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ombudsman [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman
1, record 1, English, ombudsman
correct, see observation, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ombudswoman 1, record 1, English, ombudswoman
correct, see observation, generic
- ombudsperson 1, record 1, English, ombudsperson
correct, see observation, generic
- ombud 1, record 1, English, ombud
correct, see observation, generic
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
… an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively. 1, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, the terms "protecteur du citoyen," "protectrice du citoyen," "médiateur du citoyen" and "médiatrice du citoyen" refer to a person whose duty is to defend the rights of citizens. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen." 1, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ombudsperson; ombud: designations sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- protecteur du citoyen
1, record 1, French, protecteur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- protectrice du citoyen 2, record 1, French, protectrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, specific
- médiateur du citoyen 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9diateur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, France, specific
- médiatrice du citoyen 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9diatrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, France, specific
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne dont le rôle est] neutre et indépendant [et qui défend] les droits des citoyens en enquêtant sur les plaintes dans les secteurs public et privé. 1, record 1, French, - protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, les termes «ombudsman», «ombudswoman», «ombudsperson» et «ombud» désignent une personne qui peut assumer différentes responsabilités (par exemple, défendre les droits des citoyens, écouter et appuyer les employés, fournir des conseils et des mécanismes pour régler les différends). 4, record 1, French, - protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Administración pública (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor del pueblo
1, record 1, Spanish, defensor%20del%20pueblo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora del pueblo 2, record 1, Spanish, defensora%20del%20pueblo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario público encargado de proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos ante los poderes públicos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - defensor%20del%20pueblo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defensor del pueblo; defensora del pueblo: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, cuando "defensor del pueblo" se refiera a la persona que desempeña el cargo, se escribe con minúscula y en masculino o femenino atendiendo al sexo de su titular. 4, record 1, Spanish, - defensor%20del%20pueblo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Provincial Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ombudsman
1, record 2, English, Ombudsman
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Québec Ombudsman is independent[, is] not under the jurisdiction of the Government of Québec [and] reports to the National Assembly. 2, record 2, English, - Ombudsman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Administration provinciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Protecteur du citoyen
1, record 2, French, Protecteur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Protectrice du citoyen 2, record 2, French, Protectrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Protecteur du citoyen est indépendant. Il ne relève pas du gouvernement du Québec. Il fait rapport à l'Assemblée nationale. 3, record 2, French, - Protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman
1, record 3, English, ombudsman
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OMB 2, record 3, English, OMB
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ombudswoman 3, record 3, English, ombudswoman
correct, see observation
- ombudsperson 3, record 3, English, ombudsperson
correct, see observation
- ombud 3, record 3, English, ombud
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "ombudsman" comes from the Swedish words "ombud," meaning "delegate," and "man," in the sense of "human being." … an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively. 3, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ombudsman: In the federal public service, the Translation Bureau recommends the use of the English term "ombudsman," regardless of the gender of the person who holds the position. 3, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen." 3, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women. 4, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudsperson; ombud: The word "ombudsperson" and the form "ombud" are also sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms. 3, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ombudsman; OMB: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - ombudsman
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ombudsman
1, record 3, French, ombudsman
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OMB 2, record 3, French, OMB
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ombud 3, record 3, French, ombud
