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OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCEMENT [23 records]

Record 1 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Work and Production
  • Sociology of Work
  • Economic and Industrial Sociology
CONT

A pink collar worker is an employee who undertakes roles traditionally considered to be women's jobs, such as teacher, florist, child care, secretary, nurse, domestic helper, etc. These jobs typically rank low regarding status, pay, and career advancement opportunities.

OBS

pink collar: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • pink-collar employee
  • pink collars

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Travail et production
  • Sociologie du travail
  • Sociologie économique et industrielle
OBS

col rose : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • cols roses

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Social Organization
CONT

... gender bias is not the only discriminatory obstacle women face in their careers. Black women are a double minority, and are more likely to be treated unfairly in promotions, discriminated against in advancement opportunities, and to experience a far greater sense of frustration and disengagement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Droits et libertés
  • Organisation sociale
CONT

Les tâches familiales et domestiques non rémunérées comblent les lacunes dans les services publics et les infrastructures – et ce sont principalement les femmes qui les exécutent. Elles représentent un fardeau inéquitable et un obstacle discriminatoire qui les empêchent de participer de façon équitable au marché du travail et de percevoir un salaire égal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y empleo
  • Derechos y Libertades
  • Organización social
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Record 3 2023-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology
  • Public Service
OBS

The Black Employees Matter Network(BEM) is a... network of employees who are committed to improving working conditions and promoting career advancement opportunities for Black employees at Health Canada. The network is comprised of Black employees, people of colour and allies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Sociologie
  • Fonction publique

Spanish

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Record 4 2022-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Work
DEF

... the phenomenon in which those who are physically closer to company leaders enjoy outsized influence and advancement opportunities relative to those who are hybrid or fully remote.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie du travail
CONT

32 % des patrons redoutent même l'apparition d'un «biais de proximité» où les employés régulièrement vus sur le lieu de travail seraient favorisés.

Spanish

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Record 5 2021-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Water Resources Management
OBS

The association is dedicated to environmental stewardship, protection of public health and advancement of water and wastewater professionals through training and educational opportunities.

Key term(s)
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association, Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
Key term(s)
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association, Inc.

Spanish

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Record 6 2019-03-28

English

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

The Visible Minority Network was launched in 1992 to ensure that racial or ethnic origin would not be a barrier to employment or advancement opportunities within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Visible Minorities Network

French

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

Le Réseau des minorités visibles a été lancé en 1992 pour veiller à ce que la race ou l'origine ethnique ne soient pas un obstacle aux occasions d'emploi ou de progression de carrière à Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada.

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
OBS

The association is dedicated to environmental stewardship, [the] protection of public health and [the] advancement of water and wastewater professionals through training and educational opportunities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Finance
OBS

Founded in 1936, CFA Society Toronto(formerly Toronto Society of Financial Analysts Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the professional development and advancement of CFA® charterholders. The society provides member services including educational programs, sponsored events, employment postings, and networking opportunities.... CFA Society Toronto is affiliated with CFA Institute, the global body that administers the Chartered Financial Analyst curriculum and sets voluntary, ethics-based performance-reporting standards for the investment industry.

OBS

The mission of CFA Society Toronto is to: provide a forum for education, information, and communication that is centred on the needs of investment professionals; enhance awareness of the investment profession and the CFA charter within the community; promote professional behaviour and high ethical standards; represent and advance the interests of our members; and be recognized as a leading member society within CFA Institute.

Key term(s)
  • Toronto Chartered Financial Analysts Society
  • Toronto Society of Financial Analysts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Finances
Key term(s)
  • Toronto Chartered Financial Analysts Society
  • Toronto Society of Financial Analysts

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Management Operations (General)
OBS

The Association of Administrative Assistants is a voluntary Canadian chartered non-profit organization administered by its members for its members. Consisting of office assistants and professionals from a wide variety of roles and titles, the association assists members in the continuing development of administrative skills and professional growth resulting in increased employment opportunities and advancement in the workplace.

OBS

The ... organization [was] founded in April 1951.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-07-24

English

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

The Cape Breton County Minor Hockey Association is dedicated to the advancement of minor hockey and promoting the development and personal growth of all participants through progressive leadership, by ensuring meaningful and equal opportunities, and providing enjoyable experiences in a safe and respectful environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Hockey sur glace

Spanish

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Record 11 2017-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Educational Institutions
OBS

A medium-sized national organization founded in 1981.

OBS

The Canadian Accredited Independent Schools Advancement Professionals is an association of development and advancement directors and officers. The purpose of the Association shall be to provide lifelong learning opportunities and resources for its members, allow for greater contact among development and advancement professionals in independent schools, and to work co-operatively with Canadian Accredited Independent Schools(CAIS) in furthering the interests of independent education generally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Établissements d'enseignement
OBS

Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 1981.

