October 28th, 2020
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
All locations specified
Attachments – yes
Responses – Online only
For more information contact:
Alexandra Pierik
BCAAFC
551 Chatham Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8T 1E1
Phone: 250-388-5522 ext. 5182
Email: apierik@bcaafc.com
Solicitation Number: 11811
Original Publishing Date: October 27, 2020
Publish Date: October 27, 2020
Close Date & Time: November 22, 2020
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Summary of Details:
The BCAAFC is a leading provincial organization that exists to improve the quality of life for Indigenous peoples through the support of the member agencies. We are here to ensure the 25 Friendship Centres throughout the province feel supported with their efforts to serve the urban Indigenous communities in which they live, work, and play.
These Centres serve a wide range of communities who are subject to varying natural disasters including forest fires, flooding, earthquakes, etc. In recent years, the prevalence of forest fires poses a potential for devastating impact on the Centres and entire communities. In addition, the ongoing realities of the COVID-19 pandemic further highlights the necessity of business continuity plans.
Business Continuity Plans
Conduct business impact analysis along with reviewing recent BC emergencies that could potentially occur.
Create a business continuity plan to avoid and mitigate harm, disruption, and costs in regards to an emergency.
Work with BCAAFC Occupational Health and Safety Team.
Ensure plan aligns with and adheres to industry and federal, provincial and regional emergency plan standards as well as best practices.
Engage with Friendship Centres to ensure plans meet specific regional needs. Develop clear examples to guide staff in effective communication strategies in the event of an emergency.
