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HANDLING COMPLAINTS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Accessibility Commissioner
1, record 1, English, Accessibility%20Commissioner
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The member of the Canadian Human Rights Commission that is appointed under subsection 26(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act ... 2, record 1, English, - Accessibility%20Commissioner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Accessibility Commissioner, appointed by the Governor in Council, reports to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. The Commissioner is responsible for compliance and enforcement activities as well as handling complaints for all other activities and sectors under federal jurisdiction. 3, record 1, English, - Accessibility%20Commissioner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commissaire à l'accessibilité
1, record 1, French, commissaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27accessibilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre de la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne nommé en vertu du paragraphe 26(1) de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne [...] 2, record 1, French, - commissaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27accessibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le commissaire à l'accessibilité est nommé par le gouverneur en conseil et relève de la ministre de l'Emploi, du Développement de la main-d'œuvre et de l'Inclusion des personnes handicapées. Le commissaire est responsable des activités de conformité et d'application de la loi, ainsi que du règlement des plaintes portant sur tout autre secteur ou activité de compétence fédérale. 3, record 1, French, - commissaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27accessibilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisario de Accesibilidad
1, record 1, Spanish, Comisario%20de%20Accesibilidad
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Comisaria de Accesibilidad 1, record 1, Spanish, Comisaria%20de%20Accesibilidad
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Commercial Establishments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gift shop manager
1, record 2, English, gift%20shop%20manager
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gift shop managers are retail store managers who sell items which are generally given as gifts to other people. Managerial duties of this position include assisting customers, taking inventory, ordering products, cashier duties, bookkeeping, interviewing, hiring, and training employees, assigning tasks, creating employees’ schedules, handling customers’ complaints, stocking shelves, market research, and advertising. 2, record 2, English, - gift%20shop%20manager
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gérant de boutique de cadeaux
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9rant%20de%20boutique%20de%20cadeaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gérante de boutique de cadeaux 1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9rante%20de%20boutique%20de%20cadeaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-08-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Commercial Establishments
- Clothing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clothing store manager
1, record 3, English, clothing%20store%20manager
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clothing store managers are responsible for receiving merchandise for their store; pricing and displaying their product in an appealing and fashionable manner; and hiring, educating, terminating and motivating staff in providing exceptional customer service and care. Clothing store managers are also in charge of choosing suppliers, determining the physical attributes of products to purchase and what merchandise to purchase, performing inventory, training staff on how to manage cash and credit card transactions, handling returns and refunds, dealing with customer complaints, developing budget plans, and updating financial statements. 2, record 3, English, - clothing%20store%20manager
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Établissements commerciaux
- Vêtements
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gérant de magasin de vêtements
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9rant%20de%20magasin%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gérante de magasin de vêtements 2, record 3, French, g%C3%A9rante%20de%20magasin%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
- gérant de boutique de vêtements 3, record 3, French, g%C3%A9rant%20de%20boutique%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine noun
- gérante de boutique de vêtements 2, record 3, French, g%C3%A9rante%20de%20boutique%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui planifie et dirige les activités d'une boutique de vêtements et d'accessoires de mode en vue d'en assurer le bon fonctionnement et la rentabilité. 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9rant%20de%20magasin%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle analyse les besoins du marché, fait les prévisions budgétaires, évalue les fournisseurs et leurs gammes de produits, planifie et commande les achats pour les collections saisonnières et conçoit l'aménagement de la boutique. Elle forme, gère et motive le personnel, organise les activités promotionnelles et les opérations de relations publiques et s'occupe de la mise en place des services à la clientèle. 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9rant%20de%20magasin%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Rights and Freedoms
