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UNIQUE JOB [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- web application firewall
1, record 1, English, web%20application%20firewall
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WAF 1, record 1, English, WAF
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Web application firewall 2, record 1, English, Web%20application%20firewall
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditional firewalls do an excellent job protecting [a] network at a broader level but they’re not designed to uncover the more subtle, application-level attacks that [web application firewalls(WAF) ] are built to combat. A traditional firewall mainly guards [a] network against unauthorized access based on ports and protocols, while a WAF zooms in to protect... specific web applications from targeted attacks that could exploit their unique vulnerabilities. 3, record 1, English, - web%20application%20firewall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
web application firewall; WAF: The Translation Bureau recommends in its revised 2013 Linguistic Recommendation that "web" not be capitalized when it is part of a compound, whether the compound is written as two words or one, with or without a hyphen. 4, record 1, English, - web%20application%20firewall
Record 1, Key term(s)
- web application fire wall
- Web application fire wall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pare-feu d'applications Web
1, record 1, French, pare%2Dfeu%20d%27applications%20Web
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coupe-feu d'applications Web 2, record 1, French, coupe%2Dfeu%20d%27applications%20Web
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pare-feu d'applications Web; coupe-feu d'applications Web : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2013 la majuscule initiale lorsque «Web» est employé après un nom qu'il qualifie. Il est toujours invariable. 3, record 1, French, - pare%2Dfeu%20d%27applications%20Web
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sociology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy
1, record 2, English, Steps%20for%20Life%20%2D%20Walking%20for%20Victims%20of%20Workplace%20Tragedy
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steps for Life – Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is a 5 km fundraising walk to help support families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. It's the primary fundraising event for Threads of Life, a national registered charity dedicated to supporting families ofworkplace tragedy. Steps for Life also raises awareness about the importance of health and safety within workplaces and to the public. It's a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others from being injured or killedon the job. 1, record 2, English, - Steps%20for%20Life%20%2D%20Walking%20for%20Victims%20of%20Workplace%20Tragedy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Steps for Life - Marcher pour les victimes de tragédies en milieu de travail
1, record 2, French, Steps%20for%20Life%20%2D%20Marcher%20pour%20les%20victimes%20de%20trag%C3%A9dies%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Steps for Life tient la marche, traditionnellement, le premier dimanche du mois de mai pour faire partie de la Semaine de la Santé et sécurité au travail nord américaine (SSTNA). La marche de 5 kms œuvre à augmenter la sensibilisation de l’importance de la santé et la sécurité au travail et pour le public. C’est une façon unique d’éduquer votre communauté au sujet de l’effet domino dévastateur de la tragédie en milieu de travail et comment on peut travailler ensemble afin d’éviter que d’autres personnes soient blessées ou tuées en faisant leur travail. 1, record 2, French, - Steps%20for%20Life%20%2D%20Marcher%20pour%20les%20victimes%20de%20trag%C3%A9dies%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Steps for Life - Une marche à la mémoire des victimes de tragédies en milieu de travail
- Steps for Life - Marcher pour les victimes d'une tragédie au travail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Public Service
- Job Descriptions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- job
1, record 3, English, job
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the Public Service of Canada, a unique position or a number of positions that are essentially similar and adequately described by one job description. 2, record 3, English, - job
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "position" in Public Service classification terminology. According to LAWAG 1970 p. 157, in private enterprise a series of tasks performed by a labourer is termed a "job", whereas work of a mental or clerical nature is called a "position". 3, record 3, English, - job
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fonction publique
- Descriptions d'emplois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- emploi
1, record 3, French, emploi
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de tâches, de devoirs et responsabilités qui groupent au sein d'une société un ensemble de postes aux critères similaires. L'emploi n'est pas individualisé. 2, record 3, French, - emploi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Función pública
- Descripciones de las funciones de los cargos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- empleo
1, record 3, Spanish, empleo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- trabajo 1, record 3, Spanish, trabajo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unique opportunity
1, record 4, English, unique%20opportunity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The job demands day-to-day contact with PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] 's tenants and custodial clients, and presents complex challenges, competing priorities, and unique opportunities. 2, record 4, English, - unique%20opportunity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- occasion unique
1, record 4, French, occasion%20unique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poste exige un contact quotidien avec les locataires et les clients gardiens de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] et présente des défis complexes, des priorités concurrentielles et des occasions uniques. 2, record 4, French, - occasion%20unique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- object ID
1, record 5, English, object%20ID
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The object ID represents a unique system generated number. Depending on the type of object, the object ID could be the Organizational unit number, Position number, Job number, etc. 1, record 5, English, - object%20ID
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ID d'objet
1, record 5, French, ID%20d%27objet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ID d'objet est un nombre exclusif généré par le système. Selon le type de l'objet, le ID objet pourra être le numéro de l'unité structurelle, le numéro du poste, le numéro de la fonction (emploi), etc. 1, record 5, French, - ID%20d%27objet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- class reason
1, record 6, English, class%20reason
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This is the unique code which identifies the classification reason of the job action; such as. A=change of duties, B=cyclical review, etc. 1, record 6, English, - class%20reason
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- motif classification
1, record 6, French, motif%20classification
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code exclusif qui indique le motif de classification de la mesure de dotation, comme A = modification des tâches, B = revue périodique, etc. 1, record 6, French, - motif%20classification
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- classification specialty
1, record 7, English, classification%20specialty
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A classification specialty is developed when additional special skills and knowledge are required to perform a job which is not common to all members of a classification or sub-classification, and which would incur prohibitive training costs if taught to all officers of a classification or sub-classification. Specialities may be "unique" to one classification only or may be "common" to two or more classifications or "miscellaneous" to one or more classifications. 1, record 7, English, - classification%20specialty
