RAMSARD Course Development and Delivery for Canadian Coast Guard

The CCG is responsible for the provision of the maritime component of the Federal SAR program. This responsibility is shared with the Canadian Armed Forces who are responsible for the effective operation of the coordinated maritime and aeronautical SAR system. Since 1976, the Search and Rescue Program Needs Analysis and Planning process has carried out comprehensive reviews of marine SAR, informing government expenditure management and departmental planning. Following challenges with the CCG’s Needs Analysis process, and recommendations in the 2013 Auditor General report, a more systematic and cyclic approach to evaluating marine SAR delivery was developed. The new method, RAMSARD, is initiated with data analysis and fully engages stakeholder and partners to assist in identifying marine risks in their SAR areas. Engagement and analysis provide validation of these risk scenarios and assist in developing mitigation strategies. RAMSARD aims to align response resources with risks and consider mitigation measures, including those outside the SAR system. Funding for the implementation of the RAMSARD methodology was approved through the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP). The project requires that all 40 SAR areas be reviewed over the next five years, as outlined in the RAMSARD CONOP. In order to support this OPP project implementation effort, CCG wishes to hire a resource to design, deliver and support a RAMSARD training package based on accepted individual training and education principles. The intent is to award one contract for the spectrum of RAMSARD training requirement.

Separate independent contracts will be issued by CCG to guest lecturers to provide subject matter expertise in accordance with training requirements and set schedule. Training materiel will need to be provided in time and in an approved format (Microsoft Suite) to allow translation in both official languages, and sending in advance to participants for pre-reading as required.