Architecture and engineering resources (RAG—Ressources d'architecture et de génie)
AES
Architecture and engineering services (SAG—Services d’architecture et de génie)
AFD
Alternate forms of delivery (AFPS—Autres formes de prestation de services)
Former name for strategic sourcing (Impartition stratégique)
AFM
Asset and facilities management (accessible to Public Services and Procurement Canada employees only) (GAI—Gestion des actifs et des installations)
AMP
Asset management plan (PGBI—Plan de gestion des biens immobiliers)
A tactical plan for managing an organization's infrastructure and other assets to deliver an agreed standard of service
ARLU
Annual reference level update (MJANR—Mise à jour annuelle des niveaux de référence)
A technical exercise that updates departmental funding for the next year as well as the years after in order to provide a base for the development of the Main Estimates and the expenditure plan
Asset project
(Projet relatif aux biens)
A project where the primary driver is the need to build, upgrade or replace an existing real property asset and/or its components. An asset based project is not a repetitive activity such as maintenance work required to keep the asset operational
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter B
BATNA
Best alternative to a negotiated agreement (MESOR—Meilleure solution de rechange pour un accord négocié)
The course of action that will be taken by a party if the current negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached. BATNA is the key focus and the driving force behind a successful negotiator
BMP
Building management plan (PGI—Plan de gestion des immeubles)
Comprehensive plan that lays out the management of the building over the next five years
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter C
CAPS
Capital Asset Planning System (SPIB—Système de planification des immobilisations et des biens)
Community-based investment strategy (SIL—Stratégie d'investissement locale)
A CBIS identifies community-level priorities and plans, and provides important strategic direction at the local portfolio level
Contemplated change notice(AMP—Avis de modification proposée)
A CCN should be issued every time a contractor is asked to price a potential change in the scope of the work
CCRB
Contract Claims Resolution Board (CRDC—Conseil de règlement des différends contractuels)
CDAB
Contract Disputes Advisory Board (CCRDC—Conseil consultatif de règlement des différends contractuels)
The CDAB is an independent process designed to provide for the prompt resolution of disputes arising from architectural and engineering, construction, building maintenance and leasing contracts
Capital project briefing note (NIPI—Note d'information sur les projets d'immobilisations)
A short synopsis of the current status of a capital project when the total project cost is $1 million or higher
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter D
DB
Design-build (CC—Conception-construction)
A method to deliver a project in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the design-builder or design-build contractor
DBB
Design-bid-build (CSC—Conception-soumission-construction)
A project delivery method in which design and construction phases of a construction project are bid and performed by two independent contractors under two distinct contracts.
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter E
EA
Expenditure authority (PD—Pouvoir de dépenser)
Approval given by an individual holding the delegated authority in order to exercise Section 32 of the Financial Administration Act and commit funds to a project
ECMP
Environmental Compliance Management Program (PGCE—Programme de gestion de la conformité environnementale)
The ECMP is an integrated program that includes environmental compliance program plans, environmental reporting, auditing, tracking, communications, environmental training programs and assessments of projects for applicability to environmental legislations, codes and policies.
E-DRM
Enterprise Document and Records Management (GDDE—Gestion des documents et des dossiers de l'entreprise)
ELF
Electronic forms (FEL—Formulaires électroniques)
Emergency
(Situation d’urgence) An emergency is a situation where delay in taking action would be injurious to the public interest like for instance:
an actual/imminent life-threatening situation
a disaster endangering quality of life or safety of Canadians
a disaster resulting in the loss of life
a disaster resulting in significant loss/damage to Crown Property
EMS
Environmental Management System (SGE—Système de gestion de l'environnement)
Part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy
Financial Management System (SGF—Système de gestion financière)
The Financial Management System is Public Services and Procurement Canada’s national financial system
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter G
GC
General conditions (CG—Conditions générales)
A document that sets forth the conditions of contract for the erection of the structure described in the drawings and specifications
General service agreement (CGS—Convention générale de services)
A broad description of the type of services to be undertaken, the responsibilities of both parties, and the terms of payment
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter H
HCD
Heritage Conservation Directorate (DCP—Direction de la conservation du patrimoine)
HR
Human resources (RH—Ressources humaines)
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter I
Investment Management Board (CGI—Conseil de gestion des investissements)
IMB ensures that investment planning supports departmental, portfolio, horizontal and government-wide priorities, considers areas of highest risk, serves program outcomes, and supports sustainable development and broader social and economic objectives
ISB
Integrated Services Branch (page available on Government of Canada network only) (DGSI—Direction générale des services intégrés)
ISC
Integrated Support Centre (CSI—Centre de service intégré)