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- spécialité
1, record 7, French, sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une spécialité est créée lorsque des aptitudes et des connaissances particulières supplémentaires sont nécessaires pour remplir une tâche qui n'est pas commune à tous les militaires d'une même classification ou sous-classification et qui entraînerait des coûts d'instruction prohibitifs si on l'enseignait à tous les officiers d'une classification ou sous-classification. Les spécialités peuvent être «propres» à une seule classification, «communes» à deux ou à plusieurs classifications, ou «diverses» à une ou plusieurs classifications. 1, record 7, French, - sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Labour and Employment
- Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- MazeMaster
1, record 8, English, MazeMaster
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This unique career and job exploration tool for youth 16 to 29 years of age grew out of a desire to help youth in Toronto make more effective transitions from school to work and from unemployment to employment. It has been developed as a one-stop shop where youth can find relevant employment information in one place. The Web site MazeMaster is sponsored by the Toronto District Catholic School Board. Funding is provided by Human Resources Development Canada. 1, record 8, English, - MazeMaster
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Travail et emploi
- Pédagogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- MazeMaster
1, record 8, French, MazeMaster
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le site Web MazeMaster est un outil unique de prospection des carrières et du marché du travail à l'intention des jeunes âgés de 16 à 29 ans. Sa conception est née du désir d'aider les jeunes Torontois à passer plus facilement de l'école au marché du travail et du chômage à l'emploi. Il s'agit d'un guichet unique où les jeunes peuvent trouver des renseignements pertinents sur l'emploi en un même endroit. Le MazeMaster est parrainé par le Conseil des écoles catholiques de Toronto et financé par Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 1, record 8, French, - MazeMaster
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mapping of a position
1, record 9, English, mapping%20of%20a%20position
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process whereby each position in the department targeted for UCS conversion is linked(that is mapped) to a UCS job description, either a model, an adapted model or(in rare cases) a unique one. 1, record 9, English, - mapping%20of%20a%20position
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- jumelage d'un poste
1, record 9, French, jumelage%20d%27un%20poste
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- unique job
1, record 10, English, unique%20job
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A job in which the work is of a unique nature and to which a model work description would not apply. 1, record 10, English, - unique%20job
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- emploi unique
1, record 10, French, emploi%20unique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi qui comporte un travail d'une nature particulière et auquel on ne peut appliquer un modèle de description de travail. 1, record 10, French, - emploi%20unique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- St. Stephen’s Community House
1, record 11, English, St%2E%20Stephen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Community%20House
correct, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This organization established in Toronto, Ontario, is a member of Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants. 2, record 11, English, - St%2E%20Stephen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Community%20House
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
St. Stephen's Community House is a unique, community-based social service organization that has been serving the needs of Kensington Market and surrounding neighbourhoods in downtown West Toronto since 1974. They offer services such as : activities for inner city youth; support to help get homeless people off the streets; childcare for growing families; jobs and job training for youth and adults, settlement assistance for new Canadians; support for frail and isolated seniors and health and wellness promotion for new mothers. 3, record 11, English, - St%2E%20Stephen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Community%20House
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- St. Stephen's Community House
1, record 11, French, St%2E%20Stephen%27s%20Community%20House
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario). 2, record 11, French, - St%2E%20Stephen%27s%20Community%20House
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- unique job number 1, record 12, English, unique%20job%20number
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Form. 4666-1. 1, record 12, English, - unique%20job%20number
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- code de poste exclusif 1, record 12, French, code%20de%20poste%20exclusif
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-07-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- job shop process
1, record 13, English, job%20shop%20process
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- jumbled flow process 1, record 13, English, jumbled%20flow%20process
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In such a company [a commercial printer], each job is unique and a jumbled flow or job shop process is usually selected as being most effective in meeting those product requirements.(...) jobs arrive in different forms and require different tasks, and thus the equipment tends to be relatively general purpose. 1, record 13, English, - job%20shop%20process
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- processus de travail à façon 1, record 13, French, processus%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7on
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- processus de flux déconnectés 1, record 13, French, processus%20de%20flux%20d%C3%A9connect%C3%A9s
- processus Job shop 1, record 13, French, processus%20Job%20shop
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une telle entreprise [un imprimeur commercial], chaque travail est unique, et on sélectionne généralement un processus de flux déconnectés ou de travail à façon Job shop (atelier à façon) qui est le plus efficace pour satisfaire le cahier des charges du produit. (...) le travail arrive sous différentes formes et nécessite des tâches variées (...) 1, record 13, French, - processus%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7on
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-07-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- job shop
1, record 14, English, job%20shop
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) each job is unique and a jumbled flow or job shop process is usually selected(...) In such a job shop, jobs arrive in different forms and require different tasks, and thus the equipment tends to be relatively general purpose. 1, record 14, English, - job%20shop
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- atelier à façon 1, record 14, French, atelier%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7on
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) chaque travail est unique, et on sélectionne généralement un processus de flux déconnectés ou de travail à façon Job shop (atelier à façon) (...) Dans un tel atelier à façon, le travail arrive sous différentes formes et nécessite des tâches variées, et le matériel a donc tendance à être polyvalent et à usage multiple. 1, record 14, French, - atelier%20%C3%A0%20fa%C3%A7on
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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