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WOMENS EMPLOYMENT [16 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

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

Established January 1984. On April 1, 1986 it absorbed some functions of the former Manpower Division, including the Women's Services Branch. Become part of the new Saskatchewan Human Resources, Labour and Employment on February 1, 1987. Name changed July 1987 to Women's Directorate; reverted October 1989 from Women's Directorate.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Indigenous Sociology
OBS

First Light St. John's Friendship Centre, formerly the St. John's Native Friendship Centre, supports the urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous community alike by providing programs and services in the St. John's area. First Light's programs and services include a daycare and after-school program, and women's, Indigenous arts, and employment assistance programs.

Key term(s)
  • First Light St. John's Friendship Center
  • St. John's Native Friendship Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Sociologie des Autochtones
Key term(s)
  • First Light St. John's Friendship Center
  • St. John's Native Friendship Center

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Indigenous Sociology
  • Penal Administration
OBS

The Eagle Women's Lodge offers holistic programs that focus on self-identity, self esteem, the intergenerational cycle of violence, grief and loss, as well as intergenerational trauma. Onsite opportunities to enhance education and employment skills also promote personal and spiritual growth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sociologie des Autochtones
  • Administration pénitentiaire
OBS

Le Pavillon de ressourcement Eagle Women propose des programmes holistiques qui mettent l'accent sur l'identité de soi, l'estime de soi, le cycle intergénérationnel de violence, de deuil et de perte, ainsi que les traumatismes intergénérationnels. Également, l'opportunité sur place d'améliorer l'éducation et les compétences professionnelles favorise la croissance personnelle et spirituelle.

Spanish

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Record 4 2018-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Women
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

[Focus for Ethnic Women's] commitment is to improve the lives of [visible minority and] immigrant women and support them [in] achieving their employment opportunities [in Canadian society].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Travail et emploi

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

The 1982-83 Federal Women's Film Program was funded by the following departments and agencies : National Film Board of Canada; Canadian Unity Information Office; Employment and Immigration Canada; Health and Welfare Canada; Labour Canada, Women's Bureau; Secretary of State, Women's Program; Status of Women Canada; Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

Key term(s)
  • Federal Women's Film Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Voici la liste des ministères participant à ce programme en collaboration avec l'Office national du film du Canada : Centre d'information sur l'unité canadienne; Condition féminine Canada; Emploi et Immigration Canada; Santé et Bien-être social Canada; Secrétariat d'État - Programme de promotion de la femme; Travail Canada - Bureau de la main-d'œuvre féminine; Conseil consultatif canadien de la situation de la femme; et les autres participants au Programme fédéral des femmes.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

The Urban Aboriginal Employment Initiative is designed to create long-term sustainable jobs for individuals in high unemployment areas affected by the Employment Insurance reform. It is co-managed with the Native Women's Association of Canada, the congress of Aboriginal Peoples and the National Association of Friendship Centres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Droit autochtone
OBS

L'Initiative pour l'emploi des Autochtones en milieu urbain est conçue pour créer des emplois durables à long terme pour les personnes qui vivent dans des régions à taux de chômage touchées par la réforme de l'Assurance Emploi. Cette initiative est co-gérée avec la Native Women's Association of Canada, le Congrès des Peuples Autochtones et l'Association nationale des centres d'amitié.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
  • Administración (Pueblos indígenas)
  • Trabajo y empleo
  • Derecho indígena
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Record 7 2010-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Trade
  • Training of Personnel
OBS

Women's Enterprise Skills Training(WEST) was developed as an initiative of the Women in the workforce Sub-Committee of the Mayor's Committee on Employment Opportunities/Services to the Unemployed. This Sub-Committee was established in 1984 in response to disproportionately high levels of unemployment among women and the difficulties experienced by women attempting to enter the workforce. WEST first opened in February 1987. WEST is incorporated in Ontario as a non-project corporation and is registered as a charitable organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Commerce
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Mammals
OBS

The Canine Program offered in some of the women's institutions has proved beneficial in many ways. Participants have the opportunity to develop specialised skills in animal training, to provide useful services for the community, to learn a skill which may help them find meaningful employment, and that enables them to use the skills learned in correctional programs. Correctional Service Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Mammifères
OBS

Le Programme de dressage de chiens proposé dans certains établissements pour délinquantes s'est avéré bénéfique à bien des égards. Les participantes peuvent acquérir des compétences très spécialisées dans le dressage pour offrir des services utiles dans la collectivité, acquérir une compétence qui peut les aider à trouver un emploi valable et leur permettre d'utiliser les compétences acquises dans les programmes correctionels. Service correctionnel Canada.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Labour and Employment
  • Military (General)
OBS

As per section 15 of the Employment Equity Act, the employer must consult with members of all designated groups on employment equity issues. Towards this end, on 1 October 1997 the Defence Women's Advisory Organization was created.

