The Canada Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (CanDACC) is looking for a diverse group of construction professionals to become certified adjudicators to adjudicate construction project disputes.
The Federal Government has passed legislation permitting resolution of construction related disputes on Federal construction projects through adjudication. The Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act and the related Regulations were proclaimed in force on December 9, 2023.
CanDACC has been appointed as the Adjudicator Authority to oversee and administer these adjudications, and to train and qualify adjudicators to adjudicate these disputes.
Adjudicator applicants must complete the following two-step application process to apply:
Step 1 – Construction Adjudication and CanDACC Orientation Program
Every adjudicator applicant must complete the Construction Adjudication and CanDACC Orientation Program. No other training can be used to waive the requirement for this training. The next Training course for those who wish to apply to become a certified CanDACC adjudicator will take place on September 18-19, 2025 live via the ZOOM platform.
Attendees will learn about the types of disputes that can be adjudicated, the roles and functions of the adjudicator, how to conduct adjudications, writing determinations and other information.
The training is also relevant for people who wish to familiarize themselves with adjudication but do not necessarily wish to become a certified CanDACC adjudicator. Those who wish to become a certified adjudicator must then apply to join the roster once they have completed the training.
The program fee is $995 + tax. You may register here.
Step 2 – Adjudicator Application Process
After completing the Program, the adjudicator applicant may submit an application package to CanDACC for review. Applicants should wait until after they have completed the training before submitting their completed application package.
Should you have any further questions, please contact at authority@candacc.ca.
