Salary Grade. The collection of salary levels, from the starting salary rate to the normal maximum salary rate, which constitutes the compensation for a particular service.
Salary Grade. A salary grade is a numerical value that represents a finite range on the salary schedule (salary range).
Salary Grade. Job Title
Salary Grade a salary level assigned to a job which reflects the value of the job relative to the value of other jobs in the organization. The salary grade for a particular job is determined by the job evaluation process.
Salary Grade. Summary An entrance level to develop knowledge and skill in the various phases of scientific research work by performing a variety of low complexity tasks following scientific principles, normally assisting other scientists. A continuing training and development level, performs varied tasks and studies of moderate scope and complexity, usually minor phases of broader assignments, which require application of prescribed scientific methods and techniques. Complexity of assignments increases as experience is gained. Typical Duties Formulates, designs and conducts scientific experiments/research of a less complex nature following standard scientific research techniques. Records observations, carries out analyses, draws conclusions. Prepares reports on assignments. Assists more senior scientists in carrying out research tasks requiring accuracy in experimental techniques, calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed testing analysis, modelling or computation methods. Uses initiative and judgement in solving problems, obtaining and analyzing data, designing or modifying experiments and in understanding the scope of the research work. Difficult problems or unusual features are referred to supervisor for discussion and/or solution. Is expected to apply innovative approach to solutions of problems. Prepares complex reports. Gains familiarity with commercial/business and administrative procedures. Gives presentations to customers and contributes to technical journals. Recommendations, Decisions Few scientific decisions called for and these will be of routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance. Recommendations normally reviewed for technical accuracy and feasibility. Recommendations limited to problem solving rather than end result. Decisions made are normally within established guidelines. Starts to contribute to the planning of scientific projects. Supervision Received Under close supervision, work is reviewed for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures. Prepares own work plans and executes them with minimum supervision. Oral and occasionally written instructions, as to methods and procedures to be followed, are given. Results are usually reviewed in detail and technical guidance is usually available. Leadership May assign and check work of 1-5 technicians, draftpersons, and/or other helpers. May give technical guidance to one or two junior scientists or technicians assigned to work on a com...
Salary Grade. 2 An assistant operator –- Grade 2 is an employee with more than 3 months continuous service. An employee at this Grade shall perform those duties defined for a utility operator Grade 4 which are consistent with the employee’s level of skill and competence.
Salary Grade. 4 A utility operator – Grade 4 is an employee who in addition to completing greater than 12 months continuous service has successfully completed 16 appropriate modules or equivalent accredited training, as will be prescribed within the agreed training manual being developed in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. This training will include units (modules) equivalent to the (now discontinued) Certificate in Pulp and Papermaking Technology. A utility operator will be a multi-skilled employee and have comprehensive knowledge and experience in the tasks performed by the workgroup. At this level an employee is responsible for assuring the quality of their own work. The level of training to be defined shall enable the employee to perform duties which may include:
Salary Grade. 5 A process operator – Grade 5 is an employee who has met all previous requirements and has successfully completed 8 appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of Grade 4 or equivalent accredited training as will be prescribed within the agreed training manual. This training will include units (modules) equivalent to the (now discontinued) Certificate in Pulp and Papermaking Technology. The level of training at Grade 5 is to align to a tradesperson. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of a utility operator Grade 4 and to the level of the employees training:
Salary Grade. 6 A senior process operator – Grade 6 is an employee who has met all previous requirements and has successfully completed 3 appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of Grade 5 or equivalent accredited training as will be prescribed within the agreed training manual. This training will include units (modules) equivalent to the (now discontinued) Advanced Certificate in Pulp and Papermaking Technology. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of a process operator Grade 5 and to the level of the employees training:
Salary Grade. 7 A process coordinator – Grade 7 is an employee who has met all previous requirements and has successfully completed 3 appropriate modules in addition to the requirements of Grade 6 or equivalent accredited training as will be prescribed within the agreed training manual. This training will include units (modules) equivalent to the (now discontinued) Advanced Certificate in Pulp and Papermaking Technology. An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of a Senior Process Operator Grade 6 and to the level of the employees training:
