Financial Consultant - Saskatchewan for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS)
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AAFC is seeking financial consultants in Saskatchewan to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS). The work would be assigned on an “as and when requested” basis through task authorizations. FDMS provides free, voluntary and confidential financial counselling and mediation support to farmers experiencing difficulty meeting financial obligations. The consultant may be asked to visit farms, inventory assets, prepare financial statements, develop recovery plans, and participate in mediation meetings with farmers and creditors. Strong confidentiality practices appear important because information is intended to be used only for the mediation process. The procurement is open and is intended to result in five contracts, each potentially covering a five-year period. The stated closing date is November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The tender identifies Saskatchewan as the service location, although the supplied metadata also lists Ottawa, Ontario; this should be confirmed in the official notice. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian financial consultants or firms with experience in agricultural financial analysis, restructuring, counselling, and mediation support. The available information does not establish whether a particular business meets the requirements. Review the complete tender documents for mandatory qualifications, security or confidentiality requirements, submission instructions, contract terms, and evaluation criteria before deciding whether to bid.Official tender document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/109193/csc-2627-0478-fdms-financial-consultants---saskatchewan-%28e.pdf
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- Requirement appears to be for professional financial counselling and mediation-support resources for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Saskatchewan.
- Services are to be provided on an “as and when requested” basis under a Task Authorization Contract.
- The Financial Consultant’s described duties include conducting site visits, inventorying the farmer’s assets, preparing financial statements for the farming operation, developing a recovery plan to support a financial arrangement with creditors, and attending mediation meetings.
- Confidentiality is described as extremely important. Information obtained from farmers and creditors is to be used solely for mediation and shared only among parties involved in the mediation process.
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The Programs Branch (PB) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has requirements on an “as and when requested” basis for professional resources with expertise and skillsets for the delivery of financial counselling and mediation services. This requirement is to establish a Task Authorization Contract with a qualified Contractor’s for services in Saskatchewan. It is intended to result in the award of 5 (five) contracts for 5 (five) years. The Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) offers free financial counselling and mediation services to farmers who are having difficulties meeting their financial obligations. It is a voluntary, private and confidential service that brings farmers and their creditors together with a Mediator in a neutral forum to reach a mutually acceptable solution. The FDMS Administrator will assign a Financial Consultant and a Mediator to work with the farmer through the mediation process. Confidentiality is extremely important to the quality and effectiveness of the service. Information obtained from the farmer and their creditor(s) is used for the sole purpose of mediation and is shared only among the parties involved in the mediation process. The Financial Consultant will conduct a site visit, inventory all the farmer’s assets, create financial statements of the farming operation, develop a recovery plan for the purpose of reaching a financial arrangement between the farmer and their creditor(s), and attend mediation meeting(s). When the farmer and their creditor(s) agree upon a solution, the Mediator will draw-up an arrangement
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