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GOVERNMENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Black Executives Network
1, record 1, English, Black%20Executives%20Network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BEN 1, record 1, English, BEN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Black Executives Network was established in July 2020 to support Black executives in the federal public service, while working with the Government of Canada to address issues of systemic and anti-Black racism with a view to making the Canadian public service an institution that is representative at all levels, recognizes talent and leverages it to better serve all Canadians. 1, record 1, English, - Black%20Executives%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Réseau des exécutifs noirs
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20des%20ex%C3%A9cutifs%20noirs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- REN 1, record 1, French, REN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau des exécutifs noirs (REN) a été créé en juillet 2020 pour soutenir les cadres noirs de la fonction publique fédérale tout en travaillant avec le gouvernement du Canada pour résoudre les problèmes de racisme systémique et anti-Noir en vue de faire de la fonction publique canadienne une institution représentative à tous les niveaux, qui reconnaît le talent et en tire parti pour mieux servir tous les Canadiens. 1, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20des%20ex%C3%A9cutifs%20noirs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- representativeness
1, record 2, English, representativeness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Key statistics will be those assessing the continued representativeness of each department/agency while attention becomes increasingly focused on corporate culture change toward an inclusive, representative FPS [federal Public Service] that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. 2, record 2, English, - representativeness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring employment equity and supports programs that promote a more equitable participation of women in non-traditional occupations, Aboriginal peoples of Canada, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups. Your voluntary response to the following questions will assist us in determining whether the federal Public Service is becoming a more representative workforce. 3, record 2, English, - representativeness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- représentativité
1, record 2, French, repr%C3%A9sentativit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada s'est engagé à faire respecter le principe d'équité en matière d'emploi et appuie les programmes visant à favoriser une participation plus équitable des femmes occupant des emplois non traditionnels, des Autochtones du Canada, des personnes handicapées et des membres des minorités visibles. Vos réponses volontaires aux questions ci-dessous permettront de suivre l'évolution de la représentativité de la main-d'œuvre de la fonction publique fédérale. 2, record 2, French, - repr%C3%A9sentativit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
- Administración federal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- representatividad
1, record 2, Spanish, representatividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En pocas palabras, el gran reto es apuntalar un sistema democrático electoral verdaderamente mixto, i.e. tanto mayoritario como proporcional, capaz de salvaguardar al mismo tiempo la gobernabilidad y la representatividad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - representatividad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Public Service
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Embracing Change: Building a Representative Federal Public Service
1, record 3, English, Embracing%20Change%3A%20Building%20a%20Representative%20Federal%20Public%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Embracing Change 1, record 3, English, Embracing%20Change
correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada. Recognizing the need to address the under-representation of Visible Minorities in the federal Public Service and to reflect modern Canadian society, the Government of Canada endorsed the Embracing Change Action Plan in June 2000. Meeting the challenges set out in the Task Force's Action Plan requires active support at all levels, particularly among deputy heads and managers. Embracing Change means eliminating systemic barriers, fostering a favourable corporate culture and assuming direct responsibility for the achievement of the benchmarks aimed at building a representative and inclusive federal Public Service. 1, record 3, English, - Embracing%20Change%3A%20Building%20a%20Representative%20Federal%20Public%20Service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fonction publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Faire place au changement : Bâtir une fonction publique fédérale representative
1, record 3, French, Faire%20place%20au%20changement%20%3A%20B%C3%A2tir%20une%20fonction%20publique%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20representative
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Faire place au changement 1, record 3, French, Faire%20place%20au%20changement
correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de gestion des ressources humaines de la fonction publique du Canada. Reconnaissant le besoin de faire en sorte que la fonction publique reflète la société moderne du Canada, le gouvernement fédéral a donné son appui au plan d'action de Faire place au changement en juin 2000. Afin de relever le défi mentionné dans le rapport du Groupe de travail, les fonctionnaires de tous les niveaux devront apporter leur appui, en particulier les sous-ministres et les gestionnaires. On ne pourra Faire place au changement sans éliminer les obstacles institutionnels, veiller à l'avènement d'une culture organisationnelle favorable et assumer la responsabilité directe de l'attente des objectifs établis. 1, record 3, French, - Faire%20place%20au%20changement%20%3A%20B%C3%A2tir%20une%20fonction%20publique%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20representative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
- Sociology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service
1, record 4, English, Yorktown%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Humanitarian Award for Community Service 1, record 4, English, Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service, a prestigious award, is presented to a person whose lifetime of outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions have had a significant impact on helping to improve the lives of children, youth and women in Canada. The Award is presented to the honoree at the Yorktown Family Services Tribute Dinner Celebration – a gala event where representative from government, business and the community gather to honour the award recipient. 1, record 4, English, - Yorktown%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Yorkton Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service
1, record 4, French, Yorkton%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Humanitarian Award for Community Service 1, record 4, French, Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Prix d'action humanitaire des Yorktown Family Services
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
- Federal Administration
- Public Service
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- public
1, record 5, English, public
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- general public 1, record 5, English, general%20public
correct, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any person, group of persons(professional associations or others) or organization or company(other than a Crown corporation) in Canada or abroad, any representative of another level of government, communicating with or receiving a service from a federal institution, excluding employees of federal institutions when carrying out their duties. 1, record 5, English, - public
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
- Administration fédérale
- Fonction publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- public
1, record 5, French, public
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grand public 1, record 5, French, grand%20public
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne, tout groupe de personnes (associations professionnelles ou autres) ou toute organisation ou entreprise (autre qu'une société d'État) au Canada ou à l'étranger, tout représentant d'un autre palier de gouvernement, qui communique avec une institution fédérale ou en reçoit un service, à l'exception des employés des institutions fédérales dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. 1, record 5, French, - public
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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