Grants and Contributions:
Title:
GSAR Training Enhancement and Strategy for Yukon
Agreement Number:
the PSIMS agreement number: 20903
Agreement Value:
$72,179.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 3, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
This is a 1 year project to I) update the definition, direction and delivery options for GSAR training in Yukon; ii) to provide improved access to GSAR-specific training opportunities and train mentorship to members across the territory during 2019-20.
The objectives of the project are to : I) engage membership and partners in developing a training strategy for YSAR members and ii) hold skills clinics and workshops across Yukon in 2019-20. The Strategy is to include definition of : core competencies, approaches to help YSAR members achieve the competencies, and sustainability/continuous improvement of the training model. The clinics & workshops will help build local GSAR trainer and searcher capacity and foster alliances across the YSAR membership.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
1.Clear training plan strategy for YSAR-a framework for the next steps of identifying necessary resources and funding for a sustainable program. 2. Increased GSAR skills training opportunities, particularly in outlying communities. 3. fostering alliances across YSAR membership.
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 2C6
Reference Number:
214-2019-2020-Q1-0007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
794225334
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
File Number: SN201913
Recipient's Legal Name:
Yukon Search and Rescue Association/ Association de recherche et de sauvetage du Yukon
Research Organization:
The primary mandate of the Yukon Search and rescue association (YSAR) is to support the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during ground and inland water search and rescue operations and other emergency situations. YSAR is not-for-profit society incorporated under the Yukon Societies Act. L'association de recherche et de sauvetage du Yukon (YSAR) a pour mandat principal d'aider la Gendarmerie royale du Canada à faire face aux opérations de recherche et de sauvetage en eaux terrestres et intérieures et dans d'autres situations d'urgence. YSAR est une société à but non lucratif constituée en vertu de la Loi sur les sociétés du Yukon.
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon (Yukon)
Federal Riding Number:
60001
Program:
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF)
Program Purpose:
The SAR New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), was established by the federal government in 1988, and is managed by Public Safety Canada (PS), in partnership with other federal, provincial and territorial SAR organizations.
SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.