Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada_Designated Representative…

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

This requirement is for Immigration Refuge Board of Canada (IRB)

Solicitation Date: March 4, 2026

Anticipated deadline for submissions: April 3, 2026

Solicitation 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 CanadaBuys upon closing. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor CanadaBuys for future opportunities.

Requirement Details

The Government of Canada, through the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Designated Representative (DR) services. 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 Application Form, completed and signed (Appendix A) (downloadable directly from 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 Application Form (Appendix A)* is available as a downloadable attachment within this Notice of Proposed Procurement. Application form and submission required documents must be submitted online at dr.rd@irb-cisr.gc.ca .

* Appendix A: Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None