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Geoscientists
OaSIS code 21102.01Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment.
Overview
Also known as
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Glaciologist
- Mine geologist
- Mineralogist
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Glaciologist
- Hydrographic surveyor - geology
- Mine geologist
- Mineralogist
- Mining geologist
- Paleobotanist
- Petrologist
- Sedimentologist
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth, its history and the operation of physical, chemical and biological systems that control its evolution
- Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
- Plan and conduct seismic, geodetic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs
- Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
- Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
- Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition and to assess depositional environments and geological age
- Assess the size, orientation and composition of mineral ore bodies and hydrocarbon deposits
- Identify deposits of construction materials and determine their characteristics and suitability for use as concrete aggregates, road fill or for other applications
- Conduct geological and geophysical studies for regional development and advise in areas such as site selection, waste management and restoration of contaminated sites
- Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development
- Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks such as slope erosion, landslides, soil instability, subsidence, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
- May supervise and coordinate well drilling, completion and work-overs and mining activities.
Additional information
- Mobility between specializations in this group is possible with experience.
- Progression to supervisory or higher level positions is possible with experience in this unit group.
- Advancement to management positions in mining, petroleum and other industries is possible with experience.
- Geologists may specialize in fields such as coal geology, environmental geology, geochronology, hydrogeology, mineral deposits or mining, petroleum geology, stratigraphy, tectonics, volcanology or in other fields.
- Geochemists may specialize in analytical geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mineral or petroleum geochemistry or in other fields.
- Geophysicists may specialize in areas, such as petroleum geology, earth physics, geodesy, geoelectromagnetism, seismology or in other fields.
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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
2110 – Physical science professionalsUnit group
21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographersOccupational profile
21102.01 – GeoscientistsWork characteristics
Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.
Work 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.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Clerical Activities
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining all types of information in written or electronic form.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics
Estimating cost, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, or obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, recognizing differences or similarities, measuring, investigating, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Processing Information
Compiling, categorizing, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Providing Consultation and Advice
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process related topics.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Applying New Knowledge
Keep up-to-date on relevant theorical and technical knowledge and apply them at work.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Define and establish medium to long-term objectives, and determine strategies and actions to achieve them.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Interacting with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software), and equipment with digital interface to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, process information, or control machines.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Making Decisions
Choose the best solution based on the analysis of information and the evaluation of potential results.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Tracking and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems and progress.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Planning and Organizing
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize and organize tasks to get the work done.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Thinking Creatively
Generating innovative or creative ideas to develop or design new application, products, including artistic contributions.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Communicating with Coworkers
Sharing or providing information or advice to management, supervisors, co-workers and subordinates on work related topics.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using mechanisms or physical activity to control the operation of machines or processes (excluding computers or vehicles).
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Developing Technical Instructions
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing respectful, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms to install, fabricate and, repair objects; or to move or manipulate objects and materials (excluding construction occupations).
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Judging Quality
Assessing the value, importance or quality of materials, products, services or people.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Managing Resources
Determining, acquiring, monitoring and controlling any kind of resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy goods or services, or to change their minds or actions.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Staffing
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization (excluding non-recruitment interviews).
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Supervising Subordinates
Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including the establishment of work outcomes for performance monitoring.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Team Building
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Training and Teaching
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other care to customers, clients, or patients.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or material to identify the cause of errors, problems or defects.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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.
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
- 1 - Very low amount of freedom
- 2 - Low amount of freedom
- 3 - Moderate amount of freedom
- 4 - High amount of freedom
- 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
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours
- 1 - Less than 35 hours
- 2 - Between 35 to 40 hours
- 3 - More than 40 hours
Automation
The job requires operation, manipulation or handling of automated systems, processes or machines.
Degree of automation
1 - Slightly automated
- 1 - Slightly automated
- 2 - Moderately automated
- 3 - Highly automated
Competition
The job requires to compete against co-workers or to be aware of competitive pressure between them or between businesses within the same industry.
Degree of competition
3 - Moderately competitive
- 1 - Minimally competitive
- 2 - Somewhat competitive
- 3 - Moderately competitive
- 4 - Highly competitive
- 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
2 - Somewhat serious (bodily injury or damage to property)
- 1 - Minimally serious (significant inconvenience)
- 2 - Somewhat serious (bodily injury or damage to property)
- 3 - Serious (bodily injury or damage to property)
- 4 - Very serious (bodily injury or damage to property)
- 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
- 1 - Very low amount of freedom
- 2 - Low amount of freedom
- 3 - Moderate amount of
- 4 - High amount of freedom
- 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
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Impact of Decisions
The impact on the organization or colleagues of the decisions made by the worker (a decision should be understood as a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration).
Degree of impact
3 - Moderate impact
- 1 - Extremely low impact
- 2 - Low impact
- 3 - Moderate impact
- 4 - High impact
- 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
2 - Somewhat important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Precision
The job requires the worker to be exact or accurate.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Tasks Repetition
The job requires repetitive tasks in the performance of work.
Importance
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Importance
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Type of Work Schedules
The type of schedule usually required for the job.
