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MECANICIEN [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanics physicist
1, record 1, English, mechanics%20physicist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a mechanics physicist researching a new type of rocket control system ... 2, record 1, English, - mechanics%20physicist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanics: A branch of physical science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on bodies. 3, record 1, English, - mechanics%20physicist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- physicien en mécanique
1, record 1, French, physicien%20en%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- physicienne en mécanique 2, record 1, French, physicienne%20en%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
- mécanicien 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canicien
correct, masculine noun
- mécanicienne 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canicienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Physicien[, physicienne] spécialiste de la mécanique. 3, record 1, French, - physicien%20en%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Rail Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- locomotive engineer
1, record 2, English, locomotive%20engineer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LE 2, record 2, English, LE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- locomotive operator 3, record 2, English, locomotive%20operator
correct
- engineer 4, record 2, English, engineer
correct, noun
- engine driver 5, record 2, English, engine%20driver
correct
- engineman 6, record 2, English, engineman
correct
- enginewoman 8, record 2, English, enginewoman
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person in charge of the operation of a locomotive from its control stand. 8, record 2, English, - locomotive%20engineer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport par rail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien de locomotive
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canicien%20de%20locomotive
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ML 2, record 2, French, ML
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne de locomotive 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%20de%20locomotive
correct, feminine noun
- ML 4, record 2, French, ML
correct, feminine noun
- ML 4, record 2, French, ML
- conducteur de locomotive 5, record 2, French, conducteur%20de%20locomotive
correct, masculine noun
- conductrice de locomotive 5, record 2, French, conductrice%20de%20locomotive
correct, feminine noun
- mécanicien 6, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canicien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méc 7, record 2, French, m%C3%A9c
masculine noun
- méc 7, record 2, French, m%C3%A9c
- mécanicienne 8, record 2, French, m%C3%A9canicienne
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- méc 4, record 2, French, m%C3%A9c
feminine noun
- méc 4, record 2, French, m%C3%A9c
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'une équipe de train assurant la conduite d'une locomotive à partir du poste de conduite de cette dernière. 5, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9canicien%20de%20locomotive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanicien; mécanicienne : Dans le secteur ferroviaire, le terme «mécanicien» est spécialement employé pour désigner la personne qui dirige une locomotive. Il est à noter cependant qu'il sert aussi à désigner la personne qui répare une locomotive ou en effectue l'entretien. En effet, dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), on trouve par exemple le terme «mécanicien de locomotives» comme équivalent français du terme anglais «locomotive mechanic». 4, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9canicien%20de%20locomotive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Mechanics
- Military Equipment Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanic
1, record 3, English, mechanic
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- mec 2, record 3, English, mec
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The group and sub-group codes used by the Public Service Commission for this position title are: GL (general labour and trades) - VHE (vehicle & heavy equipment maintaining). 3, record 3, English, - mechanic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mechanic; mec: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - mechanic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Mécanique
- Maintenance du matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canicien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- méc 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9c
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les codes du groupe et du sous-groupe utilisés par la Commission de la Fonction publique pour ce titre de poste sont : GL (manœuvres et hommes de métier) - VHE (entretien de véhicules et de matériel lourd). 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mécanicien; méc : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-01-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Ranks
- Air Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- warrant engineer
1, record 4, English, warrant%20engineer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- W Eng 1, record 4, English, W%20Eng
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ranks are capitalized when used in conjunction with a person's name. Rank abbreviations are always capitalized. 2, record 4, English, - warrant%20engineer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Grades militaires
- Forces aériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canicien
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes est de toujours mettre la majuscule aux grades militaires et à leur abréviation lorsqu'ils accompagnent le nom de la personne. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Mechanics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mechanic
1, record 5, English, mechanic
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 7311 - Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile). 2, record 5, English, - mechanic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Mécanique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 7311 - Mécaniciens/mécaniciennes de chantier et mécaniciens industriels/mécaniciennes industrielles (sauf l'industrie du textile). 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mechanic 1, record 6, English, mechanic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 6, English, - mechanic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9canicien
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-02-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mechanic
1, record 7, English, mechanic
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9canicien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanicien : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9canicien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecánico
1, record 7, Spanish, mec%C3%A1nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-05-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Heating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- machinist 1, record 8, English, machinist
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Chauffage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9canicien
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ajusteur mécanicien 1, record 8, French, ajusteur%20m%C3%A9canicien
masculine noun
- machiniste 1, record 8, French, machiniste
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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