The Skills and Competencies Taxonomy (SCT) informs the framework of the OaSIS. The SCT has been developed at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in response to the need for a common competency lexicon to address discrepancies in the terminology used by various sources collecting and disseminating information about competencies and the world of work. Descriptors are organized into eight comprehensive categories, five of them pertaining to individual characteristics and requirements (i.e., Skills, Abilities, Personal attributes, Knowledge and Interests) and three of them pertaining to the work environment (i.e., Work activities, Work context, and Tools and technologies).
The SCT is composed of about 300 competency descriptors. For the first version of the OaSIS, about 200 descriptors were selected to be included in the occupational profiles. The selection of the descriptors was based on their value regarding the occupational descriptions as well as the feasibility of their measurement. The remaining descriptors will be assessed for their inclusion in a further version of the OaSIS.
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Skills and Competencies Taxonomy 2023 Version 1.0
AAbilities
A.01Cognitive Abilities
A.01.aIdea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
A.01.a.01Information 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).
A.01.a.02Categorization Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
A.01.a.03Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to produce logical answers for specific problems.
A.01.a.04Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, which includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.
A.01.a.05Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with multiple ideas about a topic.
A.01.a.06Problem Identification
The ability to identify an existing or potential problem. It is not about solving the problem, but only about recognizing its presence.
A.01.bQuantitative Abilities
A.01.b.01Numerical Ability
The ability to carry out arithmetical processes accurately such as addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
A.01.b.02Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
A.01.cMemory Abilities
A.01.c.01Memorizing
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, or procedures.
A.01.c.02Multitasking
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).
A.01.c.03Pattern 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.
A.01.c.04Pattern Organization Speed
The ability to quickly combine and organize information into meaningful patterns.
A.01.c.05Perceptual 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.
A.01.dSpacial Abilities
A.01.d.01Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or know where objects are in relation to you.
A.01.d.02Spatial 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.
A.01.eCommunication Abilities
A.01.e.01Verbal 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.
A.01.e.02Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in written form.
A.01.e.03Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and adapting the writing style to the audience so that they can understand.
A.01.fOther Cognitive Abilities
A.01.f.01Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
A.01.f.02Form Perception
The ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects and graphic material; to make visual comparisons and discriminations and to see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines.
A.01.f.03General Learning Ability
The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles to reason and make judgments.
A.02Physical Abilities
A.02.aPhysical Strength Abilities
A.02.a.01Trunk 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.
A.02.a.02Static Strength
The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry, or transfer objects.
A.02.a.03Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
A.02.a.04Explosive 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.
A.02.bFlexibility, Balance, and Coordination
A.02.b.01Multi-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.
A.02.b.02Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
A.02.b.03Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
A.02.b.04Body Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
A.02.b.05Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
A.02.cEndurance
A.02.c.01Stamina
The ability to perform intense physical activities over long periods without becoming winded or out of breath.
A.03Psychomotor Abilities
A.03.aFine Manipulative Abilities
A.03.a.01Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
A.03.a.02Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
A.03.a.03Manual 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.
A.03.bControl Movement Abilities
A.03.b.01Motor Coordination
The ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers accurately to respond with precise movements.
A.03.b.02Rate 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.
A.03.b.03Control of Settings
The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
A.03.b.04Multi-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.
A.03.cReaction Time and Speed Abilities
A.03.c.01Reaction Time
The ability to respond quickly with one or more limbs to a stimulus such as noise, light or image.
A.03.c.02Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
A.03.c.03Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
The ability to make fast, simple, and repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
A.04Sensory Abilities
A.04.aAuditory and Speech Abilities
A.04.a.01Auditory Attention
The ability to give full attention on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
A.04.a.02Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or distinguish the differences between sounds in terms of pitch and volume.
A.04.a.03Speech Clarity
The ability to articulate and pronounce words clearly, so others can understand you when you speak.
A.04.a.04Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
A.04.a.05Sound Localization
The ability to identify the direction, origin and distance from which a sound comes.
A.04.bVisual Abilities
A.04.b.01Far Vision
The ability to see details of objects and people at a distance.
A.04.b.02Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range.
A.04.b.03Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects, people, or their movement in the peripheral field of vision when looking ahead.
A.04.b.04Depth 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.
A.04.b.05Glare Tolerance
The ability to see objects or people, in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
A.04.b.06Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
A.04.cOther Sensory Abilities
A.04.c.01Colour Perception
The ability to match or detect differences or similarities between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
A.04.c.02Smell
The ability to perceive odours through the nose.
