There are several categories that jobs in the public service fall into:

Each job in the public service has a number of competencies assigned to it.

Competencies are the personal attributes, skills and knowledge that are critical to being an effective and successful performer in a given job. They identify those requirements which are essential to perform the work. The competency development process recognizes one may acquire competencies in many different ways.

Jobs are staffed using competencies. Competency profiles have been developed for job types through a process involving the people who do the work and know it well. Competencies recognize the transferability of an individual's skills and are flexible enough to meet the changing needs of the public service.

For more information about competencies in the Saskatchewan public service, please visit our competencies page. The page lists information about in-scope competencies and management competencies.