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PSC SYSTEM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Public Service
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monitoring and feedback
1, record 1, English, monitoring%20and%20feedback
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Public Service Commission(PSC) monitors trends and activities to identify government-wide issues and practices that could pose a risk to the integrity of the staffing system. This monitoring includes a wide range of activities, such as data analysis and review of complaints. The PSC also monitors the performance of the public service organizations that have delegated appointment authorities to assess the general state of the system. The PSC assesses their staffing performance and provides feedback to deputy heads to ensure continuous improvement in the public service appointment system. The PSC uses the Staffing Management Accountability Framework(SMAF) to review and assess staffing performance and to provide feedback to delegated organizations. The SMAF sets out the PSC' s expectations for a well-managed appointment system that respects the Public Service Employment Act. 1, record 1, English, - monitoring%20and%20feedback
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Fonction publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surveillance et rétroaction
1, record 1, French, surveillance%20et%20r%C3%A9troaction
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission de la fonction publique (CFP) surveille les tendances et les activités afin de déceler les questions et les pratiques à l'échelle du gouvernement qui pourraient poser un risque pour l'intégrité du système de dotation. Cette surveillance prend diverses formes, notamment l'analyse de données et l'examen de plaintes. La CFP surveille également le rendement des organisations de la fonction publique qui ont des pouvoirs délégués en matière de nomination afin d'évaluer le fonctionnement général du système. Elle évalue leur rendement en dotation et fournit une rétroaction aux administrateurs généraux, de manière à assurer l'amélioration continue du système de nomination de la fonction publique.La CFP utilise le Cadre de responsabilisation en gestion de la dotation (CRGD) pourexaminer et évaluer le rendement en dotation et fournir une rétroaction à cet égard aux organisations déléguées. Le CRGD établit les attentes de la CFP liées à un système de nomination bien géré qui respecte la Loi sur l’emploi dans la fonction publique. 1, record 1, French, - surveillance%20et%20r%C3%A9troaction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer reject
1, record 2, English, computer%20reject
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air Force Equipment Management System(AFEMS) reviews should also be performed at least weekly. Rejects and variances must be cleared upon discovery.... The VEMSO(PSC) [Vehicle and Equipment Management Support Office(Product Support Cell) ] will : clear computer rejects; correct rejected REMS [Registered Equipment Management System] and AFEMS transactions in a timely manner. 1, record 2, English, - computer%20reject
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two types of edits: rejects and variances. A rejected MAJCOM [Major Command] data record is not processed and results in SBSS [Standard Base Supply System] data rejecting in AFEMS because the authorization record is not loaded. A variance MAJCOM VAL [Vehicle Authorization Listing] record is processed in AFEMS but requires modification. 1, record 2, English, - computer%20reject
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rejet par le système informatique
1, record 2, French, rejet%20par%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20informatique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- donnée rejetée par le système informatique 1, record 2, French, donn%C3%A9e%20rejet%C3%A9e%20par%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20informatique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Roads
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- road inventory and management system
1, record 3, English, road%20inventory%20and%20management%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RIMS 2, record 3, English, RIMS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Washington-Mobility(Road Inventory and Management System).-The State of Washington County Road Administration Board(CRAB) developed this system. It is used by approximately 35 local agencies. Mobility is a non-GIS [Geographic Information System] system; it provides several other management modules. It uses the Pavement Structural Condition(PSC) as a road rating system. Training is provided by CRAB staff. 3, record 3, English, - road%20inventory%20and%20management%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
road inventory and management system (RIMS): term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 3, English, - road%20inventory%20and%20management%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système d'inventaire et de gestion du réseau routier
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inventaire%20et%20de%20gestion%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20routier
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SIGRR 1, record 3, French, SIGRR
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'inventaire et de gestion du réseau routier (SIGRR) : terme et abréviation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inventaire%20et%20de%20gestion%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20routier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Audit, Evaluation and Studies Branch
