On Watch Newsletter April 13, 2022 Edition

• CMISA Updates
• Member Spotlight
• Marine Sector News
• Upcoming Events
• Procurement Opportunities
• Marine Careers

From Colin's Desk

Hello all,

The federal government released Budget 2022 last week, with a focus on affordability, investment in housing, people, and skills, a transition to a greener economy, and investing in innovation and productivity. Some key investments of interest to our marine sector are in clean technologies and batteries, in transportation infrastructure, in job and community revitalization, in training, in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, and in zero-emission technologies.  

In this edition we are featuring Marlene Conway Diels, President and CEO of Envision Technologies and founder of the Diversity Development Network of Canada. Her commitments to improving diversity in the workforce to solve labour shortages and improve productivity and creativity are compelling.  

Please note that we will have our very first face-to-face CMISA event to be held on May 16th the night before Mari-Tech gets underway in Niagara Falls. We are very excited to see many of you there so please register so that we know who is attending.  NB that if you’re not attending the conference but colleagues from your team will be, they are welcome too. Please make sure that they are aware of the opportunity and get them registered. You might also want to consider the special rate for accommodation: The negotiated room rates for Mari-Tech are only available until April 16th Here is the link to book rooms directly.

Should you wish to become a member of CMISA and enjoy attractive benefits like these event and member spotlights, please reach out to us at support@cmisa.ca.

Finally, as always, please take note of our new Job Board and a) take advantage of it if your company has an opening and b) send links to friends and family so that we can attract new people into our sector. We all need the help! 

Stay safe and I am looking forward to seeing you soon,

Colin Cooke

President and CEO

PLEASE NOTE: A public service announcement today comes from our colleague Bob Clark with MetalCraft Marine. He reminds everyone to double-check by telephone anytime that your suppliers indicate a change in bank account information. Bob has been bitten in the past and so made sure that his team took the extra step BEFORE making a sizable payment to a long-standing supplier. When he noticed a change in a bank account number, although everything else was consistent and accurate (even the email info), he called the other company who confirmed that they had never issued the invoice and that the account number in question was not theirs. That one phone call prevented many hours of follow up and possibly the loss of over $100,000.

Be careful. Call your suppliers. Don’t hit SEND unless you’re sure.

Member Spotlight: 

Envision Technologies and Diversity Development Network of Canada

Photos of Marlene Conway Diels 

Marlene Conway Diels is a woman who wears many hats and is a force to be reckoned with! She is the President and CEO of Envision Technologies, a firm established in 2003. Envision Technologies provides a number of critical strategic, technical, management and implementation services to clients from a variety of sectors and organizations. The firm also provides assistance with the development of supply chains, industrial offset, human resources, skills, funding and partnership development.

Because she saw a growing need for collaboration amongst stakeholders to increase diverse peoples’ access and advancement in Canadian industries, Marlene established the not-for-profit Diversity Development Network of Canada Corporation (DDNC). She firmly believes that creating a more diverse workforce is essential to filling the labour shortage currently experienced in marine sectors. DDNC provides the tools, resources and education to support companies becoming more inclusive, and in looking beyond the more “traditional” workforce, which in turn drives greater productivity and creativity. Connecting companies with these needs and gaps is a key part of what DDNC does.

Marlene has significant experience with organizations that foster youth participation, like cadet leagues, to establish talent pipelines. Cadet leagues attract as many young women as men and are excellent places to encourage young people to obtain the motivation to get further training for careers in defence and manufacturing.

The thread that runs through Marlene’s work is her ability to establish and manage multi-stakeholder collaborative projects. Finding the right people and building teams is key to her success, and her deep understanding of what makes partnerships work leads to long-term relationships. Joining CMISA has been a positive step for Marlene, as she has a strong desire to contribute to the association and to make use of the opportunities for collaboration between members.

Recent News

Coming Soon

NEW- Funding Opportunities for Canadian Innovators

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)  recently launched government funding that could apply to businesses that are a part of the Canadian Marine Industries & Shipbuilding Association.