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handle a complaint
1, record 4, English, handle%20a%20complaint
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- process a complaint 2, record 4, English, process%20a%20complaint
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... support the OIC [Office of the Information Commissioner] in informing both complainants and institutions to increase efficiency in handling complaints and prevent future backlog. 3, record 4, English, - handle%20a%20complaint
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Droits et libertés
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- traiter une plainte
1, record 4, French, traiter%20une%20plainte
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] aidant le Commissariat [à l'information du Canada] à communiquer des renseignements aux plaignants et aux institutions, afin de traiter les plaintes avec plus d’efficacité et d’éviter tout nouvel arriéré. 2, record 4, French, - traiter%20une%20plainte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- handling of complaints
1, record 5, English, handling%20of%20complaints
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- instruction des plaintes
1, record 5, French, instruction%20des%20plaintes
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-04-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overlapping jurisdiction
1, record 6, English, overlapping%20jurisdiction
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
27.(1) In addition to its duties under Part III with respect to complaints regarding discriminatory practices, the Commission is generally responsible for the administration of this Part and Parts I and III and(c) shall maintain close liaison with similar bodies or authorities in the provinces in order to foster common policies and practices and to avoid conflicts respecting the handling of complaints in cases of overlapping jurisdiction. 1, record 6, English, - overlapping%20jurisdiction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chevauchement de compétences
1, record 6, French, chevauchement%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
27. (1) Outre les fonctions prévues par la partie III au titre des plaintes fondées sur des actes discriminatoires et l'application générale de la présente partie et des parties I et III, la Commission : c) se tient en liaison étroite avec les organismes ou les autorités provinciales de même nature pour favoriser l'adoption de lignes de conduite communes et éviter les conflits dans l'instruction des plaintes en cas de chevauchement de compétences. 1, record 6, French, - chevauchement%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 1930 Canada Grain Act
1, record 7, English, 1930%20Canada%20Grain%20Act
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This new consolidation represented an attempt to deal with complaints of producers. It standardized grain handling methods and adjusted the legislation to fit conditions created by new developments in transportation, handling and marketing. 1, record 7, English, - 1930%20Canada%20Grain%20Act
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Loi de 1930 sur les grains du Canada
1, record 7, French, Loi%20de%201930%20sur%20les%20grains%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette nouvelle refonte se voulait une réponse aux changements souhaités par les producteurs. Elle uniformisait les méthodes de manutention du grain et adaptait la loi aux nouvelles conditions engendrées par les développements dans le transport, la manutention et la commercialisation du grain. 1, record 7, French, - Loi%20de%201930%20sur%20les%20grains%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ley Canadiense de 1930 sobre los Granos
1, record 7, Spanish, Ley%20Canadiense%20de%201930%20sobre%20los%20Granos
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-04-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- common policies and practices
1, record 8, English, common%20policies%20and%20practices
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
27.(1) In addition to its duties under Part III with respect to complaints regarding discriminatory practices, the Commission is generally responsible for the administration of this Part and Parts I and III and(c) shall maintain close liaison with similar bodies or authorities in the provinces in order to foster common policies and practices and to avoid conflicts respecting the handling of complaints in cases of overlapping jurisdiction. 1, record 8, English, - common%20policies%20and%20practices
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lignes de conduite communes
1, record 8, French, lignes%20de%20conduite%20communes
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
27. (1) Outre les fonctions prévues par la partie III au titre des plaintes fondées sur des actes discriminatoires et l'application générale de la présente partie et des parties I et III, la Commission : c) se tient en liaison étroite avec les organismes ou les autorités provinciales de même nature pour favoriser l'adoption de lignes de conduite communes et éviter les conflits dans l'instruction des plaintes en cas de chevauchement de compétence. 1, record 8, French, - lignes%20de%20conduite%20communes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Business and Administrative Documents
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Manual of Complaints Handling Procedures
