Occupational Health and Safety Training of Hydrometric Technicians – Winter

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 2,200 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; and

3. 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. The Contractor must be able to provide at least one (1) “training session” per year, and be willing to negotiate additional sessions if these were required.

Description and Scope of Work

The Contractor may be requested to deliver at least one “training session” per contract year 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.