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GENERAL OFFICE USE [12 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- occupancy instrument
1, record 1, English, occupancy%20instrument
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formal agreement between the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and PSPC (Public Services and Procurement Canada) recording the specific details of an individual occupancy, and the terms and conditions that govern the provision and occupancy of the accommodation, including funding required. 1, record 1, English, - occupancy%20instrument
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It typically records the quantity of space occupied in rentable and usable measurement, the address, the number of parking spaces provided, and the planned general use of the accommodation. There are three categories of Occupancy Instruments as follows : 1. non-reimbursing occupancy instrument means a formal agreement between PSPC and the RCMP that does not oblige the RCMP to pay on a monthly basis for office space identified in the Occupancy Instrument; 2. reimbursing occupancy instrument under the Expansion Control Framework means a formal agreement between PSPC and the RCMP which requires the RCMP to pay monthly for space which they occupy; 3. reimbursing occupancy instrument non Expansion Control Framework or fully reimbursing means the formal agreement between PSPC and the RCMP which requires that the RCMP pay monthly charges for the space it occupies. 1, record 1, English, - occupancy%20instrument
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accord d'occupation
1, record 1, French, accord%20d%27occupation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convention officielle conclue entre la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) et SPAC (Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada) qui contient des renseignements détaillés sur une occupation déterminée et qui énonce les conditions et modalités régissant la mise à disposition et l'occupation des locaux visés, y compris les sources de financement requises. 1, record 1, French, - accord%20d%27occupation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, l'accord d’occupation spécifie la superficie louable et utilisable de l'espace occupé, l'adresse, le nombre de places de stationnement fourni et la destination générale de l'immeuble. Il existe trois types d'accord d’occupation : 1. «accord d'occupation sans remboursement» : convention officielle entre la GRC et SPAC en vertu de laquelle la GRC n'est pas tenue de verser une somme mensuelle pour l'utilisation des locaux à bureaux désignés dans l'accord d’occupation; 2. «accord d'occupation avec remboursement par le truchement du Plan de contrôle de l'expansion (PCE)» : convention officielle entre la GRC et SPAC en vertu de laquelle la GRC est tenue de verser une somme mensuelle pour son occupation des locaux; 3. «accord d'occupation avec remboursement sans le truchement du Plan de contrôle de l'expansion, ou avec remboursement complet» : convention officielle conclue entre la GRC et SPAC en vertu de laquelle la GRC doit verser une somme mensuelle pour son occupation des locaux. 1, record 1, French, - accord%20d%27occupation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Military Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disruptive pattern painting
1, record 2, English, disruptive%20pattern%20painting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- disruptive painting 3, record 2, English, disruptive%20painting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1987, the Office of Director General of Operations and Plans(DGOP) released a draft Army Office Staff Instruction(AOSI) for the disruptive pattern painting(DPP) of army equipment. The policy covered both existing and new equipment including the disruptive pattern for canvas vehicle canopies. In practice it was found that the vehicle disruptive pattern could be extended from the body of the vehicle to include the canvas canopy using coatings which matched the camouflage colours of the vehicle. Special reproofing paints in the three camouflage colours, olive, black and tan were developed for use on existing vehicle covers. 2, record 2, English, - disruptive%20pattern%20painting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peinture de dessin de camouflage
1, record 2, French, peinture%20de%20dessin%20de%20camouflage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- base building
1, record 3, English, base%20building
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Base Building. The building shell including finished floors, exterior walls, interior core and demising walls, finished ceilings complete with lighting, and other building systems consistent with the designed function and planned general use of the building. In the case of office accommodation, for example, the base building would include exterior window coverings and primary identification signage. 1, record 3, English, - base%20building
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immeuble de base
1, record 3, French, immeuble%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- immeuble nu 2, record 3, French, immeuble%20nu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immeuble destiné à un usage commercial, industriel ou professionnel, comportant une structure et des équipements minimaux. 2, record 3, French, - immeuble%20de%20base
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Immeuble de base. Enveloppe du bâtiment, dont les planchers finis, les murs extérieurs, les cloisons séparatrices et le noyau central intérieur, les plafonds finis avec l'éclairage et les autres systèmes de bâtiment, conformément à la fonction prévue et à l'utilisation générale planifiée de l'immeuble. Dans le cas des locaux à bureaux, par exemple, l'immeuble de base comprendrait les couvre-fenêtres des murs extérieurs et les panneaux indicateurs principaux. 3, record 3, French, - immeuble%20de%20base
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le locataire peut ajouter les cloisons, les appareils d'éclairage, la moquette, les enseignes, etc., nécessaires à ses besoins. L'immeuble de base comporte les planchers, les murs porteurs, les murs extérieurs, les plafonds et les installations de base nécessaires à ses futures fonctions. 2, record 3, French, - immeuble%20de%20base
