Mediator Consultant - Saskatchewan for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) appears to be seeking Saskatchewan-based mediator consultants for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS). The work would be requested as needed under task authorizations and would involve helping farmers and creditors communicate, facilitating voluntary and confidential mediation meetings, remaining neutral, working with a financial consultant, and preparing written agreements when the parties reach a resolution. The procurement is intended to establish five contracts, each potentially lasting up to five years. The tender is currently listed as open, with a closing date of December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The listed service location is Saskatchewan, although the record also shows Ottawa, Ontario and identifies Ontario as the province; this should be checked against the official tender notice. This opportunity potentially matches businesses or professionals with relevant mediation, financial counselling, agricultural, negotiation, and confidential case-management experience. The available summary does not include the complete eligibility criteria, mandatory qualifications, security or insurance requirements, rates, submission instructions, or evaluation method. Review the full official tender documents carefully before deciding whether to bid and verify all dates, requirements, and contract terms directly with the Government of Canada notice. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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- The requirement is for mediator consultant services in Saskatchewan for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), supporting the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS).
- Services will be required on an “as and when requested” basis.
- The procurement is intended to establish a Task Authorization Contract with a qualified contractor.
- The stated intended result is the award of five 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 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 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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