- 0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 2 - Low Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 3 - Moderate Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 4 - High Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
- 5 - Highest Level - on a scale of 1 - Lowest Level to 5 - Highest Level
Adaptability
Your ability to achieve or adjust goals and behaviours when expected or unexpected change occurs, by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks. For example, we use this skill to change work plans to meet new deadlines, learn how to work with new tools and improve our skills through feedback.
Collaboration
Your ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal. For example, at work we use this skill to provide meaningful support to team members while completing a project.
Communication
Your ability to receive, understand, consider, and share information and ideas through speaking, listening, and interacting with others. For example, we use this skill to listen to instructions, serve customers and discuss ideas.
Creativity And Innovation
Your ability to imagine, develop, express, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that are novel, unexpected, or challenge existing methods and norms. For example, we use this skill to discover better ways of doing things, develop new products, and deliver services in a new way.
Digital
Your ability to use digital technology and tools to find, manage, apply, create and share information and content. For example, we use this skill to create spreadsheets, safely use social media, and securely make online purchases.
Numeracy
Your ability to find, understand, use, and report mathematical information presented through words, numbers, symbols, and graphics. For example, we use this skill to perform calculations, manage budgets, analyze and model data and make estimations.
Problem Solving
Your ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions. Problem solving helps you to address issues, monitor success, and learn from the experience. For example, we use this skill to make hiring decisions, select courses of action and troubleshoot technical failures.
Reading
Your ability to find, understand, and use information presented through words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to locate information on forms and drawings, and to read items such as emails, reports, news articles, blog posts and instructions.
Writing
Your ability to share information using written words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to fill out forms and applications, and write emails, reports and social media posts.
Interests
The OaSIS uses the Holland Codes to describe work-related interests. According to the Holland model, people perform best in work environments that match their preferences, meaning individuals and occupations can be matched for an optimal fit. In this model, occupational environments are categorized based on a combination of primary interests and related activities. There are six interests in the Holland typology: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Each occupation in the OaSIS is assigned up to three of these interest types.
Interests
Occupation-related interests based on dominant activities and type of work.
Interests profile: IR
Investigative (I)
Investigative occupations are characterized by the dominance of activities that entail the observation and systematic or creative investigation of physical, biological or cultural phenomena. These occupations require an extensive amount of thinking and frequently involve working with ideas, searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic (R)
Realistic occupations are characterized by the dominance of activities that entail the explicit, ordered or systematic manipulation of objects, tools, machines and animals. Many of these occupations do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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