Request for Information (RFI) regarding Project “Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentorship Workshop 2023 - Canada”

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information before finalizing the requirements definition and procurement strategy for the subject project which is being carried out by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has a requirement for a service provider to organize, coordinate and ensure the smooth function of the 3 day student mentorship workshop. The provider will work with the CNSC, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and others to deliver the program needs. This event will focus on Indigenous youth and will include an Indigenous Leaders Panel, STEM outreach activities and materials, and a visit of a nuclear facility.

The objective of the workshop is to promote gender balance in STEM and the nuclear sector and encourage young girls to strive to meet their potential. It will provide an open dialogue in which students can ask questions and address concerns they may have in pursuing STEM studies and careers.

The CNSC has been a participant in several NEA International Mentorship Workshops, which provide the participating students with a rare opportunity to interact with accomplished scientists and engineers from the NEA member countries. These workshops are in line with the initiatives being undertaken by countries around the world to ensure that expertise is maintained in highly technical areas such as nuclear safety, radiation protection and other critical disciplines. Capacity-building efforts focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields need to be sustained and reinforced – particularly those aimed at young women, who are significantly under-represented in many areas.

Aligned with the CNSC’s Women in STEM Initiative, the CNSC will be co-hosting a NEA International Mentorship Workshop in Canada in 2023. The focus of this workshop will be on Indigenous youth, specifically Indigenous girls in grade 8.

The details of the project and requirements are further outlined in the attached Request for Information document.