1, record 4, English, Audit%2C%20Evaluation%20and%20Studies%20Branch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AESB 1, record 4, English, AESB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Public Service Commission of Canada(PSC) is an independent agency reporting to Parliament, mandated to safeguard the integrity of the public service staffing system and the political impartiality of the public service. In addition, the PSC recruits qualified Canadians from across the country. To fulfill its accountability to Parliament for overseeing the integrity of public service appointments and protecting non-partisanship, the PSC' s Audit, Evaluation and Studies Branch(AESB) conducts independent audits, evaluations and studies. The Branch also provides information and analysis to support the oversight activities of the PSC. 1, record 4, English, - Audit%2C%20Evaluation%20and%20Studies%20Branch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale de la vérification, de l'évaluation et des études
1, record 4, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%2C%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DGVEE 1, record 4, French, DGVEE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission de la fonction publique du Canada (CFP) est un organisme indépendant qui relève du Parlement. Elle est responsable de protéger l'intégrité du système de dotation dans la fonction publique fédérale de même que l'impartialité des fonctionnaires sur le plan politique. De plus, la CFP recrute des Canadiens et des Canadiennes qualifiés des quatre coins du pays. La Direction générale de la vérification, de l'évaluation et des études (DGVEE) procède à des vérifications, des évaluations et des études indépendantes dans le but de respecter ses obligations en matière de reddition de comptes au Parlement en ce qui a trait à la surveillance de l'intégrité des nominations faites à la fonction publique et à la protection de l'impartialité politique. La Direction générale fournit également de l'information et des analyses, afin d'appuyer les activités de surveillance de la CFP. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%2C%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Workplace Organization
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Federal Administration
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- accommodation of persons in the appointment process
1, record 5, English, accommodation%20of%20persons%20in%20the%20appointment%20process
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PSC [Public Service Commission] is responsible for creating an appointment system that is bias and barrier-free and ensuring the accommodation of persons in the appointment process. 2, record 5, English, - accommodation%20of%20persons%20in%20the%20appointment%20process
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Administration fédérale
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mesures d'adaptation pour les personnes participant au processus de nomination
1, record 5, French, mesures%20d%27adaptation%20pour%20les%20personnes%20participant%20au%20processus%20de%20nomination
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La CFP [Commission de la fonction publique] est responsable de la création d'un système de nomination qui est impartial et exempt d'obstacles, afin de s'assurer de la prise de mesures d'adaptation pour les personnes participant au processus de nomination. 2, record 5, French, - mesures%20d%27adaptation%20pour%20les%20personnes%20participant%20au%20processus%20de%20nomination
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- continuing independent oversight
1, record 6, English, continuing%20independent%20oversight
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PSC [Public Service Commission]... has also noted the desirability of increased flexibility as part of the modernization of human resources management, with a simplified system and greater authority and accountability for managers, and with continuing independent oversight to ensure that recruitment into and promotion within the public service are based on merit. 2, record 6, English, - continuing%20independent%20oversight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surveillance indépendante en permanence
1, record 6, French, surveillance%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20en%20permanence
correct, 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 2007-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- EXPRESS rack simulator
1, record 7, English, EXPRESS%20rack%20simulator
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ERS 1, record 7, English, ERS
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EXPRESS Rack Simulator. The ERS located in the PSC [Payload Support Center] is composed of three racks. The first is the EXPRESS Rack Mock-up, the second is the data acquisition system rack and the third is the water cooling rack. In addition to being able to accommodate payload that would mechanically interface with the 8/2 ER configuration, the rack will also accommodate different size ISIS drawers. There is a possibility that one of the CSA payloads will use a 12-PU drawer. For this reason the configuration of the EXPRESS Rack Mock-up was chosen to be 4/6, i. e. 4 MDL [Mid-Deck Storage Locker] and 6 ISIS [International Sub-rack Interface Standard] drawers. Essentially, the CSA rack is the bottom portion of the ER with 4 drawers added on the bottom. This configuration will permit the accommodation of single, double and quad MDL as well as 4-PU, 8-PU and 12-PU ISIS drawers. The ERS has the same mechanical interface and front panel layout than the EXPRESS Rack to provide higher fidelity during training for the ISS crew. This also provides a better verification environment. The ERS provides 28V to the payloads rated at 5, 10, 15 or 20 Amps but does not include the RIC or other ER equipment. This is why a Suitcase Simulator will be used to communicate with the payload in the rack. 1, record 7, English, - EXPRESS%20rack%20simulator
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EXPRESS rack simulator; ERS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 7, English, - EXPRESS%20rack%20simulator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de bâti EXPRESS
