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CGSB Qualification Program for At-Sea Fisheries Observer Corporations
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is pleased to announce the launch of the qualification program for at-sea fisheries observer corporations. The program is based on the quality system requirements, as defined by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in regulations governing the provision of at-sea observer services, in accordance with sections 39 and 40 of the Fishery (General) Regulations and sections 2 and 12 of the Coastal Fisheries Protection Regulations.
Organizations that qualify for the program are eligible to seek designation from the DFO as at-sea observer providers. The qualification program is one of the designation requirements for organizations wishing to enter this industry.
Program Manual
In the program manual, applicants will find complete information about the qualification program, including application requirements, processes, forms and costs. Please keep a copy of this manual for future reference.
Checklist
The CGSB requires this checklist to be completed by the applicants to aid in both the document review and the on-site field audit. The checklist is a breakdown of DFO's At-Sea Fisheries Observer Corporations Quality Management System Standard and its Corporation Designation Policy and Procedures. It is designed to map the applicant's documentation to the individual elements.
To obtain the most recent program information, please contact Donald Fulton by e-mail: donald.fulton@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or by phone: 819-956-3825.