A.04.c.03Taste
The ability to recognize or verify a particular flavor of a substance by tasting it.
A.04.c.04Touch
The ability to acquire information about the environment through skin contact.
BPersonal Attributes
B.01Social Traits
B.01.aSocial Influence
B.01.a.01Leadership
The quality of leading others towards a common goal by guiding, influencing, and inspiring them.
B.01.a.02Charisma
The quality of possessing charm, attracting and arousing the interest, attention, or admiration of others through speeches, attitudes, temperament, or actions.
B.01.bInterpersonal Orientation
B.01.b.01Concern for Others
The quality of having empathy towards others' feelings and needs and being understanding and helpful.
B.01.b.02Collaboration
The quality of contributing and working cooperatively while being supportive and inclusive of others to achieve a common goal.
B.01.b.03Service Orientation
The quality of actively looking for ways to help, serve, or assist others.
B.01.b.04Trust in Others
The quality of establishing and maintaining a relationship of trust with the people around you.
B.01.b.05Social Orientation
The quality of seeking to work with others and relating to them on the job.
B.02Self-Improvement
B.02.aAdjustment
B.02.a.01Adaptability
The quality of adapting oneself to expected or unexpected changes and different situations while continuing to achieve past or renewed goals.
B.02.a.02Self-Control
The quality of maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
B.02.a.03Stress Tolerance
The quality of being able to remain calm, without being carried away by stress situations and to deal effectively with such situations.
B.02.a.04Tolerance of Ambiguity
The quality of being able to function in an environment where there is uncertainty, unpredictability, conflicting directions or multiple demands and to approach these situations as challenges to improve.
B.02.a.05Resilience
The quality of recovering from difficulties or changes, one has had to face, to bounce back and then move forward.
B.02.bSelf-Reflective Orientation
B.02.b.01Self-Awareness
The quality of being aware of own personality, character, and feelings including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, motivation, and emotions.
B.02.b.02Self-Confidence
The quality of trust in one’s ability to achieve goals, believing in one’s potential and abilities, and knowing that one is capable of achieving goals when facing challenges.
B.02.cLearning Orientation
B.02.c.01Active Learning
The quality of pro-actively looking to understand the implications of new information in the current and changing workplace.
B.02.c.02Continuous Learning
The quality of wanting to continuously develop and improve one's skills, abilities and knowledge in order to adapt to changes and work effectively.
B.03Results-Based Attributes
B.03.aAction-Oriented
B.03.a.01Achievement
The quality of establishing and maintaining goals and exerting all effort to accomplish them successfully.
B.03.a.02Initiative
The quality of taking on responsibilities and challenges, proposing, doing or organizing something by oneself without being prompted by others.
B.03.a.03Motivation
The quality of being driven by interest, need, reason or reward to achieve something or to reach a set outcome.
B.03.a.04Perseverance
The quality of voluntarily and deliberately putting forth the effort required by a task or activity despite difficulties, failure or obstacles.
B.03.a.05Risk-Taking
The quality of being willing to make a risky choice, with regard for the consequences, in the hope of achieving a desired results or benefit in return.
B.03.a.06Competitiveness
The quality of being driven by a deep desire to be as good as or better than others to perform well in a comparable context.
B.03.a.07Independence
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.
B.04Professional Conscientiousness
B.04.aSense of Responsibility
B.04.a.01Reliable
The quality of being dependable and respectful of commitments.
B.04.a.02Integrity
The quality of being honest, ethical, and authentic.
B.04.a.03Being Responsible
The quality of taking responsibility for one’s own actions and the actions of a group.
B.05Dynamic Thinking
B.05.aPractical Thinking
B.05.a.01Having Judgement
The quality of forming an opinion consistent with common sense based on an assessment of an event or fact.
B.05.a.02Analytical Thinking
The quality of analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems.
B.05.a.03Attention to Detail
The quality of being meticulous in the execution of tasks.
B.05.bUnconventional Thinking
B.05.b.01Creativity
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.
B.05.b.02Innovativeness
The quality of alternative thinking to develop new products or services to make improvement or to develop a new approach.
B.05.b.03Entrepreneurial Spirit
The quality of identifying and seizing opportunities and moving from idea to achievement.
CInterests
C.01Holland Codes
C.01.aInterests - Holland Codes
C.01.a.01Realistic
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.
C.01.a.02Investigative
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.
C.01.a.03Artistic
Artistic occupations are characterized by the dominance of activities that entail artistic expression to create, compose or produce visual, performing, literary or applied art. These occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns and often require self-expression and the accomplishment of work without following a clear set of rules.
