Construction Adjudication and CanDACC Orientation Program

With the new Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 387 coming in to effect there are new opportunities for qualified individuals to act as adjudicators for construction adjudications across Canada and to learn more about adjudication for disputes related to Federal construction projects

Course Overview

The sessions will be Virtual Instructor-Led using ZOOM. Attendees will learn about the types of disputes that can be adjudicated, the roles and functions of the adjudicator, how to conduct adjudications, the requirements for preparing written determinations at the conclusion of the adjudications, and other information about the construction adjudication processes and fees.

Canada Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (“CanDACC”) has been appointed as the Exclusive Adjudicator Authority for Federal Adjudications. As the Adjudicator Authority, CanDACC is responsible for overseeing and administering the statutory adjudication regime. CanDACC has designed a number of processes and procedures to govern and assist adjudicators and to manage adjudications under this regime. CanDACC is also responsible for developing and providing this training program and on-going training for people who are interested in becoming adjudicators under the Act. Finally, CanDACC is responsible for evaluating interested applicants for the role of adjudicator under the Act.

Who Should Attend?

This Program is designed for anyone interested in becoming an adjudicator for construction contract disputes or for anyone who simply wishes to know more about the new interim adjudication regime.

This training is mandatory for anyone interested in becoming an adjudicator in Canada under the Federal regime.

Learning Outcomes

The Construction Adjudication and CanDACC Orientation Program (the “Program”) has an online component and a live component via ZOOM. The Program has been designed to provide participants with:

  • Information regarding the scope and purpose of interim adjudication under the Act;
  • An understanding of the types of disputes that can and cannot be adjudicated;
  • An understanding of the role of the adjudicator under the Act;
  • Information regarding the practical aspects of the adjudication process (such as timelines);
  • Guidance on managing the adjudication process;
  • An understanding of the Adjudicators’ Code of Conduct;
  • Information regarding the fee structure for adjudications;
  • An overview of the process by which CanDACC will appoint adjudicators if the parties have failed to select an adjudicator;
  • An introduction to the secure electronic system that CanDACC adjudicators will be required to use; and
  • Guidance to help adjudicators avoid common mistakes that might lead to breaches of the Adjudicators Code of Conduct or other issues.

Benefits

  • Learn more about the new adjudication regime;
  • Learn how to function effectively as an adjudicator;
  • Learn more about the processes and fees associated with the new regime; and
  • Meet the requirements for training to become a construction adjudicator*.

* Please note that the Construction Adjudication and CanDACC Orientation Program is not a substitute for the 10 years of construction experience that adjudicator applicants must have to be qualified to apply for a certificate of qualification to adjudicate for CanDACC nor does completion of the Program alone automatically allow you to receive a certificate to adjudicate for CanDACC.

Space is limited

The CanDACC in-person training is limited to 36 people for each session. Registrations are confirmed when payment is received. Courses will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that we cannot hold a reservation in a training program pending payment.

Adjudicator Application Process

All adjudicators for CanDACC must hold a valid certificate of qualification to adjudicate (a “Certificate”) issued by CanDACC. To be eligible to hold a Certificate, an adjudicator applicant must meet the criteria as set out in the Regulations under the Act.

For more information about CanDACC and the application process to become an CanDACC adjudicator, please contact CanDACC at authority@candacc.ca.

Upcoming Sessions

Graduates receive a certificate of completion from the Stitt Feld Handy Group.

Sep 18 – 19, 2025

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