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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-1287.Wu.90-07-18 ONTARIO EMF%OY~$ DE LA COURONNE : CROWN EMPLOYEES DE {.'ONTARIO GRIEVANCE C,OMMISSION DE SETTLEMENT REGLEMENT BOARD DES GRIEFS ~80 DUNDAS STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO. MSG IZ8- SUITE 2100 TE£EPHONE/T~i.,~'PHONE 180. RUE DUNDAS OUEST, ToRONto. (ONTARIO) MSG IZe . BUREAU 2100 (418) 598.068,~ 2 8 7 / 8 8 IN TIlE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION Under THE CROWN EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT Before THE GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT BOARD BETWEEN OPSEU (Wu) Grievor - and - ...The Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Labour). Emp loye r - and - J. Sammuels Vice-Chairperson Z. Thomson Member A. Merritt Member FOR TIlE R. Healey GKIEVOR Counsel Gowling, Strathy & Henderson Barristers & Solicitors FOR TIlE S. Sapin EMPLOYER Staff Relations Officer Ministry of Labour nEARING: April 26, 1989 August 1, 1989 May 2, 1989 June 19, 26, 1990 2 Dr. Wu'is a scientist in the Ministry's Occupational Health Laboratory in Weston. He is called a Development Scientist and he is classified as a Scientist 3. He claims that he dught to be classified as a Research Scientist 4. The Laboratory is an important pan of the Ministry's occupational health and safety program designed to protect workers from harmful substances in the workplace. The Laboratory's principal function is' to analyze samples taken from working environments to determine whether these samples contain harmful substances. As Dr. Wu's job description says (it is found as Appendix 1 to this award), the purpose of his position is "to engage in middle to long:term projects to devise, develop, modify, improve, set up and/or validate methods to analyze samples for a wide variety of substances possibly found in the working environment". In short, his job is to develop or validate the methods by which' samples will be analyzed, rather than to do the analysis itself. Dr. Wu came to the Laboratory' in 1980 with a PhD in Photo- organic Chemistry from McMaster University (1973), post-doctoral work at the University of Toronto, and work experience with the Federal Department of Agriculture, The Occupational Health Laboratory has about 40 employees under the general direction of Dr. M. Nazar. It has four sections, each involved in a different form of sample analysis,--Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, for the analysis of biological samples, such as the detection of heavy metal in urine and blood; Emission and Infrared Spectroscopy, for the analysis of samples taken from industrial sites; Electro Microspectroscopy, for the detection of dust, asbestos and silicones; and Chromatography, for the analysis of air and biological samples by chromatographic means. After joining the staff at the Laboratory, Dr. Wu worked first in the Emission and Infrared Spectroscopy Section, analyzing samples, and then developing a means for the determination of nitrites in metal-cutting fluids by gas and ion chromatography. He was classified as a Scientist 2. From September 1982 to April 1983, he moved to the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Section as the Senior Scientist, a management position. Wishing to.do more research, he left his Senior Scientist position in April .1983, and became the Development Scientist in the Chromatography Section, classified as a Scientist 2 until December 1986, and thereafter classified as a Scientist 3. The Senior Scientist in this Section is Dr. V. S. Gaind. Since April 1983, Dr. Wu's work has largely been as described in the job description appended to this award as Appendix 1. Most of his efforts have been devoted to the development of new and better methods for the detection of monomeric and polymeric isocyanates. Isocyanates are found in many compounds, such as spray paint and polyurethane. When released into the working environment, they cause s~rious allergic .and respiratory problems, including asthma. Dr. Wu's most significant work has been concerned with "total isocyanate determination" that is, a method which will detect all isocyanates in a sample. This work has led to the introdUction of a detection method which uses tryptamine as a derivatizing agent, followed by fluorescent and amperometric analysis by means of high-performance liquid chromatography. The.isocyanate is derivatized with tryptamine. The derivative is then subjected to reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic separation using tv~o means of detection, fluorescence and amperometric oxidation. This "dual detection" is intended to provide Confirmation of the presence of isocyanates. There are two elements of Dr. Wu's method which are significant innovations. Firstly, his use of tryptamine as a derivatizing agent. Secondly, his use of fluorescence as one of the means of detection. Up until his work, the primary means of detection was by means of ultraviolet 4 light, a method developed and used in the United Kingdom. Dr. Wu's theory is that fluorescent light is a better detector than ultraviolet light. This work on isocyanates went on for a long time, and involved the application of the detection model to various polymers and using various methods of trapping the isocyanates. It is now over, at least for the time · being, it resulted in a number of presentations' and publications. In October 1985, Dr. Wu submitted an abstract to the 1986 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, entitled "Dual Detection of Airborne Isocyanates--A Model of Using Tryptamine as New Derivatizing Agent". As a result of this, he was asked to provide a brief report of his work for the Industrial Hygiene News Report, which appeared in March 1986. In March 1987, Dr. NaZar, the Chief Scientist at the Laboratory, attended the annual conference of the British OccUpational Hygiene Society, and presented a paper largely prepared by Dr. Wu, concerning the isocyanate work. It was very well.received. In June 1987, the Analyst, a highly respected British journal published by the Royal Chemical Society, published Part 1 of Dr. Wu's study on the use of tryptamine and dual detection. The overall title of the studY was "Application of Tryptamine as a Derivatising Agent for Airborne Isocyanate Determination", and Part 1 was entitled "Model of Derivatisation of Methyl Isocyanate Characterised by Fluorescence and Amperometric Detection in High-performance Liquid Chromatography". This paper had been presented in part at the 37th Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy. In August I988, the Analyst published Part 2 of the study, entitled "Dual function of Tryptamine for Calibration and Derivatisation of Poly[methylene (po!yphenyl isocyanate)] for Quantification by High- performance Liquid Chromatography". In 1990, about a year and a half after the grievance was filed, the Analyst published Part 3 of the study, entitled "Evaluation of Total Isocyanates Analysis by High-performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence and Amperometric Detection". The work leading to this publication was done in the period 1984 to 1989. Part 4 may be published in the future. It is entitled "Evaluation of Major High-performance Liquid Chromatographic Methods Regarding Airborne Isocyanate Analysis with Specific Investigation on Competitive Rate of Derivatization". Other work by Dr. Wu has led to several presentations and brief' publications dealing with the determination of nitrites in metal-cutting fluids, by gas chromatography, the determination of isophorone diisocyanate in air by high-performance liquid chromatography, and the analysis of p-toluene sulfonyl isocyanate using dual detectors. In all, up to the time of the grievance, Dr. Wu' had 'produced about 12 presentations and brief publications since 1981. In that time, he had four published papers (by the time of this decision, with the addition of Part 3 of the isocyanate study, he has had five published papers). He does not teach (though he once taught chromatography as part of a course at Ryerson); he has limited contact with experts outside his Laboratory; he has done minimal editing and review work for publications. He has not received any awards for his work. What is the value of Dr. Wu's work among his peers? Over the years, he has had a handful of enquiries concerning his work, and .he has been asked for thirty to forty copies of reprints of his papers and articles. Dr. Wu had no evidence that his work had been mentioned favorably in the writing.s of others. He has never been asked to preside over a panel. 6 Dr. Gaind, the Senior Scientist in the Chromatography Section at the Laboratory, feels that Dr. Wu's use of tryptamine as a derivatizing agent and the system of dual detection provides excellent reliability and is now the best method for practical use. (Note: The Regulation respecting Isocyanates, made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, still provides for detection of isocyanates by the "nitro" method.) Dr. F, Eady, the Director of the Ontario Horticultural Research Institute, and a member of the Research Scientist Advisory Committee which was asked to consider whether Dr. Wu should be a Research Scientist (we will discuss the Class Series for Research Scientist, and the role of this Committee, in a moment), after considering Dr. Wu's publication record and research, testified that, in his view, Dr. Wu had not demonstrated research productivity which would have enabled him to achieve recognition by scientists in his own and allied fields as an authority in his field of specialization. In particular, he pointed to the fact that Dr. Wu had published very little in publications subjected to peer review. This view was also the unanimous view of the Committee. Dr. P. Shepson, a Professor of Chemistry at York University and Acting Director of the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry at York, has been involved for many years in the develOpment of methods to measure · toxic pollutants in air. In general terms, this is the same field of enquiry as Dr. Wu's work. Dr. Shepson characterizes as "fairly clever" Dr. Wu's use- of tryptamine and dual detection for the determination of total isocyanates. Dr. Shepson says that this is new and is a contribution to the measurement of isocyanates in air. However, having considered all four Parts of Dr. Wu's work on the "Application of Tryptamine as a Derivatising Agent for . Airborne Isocyanate Determination", Dr. Shepson was not satisfied that it had been demonstrated that Dr. Wu's method would work adequately with real samples from industrial settings. Furthermore, Dr. Shepson was of the view that, with only four publications in peer review journals between . 1980 and 1989, Dr. Wu's "productivity" was relatively low. As well, Dr. Wu's record showed few of the indicia which generally demonstrate "esteem" among one's peers--a considerable publication record; invitations to make presentations at universities, government bodies,, and other peer gatherings;' invitations to edit journals, or other concrete demonstrations of respect for one's work. Dr. M. Nazar, the Chief Scientist of the Occupational Health Laboratory (in other words, the manager of the Laboratory),. is not overly impressed with Dr. Wu's work. In particular, he is not satisfied that Dr. Wu's method for the detection of total isocyanates works, though the reason for this dissatisfaction was not made clear to us at all in Dr. Nazar's testimony. He referred to some report he received, of which he could recollect few details and which was not produced for us. Is Dr: Wu properly classified as a Scientist 3? And, if not, would he be properly classified as a Research Scientist 4? The Preamble to the Scientist Class Series and the Standard for Scientist 3 are appended to this award as Appendix 2. And the General Statement on the Research Scientist Series and the Standards for Research Scientist 3 and 4 are appended to this award as Appendix 3. An examination of the preliminary descriptions for each of these Series reveals that there are two questions we have to answer. Firstly, does Dr. Wu do "research" (in which case he ought to be classified within the Research Scientist Series), or does he do "analytical laboratory work" and/or "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" (in which case he is properly classified in the Scientist Class Series)? Secondly, if he does "research" and ought to be classified within' the Research Scientist Series, What is the measure of "esteem" in which his work is held by senior scientists in his field? Why do we say that these are the two questions we have to answer? 8 With respect to the first question, the first three paragraphs of the --. Preamble to the Scientist Class Series read: KIND OF WORK COVERED: These positions cover analytical laboratory work performed as a ser- %'ice to the medical profession, law enforcement agencies, agriculture, mining, industrial hygiene, other governmental agencies or the general pub- lic. In some positions, developmental work to improve anal)~ical techniques i's carried out. ' These positions may also exist in a research setting; in such case.s, in- cumbents provide analytical services to research workers, without being sig- nificantly involved in the setting of research objectives~ determination of procedures and methods or in the evaluation and application of research data. EXCLUS ION~: 1. Research positions, not involving analytical laboratory work provided as a service, are to be considered for the Research $cientf~t class series. These three paragraphs draw a distinction between "analytical laboratory work", "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" and "research". The Scientist Class Series covers employees who do "analytical laboratory work" and/or "developmental work to improve analytical techniques". The third paragraph expressly