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Inspecteur [15 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Inspector
1, record 1, English, Inspector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Insp. 1, record 1, English, Insp%2E
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Order of precedence of ranks for regular members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: (a) Commissioner; (b) Deputy Commissioner; (c) Assistant Commissioner; (d) Chief Superintendent; (e) Superintendent; (f) Inspector; (g) Corps Sergeant-Major; (h) Sergeant-Major; (i) Staff Sergeant-Major; (j) Staff Sergeant; (k) Sergeant; (l) Corporal; (m) Constable. 1, record 1, English, - Inspector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 1, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- insp. 1, record 1, French, insp%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice 1, record 1, French, inspectrice
correct, feminine noun
- insp. 1, record 1, French, insp%2E
correct, feminine noun
- insp. 1, record 1, French, insp%2E
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ordre de préséance des grades des membres réguliers de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada : a) commissaire; b) sous-commissaire; c) commissaire adjoint; d) surintendant principal; e) surintendant; f) inspecteur; g) sergent-major du corps; h) sergent-major; i) sergent-major d’état-major; j) sergent d’état-major; k) sergent; l) caporal; m) gendarme. 1, record 1, French, - inspecteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inspector 1, record 2, English, inspector
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- police inspector 3, record 2, English, police%20inspector
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Police officer who is in charge of several precincts and ranks below a superintendent or deputy superintendent. 1, record 2, English, - inspector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 2, French, inspecteur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- inspecteur de police 3, record 2, French, inspecteur%20de%20police
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la section III-33-4 dans QSTAT. 4, record 2, French, - inspecteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- comisario de policía
1, record 2, Spanish, comisario%20de%20polic%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 3, English, superintendent
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- directeur
1, record 3, French, directeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- surveillant général 1, record 3, French, surveillant%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
- directeur général 1, record 3, French, directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- régisseur 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gisseur
correct, masculine noun
- contrôleur 1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4leur
correct, masculine noun
- inspecteur 1, record 3, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«directeur général» quand le service comporte plusieurs directeurs, c'est-à-dire une direction complète; «directeur» quand le service est simple et n'exige pas de division. 1, record 3, French, - directeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Estructuras de la administración pública
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- superintendente
1, record 3, Spanish, superintendente
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona a cuyo cargo está la dirección y cuidado de algo, con superioridad a las demás que sirven en ello. 1, record 3, Spanish, - superintendente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Card Games
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pit boss
1, record 4, English, pit%20boss
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- inspector 2, record 4, English, inspector
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who supervises all the games and casino personnel associated with a pit during a particular work shift. 3, record 4, English, - pit%20boss
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pit bosses are in place to watch for cheating, settle disputes, and give comps to big bettors. 3, record 4, English, - pit%20boss
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inspector/Pit Boss: supervises the Dealers, enforces procedures, and is answerable to the games manager. 2, record 4, English, - pit%20boss
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Jeux de cartes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 4, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice 1, record 4, French, inspectrice
correct, feminine noun
- contremaître 1, record 4, French, contrema%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
- contremaîtresse 1, record 4, French, contrema%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspecteur/Contremaître : supervise les croupiers, impose les procédures et se rapporte au gérant des jeux de hasard. 1, record 4, French, - inspecteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de azar
- Juego de cartas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe del centro de acción
1, record 4, Spanish, jefe%20del%20centro%20de%20acci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 5, English, inspector
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insurance company employee who examines physical risks and reports on them for underwriting purposes. 2, record 5, English, - inspector
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some companies this is done in some areas by the agency supervisor, while calling upon the agents in his territory. Such agency supervisors are sometimes called inspectors. 2, record 5, English, - inspector
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Assurances
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur du cadre
1, record 5, French, inspecteur%20du%20cadre
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- inspecteur 2, record 5, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne appartenant aux services extérieurs d'une entreprise d'assurance, ayant, généralement dans les limites d'une circonscription, des responsabilités en matière d'organisation commerciale, de production et de gestion des contrats. 3, record 5, French, - inspecteur%20du%20cadre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonction type d'une compagnie d'assurance sur la vie, qui fait partie de la Direction commerciale/Production. 4, record 5, French, - inspecteur%20du%20cadre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inspecteur du cadre : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. Extrait de la norme NF-K40-001, reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 5, record 5, French, - inspecteur%20du%20cadre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Seguros
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- inspector
1, record 5, Spanish, inspector
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 6, English, inspector
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual appointed under corporations legislation to investigate the affairs and management of a corporation. 2, record 6, English, - inspector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 6, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne nommée en vertu d'une loi relative aux sociétés pour examiner les affaires d'une société et la façon dont elle est gérée. 1, record 6, French, - inspecteur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous le régime de la «Loi sur les compagnies» du Québec, les inspecteurs sont nommés par l'inspecteur général des institutions financières. Sous le régime de la «Loi sur les sociétés par actions» du Canada, les inspecteurs sont nommés en vertu d'une ordonnance du tribunal. 1, record 6, French, - inspecteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
- Verificación (Contabilidad)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- inspector
1, record 6, Spanish, inspector
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 7, English, inspector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inspector: Unemployment Insurance Regulations, 1978 (with amendments to March 1, 1991). 2, record 7, English, - inspector