Date: March 31-April 22, 2022

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NEW- Supporting defence innovation – Innovative Solutions Canada launches new defence challenges

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) recently launched six new Calls for Proposals in its defence testing stream. ISC is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes that can be tested in real life settings and address a variety of defence priorities within the Government of Canada. The Testing Stream aims to procure, test and evaluate innovative late stage pre-commercial prototypes in the following areas:

Date: April 6-April 22, 2022

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Corrosion Detection in Ships (CDIS)-Sandbox

Due to delays caused by the COVID pandemic, this is the third Call For Applications for this sandbox and it is open to all innovators, including those that did not previously apply.  All previous applications are not being reconsidered under this new call.  If you previously applied you must submit a new application form as described in this call, emphasizing that there are several changes to the application form and selection process.

Date: April 25-May 20, 2022

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Spring 2022 National CMAC Meeting

Preparations are underway for the Spring 2022 National CMAC meeting that will take place.

Date: April 26-May 5, 2022

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CMISA Annual General Meeting 2022

We are thrilled to invite all of our members to come join us and participate in our first in-person Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association Annual General Meeting.

Date: May 16, 2022

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Mari-Tech 2022 Conference and Exhibition

Mari-Tech was created by the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE) in 1976 and is the premier event for the marine engineering community in Canada.

Date: May 17-19, 2022

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Maritime Security Challenges 2022

The MSC proceedings are intended to foster dialogue addressing maritime affairs in the Pacific region and around the world. What follows is a description of the topics to be discussed, along with short thematic descriptions designed to spur discussion amongst our panelists and delegates.

Date: November 14-16, 2022

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Current Procurement Opportunities

NEW- Letter of Interest/Request for Information for Primary Marine Spill Response Services

The LOI/RFI closes on April 14, 2022

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NEW- Request for Proposal for a Vessel Charter – Scientific Mission in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

The RFP closes on April 19, 2022

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NEW- Notice of Proposed Procurement for a Regional Individual Standing Offer for CCG Standard Building Materials

The NPP closes on April 21, 2022

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NEW- Request for Proposal for CCGS Des Groseilliers Gangway Fabrication

The RFP closes on April 21, 2022

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NEW- Notice of Proposed Procurement – Call for Proposals TS3 – Innovative Solutions Canada – Testing Stream (includes Marine Vessel Propulsion, Shipboard Electronics, and Integrated Navigation Systems)

The NPP closes on April 22, 2022

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NEW- Notice of Proposed Procurement – Call for Proposals TS4 – Innovative Solutions Canada – Testing Stream (includes Marine Vessel Propulsion, Shipboard Electronics, and Integrated Navigation Systems)

The NPP closes on April 22, 2022

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NEW- Request for Standing Offer for Civil Marine Engineering Services Ontario Region

The RFSO closes on April 23, 2022

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NEW- Notice of Proposed Procurement for the CCG Griffon Propeller Replacement

The NPP closes on April 26, 2022

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Notice of Proposed Procurement for Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Harbour Development

The NPP closes on April 26, 2022

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Notice of Proposed Procurement for SA-Marine Planning & Conservation Program in Newfoundland

The NPP closes on April 26, 2022

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Notice of Proposed Procurement for In Water Vessel Cleaning

The NPP closes on April 26, 2022

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Notice of Proposed Procurement for SA-Marine Planning & Conservation Pro (vessel charter)

The NPP closes on May 4, 2022

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NEW- Request for Quotation for the Spring Launching and Fall Removal of the Baie-Sainte-Catherine Wharf Pontoon

The RFQ closes on May 2, 2022

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NEW- Notice of Proposed Procurement for the CCGS McIntryre Bay – Alongside Refit

The NPP closes on May 3, 2022

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Request for Proposal for Multiple VICTORIA Class Spares – O-Rings and Assemblies (Tuner Stop, Mast Up Sensor, Pulley Bracket, Cable.)

The RFP closes on May 4, 2022

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NEW- Request for Proposal for Marine Technical Assessment – Sunken Vessel – Peel River Barge

The RFP closes on May 10, 2022

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NEW- Request for Proposal for Hydro-Acoustics to Locate Cod Spawning Aggregates and Trawls to Collect Biological Samples to Characterize the Aggregation

The RFP closes on May 12, 2022

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NEW- Request for Proposal for Multiple Valves for Boat Davit System & Dock Crane Assembly (Halifax Class Ships)

The RFP closes on May 24, 2022

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NEW- Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels

The RFSA closes on December 31, 2029

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Current Jobs

Looking for a great way to promote career opportunities at your company? Please contact support@cmisa.ca to post your jobs.

See here for current opportunities. 

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