excludes "research positions" 'from the Scientist Class Series, and directs us to consider the Research Scientist Series. For our purposes, the primary distinction to be drawn is between "developmental work to improve analytical teck.'fiques" and "research". What does each of these terms mean? And in which of these activities is Dr. Wu engaged? ~ This distinction between the work of the Scientist and that of the Research Scientist finds an echo in the Research Scientist Series. But first we must say a word about a preliminary point raised in the opening words of the General Statement to the Research Scientist Series. In this General Statement, the opening sentence says that the Series applies to "research work on problems pertinent to forestry, fisheries and 9 wildlife management involving the use of principles, methods and techniques commonly accepted as constituting scientific method". On first impression, it appears that the grievor could not be classified within this Series because he does not work on problems "pertinent to forestry, fisheries and wildlife". However, it appears that in practice this limitation has not been employed in the classification of scientists as Research Scientists. The Series is used for the classification of employees within and outside the Ministry of Natural Resources (primarily the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food). The Series is used if the employee is engaged in research generally, not~ only'on problems "pertinent to forestry, fisheries and wildlife". In this vein, it is important to notice that, in the Preamble to the Scientist Class Series, "research positions" are excluded and then one is referred to the Research Scientist Series, whatever the subject of the scientific research. With respect to the difference between the work of the Scientist and that of the Research Scientist, in the General Statement on the Research Scientist Series, we find that the third exclusion from the Series is Positions which entail the performance of work of a professional but non-research character. This may. involve the application of a body of known principles and techniques to a variety of problems, eg. silvicultural practices; diagn, ostic work in health laboratories; mine assay work; etc.' What is the distinction hetwe~en "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" and "research"? In our view, it is difficult to draw a sharp line between, these two types of activity, because "developmental Work to improve analytical techniques" will involve some "research" in the most general sense. But something may be said concerning the differences in nature between "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" and "research". 10 Firstly, "research" connotes a more rigorous study than "developmental work to improve analytical techniques". The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary defines "research" as "an investigation directed to the discovery of some fact by careful study of a subject; a course of critical or scientific inquiry". Secondly, "research" cOnnotes a broader enquiry than "developmental work to improve analytical techniques". The latter activity involves a focus on existing analytical techniques, and work aimed at developing improvements to these existing techniques~ As the third exclusion in the Research Scientist Series says (quoted above), work of a "professional but non-research character" involves "the application of a · body of known principles and techniques to a variety of problems". "Research" encompasses work which goes beyond-the development of improvements to existing techniques and carries into the discovery of new techniques altogether. Thirdly, given the broader nature of "research" relative to "developmental work to improve.analytical techniques", typically one would expect that "research" would involve a more sustained program of work, with more steps from beginning' to end of the project. Given this background, the first question we have to answer is does Dr. Wu do "research" (in which case he ought to be classified within the Research Scientist ~ Series), or does he do "analytical laboratory work" and/or "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" (in which case he is properly classified in the Scientist Class Series)? With respect to the second questionmif he does "research" and ought to be classified within the Research Scientist Series, what is the measure of "esteem" in which his work is held by senior scientists in his field?Bit arises from the instructions in the second last paragraph on the first page of the General Statement on the Research Scientist Series: 11 For advancement beyond Research Scientist 2, the : most important single criterion in assessing ability and productivity is the esteem in which the work of the researcher is held by senior scientists in his field. Then, to become a Research Scientist 3, the Standard for that level says at 'its conclusion: For advancement to this grade, a Scientist shai1 have made a significant contribution and shall have achieved recognition as a research worker in a particular field. And, to become a Research Scientist 4, the Standard for that level says at its conclusion: For' advancement to this grade, a Scientist shall have achieved recognition by scientists in his own and allied fields as an authority in his field of specialization. When it is proposed to classify an employee as a Research Scientist 3, 4 or 5, the employee's qualifications are submitted first to the Research Scientist AdvisOry Committee for its recommendation. This Committee consists of th'ree senior managers from research units in the three ministries which are the primary employers of Research Scientists Natural Resources, Environment,, and Agriculture and Food. The Committee makes its recommendation according to established "Guidelines on Series Usage". The original Guidelines and the Supplementary Guidelines are aPpended to this award as Appendix 4. These documents, in particular the Supplementary Guidelines, set out in detail the considerations to be taken into account in assessing the candidate's level of "productivity" and "recognition" for each level of Research Scientist. Though these Guidelines are not formally part' of the Class Standards, in our view they 12 do provide an accurate~ amplification and clarification of the terms used in the Standards. Let us look now specifically at Dr. Wu's classification. Is his work "analytical laboratory workl' and/or "developmental work to improve analytical techniques" (in which case, he is properly classified within the Scientist Class Series), or is he doing "research" (in which case, he ought to be classified within the Research Scientist Series)? It is clear that he is not simply doing "analytical laboratory work". This is the work which is done generally in the Occupational Health Laboratory. It is the service which is provided by the Laboratory the analysis of samples taken from industrial settings in order to