Acronyms used in job opportunities

Last updated March 27, 2024
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Do you want to know what the acronyms in our job opportunities mean? Check the list of the acronyms we use in job descriptions and what they stand for.

BHRES: A job that has a “bank of hours” to meet a seasonal or occasional need, where the  number of hours offered is less than one normal work week.

BPRE: A bank of applications that could be used to meet occasional needs in one or more business units.

CONC: Permanent position for all professional jobs, except for architect certification, or a regular managerial position.

DIR: Management position for a defined contract period.

ÉTUDE: Student summer job.

QUAL: A list of qualified candidates that is used to fill permanent or temporary jobs.

TEMP: Temporary position.

VPERM: Permanent job for architects, as well as administrative and technical jobs. This designation can also be used to form a list of qualified candidates for the job and business unit posted.