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot «ombudsman» vient des mots suédois «ombud», qui veut dire «délégué», et «man», qui signifie «être humain». […] l'ombudsman peut notamment assumer les responsabilités suivantes : défendre les droits des citoyens en enquêtant sur les plaintes dans les secteurs public et privé; écouter et soutenir les employés qui ont des difficultés liées à l'équité ou à la santé mentale; répondre aux besoins des victimes d'actes criminels; fournir de l'information, des conseils et des mécanismes permettant de régler efficacement et équitablement les griefs et les différends. 3, record 3, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ombudsman : Dans la fonction publique fédérale, le Bureau de la traduction recommande d'employer le terme français «ombudsman», quel que soit le genre de la personne concernée. 3, record 3, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ombudsman : D'autres termes sont employés pour désigner le rôle d'une personne auprès d'une clientèle en particulier. Ils ne décrivent souvent qu'une des diverses fonctions que peut exercer l'ombudsman. Ces termes sont principalement composés avec les mots suivants : protecteur (par exemple : protecteur du citoyen); défenseur (par exemple : défenseur des droits de la personne); médiateur (par exemple : médiateur de l'Université). 3, record 3, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudsman : La forme plurielle recommandée en français est «ombudsmans». 3, record 3, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudsman; OMB : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 3, French, - ombudsman
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Administración federal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor
1, record 3, Spanish, defensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora 2, record 3, Spanish, defensora
correct, feminine noun
- ómbudsman 3, record 3, Spanish, %C3%B3mbudsman
correct, common gender
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defensor; defensora: El Diccionario panhispánico de dudas aconseja que se utilice la voz "defensor" cuando se hace referencia a la figura que defiende los derechos de grupos determinados, diferente a la persona designada para proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos ante los poderes públicos. En casos puntuales, la voz "defensor" va generalmente acompañada del nombre de quien defiende: defensor del lector, defensor del consumidor, etc. 2, record 3, Spanish, - defensor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ómbudsman: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, en caso de adaptar la voz sueca "ombudsman" al español, lo apropiado es escribirla con tilde en la "o", para reflejar la pronunciación esdrújula original: "ómbudsman". 3, record 3, Spanish, - defensor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Provincial Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ombudsman
1, record 4, English, Ombudsman
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ombudsman is an officer of the Ontario Legislative Assembly who is independent of government and political parties. [The] office promotes fairness, accountability and transparency in the public sector by resolving and investigating public complaints and systemic issues within the Ombudsman's jurisdiction. The Ombudsman is appointed for a five-year renewable term and his powers and authorities are set out in the "Ombudsman Act." 2, record 4, English, - Ombudsman
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Administration provinciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Ombudsman
1, record 4, French, Ombudsman
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Ombudsman de l'Ontario est un officier de l'Assemblée législative de l'Ontario, qui est indépendant du gouvernement et des partis politiques. [Le] bureau promeut l'équité, la responsabilisation et la transparence dans le secteur public en examinant et en réglant les plaintes du public et les problèmes systémiques liés au champ de compétence de l'Ombudsman. L'Ombudsman est nommé pour un mandat de cinq ans renouvelable, et ses pouvoirs et ses attributions sont définis dans la «Loi sur l'ombudsman». 2, record 4, French, - Ombudsman
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ombudsman : Bien que les titres de poste s'écrivent généralement avec la minuscule en français, l'emploi de la majuscule est la graphie privilégiée lorsqu'il s'agit de l'Ombudsman de l'Ontario, sauf dans les documents de portée juridique. 3, record 4, French, - Ombudsman
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman
1, record 5, English, ombudsman
correct, see observation, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ombudswoman 2, record 5, English, ombudswoman
correct, see observation, generic
- ombudsperson 3, record 5, English, ombudsperson
correct, see observation, generic
- ombud 2, record 5, English, ombud
correct, see observation, generic
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
… an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively. 2, record 5, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, the terms "protecteur des employés" and "protectrice des employés" refer to a person whose duty is to defend the rights of employees. 4, record 5, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen." 2, record 5, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women. 4, record 5, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ombudsperson; ombud: designations sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms. 4, record 5, English, - ombudsman
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- protecteur des employés
1, record 5, French, protecteur%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- protectrice des employés 2, record 5, French, protectrice%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le protecteur des employés défend les droits des employés et peut notamment avoir comme responsabilité d'écouter et d'appuyer les employés qui ont des difficultés liées à l'équité ou à la santé mentale. 3, record 5, French, - protecteur%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, les termes «ombudsman», «ombudswoman», «ombudsperson» et «ombud» désignent une personne qui peut assumer différentes responsabilités (par exemple, défendre les droits des citoyens, écouter et appuyer les employés, fournir des conseils et des mécanismes pour régler les différends). 3, record 5, French, - protecteur%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor del empleado
1, record 5, Spanish, defensor%20del%20empleado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora del empleado 2, record 5, Spanish, defensora%20del%20empleado
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El defensor del empleado escucha de forma activa las demandas de los trabajadores, analiza cada situación de forma objetiva y elabora posibles vías de actuación ante un punto [que] resolver. 1, record 5, Spanish, - defensor%20del%20empleado
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