determine whether the environment is safe for workers. Dr. Wu does not analyze samples, except insofar as he does it in order to test his theories as he works on the development of new and improved ways of measuring harmful substances in samples. Is it accurate to characterize Dr. Wu's work as "developmental work to improve analytical techniques"? In our view, this is too narrow a term to encompass what is required in Dr. Wu's position. Dr. WU does not simply take existing analytical techniques and develop improvements..As - counsel for the Union put it, Dr. Wu does not just "tinker" with existing techniques in order to make them work better. Rather, as Dr. Wu's Position Specification (Appendix 1 to this award) puts it, he is involved in "middle to long-term projects", whi[h include devising new techniques altogether (from the "Purpose of Position"). And, in fact, this 'has been his primary work for some five years before he filed his grievance, as he sought a method for total isocyanate determination. When Dr. Wu began his work, there were methods for the determination of monomeric isocyanates, but no satisfactory methods for the determination of the presence and amount of polymeric isocyanates, and no method for the :. 13 determination of all isocyanates ("total isocyanate determination") without -" first determining each and every particular isocyanate present in the sample. Though Dr. Wu's method for total isocyanate determination has not yet been fully tested in the field, it appears from the testimony we heard that he has devised a technique which, in three respects, is quite new--it will determine if there are any isocyanates in the sample, whether monomeric or polymeric isocyanates; it uses tryptamine as a derivatizing age. nt; and it uses fluorescence as one of the methods of dual detection of the isocyanates. In our view, this work went beyond "developmental work to' improve analytical techniques" given the long-term nature of this project, the broad purpose of the project (total determination of isocyanates, rather than simply the determination of monomeric or polymeric or any particular isocyanates), and the new ground broken, by Dr. Wu in the achievement of his objectives. This was "research", as that term is used in the Scientist Series and Research Scientist Series. Dr. Wu's position is not properly classified in the Scientist Series. He ought to be classified within the Research Scientist Series. What level in the Research Scientist Series would be appropriate? Normally, one moves up in a class series until' one finds an appropriate level. So let us start with level 3. The Research Sciefitist 3 is "responsible for a research program in a special field of inquiry". In our view, this describes Dr. Wu's work. His "special field of inquiry" will be assigned to him by his supervisors in the Laboratory. Once the field of inquiry is defined, Dr. Wu is essentially on his own. He plans the research program necessary to accomplish the global objectives assigned to him. For example, he was asked to find a method for the total determination of isocyanates, and he then embarked on a multi-year program of research and testing over which he had almost total 14 control. He set the sub-objectives within the assignment. He planned how to go about accomplishing these objectives. He carried out the work. As it says in the second sentence of the Class Definition for RS 3, he "may suggest to the supervisor problems within the general assignment, plan approaches tO these problems, carry out research work, evaluate the results, and prepare recommendations, reports and scientific papers". And this is precisely what Dr. Wu does. For Dr. Wu, as it says for the RS 3, "Supervision is general, scientists being responsible for determining and developing methods and procedures". Dr. Wu has the educational qualifications required for RS 3. He has the "Ability to carry out scientific research, to analyze and interpret data, and to report results in an acceptable manner as demonstrated by pu.blished scientific papers". The RS 3 Standard concludes: For advancement to this grade, a Scientist shall have made a significant contribution and shah have achieved recognition as a research worker in a particular field. Does Dr. Wu meet this requirement? In our view, he does. And this was also the view of Dr. Eady, who was a member of the Research Scientist Advisory Committee. 'From what we heard from Dr. Eady, Dr. Shepsr>n, and Dr. Gaind, it appears that Dr. Wu's work on the total determination of isocyanates, though not yet fully field tested, is a "significant contribution". And this work has achieved a good measure of recognition by virtue of the fact that Dr. Wu has published three papers on it (two papers up to the time of the grievance) in the Analyst, the most prestigious journal in the field in the United Kingdom. In the "particular field" of isocyanate determination, Dr. Wu is a recognized research worker. 15 From this review, we conclude that Dr. Wu would be appropriately classified as a Research Scientist 3. Would he fit at the 4 level? In our view he would not. The Research Scientist 4 is a person with wid.__.~e contacts with peers-- "persons in their specialized field at universities, other research stations and in industry in Canada and abroad". Dr. Wu does not have such contacts. The Research Scientist 4 has "achieved recognition by scientists in his own and allied field~ as an authority in his field of specialization" (emphasis added). We heai'd no evidence to show that Dr. Wu has achieved this kind of recognition. There was no evidence whatsoever that he has been recognized by scientists in allied fields. And, more importantly, there was no evidence that he is recognized yet as "an authority in his field of specialization". Dr. Wu suggested that this recognition has come in the form of the roughly forty requests he has had for copie~ of his papers. But these requests say absolutely nothing about, the regard with which the requesters hold his work. They may simply be curious. They may read his papers and think that they are trash. Or they may think that his work is outstanding. We simply don't know. A far more important demonstration of recognition would be if Dr. Wu's work was quoted or referred to with approval by other scientists. But we had not one such reference. Dr. Wu has not received invitations to speak at universities about his work (and there are about five or six universities within a very short distance of the laboratory). He has not been consulted in any significant way by peers. In our view, Dr. Wu would not be appropriately classified as a Research Scientist 4. In conclusion, we find that Dr. Wu is not appropriately classified in the Scientist Class Series, and that he ought to have been classified as a Research Scientist 3. We order that he now be considered to have been 16 classified as a Research Scientist 3 as of 20 days before his grievance dated November 25, 1988. He should be compensated for