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SUPERINTENDENT [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Superintendent
1, record 1, English, Superintendent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Supt. 1, record 1, English, Supt%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, - Superintendent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surintendant
1, record 1, French, surintendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- surint. 1, record 1, French, surint%2E
correct, masculine noun
- sdt 1, record 1, French, sdt
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surintendante 1, record 1, French, surintendante
correct, feminine noun
- surint. 1, record 1, French, surint%2E
correct, feminine noun
- sdte 1, record 1, French, sdte
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- surint. 1, record 1, French, surint%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, - surintendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
surintendants; surintendantes; surint. : pluriel. 1, record 1, French, - surintendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sdt; sdte : anciennes abréviations au singulier dans lesquelles les lettres «dt» et «dte» suivant la lettre «s» se placent en exposant. 1, record 1, French, - surintendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
sdts; sdtes : anciennes abréviations au pluriel dans lesquelles les lettres «dts» et «dtes» suivant la lettre «s» se placent en exposant. 1, record 1, French, - surintendant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Postal Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 2, English, superintendent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superintendent: term used at Canada Post. 2, record 2, English, - superintendent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Postes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chef
1, record 2, French, chef
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chef : terme en usage à Postes Canada. 2, record 2, French, - chef
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chief of police
1, record 3, English, chief%20of%20police
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- police chief 1, record 3, English, police%20chief
correct, standardized
- police chief executive 2, record 3, English, police%20chief%20executive
correct
- superintendent 3, record 3, English, superintendent
correct, United States
- commissioner 3, record 3, English, commissioner
correct, United States
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who plans, directs and coordinates the police operations of a division or district and, through subordinates, the activities of branches, sections, detachments and units of a police force under his or her supervision. 4, record 3, English, - chief%20of%20police
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Police departments vary so widely in their structural organization that it is virtually impossible to standardize the terminology of titles and ranks. However, the above terms, especially "chief of police," are in reasonably wide use throughout the country. 3, record 3, English, - chief%20of%20police
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chief of police; police chief: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 3, English, - chief%20of%20police
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chef de police
1, record 3, French, chef%20de%20police
correct, masculine and feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- directeur de police 1, record 3, French, directeur%20de%20police
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- directrice de police 2, record 3, French, directrice%20de%20police
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui planifie, dirige et coordonne les opérations policières d'une division ou d'un district et, par l'entremise de subalternes, les activités de bureaux de quartier, de sections, de détachements et d'unités d'un corps de police qui est sous sa responsabilité. 3, record 3, French, - chef%20de%20police
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le service de police] se compose d'un directeur ou chef de police, d'officiers et de policiers nommés par le conseil. Étant donné les différences d'organisation au sein des services de police, les équivalences de grade ne peuvent être qu'approximatives (surtout dans les polices étrangères). Ainsi, un même grade peut traduire des attributions différentes selon le service. 4, record 3, French, - chef%20de%20police
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chef de police; directeur de police; directrice de police : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 5, record 3, French, - chef%20de%20police
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe de policía
1, record 3, Spanish, jefe%20de%20polic%C3%ADa
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Customs and Excise
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 4, English, superintendent
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Douanes et accise
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- surintendant
1, record 4, French, surintendant
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction établie par le service de traduction de Douanes et Accise. 2, record 4, French, - surintendant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- superintendente
1, record 4, Spanish, superintendente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Rail Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 5, English, superintendent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wherever the word "Superintendent" appears herein [Uniform Code of Operating Rules] it applies to the officer in charge of a Division (or Area). 1, record 5, English, - superintendent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport par rail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surintendant
1, record 5, French, surintendant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le présent Règlement [Règlement unifié d'exploitation] désigne par le terme "surintendant" le cadre qui a la charge de la division (ou du secteur). 1, record 5, French, - surintendant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Transporte ferroviario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- superintendente
1, record 5, Spanish, superintendente
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 6, English, superintendent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- directeur
1, record 6, French, directeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- surveillant général 1, record 6, French, surveillant%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
- directeur général 1, record 6, French, directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- régisseur 1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gisseur
correct, masculine noun
- contrôleur 1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4leur
correct, masculine noun
- inspecteur 1, record 6, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - directeur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Estructuras de la administración pública
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- superintendente
1, record 6, Spanish, superintendente
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, 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 6, Spanish, - superintendente
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- construction manager
1, record 7, English, construction%20manager
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- construction director 2, record 7, English, construction%20director
correct
- general superintendent 3, record 7, English, general%20superintendent
correct
- superintendent 4, record 7, English, superintendent
correct
- site manager 5, record 7, English, site%20manager
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who manages the construction of a project. 2, record 7, English, - construction%20manager
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The actual title given to the person performing this function, and his hierarchical position, depend on the size of the project and the organizational structure. 2, record 7, English, - construction%20manager
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- directeur de travaux
1, record 7, French, directeur%20de%20travaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- directrice de travaux 1, record 7, French, directrice%20de%20travaux
correct, feminine noun
- directeur des travaux 2, record 7, French, directeur%20des%20travaux
correct, masculine noun
- directrice des travaux 1, record 7, French, directrice%20des%20travaux
correct, feminine noun
- directeur de la construction 3, record 7, French, directeur%20de%20la%20construction
