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TOUS ECHELONS GOUVERNEMENT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Civil Engineering
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Civil engineers
1, record 1, English, Civil%20engineers
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. Civil engineers are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed. 1, record 1, English, - Civil%20engineers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2131: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Civil%20engineers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Génie civil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ingénieurs civils/ingénieures civiles
1, record 1, French, Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20civils%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20civiles
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ingénieurs civils planifient, conçoivent, élaborent et dirigent des projets de construction ou de réparation de bâtiments, de structures terrestres, de centrales électriques, de routes, d’aéroports, de chemins de fer, de réseaux de transport rapide, de ponts, de tunnels, de canaux, de barrages, d’installations portuaires et côtières ainsi que de systèmes liés aux services routiers et de transport, aux services de distribution d’eau et aux services sanitaires. Les ingénieurs civils peuvent également se spécialiser dans l'analyse des fondations, dans l'inspection des bâtiments et des charpentes, dans l'arpentage, dans la géomatique et dans la planification municipale. Ils travaillent dans des firmes d’ingénieurs-conseils, à tous les échelons du gouvernement, dans des entreprises de construction et dans de nombreux autres secteurs industriels, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20civils%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20civiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2131 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20civils%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20civiles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Communication (Public Relations)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Communications Management Development Program
1, record 2, English, Communications%20Management%20Development%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMDP 1, record 2, English, CMDP
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Three programs are being developed to better plan and co-ordinate recruitment into the Information Service (IS) category, broaden opportunities at all levels to gain experience, and enhance and enrich the senior management pool. The Communications Management Development Program will enhance the pool of communications managers from the EX and EX minus 1 levels through training, development and exchanges. 1, record 2, English, - Communications%20Management%20Development%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Privy Council Office, Communications and Consultation, Communication Development Senior Advisor. 1, record 2, English, - Communications%20Management%20Development%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de perfectionnement des cadres en communications
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20des%20cadres%20en%20communications
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PPCC 1, record 2, French, PPCC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement fédéral a mis sur pied trois programmes en vue de mieux planifier et coordonner le recrutement des IS, de diversifier à tous les échelons, les occasions d’acquérir de l'expérience et d’enrichir la réserve de cadres supérieurs. Le Programme de perfectionnement des cadres en communications permettra d’enrichir la réserve des gestionnaires en communications aux niveaux EX et EX moins 1 par la formation, le perfectionnement et des échanges. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20des%20cadres%20en%20communications
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bureau du Conseil privé, Communications et Consultation, Conseiller principal - Développement des communications. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20des%20cadres%20en%20communications
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Communication (Public Relations)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Communications Career Enrichment Program
1, record 3, English, Communications%20Career%20Enrichment%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCEP 1, record 3, English, CCEP
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Three programs are being developed by the federal government to better plan and co-ordinate recruitment into the Information Service (IS) category, broaden opportunities at all levels to gain experience, and enhance and enrich the senior management pool. The Communications Career Enrichment Program will augment competencies and career opportunities through training and development as well as interdepartmental and private sector exchanges. 1, record 3, English, - Communications%20Career%20Enrichment%20Program
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Privy Council Office, Communications and Consultation, Communication Development Senior Advisor. 1, record 3, English, - Communications%20Career%20Enrichment%20Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'enrichissement des carrières en communications
1, record 3, French, Programme%20d%27enrichissement%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20en%20communications
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PECC 1, record 3, French, PECC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement fédéral a mis sur pied trois programmes en vue de mieux planifier et coordonner le recrutement des IS, de diversifier à tous les échelons, les occasions d’acquérir de l'expérience et d’enrichir la réserve de cadres supérieurs. Le Programme d’enrichissement des carrières en communications permettra au intéressés d’accroître leurs compétences et leurs possibilités de carrière par des mesures de formation et de perfectionnement, des échanges entre ministères et avec le secteur privé. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20d%27enrichissement%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20en%20communications
