Mediator Consultant - Manitoba for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking mediator consultants located in or serving Manitoba for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS). The work would be assigned on an “as and when requested” basis through task authorizations, rather than as a guaranteed volume of work. The mediator would help farmers and creditors communicate in a voluntary, private and confidential process. Key duties appear to include remaining neutral, working with an FDMS Financial Consultant, leading mediation meetings, helping the parties reach an acceptable arrangement, and preparing the written agreement for signatures. The procurement is intended to establish four contracts, each for a period of five years. The tender is currently shown as open and closes December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The listing identifies Manitoba as the service location, although its metadata also references Ottawa, Ontario; this should be clarified in the official documents. This opportunity may be relevant to individuals or firms with professional mediation, financial counselling, dispute-resolution, agricultural, or related experience. The provided summary does not include the complete mandatory qualifications, experience requirements, rates, insurance or security conditions, evaluation method, or submission instructions, so these details must be reviewed carefully. Review the official tender notice and PDF before deciding whether to pursue the opportunity or submitting a bid: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/110627/csc-2627-0479-fdms-mediator-consultant-manitoba-%28e.pdf. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and the information above is only a plain-language summary; the official notice controls.
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- The requirement is for professional resources with expertise and skillsets to deliver financial counselling and mediation services for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS).
- Services are required in Manitoba, Canada, on an “as and when requested” basis.
- The procurement is intended to establish a Task Authorization Contract with a qualified contractor.
- The requirement is intended to result in the award of four contracts for a five-year period.
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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 Manitoba. It is intended to result in the award of 4 (four) 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 Mediator will facilitate communication between the farmer and their creditor(s), guide them through the mediation process, and remain neutral throughout. The Mediator will work collaboratively with the Financial Consultant to understand the context of the file, including the recovery plan developed by the farmer and the Financial Consultant. The Mediator will lead the mediation meeting and work with the parties toward a mutually acceptable solution. When the farmer and their creditor(s) reach an agreement, the Mediator will prepare the written arrangement and obtain the signatures of all participants
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