Work schedule
2 - Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contracts duration)
- 1 - Regular (established routine set schedule)
- 2 - Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contracts duration)
- 3 - Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
Physical Work Environment
The physical surroundings in which the worker performs their job.
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)
- 1 - Work with others but not closely (beyond 100 ft.)
- 2 - Minimally close (Less than 100 ft.)
- 3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
- 4 - Close (at arm’s length)
- 5 - Physically touching or very close
Biological Agents
The job requires being exposed to bacteria, viruses and fungi that may cause illness due to direct or indirect contact.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
The job requires working in confined space that requires getting into uncomfortable positions.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
The job requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car, truck or heavy equipment).
Duration
1 - Very little time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor).
Duration
1 - Very little time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building with controlled temperature and humidity conditions.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building where the temperature and humidity are not controlled (e.g., warehouse without heat).
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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 (e.g., structure with roof but no walls).
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Vibration
The job requires being exposed to oscillating or quivering motion of the body while performing tasks.
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Physical Demands
The physical activities the job requires the worker to do.
Sitting
The job requires being in a position where the body weight is supported by the buttocks.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 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
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 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
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Climbing
The job requires going up and down ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
Duration
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 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
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 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
1 - Very little time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Making Repetitive Motions
The job requires repeating the same movement.
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 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
2 - Less than half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Interpersonal Relations
The human interactions required to perform the job.
Contact with Others
The job requires being in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) to perform tasks.
Duration
3 - About half the time
- 1 - Very little time
- 2 - Less than half the time
- 3 - About half the time
- 4 - More than half the time
- 5 - All the time, or almost all the time
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Work with Work Group or Team
The job requires working with others in a group or team.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Importance
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Conflict Situations
The job requires being confronted with disputes or disagreements with or between customers, employees, or other parties.
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Coordinating or Leading Others
The job requires providing guidance or direction to co-workers or subordinates in accomplishing work activities.
Importance
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 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
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Deal with Physically Aggressive People
The job requires dealing with individuals that have violent behaviour.
Frequency
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Public Speaking
The job requires delivering speeches to an audience (a minimum of five persons).
Frequency
1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
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
3 - Moderate responsibility
- 1 - Very low responsibility
- 2 - Low responsibility
- 3 - Moderate responsibility
- 4 - High responsibility
- 5 - Very high responsibility
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
The job requires ensuring the health, safety and security of others.
Degree of responsibility
2 - Low responsibility
- 1 - Very low responsibility
- 2 - Low responsibility
- 3 - Moderate responsibility
- 4 - High responsibility
- 5 - Very high responsibility
Telephone
The job requires communicating with others by using a telephone or hand-held radios.
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 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
- 1 - Once a year or more but not every month
- 2 - Once a month or more but not every week
- 3 - Once a week or more but not every day
- 4 - Every day, a few times per day
- 5 - Every day, almost continuously
Workplaces/employers
- Consulting engineering, geology and geophysics firms
- Education institutions
- Governments
- Mining and petroleum companies
- Self-employed
- Consulting engineering, geology and geophysics firms
- Education institutions
- Governments
- Mining and petroleum companies
- Self-employed
Skills and abilities
This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.
Abilities
Skills
Personal Attributes
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to produce logical answers for specific problems.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Glare Tolerance
The ability to see objects or people, in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Sound Localization
The ability to identify the direction, origin and distance from which a sound comes.
Proficiency or complexity level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Far Vision
The ability to see details of objects and people at a distance.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with multiple ideas about a topic.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Memorizing
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, or procedures.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Numerical Ability
The ability to carry out arithmetical processes accurately such as addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Pattern Organization Speed
The ability to quickly combine and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Control of Settings
The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
The ability to make fast, simple, and repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Multitasking
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information during the same time period (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Proficiency or complexity level
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Body Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Stamina
The ability to perform intense physical activities over long periods without becoming winded or out of breath.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Static Strength
The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry, or transfer objects.
Proficiency or complexity level
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Skills
Developed capabilities that an individual must have to be effective in a job, role, function, task or duty.
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
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Oral Communication: Oral Expression
The capability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Problem Solving
The capability to identify problems and review related information to develop solutions or feasible options to achieve the desired end state.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Writing
The capability to communicate in writing by using written words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols, and images and adapted for the needs of the audience.
Proficiency or complexity level
5 - Highest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Decision Making
The capability to analyze information among a set of alternatives, to evaluate potential outcome and choose the most appropriate solutions to achieve a predetermined objective.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Digital Production
The capacity to design, develop, adapt, or integrate hardware, software applications, electronic devices or digital technologies while adhering to cybersecurity standards.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Evaluation
The capability to systematically assess products, services or processes using measurable indicators with the goal of ensuring or improving performance.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Quality Control Testing
The capability to conduct tests or inspections of prototypes, products, services, or processes to ensure their quality.