The Integrated Support Centre, now called the Project Management Service Line Center of Expertise (PMSL COE), provides project managers with expertise in time management, claims prevention and management, cost management, risk management and contract change management
Legal services adviser (CSJ—Conseiller en services juridiques)
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter M
Maintenance project
(Projet d’entretien)
A project where the work is not regularly repeated within a fiscal year (replacing a chiller after five years, for example), nor with an identical scope
Memorandum of understanding (PE—Protocole d'entente)
An agreement between interested parties establishing their respective rights and responsibilities regarding a project and serving as a basis for a future formal contract
MRO
Ministers’ Regional Office (BRM—Bureau régional des Ministres)
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter N
National Investment Strategy (SIN—Stratégie d'investissement national)
The NIS defines national investment priorities as well as the Branch's approach to managing its portfolio. Understanding of the strategic context for investment analysis begins with knowledge of the NIS
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter O
Occupancy renewal without fit-up
(Renouvellement d’occupation sans aménagement)
A space project in which there is no fit-up. It can be in a leased or Crown space. Standard finishes include carpet, screen fabric, painted surfaces, etc., and may be replaced, repaired or refreshed at landlord or Crown costs depending on funding accountabilities, if required as a result of normal wear and tear, and shall be included in the project approval
OFI
Opportunity for improvement (OA—Occasion d'amélioration)
(Projet d’autres ministères (AM))
A project that meets an OGD need with an asset for which an OGD is the custodian. The OGD is responsible for funding and project approvals. Could be either a space or an asset project
Preliminary identification of environmental services required (IPSER—(Formulaire) d'identification préliminaire du soutien environnemental requis)
Form used by Environmental Services to identify to the project manager the environmental support that is required for projects. Actions recommended in the PIESR are based on the information received in the ECMP checklist
Planned lease action report (accessible to Public Services and Procurement Canada employees only) (RALP—Rapport sur les activités de location planifiées)
Program of work (PT—Programme de travaux)
A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually
Professional and technical programs (PPT—Programmes professionnels et techniques)
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter Q
QA
Quality assurance (CQ—Contrôle de la qualité)
A system of activities whose purpose is to provide assurance that the overall quality control job is in fact being done effectively
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter R
(Projets immobiliers) All real property asset acquisitions or improvements, including entering into a lease, fit-up of accommodation space, construction, renovation and remediation of a built-work (building, bridge, dam, road, etc.) or crown-owned land. They are deemed to include wharves, breakwaters, demolition, disposal and maintenance projects or any project activity related to real property assets or space.
REFIT
Real estate financial investment toolkit (OIFI—Outils d'investissement financier en immobilier)
A computerized spreadsheet software package. REFIT sets up a standard discounted cash flow analysis, which is intended to be used for the analysis of accommodation options
RFP
Request for proposal (DP—Demande de proposition)
RM
Regional manager (GR—Gestionnaire régional)
RMP
Risk management plan (PGR—Plan de gestion des risques)
RPB
Real Property Branch(DGBI—Direction générale des biens immobiliers)
Now Real Property Services (RPS)
Real Property Contracting Directorate (DAMI—Direction de l'attribution des marchés immobiliers)
RPIB
Real Property Investment Board (CIBI—Conseil d'investissement des biens immobiliers)
Committee that reviews and recommends real property investment proposals and strategies nationally. RPIB operates as the national project/investment recommending authority to the assistant deputy minister
RPT
Real property team (EBI—Équipe des biens immobiliers)
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter S
(Projet relatif aux locaux)
A project where the primary driver is the need for accommodation space through the provision (acquisition or construction) and /or modification of interior/exterior space.
SPM
Senior project manager (GPP—Gestionnaire principal de projet)
SSA
Specific service agreement (CPS—Convention particulière de services)
A written agreement between Real Property Services (RPS) and a client organization that defines the scope of work to be undertaken, terms and conditions for providing the services, and the basis for invoicing/payment. The SSA is negotiated between the OGD representative having authority and the RPS service provider authority
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter T
Tenant service project (PSL—Projet de services aux locataires)
A project where services are requested by a tenant in PSPC administered space. The OGD is responsible for funding and project approvals. Could be either a space or an asset project.
Terms of reference (CR—Cadre de référence)
Also known as project brief or scope of work, the TOR is the technical description of the project, including the project name, project description, project background, existing documentation, project objectives, required services, project budget and the scheduled milestones, and any other relevant specific requirements.
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter U
Urgent project
(projet urgent) A project that stems from an immediate risk that threatens the shutdown of a building or support system, or that may threaten human health, safety, asset integrity and/or the environment.
List of departments and agencies starting with the letter W
WBS
Work breakdown structure (SRT—Structure de répartition du travail)
