Guides

The Department of National Defence, through the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre, is soliciting a certified civilian mountain guide to provide advisory and safety support for the Advanced Mountain Operations and Military Ski Specialist courses. These training programs take place annually between January and March in the Canadian Rockies, focusing on instructing and supervising operations in rugged, high alpine winter environments. The scope of work includes 20 training days for the Advanced Mountain Operations course, 5 days for the Military Ski Specialist course, and an additional 10 days dedicated to instructor standardization training and site selection and familiarization. This is a fixed-price solicitation where the award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers. The successful contractor must provide a guide with extensive experience in the specified terrain to act as an advisor to instructors. Proposals must be submitted in three sections covering technical, financial, and declaration requirements, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026. The contract includes strict requirements for insurance, compliance with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement, and adherence to quality assurance standards, with all pricing quoted as Delivery Duty Paid in Canadian dollars.