Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada_Designated Representative Services
Solicitation number 20252716-IRB
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/12/31 17:00 EST
Last amendment date
Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) _Amended on June 9, 2026.
This requirement is for Immigration Refuge Board of Canada (IRB)
Solicitation Date: March 4, 2026
Anticipated deadline for submissions: December 31, 2026
Solicitation type: Competitive
Service type: Designated Representatives (DR) services
Number of Contracts: Up to 100 resulting contracts (estimated)
This NPP is issued on an as-needed basis and will be removed from CanadaBuys upon closing. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor CanadaBuys for future opportunities.
Requirement Details
The Government of Canada, through the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Designated Representative (DR) services. DRs are appointed to represent individuals who are unable to represent themselves in immigration and refugee proceedings before the IRB.
The DR is responsible for protecting and advancing the interests of the person subject to the proceedings. Contractors must demonstrate sound judgment, knowledge of immigration and refugee processes, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations.
Experience in social work, immigration law, advocacy, or related fields is considered an asset.
Location of Work
Designated Representative (DR) services are required in the following regions:
• Eastern Region (Quebec (Montreal and Ottawa); Atlantic Provinces)
• Central Region (Ontario (Toronto and Greater Toronto Area))
• Western Region (British Columbia (Vancouver), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Winnipeg))
Work Allocation
The IRB makes every effort to distribute assignments equitably among qualified DRs within each region. However, assignment volumes may vary based on operational requirements, including but not limited to:
• The specific needs and circumstances of the individual being represented
• A Member’s assessment of the suitability of a particular DR for a given case
• Language, cultural, or subject-matter considerations
• Contractor availability
As a result, some DRs may receive more assignments than others during a given period.
Submission Requirements
• The Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form completed and signed (downloadable in the Bidding Details tab within this Notice)
• A copy of the applicants’ resume (Curriculum vitae)
• Proof of age eligibility showing the applicant is 18 years of age or older
• Proof of legal eligibility showing the applicant is a Canadian citizen or has legal status to work in Canada
Application Instructions
The Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form is available as a downloadable attachment in the Bidding Details tab within this Notice of Proposed Procurement documents. Submission and required documents must be submitted electronically to dr.rd@irb-cisr.gc.ca .
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s).
Trade agreements
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
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None
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Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
- Address
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344 Slater Street, 12th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K1Canada
- Contracting authority
- Designated Representative Program
- Email
- dr.rd@irb-cisr.gc.ca
- Address
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344 Slater Street, 12th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K1Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20252716-IRB - APM_Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié_Services de représentant désignés_modifié.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/06/09 | |||
| 20252716-IRB - NPP_Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada_Designated Representative Services_Amended.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/06/09 | |||
| 20252716-IRB - APM_CISR_Services de représentant désignés_modifié(2)_0.pdf | 001 | FR | 58 | 2026/06/09 |
| 20252716-IRB - NPP_IRB_Designated Representative Services_Amended(2).pdf | 001 | EN | 195 | 2026/06/09 |
| 20252716-IRB - Les criteres d'evaluation - Formulaire de Candidature - Program DR.pdf | 001 | FR | 93 | 2026/03/03 |
| 20252716-IRB - Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form.pdf | 001 | EN | 376 | 2026/03/03 |
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