Proficiency or complexity level
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
4 - High Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Instructing
The capability to teach others knowledge, or how to do something.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Monitoring
The capability to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Operation and Control
The capability to maneuver and control operations of equipment, machines, vehicles or systems.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Persuading
The capability to convince others to change their minds, beliefs, intentions or behaviours.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
Time Management
The capability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Proficiency or complexity level
3 - Moderate Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
2 - Low Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 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
1 - Lowest Level
- 1 - Lowest Level
- 2 - Low Level
- 3 - Moderate Level
- 4 - High Level
- 5 - Highest Level
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.
Analytical Thinking
The quality of analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Attention to Detail
The quality of being meticulous in the execution of tasks.
Importance
5 - Extremely important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
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
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Collaboration
The quality of contributing and working cooperatively while being supportive and inclusive of others to achieve a common goal.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
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
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Innovativeness
The quality of alternative thinking to develop new products or services to make improvement or to develop a new approach.
Importance
4 - Highly important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Active Learning
The quality of pro-actively looking to understand the implications of new information in the current and changing workplace.
Importance
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
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
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
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
3 - Important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Concern for Others
The quality of having empathy towards others' feelings and needs and being understanding and helpful.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Leadership
The quality of leading others towards a common goal by guiding, influencing, and inspiring them.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Service Orientation
The quality of actively looking for ways to help, serve, or assist others.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Social Orientation
The quality of seeking to work with others and relating to them on the job.
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
- 1 - Minimally important
- 2 - Somewhat important
- 3 - Important
- 4 - Highly important
- 5 - Extremely important
Interests
The OaSIS uses the Holland Codes to describe the work-related interests. According to the Holland model, people work best in work environments that match their preferences, which means that people and work environments can be matched for a best fit. Occupational environments in Holland’s theory are described according to a combination of main interests and the activities they represent. There are six interests in the Holland typology: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. All occupations in OaSIS have up to three interests assigned to them.
Interests
Preferences for work environments and outcomes.
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.
Employment requirements
Employment requirements includes the education, training, certifications and the knowledge required to work in each occupation. The Knowledge category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency, and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of Knowledge descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.
Education, certification and licensing
- Geoscientists require a university degree in geology, geochemistry, geophysics or a related discipline.
- A master's or doctoral degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics or engineering may be required for employment as a geophysicist.
- Registration with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers, geologists, geophysicists or geoscientists is usually required for employment and is mandatory to practice in all provinces and territories except Prince Edward Island and the Yukon.
- Geologists and geophysicists are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program and after several years of supervised work experience and, in some provinces, after passing a professional practice examination.
- Geoscientists require a university degree in geology, geochemistry, geophysics or a related discipline.
- A master's or doctoral degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics or engineering may be required for employment as a geophysicist.
- Registration with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers, geologists, geophysicists or geoscientists is usually required for employment and is mandatory to practice in all provinces and territories except Prince Edward Island and the Yukon.
- Geologists and geophysicists are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program and after several years of supervised work experience and, in some provinces, after passing a professional practice examination.
Knowledge
Knowledge
Organized sets of principles and practices used for the execution of tasks and activities within a particular domain.
Geological Resources
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for sourcing, processing, managing, monitoring or preserving mineral and metals resources.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Geoscience
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and techniques for understanding material quality, physical characteristics, composition, structure, and natural systems, and the evolution of earth, ocean, and atmosphere phenomena.
Knowledge level
3 - Advanced Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Agriculture and Horticulture
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for planting, growing, harvesting, storing or preserving plants and plant-sourced food products.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Client Service
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of providing services and support to satisfy clients' requirements and needs.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Communications and Media
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of creation, production, distribution or dissemination of written, oral, audiovisual or visual communications.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Finance
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and practices related to financial operations, systems and institutions.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Forestry
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for sourcing, processing, and managing harvested forestry resources, and monitoring and preserving sustainable forestry resources.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Law
Knowledge of concepts, principles, functioning and processes of the 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Livestock, Farm Animals & Wildlife
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for sourcing, raising, fishing, hunting, managing, monitoring, or preserving stored sustainable animal resources and wildlife conservation.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Logistics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, infrastructures and processes for planning, organizing and coordinating the transportation of people and animals or for the acquisition, transportation, and storage of goods and resources.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Performance Measurement
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, practices and strategies of monitoring the development, delivery and quality of products, programs or services.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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, rules, regulations, and executive orders.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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 program or services.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Sale 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 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 wellbeing of animals.
Knowledge level
0 – Not applicable
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
3 - Advanced Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Humanities
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods for understanding human social interaction and structures, and events throughout time and their effects on civilizations, cultures and environment.
Knowledge level
2 - Intermediate Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
2 - Intermediate Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
1 - Basic Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, methods, procedures and practices for the functioning of the daily office operations.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
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
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Human Resources and Labour relations
Knowledge of concepts, principles, procedures and practices for personnel recruitment, selection, hiring, training, deploying, compensation and benefits, labour relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of concepts, principles, regulations, procedures and practices of public safety and security operations and systems for the protection of people, data and properties.
Knowledge level
1 - Basic Level
- 1 - Basic Level
- 2 - Intermediate Level
- 3 - Advanced Level
Skills for success
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