C.01.a.04Social
Social occupations are characterized by the dominance of activities that entail the interaction with others to inform, train, aid, develop, cure, or enlighten. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others, teaching, working or communicating with people.
C.01.a.05Enterprising
Enterprising occupations are characterized by the dominance of action-oriented activities to attain organizational or self-interest goals. They frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects, influencing, leading or mobilizing people, making decisions, and sometimes require risk taking and dealing with business.
C.01.a.06Conventional
Conventional occupations are characterized by the dominance of activities that entail following sets of procedures and routines. These activities may include systematic manipulation of data, such as keeping records, filing materials, reproducing materials, organizing written and numerical data according to a prescribed plan, and operating business and data processing. They often require following a clear line of authority and usually involve working with data and details more than with ideas.
FSkills
F.01Foundational Skills
F.01.aVerbal Skills
F.01.a.01Oral 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.
F.01.a.02Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
The capability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
F.01.a.03Oral Communication: Oral Expression
The capability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
F.01.bReading and Writing Skills
F.01.b.01Reading Comprehension
The capability to understand written information presented through words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols, and images in work-related documents.
F.01.b.02Writing
The capability to communicate in writing by using written words, sentences, paragraphs, symbols, and images and adapted for the needs of the audience.
F.01.cMathematical Skills
F.01.c.01Numeracy
The capability to understand, use and report numbers and other mathematical information presented through words, numbers, symbols, and graphics.
F.01.c.02Digital Literacy
The capability to understand and use digital devices and tools to obtain, exchange, create or process digital information in a secure manner.
F.02Analytical Skills
F.02.aProcess Analysis Skills
F.02.a.01Critical 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.
F.02.a.02Learning and Teaching Strategies
The capability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
F.02.a.03Decision 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.
F.02.bOperations and Systems Analysis Skills
F.02.b.01Evaluation
The capability to systematically assess products, services or processes using measurable indicators with the goal of ensuring or improving performance.
F.02.b.02Requirements Analysis
The capability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design.
F.02.b.03Systems Analysis
The capability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
F.02.b.04Researching and Investigating
The capability to conduct studies and to examine information and data to increase knowledge, understand facts, find causes, test hypotheses and draw conclusions or make recommendations.
F.02.b.05Problem Solving
The capability to identify problems and review related information to develop solutions or feasible options to achieve the desired end state.
F.03Technical Skills
F.03.aTechnical Skills
F.03.a.01Equipment and Tool Selection
The capability to choose between two or more types of tools, equipment or, machinery to perform a job.
F.03.a.02Preventative Maintenance
The capability to perform maintenance on equipment, devices, building or machinery to keep them in functional and to prevent damage or failures.
F.03.a.03Setting Up
The capability to set up, adjust, install and assemble equipment, machines, parts or to prepare them for their functioning and use.
F.03.a.04Operation and Control
The capability to maneuver and control operations of equipment, machines, vehicles or systems.
F.03.a.05Operation 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.
F.03.a.06Troubleshooting
The capability to determine causes of operating errors in equipment, machinery, or technological systems and decide how to resolve the issues.
F.03.a.07Repairing
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.
F.03.a.08Quality Control Testing
The capability to conduct tests or inspections of prototypes, products, services, or processes to ensure their quality.
F.03.a.09Product Design
The capacity to design and develop layouts for the construction of objects, equipment, machinery, structures, or engineering systems (excluding software and hardware).
F.03.a.10Digital Production
The capacity to design, develop, adapt, or integrate hardware, software applications, electronic devices or digital technologies while adhering to cybersecurity standards.
F.04Resource Management Skills
F.04.aResource Management Skills
F.04.a.01Management 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.
F.04.a.02Management of Material Resources
The capability to plan and manage the purchase, inventory, warehousing, transportation, or distribution of products or materials and their use.
F.04.a.03Management 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.
F.04.bPlanning Skills
F.04.b.01Operational Planning
The capability to determine phases and steps, define activities and tasks, and establish schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
F.04.b.02Projecting Outcomes
The capability to estimate, predict and forecast results and outcomes of an action or a series of actions based on data and indicators.
F.04.b.03Risk Management
The capability to identify and assess risks and determine procedures to be followed to reduce or avoid their impact.
F.04.b.04Strategic Planning
The capability set goals according to organization’s needs, to develop strategies, and action plans to achieve.
