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IMPROVING SYSTEMS SERVICES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Production (Economics)
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- experimental development
1, record 1, English, experimental%20development
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and practical experience, that is directed to producing new materials, products, and devices[, ] to installing new processes, systems, and services[, ] or to improving substantially those already produced or installed. 2, record 1, English, - experimental%20development
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Production (Économie)
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- développement expérimental
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20exp%C3%A9rimental
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] travail systématique reposant sur des connaissances acquises par la recherche et l'expérience pratique, qui vise à produire des matières, des produits ou des appareils nouveaux, à mettre en place des procédés, des systèmes ou des services nouveaux, ou à améliorer notablement ceux qui sont déjà produits ou utilisés. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20exp%C3%A9rimental
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología industrial y económica
- Producción (Economía)
- Sistema tributario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desarrollo experimental
1, record 1, Spanish, desarrollo%20experimental
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trabajo sistemático llevado a cabo sobre el conocimiento ya existente, adquirido de la investigación y experiencia práctica[,] dirigido hacia la producción de nuevos materiales, productos y servicios[,] a la instalación de nuevos procesos, sistemas y servicios y hacia el mejoramiento sustancial de los ya producidos e instalados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - desarrollo%20experimental
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Territorial Health System Sustainability Initiative
1, record 2, English, Territorial%20Health%20System%20Sustainability%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- THSSI 1, record 2, English, THSSI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a grant program introduced in 2005 that had the overall objective of building capacity by investing in territorial health care systems, supporting health promotion activities, and improving access to health care services. 1, record 2, English, - Territorial%20Health%20System%20Sustainability%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de viabilité du système de santé des territoires
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20de%20viabilit%C3%A9%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20territoires
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IVSST 1, record 2, French, IVSST
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] programme de subvention lancé en 2005 ayant l'objectif global de renforcer les capacités en investissant dans les systèmes de santé territoriaux, en soutenant les activités de promotion de la santé et en améliorant l'accès aux services et soins de santé. 1, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20viabilit%C3%A9%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20territoires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Engineering
- Industries - General
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- industrial engineer
1, record 3, English, industrial%20engineer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Industrial engineers are involved in developing and improving products, services, processes, facilities, information systems, work methods and standards, production planning and control, ergonomics and safety, financial and cost systems, and distribution. 2, record 3, English, - industrial%20engineer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Ingénierie
- Industries - Généralités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur industriel
1, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20industriel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure industrielle 2, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20industrielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ingénieur industriel est un décideur et peut être qualifié d'architecte des entreprises. Il s'intéresse autant aux systèmes de production, aux processus et aux services qu'aux humains qui y travaillent. Sa motivation principale est de constamment mieux concilier les aspects humains, économiques et technologiques des organisations privées ou gouvernementales. 3, record 3, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20industriel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Industrial Standardization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Bureau de normalisation du Québec
1, record 4, English, Bureau%20de%20normalisation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BNQ 1, record 4, English, BNQ
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1961, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec(BNQ) is a member organization of the National Standards System of Canada and operates in the fields of : Standards development; the product, process, service and personnel Certification; the certification of quality and environmental management systems. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec(BNQ) brings solutions to market needs through the development of consensual standards by balanced committees, the implementation of certification programs and the registration of management systems. The BNQ acts as a partner to business, industry, and public and regulatory bodies for the purpose of improving the quality of products, processes and services, as well as their acceptance in all markets. 1, record 4, English, - Bureau%20de%20normalisation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Quebec Standards Service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Normalisation industrielle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de normalisation du Québec
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20de%20normalisation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BNQ 1, record 4, French, BNQ
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondé en 1961, le Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) est un organisme membre du Système national de normes du Canada et exerce ses activités dans : la normalisation; la certification de produits, de processus, de services et de personnes; la certification de systèmes de gestion de la qualité et environnementale. Le Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) apporte des solutions à des besoins de marché par l’élaboration de normes consensuelles en comités équilibrés, par la mise en œuvre de programmes de certification et par la certification de systèmes. Le BNQ a pour mission d’agir comme partenaire des milieux d’affaires, industriels, sociaux et réglementaires afin de favoriser l’amélioration de qualité des produits, des processus et des services, ainsi que leur acceptation sur tous les marchés. 1, record 4, French, - Bureau%20de%20normalisation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-11-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Renewable Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
1, record 5, English, Renewable%20Energy%20and%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Partnership
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- REEEP 1, record 5, English, REEEP
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership(REEEP) is an active, global public-private partnership that was launched by the United Kingdom along with other partners at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development in August 2002. By providing opportunities for concerted collaboration among its partners, REEEP aims to accelerate the marketplace for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Its goals are to : reduce greenhouse gas emissions, deliver social improvements to developing countries and countries in transition, by improving the access to reliable clean energy services, and by making renewable energy and energy efficiency systems(REES) more affordable, and bring economic benefits to nations that use energy in a more efficient way and increase the share of indigenous renewable resources within their energy mix. 2, record 5, English, - Renewable%20Energy%20and%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Partnership
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
1, record 5, French, Renewable%20Energy%20and%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Partnership
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- REEEP 1, record 5, French, REEEP
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Enhancing Government Operations I-Improving Systems and Services 1, record 6, English, Enhancing%20Government%20Operations%20I%2DImproving%20Systems%20and%20Services
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Category C. 1, record 6, English, - Enhancing%20Government%20Operations%20I%2DImproving%20Systems%20and%20Services
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Enhancing Government Operations
- Improving Systems and Services
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Amélioration du fonctionnement du gouvernement I-Amélioration des systèmes et services
1, record 6, French, Am%C3%A9lioration%20du%20fonctionnement%20du%20gouvernement%20I%2DAm%C3%A9lioration%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20et%20services
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie C des prix GTEC. 1, record 6, French, - Am%C3%A9lioration%20du%20fonctionnement%20du%20gouvernement%20I%2DAm%C3%A9lioration%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20et%20services
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Programme de GTEC. 1, record 6, French, - Am%C3%A9lioration%20du%20fonctionnement%20du%20gouvernement%20I%2DAm%C3%A9lioration%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20et%20services
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Amélioration du fonctionnement du gouvernement
- Amélioration des systèmes et services
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-04-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Informatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- systems consultant
1, record 7, English, systems%20consultant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The person who] assists users of data processing systems and services in establishing and planning for systems requirements and in converting to the use of data processing systems. Works closely with users in developing objectives for improving systems and in identifying potential of computers for resolving problems or maintaining objectives. Performs liaison between user and data processing organization during systems development and installation. Assists in training of user personnel in systems procedures. HANDA p. 60 2, record 7, English, - systems%20consultant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- consultant en systèmes informatiques
1, record 7, French, consultant%20en%20syst%C3%A8mes%20informatiques
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consultant système auprès de la division de l'exploitation (...) le directeur de l'exploitation souhaite s'attacher un informaticien connaissant bien VS1 et MVS, capable de définir les conséquences des différents projets en cours ou à venir (...). Cet ingénieur aura également la responsabilité des problèmes d'optimisation et de gestion des performances des systèmes, et la mission d'assurer la liaison avec les études en particulier l'élaboration de la politique informatique de l'entreprise. Ces fonctions (...) peuvent intéresser un homme système ou un ingénieur technico-commercial ayant 3 à 5 années d'expérience acquise dans un SSCI ou chez un constructeur. 01INF 619, 17.1.80 1, record 7, French, - consultant%20en%20syst%C3%A8mes%20informatiques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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