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Secrétariat aux emplois supérieurs
1, record 4, English, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20emplois%20sup%C3%A9rieurs
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SES 1, record 4, English, SES
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Secrétariat aux emplois supérieurs(SES) advises the government with a view to ensuring that it has a skilled and diversified senior public service. Moreover, the Secretariat makes sure that optimal use is made of these resources for an efficient governance of the State. For this purpose, the Secretariat has the following main responsibilities : see to the successful completion of the various stages leading to the appointment, the renewal of the term of office, the reassignment or the reclassification of senior position holders; evaluate and recommend the level of senior positions; determine the remuneration and the other conditions of employment of position holders; offer development activities and coaching services to individuals appointed to senior positions in government departments and organizations; advise the Secretary General on the application of the rules of ethics and professional conduct concerning senior public servants and public administrators. 1, record 4, English, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20emplois%20sup%C3%A9rieurs
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat aux emplois supérieurs
1, record 4, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20emplois%20sup%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SES 1, record 4, French, SES
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Secrétariat aux emplois supérieurs (SES) conseille le gouvernement afin qu'il puisse disposer d'une haute fonction publique compétente et diversifiée et il voit à son utilisation optimale pour une gouverne efficace de l'État. Pour ce faire, il a pour responsabilités principales : d'assurer la réalisation des différentes étapes menant à la nomination, au renouvellement du mandat, à la réaffectation ou au reclassement des titulaires d'un emploi supérieur; d'évaluer et de recommander le niveau des emplois supérieurs; de déterminer la rémunération et les autres conditions de travail des titulaires; d'offrir des activités de développement et des services d'accompagnement aux personnes nommées à la haute direction des ministères et organismes du gouvernement; de conseiller le secrétaire général quant à l'application des règles d'éthique et de déontologie concernant les hauts fonctionnaires et les administrateurs publics. 1, record 4, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20emplois%20sup%C3%A9rieurs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- standard machine 1, record 5, English, standard%20machine
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[the standard model] is designed for use in typing correspondence and reports on quarto or foolscap size paper and is satisfactory for most general office work. MILOF 68 11 1, record 5, English, - standard%20machine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine standard
1, record 5, French, machine%20standard
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- machine courante de bureau 1, record 5, French, machine%20courante%20de%20bureau
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'impression s'effectue par la frappe directe du caractère sur le cylindre, au moyen de barres et de leviers, les mécanismes variant en fonction des marques. 1, record 5, French, - machine%20standard
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-10-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- computer keyboard
1, record 6, English, computer%20keyboard
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- computer-based keyboard 2, record 6, English, computer%2Dbased%20keyboard
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This standard applies to the acquisition of computer-based keyboards for general office use in regularly and widely used automated systems within departments and agencies of the Canadian government. 2, record 6, English, - computer%20keyboard
Record 6, Key term(s)
- computer based keyboard
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clavier d'ordinateur
1, record 6, French, clavier%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente norme s'applique à l'acquisition de claviers d'ordinateurs pour usage administratif général dans les systèmes courants et largement utilisés au sein des ministères et organismes fédéraux canadiens. 1, record 6, French, - clavier%20d%27ordinateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme relevé dans la Norme de clavier du gouvernement du Canada pour le matériel informatique. 2, record 6, French, - clavier%20d%27ordinateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- general purpose office building
1, record 7, English, general%20purpose%20office%20building
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This "best practice" applies to Crown-owned facilities in the custody of PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] and to lease-purchase facilities controlled by PWGSC, including general purpose office buildings and special purpose and common use facilities. 2, record 7, English, - general%20purpose%20office%20building
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- immeuble de bureaux à vocation générale
1, record 7, French, immeuble%20de%20bureaux%20%C3%A0%20vocation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- immeuble polyvalent 1, record 7, French, immeuble%20polyvalent
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le présent conseil pratique s'applique aux installations appartenant à l'État dont TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] a la garde, ainsi qu'aux installations obtenues par bail-achat et dont TPSGC a le contrôle, y compris les immeubles à bureaux à vocation générale ainsi que les installations à vocation particulière et celles d'usage courant. 2, record 7, French, - immeuble%20de%20bureaux%20%C3%A0%20vocation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- general office use