F.04.b.05Time Management
The capability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
F.04.cMonitoring
F.04.c.01Monitoring
The capability to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
F.04.dChange Management and Crisis Management Skills
F.04.d.01Change Management
The capability to plan and implement strategies for effecting change, communicate the effects of change, and provide guidance and support to those affected by change.
F.04.d.02Crisis Management
The capability to establish a response plan for emergencies, to apply it and adapt it to situations while limiting the impact on people, customers, employees and the organisation.
F.05Interpersonal Skills
F.05.aInterpersonal Skills
F.05.a.01Coordinating
The capability to organize people or groups by adjusting activities in relation to others' activities so that they work effectively as a whole.
F.05.a.02Instructing
The capability to teach others knowledge, or how to do something.
F.05.a.03Negotiating
The capability to participate in, or facilitate communication between parties, in order to resolve differences, and reach a mutually acceptable or viable agreement.
F.05.a.04Persuading
The capability to convince others to change their minds, beliefs, intentions or behaviours.
F.05.a.05Social Perceptiveness
The capability to be aware of others' reactions, unspoken communication, body language cues and feelings and discern the reasons behind their behaviours.
F.05.a.06Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
The capability to communicate, interact and work appropriately with people from different cultural backgrounds, in recognition that diversity is being both between and within cultural groups and can be expressed in customs, values, and ways of thinking and acting.
F.05.a.07Managing Conversation
The capability to lead and facilitate dialogue between two or more people.
GKnowledge
G.01Administration and Management
G.01.aAdministration and Management
G.01.a.01Accounting
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and practices for budgeting, storing, tracking, controlling, analyzing, and reporting on financial transactions.
G.01.a.02Business 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.
G.01.a.03Clerical
Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, methods, procedures and practices for the functioning of the daily office operations.
G.01.a.04Finance
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and practices related to financial operations, systems and institutions.
G.01.a.05Human 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.
G.01.a.06Sale 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.
G.01.a.07Client Service
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of providing services and support to satisfy clients' requirements and needs.
G.02Communication
G.02.aCommunication
G.02.a.01Communications and Media
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of creation, production, distribution or dissemination of written, oral, audiovisual or visual communications.
G.03Education
G.03.aEducation
G.03.a.01Teaching
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods and practices of instructing individuals and groups, designing educational curriculum and measuring learning outcome.
G.03.a.02Training, 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.
G.04Health and Wellbeing
G.04.aHealth and Wellbeing
G.04.a.01Hospitality
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.
G.04.a.02Mental 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.
G.04.a.03Personal Services
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and tools for providing services of personal nature related to body care, childcare and other in-home services.
G.04.a.04Physical 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.
G.04.a.05Recreation, 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.
G.04.a.06Veterinarian 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.
G.05Law, Government and Safety
G.05.aLaw, Government and Safety
G.05.a.01Military
Knowledge of organisations, structures, practices and strategies related to defence, security, intelligence and peacekeeping missions.
G.05.a.02Law
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.
G.05.a.03Public 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.
G.05.a.04Public 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.
G.06Logistics, Design and Evaluation
G.06.aLogistics, Design and Evaluation
G.06.a.01Manufacturing, Processing and Production
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of production and transformation, including manual and mechanical processes.
G.06.a.02Logistics
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.
G.06.a.03Performance Measurement
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, practices and strategies of monitoring the development, delivery and quality of products, programs or services.
G.06.a.04Technical Design
Knowledge of technical design concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and tools involved in the creation and production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings or models.
G.07Natural Resources
G.07.aNatural Resources
G.07.a.01Agriculture and Horticulture
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for planting, growing, harvesting, storing or preserving plants and plant-sourced food products.
G.07.a.02Forestry
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for sourcing, processing, and managing harvested forestry resources, and monitoring and preserving sustainable forestry resources.
G.07.a.03Geological Resources
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment for sourcing, processing, managing, monitoring or preserving mineral and metals resources.
G.07.a.04Livestock, 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.
G.07.a.05Water 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.
G.08Physical Sciences
G.08.aPhysical Sciences
G.08.a.01Biology
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.
G.08.a.02Chemistry
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.
G.08.a.03Geoscience
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.
G.08.a.05Physics
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.
G.09Socioeconomic Systems
G.09.aSocioeconomic systems
G.09.a.01Arts
Knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques of artistic expression required to create, compose or produce visual, applied, performing or literary art.
G.09.a.02Economics
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.
G.09.a.03Humanities
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods for understanding human social interaction and structures, and events throughout time and their effects on civilizations, cultures and environment.