any difference in salary, with interest at 10% per annum, compounded annually, on each'and every sum from the date it ought to have been paid up to the date on which it is paid. We will remain seized to determine any matter arising out of this Order. ' Done at London, Ontario, this lSth day of July , 1990. J.L_W'2 Samuels, Vi'de,-Chairperson I. Thomson, Member A. Merritt, Member Position Specificalion & Class Atlocalion-CSC 6 {Reler 1o back of form for complelion instructions) For CSC Development Scientist i 08-2550-57 Suue,~edes: Development SctentteC I 08-2550-57 Scientist 3 - 1~566 ~abou~ Occ~pa~ona~ }]ea~h & GranCh ~nd ~ec~ia, ~OcaClon ~o~. L~c. ltealth & Safety Support Services-Lab, Serv. 101 Resources Rd'., WesSon, Ont. J 69501 2 No. OU=Osltio-s- I N~OI place, Senior Scien:~sL (ChromaLography) 08-2550-55 To engage ~n middle Co lot, g-term projects :~, develop, mod~fy,~~rove, set up and/or wa~a:e mechods :o anatyze samples for a w~de variety of ~ubstances poss~bly found in the ~l~n~ env~ronmenE. Ia provide teclln~cal 8u~dance and advice to laboratory staff when directed. 1. Pe~forms a var~eCy o~ duC~es ~n escabltslt~ng methods :o analy~e samples of subs:antes possibly found ~n che wo~k~ng environment, by performing such tasks as: -evalua~ng published l~teratute ~or poss~ble analytical methods su~Eable for occupational hygiene mon~:ottng and determining su~tab~lity and p°ss~ble use; -developing, modifying or ~mprov~ng such methods ~or use, where necessary; - evalua:~n8 new analyCtcal techniques and procedures when required, aha advising of s~me -dev~n8 and developing new techniques and procedures, when required, :o .:he degree accuracy and precision necessary to accu:aCety assess worker exposure; evaluating and ~terpret~n8 results of analyses to determine interferences, l~mita~on~ 80Z accuracy and precision; - ens'ur~ng proper and accurate records ate matnCa~ned for work performed; - keeping abreast of relevant ne~ developmenCs ~n analytical chemistry; - opt~mtzing the use o~ available instruments for effic~en: performance of analy:~cal task~; -advising supervisor on the modt[icaCton :o ex,sC, tn& equipment or the procurement of i equipment Co carry DuC analyses; ~ ' ......... :" ..... -generally asst~ttng tn any area ~u th~ laboratory requiring tmmed{a:e assistance due tc emergency, accident or unusually heavy workloads; - :eporttnS, as o[Cen as required, au proEre~s and for overall gutdnnce on projects to LaboraCo~y Research Comm~Ctee chatted by Chief, Occupat~o~nl llenlth Labo.ratory.or destguate. 2. Ass[sCs Che Ohte[, Occupational HealCh Laboratory slid Senior Sc[enC~s~s.as required - ma[nCatning equ~pmenC t~i good walking order, diagnosing'and correctin~ si~pl.e IDZ faults; - prepar[ns detailed methods and procedures developed, modt~ied, ~mproved or adap:ed for s~T~_a.~5~.~3.; ............................. (Cant__. inued... ) 4. Skilh and knowledge ~equi;ed ~o pe~lo~m job a~ ~ull wo~ki,g level, ll,,dica~ ma-dato,v c~e,len~ia~ o, ~icence~. i~ }lessers at Science degree with thesis from a university of recognized scandtnE with on chemistry om an liOn,DUES Bache[o~ of Science from a university of recognized atand~n~ ] emphasis on chemistry together with demonstrable research experience. Progressively : ~.Rg. nS~l~per~_~3.C9 tn a laborato~3y._envtro,uqg. 9.%_- (Continued .,.) Instructions for completing form CSC-6150 Use Ibis lo~m es indicaled below Ior all positions excepl those covered by the Executive Compensalion Plan, Management Compensation Plan or OUice A~minlst~ etton Gcoup. ,. Classified Full and Part-time posllions: Form to be compleled ~n ~ls enli~el¥.excepl lot Ihs Functional Code box in Seclion I. Unclassified Seasonal Positions (Group 3): Complele Seclions I and 6 Ixcepl lei Ihs Funciional Code box in Section i. anc~ the evatua- lion tallonate in Section 6. All olher poslllons: Complelion of Ibis lorm in iull or as Set Out above lot Unclassihed Seasonal Posilions. is editorial. InStrUctions lot coding Pos~li~n Identilter Snst,uclior~s Jot coding Seasonal Work Period Code (as applicable} Code I 2 3 4 Classified Posilio~s Seasons Wlnler Spring Summer Fall end thei~ Oec. Mat. June Sel~. Peri-lime 2 conseculive Jan. Apt, Jul Oct Unclassilied Posilions order. Feb. May Aug. Nov. , Grou~ 3 a) Seasonal work period 8 conseculive : '" ~. weeks ~' mo~e bul less than 4 roe,Ihs 3 Build code as follows: ·: ~ b) Seasonal work pL~'iod 4 cons,,c~tive * Single season, i.e.. Spring Examples monlhS or more but less Ihan 12 months 1. Indicale season, w~,e, [J s~,,-,e, IJ cod,, Group 2 5 Other CrOwn 7' . · Mulliple seasons, i.e. Summer,. Fall, Winler. : Inslruclions for coding Sch. Hrs. Wo~k t. Indicale seasons· · , 2. tnse~l code el stat1 . Complele Ibis box lot R.P.T, Positions o~dy. season in lei'! hand box. w~r~e, ~ S~m, me/L~' cede~ - nc~ude ix~ttions el hours I(~ 2 decimal i~laces. 3. Fottow wilh codes el consecutive weeks by RP.T. e~'~pley-es a.esigned lC, a 13n~il~o~ seasons. must coincide with ihs ,~,chedulad ~-tou~s Dt Work identiti~,d lot IhSl position. Any change Io lite Scheduled Hours et Work will tequi~e Ihs eslablishmenl end docu~nenlalion o! a separate NOIE: MuIliple seasons fnuSt be conseculive Io quahly as one posiliOn. POSition. Il:tee aha re'Iai:ed Casks (Cont.tnued) 08-2550-57 perform.inS'other speciality tests and .pro.}'ects as assigned. [.,rforms other rela:ed duties such aa: as ass~.gnecl. : , ills and Knowledge (Cont./hued) d in reel:hod development. Well-developed communicat'lon and interpersonal skills. perience la tralning.~staf£ and knowledge of occupational hygiene.sampling and analyt:ical emlstry Is desirable. 1~542 - 15550 SCIENTIST CLASS SERIES .? KIN~ OF WORK COVERED: These positions cover analytical laboratory work performed as a ser- vice to the medical profession, law enforcement agencies, agriculture, mining, industrial hygiene, other governmental agencies or the general pub- lic. In some.positions, developmental work to improve analytical techniques is carried out. These positions may also exist in a research setting; in such cases, in- c~bents provide analytical services to research workers, without being' sig- nificantly involved in the setting of research objectives~ deter~.ination of procedures and methods or in the evaluation and application of research data. EXCLUSIONS: 1. Research positions, no: involving analytical laboratory work Drovided as a service, are to be considered for the Research Scientist class series. 2. Positions involving technical laboratory work, not requiring university training in a scientific discipline, are to be allocated to the Labora- tory?~cknician class series. 