Basic Information

Reference Number

cb-488-59403346

Issuing Organization

Department of National Defence (DND)

Solicitation Type

RFI - Request for Information (Informal)

Solicitation Number

W3999-260020

Title

Expression of Interest – 1 Can Air Div HQ SAR Tech Mountain Rescue Training

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

None

Details

Location

Alberta

Dates

Publication

2025/09/15 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/10/03 05:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Alexandra Allan

(204) 833-2500

alexandra.allan@forces.gc.ca

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND), through the 1 Canadian Air Division (1CAD) HQ , is seeking qualified subject matter experts to deliver advanced mountain rescue training in support of Canada’s Search and Rescue (SAR) mandate.

This training is required to ensure Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) are capable of penetrating remote areas within the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) area of responsibility (AOR) to provide immediate and life-sustaining medical care. SAR Techs operate as aircrew, typically in two-person teams consisting of a Team Leader (TL) and a Team Member (TM). Their missions demand proficiency in specialized skills, including parachuting, mountain operations, scuba diving, and helicopter hoisting, as well as participation in ground SAR activities. SAR Techs must be able to operate and succeed in all environmental conditions.

1. Course Information
1.1 Location(s):

• Alberta: Jasper’s Marmot Basin and William Switzer Provincial Park (Jarvis Lake Detachment and surrounding area).

1.2 Timeframe:
• 01 February 2026 – 28 March 2026.

1.3 Contract Duration:
• 3 years.

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