Spanish

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Record 12 2015-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pensions and Annuities
CONT

The permanent impairment allowance is a financial benefit which is paid to veterans for life to compensate for the loss of employment potential and career advancement opportunities caused by disabilities suffered while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pensions et rentes
OBS

Cette allocation est une prestation financière versée à vie aux anciens combattants afin de compenser la perte de possibilités d’emploi et de perfectionnement professionnel résultant des incapacités subies en cours de service au sein des Forces armées canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 13 2014-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
CONT

Improvement in the standard of living depends on economic factors, such as improvements in productivity or per capita real economic growth, a system of income redistribution through the tax system or direct spending by government, and the availability of public services, such as health, education, transit, and parks, along with non-economic factors, such as protection against unsafe or unpleasant working conditions, opportunities for advancement in work, a clean environment, a low crime rate, freedom of expression, and the rule of law.

PHR

Raise the standard of living.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
DEF

Situation d'une personne ou d'un groupe de personnes (famille, nation, etc.) sur une échelle de bien-être préalablement définie, objectivement ou subjectivement et implicitement admise.

OBS

Le niveau de vie se mesure par l'ensemble des biens et des services que permet d'acquérir ou de se procurer le revenu national moyen ou le revenu moyen d'une catégorie de citoyens donnée.

PHR

Accroître le niveau de vie, rehausser le niveau de vie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Economía
DEF

Grado de satisfacción de necesidades de una persona o grupo de personas. Se mide por la cantidad de bienes y servicios que pueden comprar con sus ingresos reales. Un nivel de vida bajo permite satisfacer sólo las necesidades básicas, y es propio de países subdesarrollados o personas marginadas.

PHR

Elevar el nivel de vida.

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Record 14 2012-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Construction
OBS

The Continental Automated Buildings Association(CABA) is an international not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of intelligent home and intelligent building technologies. CABA's mandate includes providing its members with networking and market research opportunities. CABA also encourages the development of industry standards and protocols, and leads cross-industry initiatives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Construction

Spanish

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Record 15 2010-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Engineering
OBS

The Canadian Aboriginal Science and Engineering Association is a private, non-profit organization, which seeks to significantly increase the number of Aboriginal scientists and engineers in the nation and to develop technologically informed leasers within the Aboriginal community. CASEA's ultimate goal is to be catalyst for the advancement of Aboriginal peoples as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society. CESEA in partnership with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society begins working as early as elementary school through the development of science and math camps, teacher training and mentor ship programs to strengthen Aboriginal students’ educational background in math and science, and to prepare them for the academic pressures of post-secondary school life. At the college and university levels, scholarships will be developed and sought from corporate sponsors. Recruiting opportunities to further prepare Aboriginal students for successful science and engineering careers will be available through the CASEA contact network. Each CASEA student is asked to give back to the Aboriginal community after graduation; thus CASEA students become more than professionals in the technology field, they become architects of a new destiny for Aboriginal peoples.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Ingénierie

Spanish

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Record 16 2008-11-04

English

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

The Official Languages Branch is responsible for overseeing that federal institutions serve Canadians in the official language of their choice, create and maintain a work environment conducive to the effective use of both official languages, and provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians within the Public Service. The Official Languages Branch also supports the work of Canadian Heritage to enhance the vitality of the official language minority communities and supporting and assisting their development; and fostering the full recognition and use of English and French in Canadian society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Droit linguistique
OBS

La Direction des langues officielles est responsable de veiller à ce que les Canadiens reçoivent des services dans la langue officielle de leur choix; instaure et préserve un climat de travail qui est propice à l'utilisation efficace des deux langues officielles; et offre des chances égales d'emploi et d'avancement aux Canadiens d'expression française et ceux d'expression anglaise au sein de la fonction publique. La Direction des langues officielles collabore avec Patrimoine canadien à favoriser l'épanouissement des communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire et à appuyer leur développement, ainsi qu'à promouvoir la pleine reconnaissance et l'usage du français et de l'anglais dans la société canadienne.

Spanish

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Record 17 2008-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel and Job Evaluation
  • Language (General)
  • Federalism
CONT

In 1999-2000, we continued our review of the impact of the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] 's reorganization by conducting a study of the language requirement designations in New Brunswick. Based on a consultant's report, the RCMP decided to lower the language requirement for oral interaction for a number of constables’ positions from level C to level B, in order to ensure greater opportunities for advancement for constables who did not have level C. We concluded that this was contrary to section 91 of the [Official Languages] Act, which states that the language requirements of a position must be determined in an objective manner based on the real needs of service to the public and the language of work alone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
  • Fédéralisme
CONT

Nous avons poursuivi en 1999-2000 notre examen de l'impact de la réorganisation de la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] en menant une étude sur la désignation des exigences linguistiques au Nouveau-Brunswick. En se basant sur le rapport d'un consultant, la GRC avait décidé d'abaisser l'exigence relative à l'interaction orale de plusieurs postes de gendarme du niveau «C», au niveau «B» afin d'assurer de plus grandes chances d'avancement aux gendarmes ne possédant pas le niveau «C». Nous avons conclu que cela allait à l'encontre de l'article 91 de la Loi [sur les langues officielles] qui établit que les exigences d'un poste doivent être déterminées de façon objective selon les besoins reliés au service au public et à la langue de travail uniquement.

