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CATEGORIE ADMINISTRATION SERVICE EXTERIEUR [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Job Descriptions
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Public Service
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- occupational group
1, record 1, English, occupational%20group
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- professional group 2, record 1, English, professional%20group
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the Public Service of Canada, a family of jobs comprising similar kinds of work requiring similar skills and, wherever possible, bearing a relationship to an identifiable labour market. 2, record 1, English, - occupational%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority are classified at the ultimate or penultimate levels of their occupational group, usually in the scientific and professional and administrative and foreign service categories. 3, record 1, English, - occupational%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
broad occupational group, broadened occupational group, amalgamated occupational group, size of an occupational group 4, record 1, English, - occupational%20group
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Descriptions d'emplois
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Fonction publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe professionnel
1, record 1, French, groupe%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe de professions 2, record 1, French, groupe%20de%20professions
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la fonction publique du Canada, série d’emplois dans une catégorie, dont les titulaires exercent le même genre de travail et possèdent des compétences semblables. 3, record 1, French, - groupe%20professionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart sont classées au dernier ou à l'avant-dernier niveau de leur groupe professionnel, habituellement dans la catégorie scientifique et professionnelle et dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 4, record 1, French, - groupe%20professionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
groupe professionnel grand, groupe professionnel élargi, groupe professionnel fusionné 3, record 1, French, - groupe%20professionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Descripciones de las funciones de los cargos
- Evaluación del personal y los cargos
- Función pública
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo profesional
1, record 1, Spanish, grupo%20profesional
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Political Theories and Doctrines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- General Administration Test
1, record 2, English, General%20Administration%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GAT 2, record 2, English, GAT
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC 3, record 2, English, - General%20Administration%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This test assesses the potential to perform basic administrative tasks such as planning, decision-making, analyzing and solving problems, evaluating information, and recognizing effective written communication. The test is applicable to a wide range of entry-level officer positions in the Administrative and Foreign Service Category. 4, record 2, English, - General%20Administration%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Recrutement du personnel
- Théories et doctrines politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Examen d’administration générale
1, record 2, French, Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EAG 2, record 2, French, EAG
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Examen général d’administration 3, record 2, French, Examen%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- EGA 4, record 2, French, EGA
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- EGA 4, record 2, French, EGA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examen général d’administration (EGA) est l’ancienne appellation. Renseignements obtenus du Centre de psychologie du personnel 5, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet examen évalue chez le candidat sa capacité d’apprendre à exécuter des tâches administratives de base telles que la planification, la prise de décisions, l'analyse et la résolution de problèmes, l'évaluation de l'information ainsi que sa capacité d’apprendre à reconnaître les moyens efficaces de communiquer par écrit. Il est applicable à une vaste gamme de postes d’agent au niveau d’entrée dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 6, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Examen général en administration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Managerial Knowledge Questions and Answers
1, record 3, English, Managerial%20Knowledge%20Questions%20and%20Answers
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This publication contains a series of questions (and answers) for use in evaluating management knowledge of parliamentary systems, current government priorities, policies, and programs, personnel and financial administration, and other areas relevant to managerial positions. The publication also contains questions related to management abilities and skills. The questions are appropriate for competitions in the middle to upper management range and for equivalent level positions within both the Scientific and Professional and the Administrative and Foreign Service categories. 1, record 3, English, - Managerial%20Knowledge%20Questions%20and%20Answers
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC 1, record 3, English, - Managerial%20Knowledge%20Questions%20and%20Answers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Questions et réponses sur les connaissances en gestion
1, record 3, French, Questions%20et%20r%C3%A9ponses%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20en%20gestion
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une série de questions(et réponses) destinées à évaluer chez les cadres leur connaissance des systèmes parlementaires, des priorités, politiques et programmes existants du gouvernement, de la gestion du personnel et des finances ainsi que d’autres domaines de gestion. Cette publication contient aussi des questions relatives aux capacités et aux compétences en gestion. Les questions conviennent aux concours du niveau de cadre intermédiaire et supérieur; elles peuvent aussi être utilisées pour les postes de niveau équivalent dans la catégorie scientifique et professionnelle et celle de l'administration et du service extérieur. 1, record 3, French, - Questions%20et%20r%C3%A9ponses%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20en%20gestion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Entry-Level Officer Selection Test
1, record 4, English, Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ELOST 2, record 4, English, ELOST
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test no. 313 3, record 4, English, - Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This test assesses general problem solving (cognitive ability) with verbal, numerical, and reasoning components. It is used as a screening device for external recruitment of entry-level candidates seeking positions in the Administrative and Foreign Service Category 4, record 4, English, - Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Examen de sélection d’agents au niveau d’entrée
1, record 4, French, Examen%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20d%26rsquo%3Bagents%20au%20niveau%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- Examen SANE 2, record 4, French, Examen%20SANE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet examen évalue l'aptitude générale à résoudre les problèmes(habileté cognitive) avec des composantes verbales, numériques, et abstraites. Il sert surtout d’outil de présélection dans le recrutement externe des candidats au niveau d’entrée dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 3, record 4, French, - Examen%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20d%26rsquo%3Bagents%20au%20niveau%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ESANE
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-10-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Administrative and Foreign Service Category
1, record 5, English, Administrative%20and%20Foreign%20Service%20Category
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur
1, record 5, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20de%20l%27administration%20et%20du%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- penultimate level
1, record 6, English, penultimate%20level
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority are classified at the ultimate or penultimate levels of their occupational group, usually in the scientific and professional and administrative and foreign service categories. 1, record 6, English, - penultimate%20level
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- avant-dernier niveau
1, record 6, French, avant%2Ddernier%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart sont classées au dernier ou à l'avant-dernier niveau de leur groupe professionnel, habituellement dans la catégorie scientifique et professionnelle et dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 1, record 6, French, - avant%2Ddernier%20niveau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Relations de travail. 2, record 6, French, - avant%2Ddernier%20niveau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ultimate level
1, record 7, English, ultimate%20level
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority are classified at the ultimate or penultimate levels of their occupational group, usually in the scientific and professional and administrative and foreign service categories. 1, record 7, English, - ultimate%20level
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dernier niveau
1, record 7, French, dernier%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart sont classées au dernier ou à l'avant-dernier niveau de leur groupe professionnel, habituellement dans la catégorie scientifique et professionnelle et dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 1, record 7, French, - dernier%20niveau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Relations de travail. 2, record 7, French, - dernier%20niveau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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