Purpose

The purpose of this Contract is to deliver specific occupational health and safety (OHS) training to Water Survey of Canada (WSC) participants, herein referred to as participants, to meet objectives included in Appendix A to Annex A, Training Objectives. Appendix A to Annex A is a list of training courses required and includes each course’s associated enabling objectives. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) intends to contract services from one company (subcontractors allowed) capable of delivering professional training services that meet the established WSC training requirements.

Background

The WSC is the national authority responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada. In partnership with the provinces, territories and other agencies, WSC operates over 2,800 active hydrometric gauges across the country. The operation of this network requires extensive field work in a variety of conditions and the use of many different types of equipment.

WSC ensures OHS training addresses three objectives:

1. Meet legal obligations and licensing requirements;

2. Raise awareness about task hazards and safe work practices;

3. Ensure all staff are trained and retain certification to safely perform their duties; and

4. Provide instructions and practical experience on the use of specific equipment.

Terminology

• Training Session: Period of continuous training taking place over several days and covering many of the courses listed in Appendix A to Annex A.

• Safety Community: Group of people who work in professions related to occupational health and safety and can help define best practices related to such activities.

Objective

The Contractor must provide training recognized by the “safety community” and the WSC for the identified training requirements.

Description and Scope of Work

The Contractor must be able to deliver at least one “training session at each specified location” as required by WSC that includes all of the courses listed in Appendix A to Annex A. Customization of the training agenda for the session will be negotiated between the Contractor and the Technical Authority. The Contractor must obtain approval on the training agenda from the Technical Authority before commencing any training.

The list of courses and enabling objectives required to fulfill the Contract are identified in Appendix A to Annex A. ECCC Enabling Objectives may be subject to minor changes during the life of the Contract. Notification of these changes will be provided at least 60 days prior to the negotiated training dates.

The training requires theoretical and practical instruction to provide both the knowledge of key occupational health and safety (OHS) concepts and the skills necessary to operate safely under prescribed conditions. 

Portions of the theoretical training may be completed online prior to the in-person training session, (Prefer 10% of the overall training timeframe). This allows the participant to have a basic understanding of the required learning which will enhance the in-person session and possibly reduce in person training duration

Some course may be delivered virtually (Via Teams) and will be identified as such.

The Contractor is responsible to provide all training equipment for each course unless specified by the Technical Authority

The Contractor shall ensure that equipment and field training sites required for theoretical and practical training are adequate and available.

Specified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied by ECCC details and exceptions identified in Appendix A to Annex A.

safety (OHS) concepts and the skills necessary to operate safely under prescribed conditions.