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 7, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inspecteur : Règlement sur l'assurance-chômage, 1978 (avec modifications jusqu'au 1er mars 1991). 2, record 7, French, - inspecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lexique de l'assurance-chômage, Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1992. 2, record 7, French, - inspecteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- inspector
1, record 7, Spanish, inspector
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-10-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- examiner
1, record 8, English, examiner
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Financial institutions are required to keep a record with each material READC (Real Estate Acquisition Development and Construction) project financing arrangement that would provide the Office's examiners with ... information with respect to the particular arrangement. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 2, record 8, English, - examiner
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 8, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les institutions financières doivent conserver un dossier portant sur chaque accord de financement d'AMCBI (Acquisition de mise en valeur et de construction de biens immobiliers) important pour fournir aux inspecteurs du Bureau les renseignements [...], qui doivent être à jour à la date de la conclusion de l'accord [...] [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 2, record 8, French, - inspecteur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 9, English, inspector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inspector means a person who is designated as an inspector pursuant to subsection 38(1). 1, record 9, English, - inspector
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries Act (Chapter F-14). 2, record 9, English, - inspector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 9, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne désignée à ce titre en vertu du paragraphe 38(1). 1, record 9, French, - inspecteur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les pêches (Chapitre F-14). 2, record 9, French, - inspecteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2000-05-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Security
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 10, English, inspector
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Commission may designate as an inspector for the purposes of this Act any person whom the Commission considers qualified and any person so designated shall be provided with a certificate in the prescribed form certifying the person's designation. ... The certificate must list any category of place or vehicle that the inspector has been designated to inspect, any condition that must be satisfied by the inspector in conducting an inspection and any restriction on the powers conferred on the inspector, and on entering or inspecting a place or vehicle the inspector shall, if requested, show the certificate to the person in charge of the place or vehicle. 1, record 10, English, - inspector
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statute cited: Nuclear Safety and Control Act. 2, record 10, English, - inspector
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 10, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Commission peut désigner toute personne qu'elle estime qualifiée pour remplir les fonctions d'inspecteur dans le cadre de la présente loi; le cas échéant, elle lui remet un certificat conforme au modèle réglementaire attestant sa qualité. [...] Le certificat énumère les catégories de lieux ou de véhicules que l'inspecteur est autorisé à visiter, fait état des restrictions attachées à ses pouvoirs et prévoit les modalités applicables au déroulement de chaque visite; l'inspecteur présente, sur demande, son certificat au responsable des lieux ou véhicules visités. 1, record 10, French, - inspecteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi citée : Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires. 2, record 10, French, - inspecteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Customs and Excise
- Social Legislation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Inspector
1, record 11, English, Inspector
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Douanes et accise
- Législation sociale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Inspecteur
1, record 11, French, Inspecteur
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction établie par le Service de traduction de Douanes et Accise. 2, record 11, French, - Inspecteur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-02-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Bankruptcy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- inspector
1, record 12, English, inspector
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a number of individuals appointed by creditors of a bankrupt to guide the trustee and to supervise the administration of the estate. 2, record 12, English, - inspector
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The creditors elect among themselves one to five representatives called inspectors. The inspectors direct the trustee as to the administering and winding up of the estate. 3, record 12, English, - inspector
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inspectors should perform their duties impartially and in the interests of the creditors who appoint them. They should see that the trustee act in accordance with the Bankruptcy Act and if it is brought to their notice that he has not done so, they should discipline him and if necessary take steps to have him removed. 3, record 12, English, - inspector
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Faillites
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 12, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne nommée par les créanciers d'un failli afin de conseiller le syndic, de superviser l'administration des biens du failli, d'examiner les comptes du syndic et de les approuver. 2, record 12, French, - inspecteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-08-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- liquor inspector 1, record 13, English, liquor%20inspector
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Liquor Control Act 4.(3). 1, record 13, English, - liquor%20inspector
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 13, French, inspecteur
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Loi sur les alcools 4.(3). 1, record 13, French, - inspecteur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-07-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Land Use Inspector
1, record 14, English, Land%20Use%20Inspector
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In use at the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. 2, record 14, English, - Land%20Use%20Inspector
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Inspecteur
1, record 14, French, Inspecteur
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- Inspecteur - Aménagement du territoire 1, record 14, French, Inspecteur%20%2D%20Am%C3%A9nagement%20du%20territoire
correct, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En usage au ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien. 2, record 14, French, - Inspecteur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-04-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- enforcement specialist
1, record 15, English, enforcement%20specialist
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste de l'application de la loi
1, record 15, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20l%27application%20de%20la%20loi
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- inspecteur 1, record 15, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
- inspectrice 2, record 15, French, inspectrice
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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