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OFA [18 records]

Record 1 2023-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
  • Military Organization
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Air Forces
OBS

[The] Aviation Fluids Service Officer ... is responsible [for] ensuring that the identity and quality of aviation fluids (which include all aviation fuels, oils, lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids and other related materials) are preserved and that the dispensing systems continue to maintain this identity and quality standard.

Key term(s)
  • Aircraft Fluid Services Officer
  • Aviation Fluid Services Officer
  • Aviation Fluids Service Officer
  • Aircraft Fluids Service Officer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Forces aériennes
OBS

L'officier [des fluides d’aviation] est responsable de s'assurer que l'identité et la qualité des fluides d'aviation (y compris tous les carburants d'aviation, les huiles, les lubrifiants, les fluides hydrauliques et les autres matériels connexes) sont préservées et que les systèmes de distribution continuent de maintenir cette identité et cette norme de qualité.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
DEF

The area on the ground area surrounding runways, taxiways and taxilanes which must be clear of objects except for those whose location is required by function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
  • First Aid
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

Occupational first aid provides participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of first aid in the workplace.

CONT

There are three levels of occupational first aid (OFA) and one OFA certificate endorsement. The level of first aid services required for a workplace depends on the number of workers, distance to medical aid, and industry hazard rating.

CONT

[…] Canadian Red Cross emergency first aid (EFA) and standard first aid (SFA) [are] recognized as equivalent to occupational first aid (OFA) Level 1, also known as workplace emergency first aid (WEFA).

OBS

As such, it is a course that is recommended for those who mainly deal with work colleagues rather than patrons or clients. This introductory first aid course helps workers identify life threatening and common emergencies in the workplace.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Secourisme
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

La présence d'un ou de plusieurs employé(s) ayant reçu une formation en secourisme en milieu de travail est requise par la loi partout au Canada.

OBS

Quant à eux, les travailleurs formés comme secouriste en milieu de travail possèdent une formation reconnue pour offrir les premiers secours en milieu de travail aux personnes blessées.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Perinatal Period
DEF

An antigen present on the surface of certain fetal cells which disappear rapidly at birth but may reappear in cases of cancer.

Key term(s)
  • oncofoetal antigen

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Périnatalité
DEF

Antigène présent à la surface de certaines cellules du fœtus, qui disparaissent rapidement à la naissance mais peuvent réapparaître en cas de cancer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Periodo perinatal
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Record 5 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Publication Titles (Armed Forces)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Air Forces
OBS

The AFO provides guidance in several key areas to include policy, relationships, and doctrine integration, while identifying key positions in the development and governance of air doctrine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de publications (Forces armées)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Forces aériennes
OBS

L’OFA contient des directives dans plusieurs secteurs clés qui comprennent la politique, les relations et l’intégration de la doctrine tout en précisant les postes clés dans l’élaboration et la gouvernance de la doctrine aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
  • General Conduct of Military Operations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires

Spanish

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Record 7 2015-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Astronomy
OBS

Victoria, B.C.

OBS

As a national centre for astronomical research based on observations at ultraviolet, optical and infrared wavelengths, the DAO offers programs both for the interested public and for visiting research scientists from other institutions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Astronomie
OBS

Victoria, Colombie-Britannique.

OBS

À titre de centre national pour la recherche en astronomie, faite à l'aide d'observation des spectres ultraviolet, optique et infrarouge, l'OFA offre des programmes s'adressant au public intéressé, ainsi qu'aux chercheurs invités d'autres institutions.

Spanish

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Record 8 2007-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Forestry Operations
OBS

The Ontario Forestry Association is a non-profit, registred charity. We are dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Exploitation forestière
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Grain Growing
OBS

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a farmer - lead dynamic provincial lobby which works to represent the interests of its farm members to government.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Génie agricole
  • Culture des céréales

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Investment
OBS

As an agency of the Province of Ontario (Canada), the Ontario Financing Authority (OFA) is responsible for provincial borrowing and debt management activities. The Authority also operates the Province of Ontario Savings Office which offers deposit-taking services to residents. The Authority reports to the Minister of Finance through its Chair who is also the Deputy Minister of Finance.

Key term(s)
  • Ontario Financial Authority

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Investissements et placements

Spanish

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Record 11 2001-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Educational Institutions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Établissements d'enseignement

Spanish

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Record 13 1998-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 14 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Financial and Budgetary Management
OBS

Source: UNDP [United Nations Development Programme].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion budgétaire et financière

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
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Record 15 1997-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Concrete Construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Bétonnage
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme

Spanish

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Record 16 1996-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 18 1993-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Assists orphaned abandoned, runaway, and fostercare youth by providing guidance, support, friendship, and emergency help that is seldom available to children raised outside of the traditional family setting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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