Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada_Designated Representative Services
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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) appears to be seeking individuals to provide contracted Designated Representative (DR) services for people who cannot represent themselves in immigration and refugee proceedings. DRs would be expected to protect and advance the interests of vulnerable individuals and 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 areas is identified as an asset. The opportunity is competitive and may result in up to an estimated 100 contracts. Assignments would be made on an as-needed basis, and the number of assignments is not guaranteed. Work may be required in the Eastern Region (including Montreal, Ottawa, and the Atlantic Provinces), Central Region (Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area), or Western Region (including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg). Assignment volumes may depend on case needs, language or cultural considerations, suitability, and contractor availability. The listed submission deadline is December 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The application package appears to require: a completed and signed DR Program Application Form, a résumé or curriculum vitae, proof that the applicant is at least 18 years old, and proof of Canadian citizenship or legal authorization to work in Canada. Submissions are to be sent electronically to [email protected]. This opportunity may be more suitable for individual professionals than for a conventional company-led tender, although the official documents should be checked for the precise contracting and eligibility terms. Before applying, review the amended official Canada Buys notice and attachments, confirm the current deadline and submission instructions, and verify all evaluation criteria and required evidence. The tender details provided here do not establish that any particular applicant or business qualifies.
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- Submit the completed and signed “Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form,” available in the Bidding Details attachments.
- Submit a copy of the applicant’s resume or curriculum vitae.
- Submit proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.
- Submit proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen or has legal status to work in Canada.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) _Amended on June 9, 2026. This requirement is for Immigration Refuge Board of Canada (IRB)Solicitation Date: March 4, 2026Anticipated deadline for submissions: December 31, 2026Solicitation 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 Canada Buys upon closing. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor Canada Buys for future opportunities. Requirement Details The Government of Canada, through the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), is seeking qualified individuals to work as contracted Designated Representatives (DR). 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 [email protected] .
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