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POSITION ATTENTION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rich media advertisement
1, record 1, English, rich%20media%20advertisement
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rich media ad 2, record 1, English, rich%20media%20ad
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rich media ads are designed to grab the audience's attention and drive customer engagement by utilizing a mixture of text, images, audio, video, animations, and other elements. Moreover, they offer advanced features that can adapt to the visitor's device; they can widen if the user clicks on them, hover over content, or change the position of the ad campaign on the page. 3, record 1, English, - rich%20media%20advertisement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- publicité utilisant le média enrichi
1, record 1, French, publicit%C3%A9%20utilisant%20le%20m%C3%A9dia%20enrichi
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- annonce utilisant le média enrichi 1, record 1, French, annonce%20utilisant%20le%20m%C3%A9dia%20enrichi
proposal, feminine noun
- publicité rich media 2, record 1, French, publicit%C3%A9%20rich%20media
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- annonce rich media 3, record 1, French, annonce%20rich%20media
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de publicité fait appel au média enrichi, soit un ensemble de médias interactifs et dynamiques qui intègrent notamment des éléments vidéo, audio et animés. 1, record 1, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20utilisant%20le%20m%C3%A9dia%20enrichi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- audit and compliance director
1, record 2, English, audit%20and%20compliance%20director
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Compliance Program Manager : The Audit and Compliance... team's mission is to call attention to risks, drive process improvement, cost reductions and validating... compliance to statuary, regulatory, quality and contractual requirements.... The position will report to the audit and compliance director and will be responsible for periodic risk assessment, identifying and executing critical projects designed to manage risk, protecting the availability, integrity and confidentiality of critical information resources, improve processes, reduce cost and improve overall compliance. 1, record 2, English, - audit%20and%20compliance%20director
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- directeur de l'audit et de la conformité
1, record 2, French, directeur%20de%20l%27audit%20et%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- directrice de l'audit et de la conformité 1, record 2, French, directrice%20de%20l%27audit%20et%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- directeur de la vérification et de la conformité 2, record 2, French, directeur%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20et%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- directrice de la vérification et de la conformité 2, record 2, French, directrice%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20et%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
directeur de l'audit et de la conformité; directrice de l'audit et de la conformité : Le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l'usage du terme «audit» comme équivalent de l'anglais «audit» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 1, record 2, French, - directeur%20de%20l%27audit%20et%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- driver alertness monitoring system
1, record 3, English, driver%20alertness%20monitoring%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- driver alertness monitoring 1, record 3, English, driver%20alertness%20monitoring
correct
- driver monitoring system 2, record 3, English, driver%20monitoring%20system
correct
- DMS 3, record 3, English, DMS
correct
- DMS 3, record 3, English, DMS
- driver monitoring 4, record 3, English, driver%20monitoring
correct
- driver alert system 5, record 3, English, driver%20alert%20system
- driver alert 5, record 3, English, driver%20alert
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Driver monitoring systems monitor your driving performance and alert you if it detects a lack of attention or drowsiness. Some systems use a forward-facing camera installed between the windscreen and the rear view mirror to monitor the car's position on the road in relation to the road markings.... Other systems monitor things like your steering, speed, acceleration, use of turn signals, and pedals to determine your driving patterns... Still other systems feature a camera that monitors driver attention, driver vision or head pose. 6, record 3, English, - driver%20alertness%20monitoring%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle de vigilance
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vigilance
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contrôle de vigilance 1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vigilance
correct, masculine noun
- système de surveillance du conducteur 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20du%20conducteur
correct, masculine noun
- surveillance du conducteur 2, record 3, French, surveillance%20du%20conducteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif embarqué qui, au moyen de capteurs, analyse le comportement du conducteur afin de détecter une éventuelle baisse de sa vigilance et de l'en avertir. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vigilance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les capteurs utilisés peuvent être des caméras qui analysent les mouvements des yeux et de la tête du conducteur. Il existe également des systèmes d'analyse de la rotation du volant qui permettent d'apprécier l'état de vigilance du conducteur. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vigilance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de contrôle de vigilance; contrôle de vigilance : termes et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 mars 2018. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vigilance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Group Dynamics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fact finding
1, record 4, English, fact%20finding
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of inquisitive dispute resolution in which an investigation is conducted by an appointed neutral third party. Evidence supporting the position of the parties is gathered with a view to identifying and focusing attention on the major issues in dispute and resolving differences as to the facts surrounding them. 1, record 4, English, - fact%20finding
Record 4, Key term(s)
- factfinding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- recherche des faits
1, record 4, French, recherche%20des%20faits
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche de renseignements sur la résolution d'un conflit conduite par une tierce personne, neutre par rapport au différend sur lequel porte l'investigation. Les preuves qui appuient les positions avancées par les parties au conflit sont rassemblées dans la perspective de la mise en évidence du contentieux et de la résolution des différends d'après les faits qui y corroborent. 1, record 4, French, - recherche%20des%20faits
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Personnel Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Human Resources Planning Information Program
1, record 5, English, Human%20Resources%20Planning%20Information%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HRPIP 1, record 5, English, HRPIP
