CanadaBuys #30007990

Certified Marine Steward Witness Training for Indigenous Communities in Coastal British Columbia

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to deliver specialized training for Indigenous Marine Steward Witnesses in Coastal British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services and Conservation and Protection, Procurement Hub Fredericton - OEMs and Vendors: - Vancouver Island University (VIU) (also referred to as University of Vancouver Island) - Products/Services Requested: - Delivery of six (6) certified Marine Steward Witness Training classes - Each class is a four-day session - Curriculum is VIU-certified and tailored for Indigenous Guardians and Marine Stewardship staff - Training supports enforcement and monitoring related to Southern Resident Killer Whales and other marine mammals - Resource materials provided by federal government organizations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Experience working with Indigenous communities in British Columbia - Ability to deliver curriculum specifically designed for Indigenous students - Willingness to travel to remote communities in Coastal British Columbia - Expertise in marine stewardship, enforcement, and relevant regulations - Estimated Contract Value: - $112,840 CAD - Place of Performance: - Coastal British Columbia (training delivery) - Contracting office located in Fredericton, New Brunswick - Supplier address in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will contract with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to deliver certified curriculum lesson modules aimed at training Indigenous Guardians and Marine Stewardship staff. The training supports investigations and prosecutions related to Southern Resident Killer Whales and other marine mammals in Coastal British Columbia. The contract involves delivering six Marine Steward Witness Training classes during the 2026/27 fiscal year, each lasting four days, to Indigenous students. Resource materials from Federal Government organizations will be provided to VIU for this purpose.

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