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SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce Program Is Hiring

Join SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program and help strengthen Canada’s capacity to support Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responders during emergencies and disasters. We are expanding the SARVAC HWF Program and are seeking skilled professionals to support a...
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$2.61 Million in Funding for SARVAC: Humanitarian Workforce Program Extension

August 19, 2026 SARVAC is pleased to announce that Public Safety Canada has approved funding for the SARVAC Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program Extension – 2026–2027 (Phase 4), providing up to $2.61 million over the next eight months. This funding will support the...
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Government of Canada Invests $3 Million to Strengthen Volunteer Search and Rescue Across Canada

August 13, 2026 The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is grateful to the Government of Canada for its continued confidence in SARVAC and its support of the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and expertise to helping...
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Strengthening Disaster Response: Volunteers Take Part in 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Search Exercise

More than 80 search and rescue volunteers. Three provinces. One mission: be ready when disaster strikes. Last month, SARVAC President Janelle Coultes joined volunteers from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba for the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Search Exercise (MJSE) in...
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Thanks TD for $25,000 Donation Supporting Humanitarian Workforce Program

The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is pleased to recognize TD for its generous $25,000 donation in support of SARVAC's Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program. This investment will help strengthen SARVAC's ability to support communities across...
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SARVAC-GSAR – Quebec

Sep 12, 2017 | ,

The Quebec SARVAC – GSAR Curriculum Trainer Development Session
La session québécoise de développement de la formation curriculaire SARVAC-GSAR

Hypothermia Training for Rescuers

Nov 10, 2016 |

Are you looking to further your education on hypothermia and other cold injuries?  Are you in need of a refresher on how to properly diagnose and treat victims in the field who are suffering from such symptoms?  Then look no further!  The Baby It’s Cold Outside (BICO)...

SARscene 2016

Sep 22, 2016 |

SARscene 2016 will take place in Edmonton, Alberta at the Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre from October 12 to 17, 2016. http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/rspndng-mrgnc-vnts/nss/srscn-2016/index-en.aspx  

SARVAC and CSA develop GSAR Curriculum for Canada

Feb 22, 2016 |

SARVAC and the Canadian Standards Association are in the late stages of GSAR Curriculum for Canada. Currently the Curriculum (Z1625) is hosted on the CSA website and is available for Public Review. We invite all those interested to view and provide constructive...

Strengthening the Ground SAR Role in Canada

Feb 2, 2016 |

This weekend, Ground SAR Groups from the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association will have an opportunity to meet in Chilliwack as a part of a SARVAC project funded by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat New Initiatives Funding entitled: “Strengthening the Ground Search and Rescue Role in Canada”.

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