Opportunity
Merx #30007990
Certified Marine Steward Witness Training Curriculum Delivery in British Columbia
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
30007990
NAICS
611699
This opportunity involves the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) contracting the University of Vancouver (VIU) to deliver certified curriculum lesson modules for Indigenous Marine Steward Witness Training in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - Vendor: - University of Vancouver (VIU) - Services Requested: - Delivery of six Marine Steward Witness Training classes - Each class lasts four days - Target audience: Indigenous Guardians and Marine Stewardship staff - Location: British Columbia - Unique Requirements: - Training supports federal investigations and prosecutions related to Southern Resident Killer Whales and other marine mammal or fisheries violations - Resource materials from Federal Government organizations will be provided to support the curriculum - No product line items requested; focus is exclusively on education and vocational training services
Description
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking to contract the University of Vancouver (VIU) to deliver certified curriculum lesson modules aimed at training Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Marine Stewardship staff. The training supports Federal Government investigations and prosecutions related to Southern Resident Killer Whales and other marine mammal or fisheries violations. Six Marine Steward Witness Training classes will be delivered over the 2026/27 fiscal year in British Columbia, each lasting four days. Resource materials from Federal Government organizations will be provided to support the training.