OBS

Defence Women’s Advisory Organization; DWAO: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • Defense Women's Advisory Organization

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Droits et libertés
  • Travail et emploi
  • Militaire (Généralités)
OBS

Aux termes de l'article 15 de la Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi, l'employeur doit consulter les membres de tous les groupes désignés au sujet des questions relatives à l'équité en matière d'emploi. À cette fin, le 1er octobre 1997, l'Organisation consultative des femmes de la Défense a été mise sur pied.

OBS

Organisation consultative des femmes de la Défense; OCFD : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 10 2006-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Legal Profession: Organization
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Women in Law and Development in Africa(WilDAF) is a pan-african network of organizations and individuals working in the area of women's rights. It was established in 1990 with the aim of promoting and strengthening action-strategies that link law to the development and employment of Women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)
  • Coopération et développement économiques

Spanish

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Record 11 2006-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Names
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
OBS

The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1984 by women, social scientists and economists concerned with gender issues. Known as CEM from the initials of its Spanish name "Centro de Estudios de la Mujer" it conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs, concentrating on the fields of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.

Key term(s)
  • Centro de Estudios Femeninos

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Établissements d'enseignement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de edificios
  • Instalaciones de investigación científica
  • Establecimientos de enseñanza
OBS

El Centro de Estudios de la Mujer fue fundado en abril de 1984 por un grupo multidisciplinario de investigadoras en ciencias sociales y económicas. Està dedicado a los estudios de género y realiza investigación, formación, difusión y asesorías especialmente en las áreas de Trabajo y Empleo, Ciudadanía y Participación Política, y Políticas Públicas.

Key term(s)
  • Centro de Estudios Femeninos
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Record 12 2001-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Publication of the Times Change Women's Employment Service

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies

Spanish

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Record 13 1999-07-20

English

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

PWGSC: Public Works and Government Services Canada.

OBS

PWGSC Deputy Minister Directive (DM Directive): DM-069 (08-07-99).

OBS

Employment Equity---Network for Visible Minorities Employees, Network of Aboriginal Employees, Women's Network, Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles(WINTER), Network of Employees with Disabilities.

Key term(s)
  • Designated Group Networks in Public Works and Government Services Canada
  • Designated Group Networks within Public Works and Government Services Canada
  • Designated Group Networks
  • DM-069

French

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

TPSGC : Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

OBS

Directive du sous-ministre (directive du SM) de TPSGC : SM-069 (08-07-99).

OBS

Équité en matière d'emploi --- Réseau des minorités visibles, Réseau des employés autochtones, Réseau des femmes, Réseau des femmes occupant un emploi non traditionnel (WINTER), Réseau des personnes handicapées.

Key term(s)
  • Réseaux des groupes désignés à Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada
  • Réseaux des groupes désignés
  • SM-069

Spanish

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Record 14 1996-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Personnel Management
OBS

By Frances Cherry. Ottawa :Women's Employment Directorate, Employment and Immigration Canada, 1985. 60 p.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Gestion du personnel
OBS

Titre officiel Auteur : Mme Frances Cherry Université Carleton

OBS

Titre de la couverture : L'expérience des femmes [...] de pointe. Ottawa, Emploi des femmes, Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1985. 69 p.

Spanish

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Record 15 1995-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Personnel Management
OBS

Hull, Quebec :Employment and Immigration Canada, Women's Employment Directorate, 1985, c1986.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Gestion du personnel
OBS

Titre officiel. Auteur du rapport : Arebury Research & Consulting Ltd.

OBS

pour Emploi des Femmes, Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1985, c1986.

Spanish

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Record 16 1992-12-29

English

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

Objectives are : to analyze research related to women's employment in areas of job segregation, technological change, retirement, vocational education and employment, training, and family assistance; to identify areas that need research; to assess the impact of federal policies and programs related to women's employment; to consider the wider social implications of women's increasing participation in the labor force.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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