G.09.a.04Library, 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.
G.09.a.05Theology 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.
G.10Technology, Electrical, Material and Mechanical
G.10.aThe Technology, Electrical, Material and Mechanical
G.10.a.01Building 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.
G.10.a.02Computer, 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.
G.10.a.03Electrical and Electronics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and tools applied for the development, use, repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical products and devices.
G.10.a.04Mechanics and Machinery
Knowledge of parts, standards, and functioning of machines, vehicles, equipment or tools, and techniques used for their repair or maintenance.
G.10.a.05Telecommunications
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.
G.10.a.06Vehicle, 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.
G.11Foundational Knowledge
G.11.aFoundational Knowledge
G.11.a.01Languages
Knowledge of vocabulary, grammar structure and rules, spelling, and pronunciation of words in one or both official languages, Indigenous languages, and non-official languages.
G.11.a.02Mathematics
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, probability, and statistics.
JWork Context
J.01Structural Job Characteristics
J.01.aCriticality of Position
J.01.a.01Consequence of Error
The impact on outcomes of a mistake, which was not readily correctable, made by the worker.
J.01.a.02Freedom to Make Decisions
The job allows the worker to make decisions without supervision.
J.01.a.03Frequency 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.
J.01.a.04Impact 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).
J.01.bVarious Challenge Types
J.01.b.01Automation
The job requires operation, manipulation or handling of automated systems, processes or machines.
J.01.b.02Precision
The job requires the worker to be exact or accurate.
J.01.b.03Structured 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.
J.01.b.04Tasks Repetition
The job requires repetitive tasks in the performance of work.
J.01.cPace and Scheduling
J.01.c.01Pace 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.
J.01.c.02Time Pressure
The job requires working under pressure, meeting strict deadlines or dealing with competing priorities.
J.01.c.03Type of Work Schedules
The type of schedule usually required for the job.
J.01.c.04Work Week Duration
Number of hours typically worked over a period of 7 days.
J.01.dLevel of Competition
J.01.d.01Competition
The job requires to compete against co-workers or to be aware of competitive pressure between them or between businesses within the same industry.
J.02Physical Work Environment
J.02.aExposure to Job Hazards
J.02.a.01Dangerous Locations
The job requires working in locations that are inherently treacherous and are potential sources of injury. Such work locations include among others, construction sites, underground sites, erected support structures, and marine environments.
J.02.a.02Fire, Steam, Hot Surfaces
The job requires being exposed to fire (rather than being exposed to flammable substances that may ignite), to emissions of steam or to intensely hot surfaces that are potential sources of injury.
J.02.a.03Flying Particles, Falling Objects
The job requires being exposed to flying particles and falling objects or materials in the work environment that pose the risk of bodily injury. Flying particles refer to particles such as wood chips, metal particles, and rock chips generated by the handling, crushing, grinding, rapid impact, or explosion of materials.
J.02.a.04Hazardous Conditions
The job requires being exposed to conditions that involves risks of accidents such as high voltage electricity, flammable material, or explosives.
J.02.a.05Hazardous 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.
J.02.a.06High Places
The job requires being exposed to elevated places such as poles, scaffolding, catwalks, or ladders longer than two meters in length.
J.02.a.07Radiation
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.
J.02.a.08Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
The job requires working in confined space that requires getting into uncomfortable positions.
J.02.a.09Skin Injury
The job requires being exposed to the risks of minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
J.02.bWork Setting
J.02.b.01In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car, truck or heavy equipment).
J.02.b.02In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
The job requires working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor).
J.02.b.03Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building with controlled temperature and humidity conditions.
J.02.b.04Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
The job requires working inside a building where the temperature and humidity are not controlled (e.g., warehouse without heat).
J.02.b.05Outside, Exposed to Weather
The job requires working outdoors and being subject to variations in weather conditions and seasonal weather patterns.
J.02.b.06Outside, 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).
J.02.b.07Physical Proximity
The job requires performing tasks while being physically close to other people.
J.02.cEnvironmental Conditions
J.02.c.01Biological Agents
The job requires being exposed to bacteria, viruses and fungi that may cause illness due to direct or indirect contact.
J.02.c.02Dangerous Chemical Substances
The job requires being exposed to contaminants, such as pollutants, gases or dust, through inhalation, ingestion, or contact with skin.
J.02.c.03Vibration
The job requires being exposed to oscillating or quivering motion of the body while performing tasks.
J.02.c.04Sound 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.