Spanish

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Record 18 2008-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
CONT

Most of these complaints alleged that the language requirements of certain onboard positions on these routes unfairly jeopardized the opportunities for employment and advancement of unilingual employees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
CONT

La majorité des plaintes alléguait que les exigences linguistiques de certains postes à bord de ces trains diminuaient injustement les chances d'emploi et d'avancement du personnel unilingue de la région.

Spanish

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Record 19 2007-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel Management (General)
  • Federal Administration
CONT

All 14 medium and large reporting organizations ensured reasonable access to advancement and development opportunities for their employees. They most frequently : used a broad area of selection to maximize advancement and mobility...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
  • Administration fédérale
CONT

Les 14 organisations de taille moyenne et de grande taille qui ont remis un rapport offrent toutes à leur personnel un accès raisonnable aux possibilités de promotion et de perfectionnement, le plus souvent grâce : à une vaste zone de sélection afin d'optimiser la promotion et la mobilité [...]

Spanish

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Record 20 2006-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education Theory and Methods
OBS

The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers promotes the advancement of second language teaching throughout Canada by creating opportunities for professional development, by encouraging research and by facilitating the sharing of information and the exchange of ideas among second language educators.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
OBS

L'Association canadienne des professeurs de langues secondes favorise l'essor de l'enseignement des langues secondes dans tout le Canada en offrant des occasions de perfectionnement professionnel, en encourageant la recherche et en facilitant l'échange d'information et d'idées parmi les enseignants de langues secondes.

Spanish

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Record 21 2005-08-12

English

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

The Agricultural Adaptation Council(AAC) is a non-profit coalition of 62 Ontario agricultural, agri-food and rural organizations. The diverse membership of the AAC represents the agriculture and agri-food industry both regionally and by sector. The AAC was established by leaders from the agriculture and agri-food sector in 1995 to allocate federal government funding to support new, innovative projects to benefit the sector. The AAC continues to seek out and administer funding that fosters long-term growth, self-reliance, profitability, viability and employment opportunities. The AAC' s mission is to be a catalyst for adaptation, advancement and innovation within the agriculture and agri-food community.

French

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

Le Conseil de l'adaptation agricole (CAA) est une coalition à but non lucratif qui intègre 62 organisations agricoles, agroalimentaires et rurales de l'Ontario. Des dirigeants des secteurs agricole et agroalimentaire ont fondé le CAA en 1995 pour distribuer les fonds du gouvernement fédéral afin de soutenir des projets novateurs permettant à ces secteurs ontariens de demeurer fort et compétitif, et de s'adapter aux changements du marché et de l'industrie. Le CAA est une coalition, dirigée par l'industrie, qui à comme mandat de rechercher activement et d'appuyer des projets novateurs et des initiatives servant à aider le secteur agro-alimentaire et les communautés rurales de l'Ontario à préserver leur rôle économique.

Spanish

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Record 22 1999-12-23

English

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

In 1996 the Committee for the Advancement of Native Employees(CANE) proposed the creation of a program to develop high-potential Aboriginal/Inuit employees in the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development(DIAND) for future acting appointments at the executive level. The result was the establishment of the Aboriginal Management Executive Development(AMED) program. The program offers the potential for internal upward movement of DIAND's Aboriginal/Inuit employees who occupy upper middle management level positions. While providing developmental opportunities, this program is key in improving Aboriginal/Inuit representation in DIAND at the executive level.

Key term(s)
  • Aboriginal Management Executive Development Programme

French

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

En 1996, le Comité pour l'avancement des employés autochtones (CAEA) a proposé la création d'un programme pour perfectionner les employés autochtones du ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada (MAINC) présentant un fort potentiel en vue de nominations intérimaires au niveau de la direction. Il en a résulté la formation du Programme de perfectionnement des cadres autochtones (PPCA). Le programme offre la possibilité de mouvement interne vertical des employés autochtones du MAINC qui occupent des postes de cadre intermédiaire. Tout en offrant des occasions de perfectionnement, ce programme est essentiel pour améliorer la représentation autochtone dans la gestion supérieure du MAINC.

Key term(s)
  • Programme de perfectionnement des cadres de gestion autochtones
  • PPGCA

Spanish

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Record 23 1987-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel Management

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du personnel
OBS

CFP

Spanish

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