1, record 7, French, simulateur%20de%20b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ERS 2, record 7, French, ERS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le PSC [Payload Support Centre] est situé dans le Centre de soutien des missions de charges utiles à l'ASC [Agence spatiale canadienne] et son accès est contrôlé. Le PSC comprend une aire d'appui aux chercheurs principaux, un banc de montage de charges utiles et un simulateur de bâti EXPRESS situé dans la maquette du laboratoire américain de la Station spatiale internationale. 1, record 7, French, - simulateur%20de%20b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
simulateur de bâti EXPRESS; ERS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 7, French, - simulateur%20de%20b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pressure suppression containment system 1, record 8, English, pressure%20suppression%20containment%20system
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- PSC system 1, record 8, English, PSC%20system
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two different containment designs for CANDU reactors: the pressure suppression containment system and the negative pressure containment system. Single unit stations use a pressure suppression containment system. The containment structure, which is the reactor building itself, complies with the pressure vessel code standards. It has a very low leak rate under pressure. 1, record 8, English, - pressure%20suppression%20containment%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de confinement à suppression de pression
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20confinement%20%C3%A0%20suppression%20de%20pression
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- système CSP 1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CSP
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux types de système de confinement différents pour les réacteurs CANDU : le système de confinement à suppression de pression et le système de confinement à pression négative. Les centrales à une seule tranche utilisent un système de confinement à suppression de pression. La structure du confinement, qui est le bâtiment réacteur, respecte les normes du code sur les chaudières et appareils sous pression. Son taux de fuite sous pression est très faible. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20confinement%20%C3%A0%20suppression%20de%20pression
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-06-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Staffing Management Accountability Framework
1, record 9, English, Staffing%20Management%20Accountability%20Framework
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SMAF 1, record 9, English, SMAF
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Commission of Canada. The SMAF(Staffing Management Accountability Framework) sets out the expectations for a well managed appointment system that respects the new PSEA(Public Service Employment Act). It clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the PSC(Public Service Commission) and delegated Public Service departments and agencies. Along with other mechanisms, the SMAF enables the PSC to review and evaluate staffing performance, and to provide feedback to delegated Public Service organizations. It also enables the PSC to report to Parliament on the elements of the appointment system that are more at risk, while providing an overview of the health of the appointment system. 1, record 9, English, - Staffing%20Management%20Accountability%20Framework
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Cadre de responsabilisation en gestion de la dotation
1, record 9, French, Cadre%20de%20responsabilisation%20en%20gestion%20de%20la%20dotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CRGD 1, record 9, French, CRGD
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de la fonction publique du Canada. Le CRGD (Cadre de responsabilisation en gestion de la dotation) fixe les attentes liées à un système de nomination bien géré qui est conforme à la LEFP (Loi sur l'emploi dans la fonction publique) de 2003. Il précise les rôles et les responsabilités de la CFP et celles des ministères et des organismes délégataires de la fonction publique. De concert avec d'autres mécanismes, le CRGD permet à la CFP d'examiner et d'évaluer le rendement en dotation et de donner de la rétroaction aux organisations délégataires de la fonction publique. Il permet également à la CFP de faire rapport au Parlement des éléments du système de nomination qui sont plus à risque, tout en donnant un survol du fonctionnement du système de nomination. 1, record 9, French, - Cadre%20de%20responsabilisation%20en%20gestion%20de%20la%20dotation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Public Service
- Federal Administration
- Management Operations (General)
- National Policies
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- governance system
1, record 10, English, governance%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... how can it(PSC [Public Service Commission]) best ensure a competent, nonpartisan and representative public service in the emerging governance system. 1, record 10, English, - governance%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fonction publique
- Administration fédérale
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Politiques nationales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système de gouvernance
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gouvernance
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de conduite des affaires publiques. 2, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gouvernance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ce projet de loi les Premières nations seront autorisées à établir un système de gouvernance qui leur est destiné. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gouvernance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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