3. Positions 'in en§ineering laboratories, where specialized analytical work demands professional engineering qualifications, are to be allocated · - the Engineer class series. "' ALI~C~TION OF POSITIONS: As described in the class specifications, this series covers a wide variety of scientific laboratory work at various levels of complexity. The allocation of a position usually depends not only on the technical complexity of .the assigned duties, but on the level of scientific competence, independence and authority at which these'are carried out. The level is determined by factors such as the deKree of su~erris~on and review of completed work by senior scientists, sqpervision of subordinate scientific and technical staff and~he demonstrated 'accuracy and acceDtabili~' 9f anal~ica~ evaluat~a~-~inter~reta'tions. Other factors to be considered include the dgzr~.~_gf_Du%.bo~.i-~-_W'ith~wh!.c-h["%~% inc~nbeq3 f3~r~sents the labora__- .to~- or the Qe_~;_t~.3n~.~n his field' of specialization, the level and kind of outside contacts and the authority which has been de!egated to~~ ~ncumbe-'~t to commi~s organization in matters related to the scientific work performed. In some cases, the level'of a position is strongly influenced by the factors outlined above. A chan~e in incumbency may result in the re~radin~ of a ~o$itien. Although the new employee would perform the same. kind of work, it is carried out at a lower level of competency. ghen new positions are established, or the upgrading of existing positions is recommended, it is essential that these factors be closely examined, in tion to the basic scientific and technical ~'omple×ity involved in the duties - 2 - 15542 - 15550 ALLOCATION OF POSITIONS (Conrad) assigned. The co-operation and assistance of senior scientific staff in the clarification of these factors is vital to ensure proper allocations, and full substantiating data should accompany such recommendations. As the specifications show, this class series covers many different kinds of scientific positions, and in each class small differences in level between individual positions are unavoidable. In other words, "weak" and "strong" positions may exist in the same class, without distortint the five basic levels 'of analytical scientific work performed in the service. At)'pical or mixed positions, involving analytical services as well as research work~ must be .analyzed in great detail to ascertain the appropriate class series. ~ Well-established techniques and procedures governing the work in labora- ~tories handling a large ~olume of standard analyses ordinarily result in the allocation of many positions to the Laboratory Technician series, and to the cientist 1 and 2 clas~es. Higher class levels usually involve consider-able supervisory respons'ibi!i- ties; require individual initiative and originality in the selection, modifi- cation and application of analytical methods and procedures; 'involve a large variety of different kinds of complex specimens to be analy:ed and reported on; regular appearances in courts of law to give evidence as a scientific ex- pert of recognized standing and refutation; consultant and advisory services to other agencies; other duties and responsibilities of a similar nature and level. November, 1961. SCIENTI~T 3 C L.~$$ DEFINITION: ! This is responsible scientific work performed in a provincial ~overnment laboratory. 'Employees personally conduct a variety of complex tests, analyses and examinations, or they ma)- supervi.~e a group of subordinate scientists and technicians performing a large volume of standard analysis of moderate complexity. Scientists in supervisory positions are responsible for the selection, use and adaptation of appropriate techniques and procedures relating to the work of their group, and are held responsible for the accuracy and reliability of tile tests and analysis performed. General supervision is received from a senior laboratory scientist. CHAr~-\CTERISTIC DUTIES: .per. form_c, omp!ex qualitative and ~uantitative laborato~- tests, ana3ysis~.an~ examinagions~ using speciali:ed analytical~ procedures, o[ten involving the skilled operation of complex and sensitive a~paratus and equipment; evaluate and interpret spectrographic, spectrophotometric, x-ray diffraction and other data. Conduct spe¢iali=ed complex analytical and diagnostic studies., tests and ~.~-iB'~'~ions in :he field of bacteriology~ biochemistry, chemistry, toxicology, serolo~, virology, parasitology .amd mycolo~y; ,., toxic_iub~tance~., and air contaminants related to occupational health '1 ~a:ards or crq~ and property damage. · " ~amir, e and identify mineralogical samples by microscopic, spectrographic, x-ray diffraction or chemical techniques. Examine and analyme a wide variety of exhibits submitted by law en- forcement agencies; appear in court as a fully oualified and ex- perienced scientific witness; participate in ~he instruction of police officers regarding the methods and techniques of forensic examination. · Organi:e and conduct formal training courses for laborato~- technicians; lecture on a variety of technical methods, techniques amd procedures; prepare lecture material; conduct and set examinations, mark examination papers. -Supervise j~nior scientists and technicians performin~ stand~rd tests and anaRysis; assign dutiesi formulate work flow; check test results and analytical reports; maintain discipline. ?a. rticipate in developmental wdrk or special 'projects; may undertake fie Ld surveys, Prepare periodic reperts~ make recommendations, maintain necessarg' records and supplies. Perform other relate~ duties as req, ired. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A degree from a University of recogni:ed standing as for the Scientist 1 class; preferably Masterts degree in the field of specialization. 2. A minimum of five 'years of acceptable experience following University graduation an equivalent combination of post-graduate studies and laboratory experience. 3. Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods, techniques and procedures; abilit,- to carry out complex scientific assi~r~ents ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret results of amai}~ical examinations and special studies; accuracy; good judgnent. NOTE: ~ Scientists holding doctorate degrees supplemented by acceptable laboratory experience may be recruited in this class, provided their duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with the level of their academic qualifications and e.vperience~ subject to the approval of the Civil Service Commission. Revised July 1965 * A GENEI~L ST^T~M~NT ON THE ~ RESF~%RCH SCIENTIST: NATURAL RESOURCES S~IES A, Work Functions Covered: This series applies to research work on problems pertinent to forestry, fisheries and wildlife, management involving the use of principles, methods and techniques con%monly accepted as constituting scientific method. The Research Scientist is expected to p~ovide fruitful theoretical insights and improvements in experimental methods and techniques resulting in an expansion in the body of knowledge constituting his special field. Exclusions from this Series: Excluded from this series are:- SUpervisors in charge of major research establishments whose work is primarily of an administrative character. 