correct, masculine noun
- directrice de la construction 1, record 7, French, directrice%20de%20la%20construction
correct, feminine noun
- directeur de travaux de construction 4, record 7, French, directeur%20de%20travaux%20de%20construction
correct, masculine noun
- directrice de travaux de construction 5, record 7, French, directrice%20de%20travaux%20de%20construction
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui gère la construction d'un projet. 1, record 7, French, - directeur%20de%20travaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Personne chargée de gérer la réalisation de la construction de bâtiment ou de génie civil. 6, record 7, French, - directeur%20de%20travaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La définition de «directeur de travaux» énoncée ci-dessus vise à clarifier le sens du terme et à déraciner l'usage fautif de «gérant de construction» dans le sens de directeur de travaux. À titre d'exemple, citons le cas de l'entreprise XYZ, gérant de construction, qui nomme L. Dirige au poste de directeur de travaux. 1, record 7, French, - directeur%20de%20travaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le niveau hiérarchique et le titre de la personne remplissant cette fonction peuvent varier selon l'importance du projet ou la structure de l'entreprise. En effet, on trouve également dans les documents consultés : «responsable des travaux», «responsable de la construction», «gestionnaire des travaux», «administrateur des travaux,» etc. 1, record 7, French, - directeur%20de%20travaux
Record 7, Key term(s)
- responsable des travaux
- responsable de la construction
- gestionnaire des travaux
- administrateur des travaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ejecución de los trabajos de construcción
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- director de las obras
1, record 7, Spanish, director%20de%20las%20obras
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-03-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- field superintendent
1, record 8, English, field%20superintendent
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- superintendent 1, record 8, English, superintendent
correct, see observation
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who, on the site, manages the construction of a project. 1, record 8, English, - field%20superintendent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following terms are also encountered in designating this function: field general manager, field manager, field supervisor, field construction manager and construction superintendent. The actual title given to the person performing this function, and his hierarchical position, depend on the size of the project and the organizational structure. 1, record 8, English, - field%20superintendent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management. 2, record 8, English, - field%20superintendent
Record 8, Key term(s)
- field general manager
- field manager
- field supervisor
- field construction manager
- construction superintendent
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation des chantiers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chef de chantier
1, record 8, French, chef%20de%20chantier
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- conducteur de chantier 1, record 8, French, conducteur%20de%20chantier
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- conducteur de travaux 2, record 8, French, conducteur%20de%20travaux
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- surintendant 1, record 8, French, surintendant
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui, sur le chantier, gère les travaux de construction. 1, record 8, French, - chef%20de%20chantier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Québec, le terme surintendant est employé à tort en ce sens, sans doute sous l'influence du terme anglais superintendent. 1, record 8, French, - chef%20de%20chantier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d'étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets. 3, record 8, French, - chef%20de%20chantier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de las obras
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe de obras
1, record 8, Spanish, jefe%20de%20obras
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Heritage
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 9, English, superintendent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 9, English, - superintendent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Patrimoine
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- directeur
1, record 9, French, directeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- directrice 2, record 9, French, directrice
correct, masculine noun
- régisseur 3, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gisseur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- régisseuse 4, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gisseuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme « régisseur » est parfois utilisé dans la région de Québec pour désigner le directeur d'un lieu historique national. 3, record 9, French, - directeur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 9, French, - directeur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Superintendent of Brokers
1, record 10, English, Superintendent%20of%20Brokers
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"superintendent" means the Superintendent of Brokers or any Deputy Superintendent of Brokers or any duly authorized person performing his duties under [the British Columbia Securities] Act; ... 1, record 10, English, - Superintendent%20of%20Brokers
Record 10, Key term(s)
- superintendent
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Superintendent of Brokers
1, record 10, French, Superintendent%20of%20Brokers
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 11, English, superintendent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the London Mint or the Ottawa Mint; an old title. 1, record 11, English, - superintendent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chef des ateliers
1, record 11, French, chef%20des%20ateliers
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- surintendant 1, record 11, French, surintendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la Monnaie de Londres ou à celle d'Ottawa; ancien titre. 1, record 11, French, - chef%20des%20ateliers
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-08-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Penal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Superintendent
1, record 12, English, Superintendent
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In minimum institutions, the Superintendent is responsible for all correctional processes within the institution. 1, record 12, English, - Superintendent
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- directeur
1, record 12, French, directeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- directrice 1, record 12, French, directrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les établissements à sécurité minimale, c'est le directeur qui est responsable de tout le processus correctionnel. 1, record 12, French, - directeur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-08-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Agriculture - General
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- superintendent
1, record 13, English, superintendent
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. of an experimental farm 1, record 13, English, - superintendent
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term adopted by the DTSD-Agriculture (CULSEC). 2, record 13, English, - superintendent
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- régisseur
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9gisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- régisseure 2, record 13, French, r%C3%A9gisseure
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par exemple d'une ferme expérimentale 1, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9gisseur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme adopté par le Comité d'uniformisation linguistique de la DSTM-agriculture (CULSEC). 3, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9gisseur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
d'une ferme expérimentale. 1, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9gisseur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 4 OBS
«Régisseure» est employé à la ferme expérimentale de Bouctouche au Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9gisseur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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