1, record 9, English, Manual%20of%20Complaints%20Handling%20Procedures
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title obtained from the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. By Johnston & Buchan. 1, record 9, English, - Manual%20of%20Complaints%20Handling%20Procedures
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Manuel de procédure du traitement des plaintes
1, record 9, French, Manuel%20de%20proc%C3%A9dure%20du%20traitement%20des%20plaintes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation obtenue du Commissariat aux Langues officielles. Par Johnston & Buchan. 1, record 9, French, - Manuel%20de%20proc%C3%A9dure%20du%20traitement%20des%20plaintes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Labour Relations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- A Practical Guide for the Handling and Processing of Formal Harassment Complaints and Other Investigations in DFO
1, record 10, English, A%20Practical%20Guide%20for%20the%20Handling%20and%20Processing%20of%20Formal%20Harassment%20Complaints%20and%20Other%20Investigations%20in%20DFO
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of : Building a Harassment-Free Workplace published by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in 2000. 1, record 10, English, - A%20Practical%20Guide%20for%20the%20Handling%20and%20Processing%20of%20Formal%20Harassment%20Complaints%20and%20Other%20Investigations%20in%20DFO
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Relations du travail
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Guide pratique pour le traitement des plaintes officielles de harcèlement et autres enquêtes au MPO
1, record 10, French, Guide%20pratique%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20plaintes%20officielles%20de%20harc%C3%A8lement%20et%20autres%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20au%20MPO
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fait partie du document : Vers un milieu de travail sans harcèlement, publié par le ministère des Pêches et des Océans (MPO), 2000. 1, record 10, French, - Guide%20pratique%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20plaintes%20officielles%20de%20harc%C3%A8lement%20et%20autres%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20au%20MPO
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-10-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Labour Relations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Building a Harassment-Free Workplace
1, record 11, English, Building%20a%20Harassment%2DFree%20Workplace
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 2000. Content : Prevention is Key; Resolving a Complaint/Conflict Informally; National Workplace Improvement Plan : Building a Harassment-Free Workplace; Resolving Harassment Complaints Formally; A Practical Guide for the Handling and Processing of Formal Harassment Complaints and Other Investigations in DFO; Building a Harassment-Free Workplace Annex. 1, record 11, English, - Building%20a%20Harassment%2DFree%20Workplace
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Relations du travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Vers un milieu de travail sans harcèlement
1, record 11, French, Vers%20un%20milieu%20de%20travail%20sans%20harc%C3%A8lement
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada. Ministère des pêches et des océans, 2000. Sommaire complet : Pour un milieu de travail exempt de harcèlement ; Règlement officiel des plaintes de harcèlement ; Règlement informel des plaintes/des conflits ; La prévention est d'or ; Guide pratique pour le traitement des plaintes officielles de harcèlement et autres enquêtes au MPO ; Politique. 1, record 11, French, - Vers%20un%20milieu%20de%20travail%20sans%20harc%C3%A8lement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Crop Storage Facilities
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- warehouse commissioner
1, record 12, English, warehouse%20commissioner
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Manitoba Grain Act provided for the appointment of a warehouse commissioner whose duties included : annual licensing of elevators, warehouses, mills and commission merchants; bonding of licensees; supervision of records kept by licensees; supervision of grain handling and storage in elevators, warehouses and railway cars; investigation of complaints regarding dockage, weights, grading, and car availability; and institution of prosecutions at government expense where the complaint was justified. 1, record 12, English, - warehouse%20commissioner
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Entreposage des récoltes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- commissaire-magasinier
1, record 12, French, commissaire%2Dmagasinier
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La loi des grains du Manitoba prévoyait la nomination d'un commissaire-magasinier dont les fonctions seraient les suivantes : délivrer annuellement des permis aux exploitants de silo, d'entrepôt et de moulin et aux marchands commissionnaires; fixer le montant des cautionnements pour les permis d'exploitation; contrôler la manutention et l'entreposage du grain dans les silos, les entrepôts et les wagons de chemin de fer; étudier les plaintes portant sur le taux d'impuretés, le poids et le classement des grains et la disponibilité des wagons; et intenter des procès aux frais du gouvernement s'il jugeait la plainte justifiée. 1, record 12, French, - commissaire%2Dmagasinier
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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