2. Supervisors who provide research leadership and carry ac~%ini- strative responsibilities in connection w~th research work but ~lo do no't initiate and carr~ out their own research pro3e~ts as a substantial and continuing activity. 3. Positions which entail the perfo~nce of work of a professional but non-research character. This may involve the application of a bod)r of known principles and techniques to a variety of problems, e.g., silvicultural practices; diagnostic work in health labora- tories; mine assay work~ et~. Such positions are allocated to r_he appropriate professional series, e,~., Scientist~ Forester, Biologist, whichever is applicable. Class Distinctions Within the Series: 1. For advancement beyond Research Scientist ~, the most important si.n~le criterion in assessi~ ability and productivity is the esteem ia which the work of the researcher is held by' senior scientists in his field. A detailed interpretation of the , ,'equirement is .~tipu.]atcd in the qualifyin~ standards estab- lished for the hi~her levels in the series. 2. Research Scientists are not required tO assume supervisory ~'esponsibi.[ities for a~vanccmemt in this series. However, Scientists at the hi~her levels ma~v be expected to devote a substantial portion of their tinle to providing research leader.~h]p to junior scientists who are assigned limited se&~ents of a major research pro3ect under cor~tinuous supecvisiOno 15400-08 3.The i~ediate practical value derived fro~ research findings is not a criterion in determining the relative worth of the research being undertaken and is not considered in the { classification of Research Scientists. The assessment of the contribution for classification purposes is limited to the demonstrated scientific competence of the Scientist with relation to the scope of the research assignments undertaken. 4, Since scientific research is creative work which allows for a ve~ wide span of productivity, qualifications and demon- strated capabilities are given a prominent place in the classification standards. The factors employed in classi- fication ratings are the following: i) the research assignment ii) the nature and extent of supervision received iii) originality in design and execution of research projects iv) scientific leadership and recognized contributions v) qualifications Februar7, 196Z Title Charu~e - October 3j 1971 _R 'ES E;dIGH SCIENTIST 3. NATURAL R'ESOURCES CLASS DEFINITION: Scientists at thi~ .[eve[ are responsible for a research pro~roJ~ in a special field of inquiry. They may suggest to the supervisor problems within the general assignment, plan approaches to these problems, carry out research work, evaluate the results, and prepare recommendations, reports and scientific papers'. Supervision is general) scientists being responsible for determining and developing metkods and procedures. Plans and work-in-progress are reviewed periodically with the supervisor, mainly for policy considerations, and to arrange for staff, finances and facilities. Scientists super- vise and train junior scientists and non-professional assistants, and assess results of their work. OUALIFICAT[ON$: I. A Masterts degree from a un.iYersity of recognized standing in · Forestry or Biology or other suitable fields of science, and three years of acceptable experience in related research work; or a Doctorts degree supported by significant research in a particular field. 2. Ability to carry out scientific research~ to analyze and inter- pret data, and to report results in an acceptable manner as demonstrated by published scientific papers. For advancement to this grade, a Scientist shall have made a significant contribution and shall h~ve achieved recognition as a research worker in a particular field. Februa~-, 1962 Title Chan~e - October 3. 1971 RESEARCH SCIENTIST 4, NATURAL RESQURCF. S CLASS DEFINITION: Work at this level involves conduct and supervision of a comprehensive research program involviag a number of individual projects or independent conduct of a highly speciali:ed research program. Assignments are defined only in terms of general objec- tives~ scientist taking full responsibility for identifying prob- lems, determining specific research Projects to be undertaken, preparing plans and establishin~ methods and procedures. Plans are discussed with superiors for conformity with policies but no technical direction is received~ incumbents being guided by their o~ interpretation of objectives. Projects may be assi~.ned to junior re.~earch sCieatists who plan the research work and analy=e and interpret data. Scientists have wide contacts with persons in their speciaii:cd field at u~iversitic.~, other research .~tation~ amd ~n ~ndu,~try ~n Canada and abroad. The3 arc expected to attend and present papers perta[nin~t to their research findi.n~ at national and international scientific meeting,s. 9U ALI FICATI 0NS: 1. A Master's degree from a university of recogni:ed standin=~ in ~Forestry or Biology or other suitable fields of science~ plus seven years~ experience~ or a Doctor's degree from a university of recogni:ed standing, plus four year$~ experience. 2. Demonstrated ability to initiate and independently carry out and supervise scientific research; abilit}' to anal)-ae amd interpret data, assess the validity of results and prepare rcport,~ -.'~s show~ by pub.Licatiom~ of scientific papers of' tli.~h standard, i.'or advanceme~t to this .~rade~ a ~cicm~tist ~halI have achieved roco~nitio, by il) hi~ ow, and aLii. ed fie.Ids as a~ authority in his field of ~l)eciali:atiom. February, 1962' Title Chan~e - October 3, 1971 ~r~nch, CLvi[ S~vLcc [he 3, 4 or 5 ~evel.of PFS[7, 20.. and 21 'pu,,ti,g Yv:l[u.l~ion uf tO ekther Re~earch Sc[unti=t ,1 or 5 ),.'w.l, ur PR3, 20 and · ent rates fo~ ~nd~v~dJal Research S~i~n~i~=Lr. exc~pC as nor. od ~n ~3 . ~ · ab~v~. . · . 6 ~ach submission f~r classification to Rv::¢,orch ~ctontis: 4. Or ..... shall ~ accompanied by: ".'' '~. ~ .... ... "~' .'-- ,~i '' '':" .... fL) The name, current cias~i~Lcotiun ancl ~Iary, and employ~nt ~?'-,.~. · .- (ii) A stat6~e~ of ~he u~ive~s/~y deq~ccs, Fast graduate degree~,' ~..,~ .:% scholarch/~ and awards obtained ac~o~an/~ by ~ =tatt-mv~t .-- (ii~) ~caLLs of cite current prujec~'~ or sr. udie~ (,~ applicant inclu~i~ !n,.'oLve~ent in plannLn9, cor:,luc: o~ work, c=llc, ct. in:J and analyzing ddta, intetpreti,g and .~pplying results, uup, r- .' vision of ro!n:ed contract0 and grnr, r~. " Qescriptio~ o( th- hature of nup,~..,ibion received ~nd, applicable, supervL:ion given ~o ;:rnff or to scientific t~am. , ' Co~unity. ' A n~ber of s~pl~ roprJnl':~ should be lnc~ude[1, On~ all thc~c published wltltLt~ th, t ['~t 5 or Baturo of report. · .. " tees~ t, orra~qLng t~.cht,tcnt [,r~:; and " s~l~n~t'~kc organizat Ion~. {viii) ~ts~ of patent~, or new do:~lgns or ~di~icnticnn d~sig~ oc Jnstc~er~C= and t, vldencu (,[ (ix) O~tdLts Of uny adjunct p~Oft~s~c,r'.;h[I~'ua thc unlv,.csi~y f~c problems. "?~'- ~s F~L~or o{ a tox~k ~n n related discipline. :"~'~ ..... · .~ ~.~. ~xti) Stronq. tecc~endation by tho appropriate Broach Dizectot -.