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 individual contractors to provide Designated Representative (DR) services. A DR represents and protects the interests of people who cannot represent themselves in immigration or refugee proceedings, including vulnerable individuals. The opportunity is listed as open and may result in up to 100 contracts. Services may be required in: - Quebec, including Montreal and Ottawa, and the Atlantic provinces - Ontario, including Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area - British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Relevant experience may include social work, immigration law, advocacy, or related work. Applicants are expected to demonstrate sound judgment, knowledge of immigration and refugee processes, cultural competence, and the ability to work with vulnerable populations. Assignment volumes are not guaranteed and may vary based on IRB needs, language or cultural requirements, availability, and case-specific considerations. The stated submission deadline is December 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The application must reportedly include: - A completed and signed DR Program Application Form - A resume or curriculum vitae - Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years old - Proof of Canadian citizenship or legal authorization to work in Canada Submissions are to be sent electronically to [email protected]. The application form and amended notice documents are provided through the Canada Buys tender attachments. This opportunity appears potentially relevant to individuals or organizations with suitable immigration, refugee, advocacy, social-service, or related experience, but the notice should be reviewed carefully to confirm the evaluation criteria, contract terms, submission procedure, and whether applications from organizations are permitted. Verify all details in the official Canada Buys notice and attachments before submitting a bid or application. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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- Submit the completed and signed “Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form,” available in the Bidding Details tab of the notice.
- Submit the applicant’s resume/CV.
- Submit proof that the applicant is at least 18 years old.
- 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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