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WSS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Web Services Section
1, record 1, English, Web%20Services%20Section
correct, noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WSS 2, record 1, English, WSS
correct, noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Web Services Section; WSS : designations to be used at the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. 3, record 1, English, - Web%20Services%20Section
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Section des services Web
1, record 1, French, Section%20des%20services%20Web
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSW 2, record 1, French, SSW
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Section des services Web; SSW : désignations d'usage obligatoire au Commandement du renseignement des Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - Section%20des%20services%20Web
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Workplace Skills Initiative
1, record 2, English, Workplace%20Skills%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WSI 1, record 2, English, WSI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human Resources and Social Development Canada. The Workplace Skills Initiative(WSI) is a new funding initiative, designed to help pilot innovative models that will mobilize and transform Canadian workplaces to meet both present and future challenges. To help businesses address this human resources challenge and maintain a competitive edge, the Government of Canada is implementing the Workplace Skills Initiative(WSI). The WSI, a three-year initiative, will fund employers and their partners to : promote and test new ways of enhancing the skills of their workforce; and improve human resources practices in their workplaces. Studies show that developing the skills and performance of workplace human resources leads to greater productivity and profitability. The WSI is a major part of the Government of Canada's Workplace Skills Strategy(WSS). 1, record 2, English, - Workplace%20Skills%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative en matière de compétences en milieu de travail
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICMT 1, record 2, French, ICMT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources humaines et Développements social Canada. L'ICMT (Initiative en matière de compétences en milieu de travail) est une des principales composantes de la Stratégie des compétences en milieu de travail (SCMT) du gouvernement du Canada. Afin d'aider les entreprises à demeurer compétitives et à relever ce défi en ce qui a trait aux ressources humaines, le gouvernement du Canada a mis en œuvre l'Initiative en matière de compétences en milieu de travail (ICMT). D'une durée de trois ans, l'ICMT permettra de fournir une aide financière aux employeurs et à leurs partenaires qui veulent : promouvoir et mettre à l'essai de nouvelles façons d'améliorer les compétences des employés; améliorer les pratiques en matière de ressources humaines en milieu de travail. Des études révèlent que le fait de développer les compétences des ressources humaines en milieu de travail et d'améliorer leur rendement accroît la productivité et la rentabilité. L'ICMT repose sur les partenariats. Le gouvernement du Canada collaborera avec les entreprises, les syndicats, les établissements d'enseignement et les autres ordres de gouvernement afin de contribuer à l'établissement de réseaux de savoir et de donner un élan au développement des compétences en milieu de travail. 1, record 2, French, - Initiative%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- WSS number 1, record 3, English, WSS%20number
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WSS : Wang Stations Sets 1, record 3, English, - WSS%20number
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- numéro WSS
1, record 3, French, num%C3%A9ro%20WSS
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2007-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- workforce sustainability strategy 1, record 4, English, workforce%20sustainability%20strategy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The WSS [workforce sustainability strategy] is a five-year strategy that is intended to guide current and future human resource initiatives in recruitment and retention of staff. 1, record 4, English, - workforce%20sustainability%20strategy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Recrutement du personnel
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stratégie de maintien de l'effectif
1, record 4, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20maintien%20de%20l%27effectif
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Assortie d'un horizon de cinq ans, la stratégie doit orienter les initiatives actuelles et futures de ressources humaines en vue du recrutement et du maintien de l'effectif. 1, record 4, French, - strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20maintien%20de%20l%27effectif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Work and Production
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Workplace Skills Strategy
1, record 5, English, Workplace%20Skills%20Strategy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WSS 1, record 5, English, WSS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The Workplace Skills Strategy(WSS) will recognize that the workplace is an important venue where both employers and workers face the challenges of skills and labour shortages associated with the rapid technological and demographic changes that are transforming the Canadian economy. This strategy will build upon current government programs and activities, including the Sector Council Program. 1, record 5, English, - Workplace%20Skills%20Strategy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et production
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie des compétences en milieu de travail
1, record 5, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada. La Stratégie des compétences en milieu de travail reconnaîtra que le milieu de travail est un endroit important où les employeurs et les travailleurs doivent relever les défis que présentent les pénuries de compétences et de travailleurs qualifiés liées à l'évolution rapide sur les plans technologique et démographique, qui est en train de transformer l'économie canadienne. Cette stratégie misera sur des activités et des programmes gouvernementaux actuels, y compris le Programme des conseils sectoriels. 1, record 5, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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