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bureau du Conseil privé, Communications et Consultation, Conseiller principal - Développement des communications. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20d%27enrichissement%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20en%20communications
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- high performance sport
1, record 4, English, high%20performance%20sport
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- high-performance sport 2, record 4, English, high%2Dperformance%20sport
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sport Canada's stated mandate is to encourage development of athletes capable of achieving high standings in national or international competitions. High performance sport is the most visible result of a complex and far-reaching system that involves every level of government, from the federal to the municipal, and mobilizes the energy of some nine million Canadians. 1, record 4, English, - high%20performance%20sport
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sport de haut niveau
1, record 4, French, sport%20de%20haut%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression privilégiée par la collectivité sportive. 2, record 4, French, - sport%20de%20haut%20niveau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mandat de Sport Canada est de favoriser le développement d’athlètes capables d’exceller aux plus hauts échelons des compétitions nationales ou internationales. Le sport de haut niveau est le résultat le plus visible d’un système complexe et vaste qui fait appel à tous les ordres de gouvernement, du gouvernement fédéral aux instances municipales, et qui mobilise près de neuf millions de Canadiens. 3, record 4, French, - sport%20de%20haut%20niveau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- deporte de alto nivel
1, record 4, Spanish, deporte%20de%20alto%20nivel
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Healthy Living Unit
1, record 5, English, Healthy%20Living%20Unit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Healthy Living Unit has the lead responsibility within the Public Health Agency of Canada for delivering on the federal government's role in physical activity. The work of the Unit is based on an approach to partnerships that is multi-sectoral, multi-level, and multi-disciplinary. The goals of the Healthy Living Unit are:to encourage and assist all Canadians to be physically active by increasing their awareness and understanding about the benefits of physical activity and the range of opportunities to be physically active in daily life; to influence positive social and physical environments and opportunities that facilitate the integration of physical activity into daily life, and that are accessible to, and equitable for, all Canadians; to establish partnerships with government and non-governmental agencies across levels and sectors, and encourage and support collaborative action and increased capacity to foster physical activity in Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Healthy%20Living%20Unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Unité des modes de vie sains
1, record 5, French, Unit%C3%A9%20des%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au sein de l'Agence de santé publique du Canada, l'Unité des modes de vie sains est chargée de remplir le rôle du gouvernement fédéral dans le domaine de l'activité physique. Ses activités à cet égard reposent sur des partenariats multisectoriels et multidisciplinaires, faisant intervenir les différents ordres de gouvernement. Les buts de l'Unité sont d’encourager et aider tous les Canadiens à mener une vie active en les sensibilisant davantage aux bienfaits et aux possibilités liés à la pratique d’activités physiques; faire en sorte que soient offerts des occasions et des environnements sociaux et physiques propices à l'intégration de l'activité physique dans la vie de tous les jours, accessibles à tous les Canadiens et équitables pour tous et former des partenariats avec d’autres organismes des différents échelons et secteurs et favoriser les efforts concertés en faveur de la vie active au Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20des%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- environmental stewardship principles 1, record 6, English, environmental%20stewardship%20principles
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
What is Green Citizenship? Green Citizenship can be defined as the integration of environmental stewardship principles into everyday activities. The PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] Green Citizenship Program is designed to encourage the adoption of environmentally responsible practices related to day-to-day office activities. Its strength lies in the ideas and enthusiasm of the employees at every level of PWGSC, building on the best practices and success stories of similar programs within government and the private sector. 1, record 6, English, - environmental%20stewardship%20principles
Record 6, Key term(s)
- environmental stewardship principle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- principes de régie environnementale
1, record 6, French, principes%20de%20r%C3%A9gie%20environnementale
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qu'est-ce que l'écocivisme? On peut définir l'écocivisme comme l'intégration des principes de régie environnementale dans les activités de tous les jours. Le Programme d’écocivisme de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] vise à encourager l'adoption de pratiques écologiques dans les activités de tous les jours dans les bureaux. Sa force réside dans les idées et l'enthousiasme des employés à tous les échelons de TPSGC; ce programme s’inspire des conseils pratiques et des anecdotes de succès dans le cadre de programmes comparables au gouvernement et dans le secteur privé. 1, record 6, French, - principes%20de%20r%C3%A9gie%20environnementale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- principe de régie environnementale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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