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Job

A paid position requiring the person in it to have specific knowledge, skills, experience or training. The required tasks of the job may be carried out at a work site, in a company or home office, or other place (such as a mode of transportation: transport truck, train, plane, taxi, etc.)

Job sharing

Two or more people sharing the responsibilities of one job. It has the advantage of a job partner’s support and collaboration, but may have communication and coordination challenges due to limited time overlap.

Journey-level

An experience level that applies to completion of an apprenticeship program or experience as a fully-qualified worker in a trade.