Canadian Association of Diving Contractors

It seems to be a great time to be a diver! From the past year, all we have heard from the dive and marine contractors are “Where are the divers?” There is definitely a shortage of qualified and competent personnel in the industry right now. In fact, it has been that all year. There is […]

The Atlantic  Commercial Diving Centre recently opened their doors in a new facility located in Summerside, PEI. “We are excited to offer commercial diving training in Atlantic Canada. In fact, we are the only certified commercial diving school east of Ontario,” says Kimball Johnson, Founder and Director of the school. “There is high demand for […]

(Reprint: CADC MAG WINTER 2019-20) At the time of publication, the winter diving season is well underway and, as we know, the weather conditions in Canada make it one of the more challenging places in the world to dive. The harsh environment takes its toll on personnel and equipment and so the importance of equipment […]

There are many ways to earn a living below the waves. But, for many who are looking to turn their passion for diving into profit, the realities of hardcore commercial diving in the cold, dark, mud of inshore diving—in fast currents or under ice—or doing civil marine repairs, or the prospect of deep bell diving […]

The “Infrastructure Health and Safety Association’ (IHSA – formerly the CSAO) has completed arrangements to offer a Diving Supervisor Training program in conjunction with Mr. Dave Geddes (DCBC certified course instructor) . The course concept of joint partnership in its presentation was proposed by the CADC during discussions with the Ontario Commercial Diving Trade Labour […]

A dive supervisors course will be held in St. Johns NL from Feb 8-11, 2016. (i) elements of supervising; (ii) motivation and communication; (iii) legal responsibilities under provincial/territorial and federal diving statutes and regulations; (iv) health and safety programs; (v) site emergencies and accident investigation; and (vi) dive accident prevention and management planning; For further […]

Diving Supervisors Course Date: Dec 14-18, 2015 Location: Ottawa Police Services 245 Greenbank Rd. Nepean (Ottawa area), Ontario    Topics Include: Elements of supervision Motivation & communication Legislation Site emergencies and accident investigation Dive accident prevention and management planning Health and Safety, policies, management and procedures Management of simulated diving emergencies (shams)- theory only Review […]