Anticipating and dealing with problems and issues in a persistent manner, seizing opportunities that arise and going beyond what is expected.
Level 1
Entry
Accepts challenges
- Persists in finding solutions.
- Considers ideas from a variety of sources (e.g. literature, peers) in order to solve problems.
Level 2
Working
Seeks and meets challenges
- Creates and maximizes opportunities for the lab, research centre and/or NRC in a positive light.
- Seeks out ideas from other disciplines and resources in order to solve problems.
- Offers technical help and expertise to improve others' performance and resolve problems.
Level 3
Mastery
Seeks to excel
- Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs (of external clients and internal groups) that may not be obvious to others.
- Coaches, supports and encourages others to test their limits.
- Exceeds job expectations to contribute to lab, research centre and/or NRC objectives.