Pre-requisite
These minimum legal and County requirements must be in place within your organization before you start the orientation, pre-qualification and registration process. If your organization does not currently meet these requirements, please obtain them first. Once they are in place, your are welcome to return and continue through the steps.
Required to be considered a Contracted Employer with Westlock County:
1. Active WCB Account
- Your organization must be registered with WCB Alberta and in good standing.
2. Minimum $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance
- Proof of CGL insurance is required.
- Westlock County must be listed as a certificate holder and additionally insured.
3. A Valid Health & Safety Management System
You must have one of the following:
- COR, SECOR, Safety Fitness Certificate (for regulated carriers)
- a documented Health and Safety Management System aligned with Alberta OHS legislation or;
- validation documentation supporting safe and compliant work practices
4. Site Specific / Task Specific Safety Documentation
- Hazard assessment(s) meeting Part 2 of the OHS Code
- Safe work practices and procedures applicable to the work
5. Site Specific Emergency Response Plan
- Must outline communication, evacuation, and emergency response processes.
6. Licensing, Registration & Insurance for Any Commercial Operator Working for the County
For each operator:
- Valid driver’s license (appropriate class)
- Valid registration and insurance for each vehicle/equipment unit
- CVIP where applicable
7. Operator Competency & Training Certifications
- Training must be current and appropriate for the work being performed (e.g., WHMIS, TDG, Ground Disturbance, Confined Space, H2S, equipment-specific tickets).
8. Equipment Maintenance & Inspection Records
- Must comply with manufacturer requirements and Alberta Transportation standards.
9. Completion of the Westlock County Health & Safety Orientation
- Must complete the online orientation with a Pass:
- A signed acknowledgement is required to proceed
- A failed orientation means the contractor must wait until the next calendar year to reapply
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If You Are Not Yet Ready
If your organization does not currently meet these requirements, please complete them before starting the County’s contractor approval process. Once everything is in place, you may return and continue with the steps.
Once the orientation has been completed with a “Pass” and the acknowledgement form is signed; notification will be sent to the Health and Safety Department, contractors may proceed to Pre‑Qualification. If the Safety Orientation receives a “failed” you may not proceed to the next steps for the current year. Westlock County will review all Pre-Qualification submissions within three (3) business days. Upon approval, contractors will receive the required agreement and be placed on the Preferred Contractors List. From this landing page, approved contractors may also access open RFPs, Tenders, and Expressions of Interest (EOIs). The Project Manager (PM) will conduct a site specific orientation, and will monitor the contractor throughout the duration of the project.