~ :-: or ~ect/on ~u~etvlso~ i~ ~u~,po~t o~ the classification -' .. '~-'. - · . ' ~"~'~ ~,,~:.~ based O~ the ~VQ suppo~tin9 evidence, a~l .c~e~ncy ~.~ ..... ~. , ..~ · -. , . .: .,, ~,~ )e · 'T- ... . ~.~. ~.~ · >:. ' : .~,~ ~,..~.~- BN NOT~r-: These guidelines amplify upon and clarify ~he existing guidelines dated August 15, 1981. It ~s understood that ~hey elaborate upon but do neither contradict nor replace the existing class standards. The criteria used by the Research Scientist Cor.~ittee to evalGate sub- missions for ~rogression within r. he series may be considered under the major headings of Qualifications, Productivity an~ Recognition, which are in t~arn composed of the following elements: Qualifications: Degree and years of experience .-¢~-~' ~ ....... .... ~ty:' Quality, quantity and significance of cutput Inc!u~ing: · published papers published chapters in becks · investigation reports . confidential reports . authority on contracted research poster presentations presentation of papers at meetings . editing (or refereeing) papers for pub!ishlnq literature citations . patents And where applicable: supervision of other research scientists . organize'work of o~her research scientists · develop programs and provide advice ~ generate ideas Reccgnition: - national or international authority ~ - arrange sessions on specialty - chair sessions on specialty - aOjun~t professorship - represent government on special ccr.mictees as member or chairman - member of federal-provincial committees - received meritorious awards - provides expert consultation and advice to other agencies -. provides comments on reports by ccnsultancs and other agencies Application ~f ~0is criteria to various levels is s'~nmarized as follows (since the com~,ittee considers applications for classification at the 3 level and a.~ove only, ~he Research Scientist 1 and 2 levels are not included): Research Scientist 3 "~or advancement to this grade, e scientist shall have made a si~nifkcant ccntr~but~on and shall have achi6ved recognition as a research worker in a particular field." (S~anda~ for Research Scientist 3 level) Pcoduct~.v: :y: Conr. inued productivi~y e.g. - severa~ p~o]ec:s under'way - severa~ good guaizty - many internal reports produced - presents pagers at meetings ~ecognition: ~aving achieved recognition as a research '~orker a particular field e.g. - literature citaZ~ons -reference fr~ individual's last research supervisor describing individuals' research projects and hisser con~ibution t0 Lhem Resaarch~ Scientist 4 "For a/'~ancement :o this grade, a scientist shall have achieved recog- nition by scien:ists in his. own and allied fields as an au~hcrity in 'his fleld of specialization." (Standard for R%search Scien:ist 4 level) Qualifications: As per lis~ed in standard Productivity: High level of.productivity e.g. - coordinating several projec:~ - many good quality p~lications, a significant muter of which have been subjected :o peer . review - the names of ~e editorial board who carried ou~ ~e review ~o be provided - significant n,~T. ber of inves:igatlon - frequently presents papers at meetings - refere~peer papers for publication - authority on contracced research Recognition: Having achieved recognition by scientists in own allied fields as an authority in field of speciali=a:ion: - frequent literature citations - provides comments on reports by consultants, and other agencies (na:ional and international) - having served in expert capacity on Ontario and/or Canadian Scien:ific cc~mit:~e (T~individual will Supply ~e terms of reference of the committee(s), names of all members, how he/she came to be appointed and ~he capacity in which the individual sits on the co~ittee~s).) - letter from the individual's supervisor attesting ~o ~e fact that pro3ec:s undercaken were devised wiLh relatively little assistance and executed by ~e individual satisfactorily Research Scientist 5 "Advancement to this grade is limited to sclen~ls: who have achleved international recognition as authorities in their ,.'~n field. This is evidenced in the following ways: i) They have a record of research findings which ~ave been published widely and have won wide-spread acceptance as ~utstanding contri- butions by the scientific community. ii) They are sought to provide advice and as$istam~e on reseaxch problems by specialists in their own and allied fields." (Standard Qualifications: As per listed in standard Prcdu:t!vity and Recognition: a) The individuals research mu$~ he carrier c%~ independent!y, i.e. either alone, or as a pro)eot leader. b) The level of research must be such Lhat it ~%s recogni:ed in,er- nationally. This recognition can take sera-al forms, but a~ least 3 must be satisfied. i) serve on an international scientific committee in a sclen- t~fic capacity - preferably by invitation; ' ii) be ~n an editorial board of a leading scientific journal in the field; iii) have given the keynote address at an international confer- ence preferably outside Canada; iv) give evidence of extensive reference to own work in o~her people's scientific publications; v) ha'ye received any national or international awards for scientific endeavour. The individual, to be accepted~in:o this class must provide: - Details of projects worked on a~names of Lhe team together wi~h a corroboration from the individual's supervisor that the work was conceived and carried out independently. - Terms of reference of co~mittees, names of other members, ~he capacity in which the individual sits on that committee and how he/she came to be appointed. Note, mu'ltl-national committees will "carry more weight" than bilateral committees. - Details of editorial boards served on, name of journal and c~her members. - Letters and mames of papers in ~hich the ~ndividual has been referred to as well as the paper to ~hich references refer. - Names and citations of nn[ional or ~nternat~cna! a~.ards. / 1. Recommendation by Branch Director in some de%ail stating that one or more ~ of the following ~tems have beon given in evidence of recognition and are available fo; scrutiny. 2. Invitation from ~': ternational Scientific Organization to present a paper, acting on a pane} etc. 3. Acting as editor uf papers submitted for publication in scientific journals at the reques= ¢~ an editoria~ board of the journals concerned. 4. Correspondence f~om other scientists in a related field on significant scientific ma=te;s. 5. The use by a uni'.ersi%y of part of a published article for teaching pu.rp<>ses. 6. W%ile the re.cues', for a reprint is not considered significant a .cucte from a reprLnt in a published article may be signif¼cant. 7. Request on the part of a government or organization for the services of a Research $cien'aist at the expense of that organization and in a related field, e.g. Research Scientist to Quebec, to Newfoundland. 8. LecturLng in a related field at a t~niversity. 9. Post graduate students lecturing. RECEIVED PERSONNEL BRANCH ONTARIO }41N[STRY OF