1, record 8, English, general%20office%20use
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This standard applies to the acquisition of computer-based keyboards for general office use in regularly and widely used automated systems within departments and agencies of the Canadian government. 1, record 8, English, - general%20office%20use
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- usage administratif général
1, record 8, French, usage%20administratif%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente norme s'applique à l'acquisition de claviers d'ordinateurs pour usage administratif général dans les systèmes courants et largement utilisés au sein des ministères et organismes fédéraux canadiens. 1, record 8, French, - usage%20administratif%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) relevé(s) dans la Norme de clavier du gouvernement du Canada pour le matériel informatique. 2, record 8, French, - usage%20administratif%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-07-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Auditor General
1, record 9, English, Deputy%20Auditor%20General
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- DAG 2, record 9, English, DAG
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology in use at the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. 2, record 9, English, - Deputy%20Auditor%20General
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sous-vérificateur général
1, record 9, French, sous%2Dv%C3%A9rificateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- SVG 2, record 9, French, SVG
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée au Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada. 2, record 9, French, - sous%2Dv%C3%A9rificateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- personnel audit methodology
1, record 10, English, personnel%20audit%20methodology
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use by departments of an office of the Comptroller General and Treasury Board Secretariat/Public Service Commission approved personnel audit methodology will reduce the number of personnel audits conducted by the Commission. 1, record 10, English, - personnel%20audit%20methodology
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- méthodes de vérification concernant le personnel
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9thodes%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20concernant%20le%20personnel
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation par les ministères des méthodes de vérification concernant le personnel approuvées par le Bureau du Contrôleur général, le secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor et la Commission de la Fonction Publique réduira le nombre des vérifications en matière de personnel que la Commission doit effectuer. 1, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9thodes%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20concernant%20le%20personnel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/Ressources humaines. 2, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9thodes%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20concernant%20le%20personnel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-08-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Forms Design
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- layout chart 1, record 11, English, layout%20chart
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sheet, provided with scales and other indicators, conforming to the characteristics of the majority of character printing machines in general office and data processing use. 1, record 11, English, - layout%20chart
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Imprimés et formules
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- grille d'espacement 1, record 11, French, grille%20d%27espacement
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Feuille pourvue de graduations et d'autres repères, de façon à s'adapter aux caractéristiques de la majorité des machines à imprimer utilisées pour le travail de bureau et le traitement de l'information. 2, record 11, French, - grille%20d%27espacement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1978-10-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Postal Correspondence
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- forces air letter
1, record 12, English, forces%20air%20letter
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) an item of stationery, authorized by the Postmaster General, for use by(a) any member of the Canadian Forces who is served through a Canadian Forces Post Office or Fleet Mail Office address in writing to persons in Canada, and(b) any person in Canada in writing to any such member of the Canadian Forces. 1, record 12, English, - forces%20air%20letter
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For source PCREG-E, see page 1 of the Armed Forces Regulations. 2, record 12, English, - forces%20air%20letter
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Objets de correspondance (Postes)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- lettre-avion pour militaires 1, record 12, French, lettre%2Davion%20pour%20militaires
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- lettre-avion pour militaire 2, record 12, French, lettre%2Davion%20pour%20militaire
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) une enveloppe-lettre dont le ministre des Postes a autorisé l'emploi a) par tout membre des Forces canadiennes qui est desservi par un bureau de poste des Forces canadiennes ou par une adresse de la poste navale, pour correspondre avec des personnes au Canada, et b) par toute personne au Canada pour correspondre avec un membre susdit des Forces canadiennes. 2, record 12, French, - lettre%2Davion%20pour%20militaires
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour la source PCREG-F, voir la page 1 du Règlement des postes pour les Forces armées. Voir la page 5 de la section intitulée Courrier des Forces Canadiennes dans PCOGU-F. 3, record 12, French, - lettre%2Davion%20pour%20militaires
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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