Subsidiary 4 – Trades and related services

Find stream definitions, benchmark listings and classes and point bands for trades and related services.

Overview

Evaluators need to understand why the job exists, determine the focus of the work and have a sound understanding of the job responsibilities, then assess it against the:

  • stream definitions for each Subsidiary work group by considering the stream descriptor in its entirety rather than isolated phrases
  • guide charts
  • benchmark jobs developed for each Subsidiary and Stream, which identify the number of levels and characterize the difference between the work in each level in a Stream

In some cases, it may be necessary to assess the work by using the guide charts and benchmarks for the management plan.

The following questions can be used as a guide:

  • Which Subsidiary and Stream do the job responsibilities fall within?
  • What is the rating?
  • Which benchmark job aligns with the kind and level of work?
  • Where appropriate, do the job responsibilities compare to the Management Job Evaluation Plan and the benchmarks?

Work currently performed within the Trades and Related Services component of the Government of Alberta has been evaluated using a point rating system. To assess whether a job falls within this component, consider the type of work performed. Determine the focus of the job: why does the job exist? Once you have clarified the job's purpose, determine whether the job belongs in this Subsidiary and, if so, in which Stream. In general, the work in this component has a focus on setting and enforcing standards for industry and government, preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen of a government facility, manual or semi-skilled functions, skilled journeyman work and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of gas-fired boilers in a power plant. Thirteen groupings have been recognized in the Trades and Related Services component of the Alberta Public Service. These are:

Stream definitions

  • Automotive Service Technician

    This is a skilled journeyperson and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Carpenter

    This is a skilled journeyperson and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Cook

    This work involves the oversight and/or preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen of a government facility. The work environment can vary, including a commercial setting. Work includes aspects of food preparation, including inventory, ordering, food safety and storage and menu preparation for distinct client groups. Work may involve supervision of kitchen operation and staff.

  • Electrician

    This is a skilled journeyperson and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the installation, maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures, systems and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Heavy Equipment Technician

    This is a skilled journeyperson and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of components and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Maintenance Service Worker

    The work typically involves a range of manual and/or semi-skilled tasks that typically requires on the job training (not requiring compulsory trade certification) and in some cases external certifications. The work involves tasks such as preventative maintenance, repairs, site servicing, renovations, tool and equipment servicing, moving and repairing furnishings, sorting and packing of materials in a variety of locations and environments (i.e., indoors/outdoors). Work may include assisting trades people in performing renovation, maintenance, and manual tasks. Positions may use skills to operate basic machinery and provide routine site maintenance. Duties may also include assigning work, supervision, scheduling and organizing time, equipment and materials for specific projects or ongoing programs.

  • Maintenance Worker

    This is skilled journeyman and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Painter and Decorator

    This is skilled journeyman and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Plumber

    This is a skilled journeyperson work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, and repair of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources. 

  • Power Plant Engineer

    This is skilled work to direct or perform the operation, maintenance and control of steam pressure gas-fired boilers in an assigned facility providing essential services to government buildings and institutions. Duties may include monitoring water levels, steam pressures and gauge readings, testing and controlling chemical content, and repair and maintenance of steam traps, pumps, motors, compressors and fans.

  • Spray Painter

    This is skilled journeyman and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

  • Standards, Safety and Compliance

    This work involves advising on or ensuring compliance to standards for designated trades and technical occupations, occupational health & safety, construction and mechanical codes, or has technical specialization in fire or rescue operation for industry and government. Typically, the work focuses on setting standards and/or providing technical advice, complying with legislation, conducting inspections and investigations, and education training. This typically includes the following examples of work:

    • building safety, inspections and restorations
    • fire and/or rescue safety and standards
    • electrical, plumbing and gas, boiler and pressure vessels safety
    • elevating and fixed conveyances safety
    • occupational and health safety
    • apprenticeship training and certification programs
    • vehicle safety standards

    The focus of the work in these areas is on setting standards and/or providing technical advice, enforcing legislation, conducting inspections and investigations, and educational training.

  • Steamfitter – Pipefitter

    This is skilled journeyman and/or supervisory work performed in connection with the maintenance, renovation, alteration, repair and fabrication of structures and equipment. Work may involve coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to best utilize their services to supplement in-house resources.

Benchmark listings

Classes and point bands

Table 1. Subsidiary 4 classes and point bands

Class numberClass titleMinimumMaximum
Classes listed on 'Schedule A' for Subsidiary 4
044AMAutomotive Service Technician192227
044CACarpenter 1192227
045CACarpenter 2228268
042CKCook 1114160
043CKCook 2161191
044CKCook 3192227
044ELElectrician 1192227
045ELElectrician 2228268
046ELElectrician 3269313
044HDHeavy Equipment Technician 1192227
046HDHeavy Equipment Technician 2269313
041MWMaintenance Service Worker 185113
042MWMaintenance Service Worker 2114160
043MWMaintenance Service Worker 3161191
045MAMaintenance Worker228268
043PAPainter and Decorator161191
043PTPainter-Spray161191
044PLPlumber192227
043PPPower Plant Engineer 4th Class161191
044PPPower Plant Engineer 3rd Class192227
046PPPower Plant Supervisor 3rd Class269313
043STStandards, Safety and Compliance 1161191
044STStandards, Safety and Compliance 2192227
045STStandards, Safety and Compliance 3228268
046STStandards, Safety and Compliance 4269313
047STStandards, Safety and Compliance 5314370
048STStandards, Safety and Compliance 6371438
049STStandards, Safety and Compliance 7439518
044SFSteamfitter-Pipefitter192227