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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 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 listing – Automotive Service Technician (PDF, 111 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Automotive Service Technician (PDF, 24 KB)
Carpenter
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 listing – Carpenter (PDF, 192 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Carpenter (PDF, 16 KB)
Cook
This work involves the supervision of and/or the preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen of a government facility or in a mobile camp kitchen. Employees either act as an assistant to a senior cook or are responsible for the preparation of complete meals in a smaller operation. Work may also include off-site delivery of food as well as menu preparation for distinct client groups.
- Benchmark listing – Cook (PDF, 119 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Cook (PDF, 28 KB)
Electrician
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 listing – Electrician (PDF, 127 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Electrician (PDF, 17 KB)
Heavy Equipment Technician
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 listing – Heavy Equipment Technician (PDF, 134 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Heavy Equipment Technician (PDF, 16 KB)
Maintenance Service Worker
The work typically involves manual or semi-skilled functions such as moving and repairing furnishings, sorting and packing of materials or may include assisting trades people in performing renovation, maintenance and manual tasks. Employees may use trades related skills to operate some basic machinery and to provide routine building maintenance. Work performed may require the application of definable skills not requiring journeyman certification such as locksmithing and sign painting. Duties may include organizing time, equipment and materials for specific projects or ongoing programs.
- Benchmark listing – Maintenance Service Worker (PDF, 202 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Maintenance Service Worker (PDF, 28 KB)
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.
- Benchmark listing – Maintenance Worker (PDF, 80 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Maintenance Worker (PDF, 16 KB)
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.
- Benchmark listing – Painter and Decorator (PDF, 340 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Painter and Decorator (PDF, 28 KB)
Plumber
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 listing – Plumber (PDF, 81 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Plumber (PDF, 24 KB)
Power Plant Engineer
This is skilled work to direct or perform the operation, maintenance and control of high and low pressure gas-fired boilers in a power plant 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.
- Benchmark listing – Power Planet Engineer (PDF, 133 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Power Plant Engineer (PDF, 26 KB)
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.
- Benchmark listing – Spray Painter (PDF, 82 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Spray Painter (PDF, 16 KB)
Standards, Safety and Compliance
This work involves conducting, overseeing and/or enforcement work related to occupational safety and standards for industry and government. This includes the following disciplines:
- building safety, inspections and restorations
- fire safety and standards
- electrical safety
- elevating and fixed conveyances safety
- plumbing and gas safety
- boiler and pressure vessels safety
- occupational and health safety
- apprenticeship training and certification programs
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.
- Benchmark listing – Standards, Safety and Compliance (PDF, 636 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Standards, Safety and Compliance (PDF, 31 KB)
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 listing – Steamfitter-Pipefitter (PDF, 77 KB)
- Minimum Recruitment Standards – Steamfitter-Pipefitter (PDF, 24 KB)
Benchmark listings
- Automotive Service Technician (PDF, 111 KB)
- Carpenter (PDF, 192 KB)
- Cook (PDF, 119 KB)
- Electrician (PDF, 127 KB)
- Heavy Equipment Technician (PDF, 134 KB)
- Maintenance Service Worker (PDF, 202 KB)
- Maintenance Worker (PDF, 80 KB)
- Painter and Decorator (PDF, 340 KB)
- Plumber (PDF, 81 KB)
- Power Plant Engineer (PDF, 133 KB)
- Spray Painter (PDF, 82 KB)
- Standards, Safety and Compliance (PDF, 636 KB)
- Steamfitter-Pipefitter (PDF, 77 KB)
Classes and point bands
Table 1. Subsidiary 4 classes and point bands
Class number | Class title | Minimum | Maximum |
---|---|---|---|
Classes listed on 'Schedule A' for Subsidiary 4 | |||
044AM | Automotive Service Technician | 192 | 227 |
044CA | Carpenter 1 | 192 | 227 |
045CA | Carpenter 2 | 228 | 268 |
042CK | Cook 1 | 114 | 160 |
043CK | Cook 2 | 161 | 191 |
044CK | Cook 3 | 192 | 227 |
044EL | Electrician 1 | 192 | 227 |
045EL | Electrician 2 | 228 | 268 |
046EL | Electrician 3 | 269 | 313 |
044HD | Heavy Equipment Technician 1 | 192 | 227 |
046HD | Heavy Equipment Technician 2 | 269 | 313 |
041MW | Maintenance Service Worker 1 | 85 | 113 |
042MW | Maintenance Service Worker 2 | 114 | 160 |
043MW | Maintenance Service Worker 3 | 161 | 191 |
045MA | Maintenance Worker | 228 | 268 |
043PA | Painter and Decorator | 161 | 191 |
043PT | Painter-Spray | 161 | 191 |
044PL | Plumber | 192 | 227 |
043PP | Power Plant Engineer 4th Class | 161 | 191 |
044PP | Power Plant Engineer 3rd Class | 192 | 227 |
046PP | Power Plant Supervisor 3rd Class | 269 | 313 |
043ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 1 | 161 | 191 |
044ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 2 | 192 | 227 |
045ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 3 | 228 | 268 |
046ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 4 | 269 | 313 |
047ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 5 | 314 | 370 |
048ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 6 | 371 | 438 |
049ST | Standards, Safety and Compliance 7 | 439 | 518 |
044SF | Steamfitter-Pipefitter | 192 | 227 |