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This computerized band was developed by managers to assist in the preparation of their Human Resources Planning exercise. It contains information on HRDC positions, employees, staffing action/adjustments, and Training and Development. Position information collected includes the Position number, title, group and level, exclusion indicator, language requirements, unit, reporting relationship(supervisor's position number and title). Employee information includes the Public service start date, birthdate, home address and telephone number, employee type(full-time, part-time, etc.) position title and number, location and telephone number, bilingual capability, employment history, career aspirations, mobility, training and development history(as well as proposed), date of last performance appraisal(as well as a BF for the next due appraisal). The system also keeps track of start/end dates for acting, secondment and assignment situations with an active BF system. Staffing action/adjustment module keeps track of areas which, in the opinion of the manager, will require some action to ensure that operational demands are met; this includes vacancies which are likely to occur due to long-term disability leave, maternity leave, care and nurturing leave, extended vacation leave and any other situation which will require attention. The Training and Development module records available courses, maintains a list of employees identified for each course through the appraisal process, as well as the status of this training(proposed, approved, completed). 1, record 5, English, - Human%20Resources%20Planning%20Information%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme informatisé sur la planification des ressources humaines
1, record 5, French, Programme%20informatis%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20planification%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce fichier informatisé a été conçu par les gestionnaires pour les aider à élaborer leur plan des ressources humaines. Il contient des données sur les postes de DRHIC, sur les employés et les employées, sur les mesures ou les ajustements en matière de dotation ainsi que la formation et le perfectionnement des employés et les employées. Les données sur les postes comprennent et le numéro du poste, le titre, le groupe et le niveau, l'indicateur d'exclusion, les exigences linguistiques, l'unité de travail et le lien hiérarchique (le numéro et le titre du poste du surveillant). Les données sur les employés et employées englobent la date de début dans la fonction publique, la date de naissance, l'adresse et le numéro de téléphone au domicile de l'employé ou de l'employée, le type d'emploi (plein temps, temps partiel, etc.), le titre et le numéro du poste, le lieu et le numéro de téléphone au travail, la capacité linguistique, les antécédents professionnels, les aspirations de carrière, la mobilité, historique sur la formation et le perfectionnement (y compris la formation et évaluation du rendement (ainsi qu'une date de rappel de la prochaine évaluation). Le système tient aussi compte des dates de début et de fin des situations intérimaires, des détachements et des affectations qui comprennent un système actif de rappel. Le module sur les mesures et les ajustements en matière de dotation fait le suivi des domaines qui, de l'avis du gestionnaire, exigeront un suivi quelconque pour s'assurer que les exigences opérationnelles sont satisfaites; ceci comprend les postes qui deviendront vacants suite aux congés d'invalidité de longue durée, à des congés de maternité, à des congés de soins et éducation d'enfants d'âge préscolaire, à des vacances prolongées et suite à toute autre situation qui nécessite un suivi. La module sur la formation et le perfectionnement note les cours disponibles, maintient une liste des employés et employées identifiés pour chaque cours sui 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20informatis%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20planification%20des%20ressources%20humaines
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports - General
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- position of attention 1, record 6, English, position%20of%20attention
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports - Généralités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chute
1, record 6, French, chute
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-11-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- SHORT TRAIL - ARMS
1, record 7, English, SHORT%20TRAIL%20%2D%20ARMS
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A command given only when the squad is in the position of attention, squad members shall : a. bend the right arm and raise the butt of the rifle 1 inch from the ground; and b. keep the rifle vertical and close to the body. 1, record 7, English, - SHORT%20TRAIL%20%2D%20ARMS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- "ARME A LA HANCHE"
1, record 7, French, %5C%22ARME%20A%20LA%20HANCHE%5C%22
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commandement donné seulement lorsque l'escouade est au garde-à-vous, les membres de l'escouade doivent : a. fléchir le bras droit et soulever la crosse du fusil à un pouce du sol; et b. garder le fusil à la position verticale et près du corps. 1, record 7, French, - %5C%22ARME%20A%20LA%20HANCHE%5C%22
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-02-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Director General Charter of Rights and Freedoms Office
1, record 8, English, Director%20General%20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms%20Office
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- DG Charter Office 1, record 8, English, DG%20Charter%20Office
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A temporary office... established within the CPS Branch to deal with issues arising form the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.... Attention is directed to the fact that this organization is not a Division of CPS notwithstanding the position title of Director General. This office will not... appear on the NDHQ Organizational Chart. 2, record 8, English, - Director%20General%20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms%20Office
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: Memo 1901-CPS (DMCO), NDHQ. 2, record 8, English, - Director%20General%20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms%20Office
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term and abbreviated form officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 3, record 8, English, - Director%20General%20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms%20Office
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Directeur général - Administration de la Charte des droits et libertés
1, record 8, French, Directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20%2D%20Administration%20de%20la%20Charte%20des%20droits%20et%20libert%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- DG Charte 1, record 8, French, DG%20Charte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme officialisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 8, French, - Directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20%2D%20Administration%20de%20la%20Charte%20des%20droits%20et%20libert%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-10-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stability
1, record 9, English, stability
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency of an airplane in flight to remain in straight, level, upright position, or to return to this altitude if displaced, without attention of the pilot. 2, record 9, English, - stability
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- stabilité
1, record 9, French, stabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la stabilité propre d'un appareil est la propriété qu'il a de revenir de lui-même à sa position d'équilibre quand il en a été écarté par une cause extérieure (...) 2, record 9, French, - stabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 3, record 9, French, - stabilit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- position at attention 1, record 10, English, position%20at%20attention
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- station garde-à-vous 1, record 10, French, station%20garde%2D%C3%A0%2Dvous
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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