Position Description Questionnaire

Welcome to the online Position Description Questionnaire.

This system will support employees with the completion of their Position Description Questionnaire and assist various levels of management in reviewing and signing-off on the employees questionnaires. This helps employees to complete their Position Description Questionnaire and submit it to the Treasury Board Secretariat as part of their reclassification request.

To access the Position Description Questionnaire you will require a User-ID.

You will require a user account to be able to access the online questionnaire. You can create your own account by following the instructions on the Position Description Questionnaire login screen. This will create the basic employee account. If you require access as a Supervisor, HR Representative or Permanent Head/Designate, first create your account and then contact Treasury Board Secretariat as per the contact information below to have the elevated role assigned to your account.

Before you begin the Position Description Questionnaire, you must be able to identify your supervisor and permanent head and they must be set up in the system in order for you to submit your request for reclassification.

Review Process

Employees who wish to have their classifications reviewed under the new Job Evaluation System are able to do so by submitting a Position Description Questionnaire. Employees can use the Microsoft Word version of the Position Description Questionnaire or complete and submit the Position Description Questionnaire online. Please follow the guidelines below.

User Support:

Should you require assistance in using the Position Description Questionnaire, contact our Support Group by email at pdqsupport@gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-3383 or toll free 1-888-729-7690 (select option 5) during government business hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily.

Reminders and Tips for PDQ Completion

System Requirements

The questionnaire application works with the following Internet Browsers:

  • Internet Explorer Version 8, 9, 10 and 11 (32 bit);
  • Firefox Version 32; minimum
  • Google Chrome Version 38. Note: The Position Description Questionnaire will not work with Google Chrome versions higher than Version 38.

Other Browsers are not supported.

Users will also require the following:

  • Adobe Reader 9 or newer (Available for free at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ );
  • Web Browser Pop-up blocker enabled to allow pop-ups;
  • Java script enabled in the Browser;
  • Firefox settings to allow use of Adobe Acrobat; and
  • Google Chrome settings to allow use of Adobe Reader.

For instructions on changing your browser settings, see the Computer Compatibility Guide. You must revert back to your original browser settings to work with other web sites / applications you may use.

Accessibility Support:

Users requiring disability related supports to access the online Position Description Questionnaire should contact the Classification and Organizational Design Division at pdqsupport@gov.nl.ca or by phone 709-729-6334 or toll free at 1-844-254-6334 (selection option 5).

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