J.02.c.05Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
The job requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
J.02.c.06Extreme Temperatures
The job requires being exposed to very hot (above 32.2 °C) or very cold (below 0 °C) temperatures.
J.02.c.07Odours
The job requires being exposed to noxious, intense or prolonged odours.
J.02.dSafety Equipment Required
J.02.d.01Specialized Safety Equipment
The job requires wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection.
J.02.d.02Standard Safety Equipment
The job requires wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats, or life jackets.
J.03Physical Demands
J.03.aBody Positioning
J.03.a.01Bending or Twisting the Body
The job requires leaning forwards or backwards or moving the body torsionally.
J.03.a.02Climbing
The job requires going up and down ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
J.03.a.03Crawling
The job requires moving in a prone position, with the body resting on or close to the ground, on the hands and knees.
J.03.a.04Crouching
The job requires powering the body stance by bending the legs.
J.03.a.05Handling Material Manually
The job requires using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls (excluding mouse and keyboard).
J.03.a.06Keeping or Regaining Balance
The job requires maintaining your body in a steady position or recovering balance.
J.03.a.07Kneeling
The job requires positioning the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor.
J.03.a.08Making Repetitive Motions
The job requires repeating the same movement.
J.03.a.09Sitting
The job requires being in a position where the body weight is supported by the buttocks.
J.03.a.10Standing
The job requires maintaining an upright position supported by one’s feet.
J.03.a.11Walking and Running
The job requires lifting and setting down each foot in turn in order to move forward at a certain pace.
J.03.a.12Reaching
The job requires extending one or both arms to grasp or touch a person or an object.
J.03.a.13Stooping
The job requires standing or walking with an inclination of the head, body, or shoulders.
J.03.a.14Keyboarding
The job requires using a panel of keys for typing on an electronic device or computer.
J.03.bBody Exertion
J.03.b.01Carrying
The job requires holding things while moving.
J.03.b.02Lifting
The job requires raising an object using the hands and arms.
J.03.b.03Pulling
The job requires taking hold of an object to move it toward oneself.
J.03.b.04Pushing
The job requires exerting force in order to move an object forward.
J.03.cSpeaking and Seeing
J.03.c.01Speaking
The job requires conveying information in spoken language.
J.03.c.02Visual Acuity
The job requires distinguishing fine details in things or in the environment.
J.04Interpersonal Relations
J.04.aJob interactions
J.04.a.01Conflict Situations
The job requires being confronted with disputes or disagreements with or between customers, employees, or other parties.
J.04.a.02Contact with Others
The job requires being in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) to perform tasks.
J.04.a.03Coordinating or Leading Others
The job requires providing guidance or direction to co-workers or subordinates in accomplishing work activities.
J.04.a.04Deal With External Customers
The job requires working with members outside of the organization, including clients and the public.
J.04.a.05Work with Work Group or Team
The job requires working with others in a group or team.
J.04.a.06Deal with Physically Aggressive People
The job requires dealing with individuals that have violent behaviour.
J.04.a.07Dealing With Unpleasant or Angry People
The job requires dealing with disagreeable, furious, or discourteous individuals.
J.04.bCommunication Methods
J.04.b.01Electronic Mail
The job requires the use of an electronic communication device to send and receive messages.
J.04.b.02Face-to-Face Discussions
The job requires having in-person discussions with individuals or teams.
J.04.b.03Written Communications
The job requires producing administrative or creative written communications.
J.04.b.04Public Speaking
The job requires delivering speeches to an audience (a minimum of five persons).
J.04.b.05Telephone
The job requires communicating with others by using a telephone or hand-held radios.
J.04.b.06Videoconference
The job requires using videoconference software to participate in meetings and conversations.
J.04.cInterpersonal Responsibilities
J.04.c.01Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
The job requires assuming the responsibility for the end product and effects of other workers’ work.
J.04.c.02Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
The job requires ensuring the health, safety and security of others.
KWork Activities
K.01Information-Oriented Activities
K.01.aLooking for and Receiving Job-Related Information
K.01.bIdentify and Evaluating Job-Relevant Information
K.02Physically-Oriented Activities
K.02.aPerforming Physical and Manual Work Activities
K.02.bPerforming Complex and Technical Activities
K.03Mental Process-Oriented Activities
K.03.aInformation and Data Processing
K.03.bReasoning and Decision Making
K.04People-Oriented Activities
K.04.aCommunicating and Interacting
K.04.bCoordinating, Developing, Managing, and Advising
K.04.cPerforming Administrative Activities
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