Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) - *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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.
