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Certificate of Recognition (COR) - Contract Requirement

Please be advised that, beginning January 1, 2009, the Government of Yukon will introduce the COR requirement on certain contracts for construction. The type of work, rather than the type of contract, determines whether COR is a contract requirement.

Implementation will be in three phases based on contract value.

   Phase I: January 1, 2009, contracts for construction valued at $500 000 or greater.
   Phase II: January 1, 2010, contracts for construction valued at $100 000 or greater.
   Phase III: January 1, 2011, contracts for construction of any value.

For further information on this new contract requirement, please contact us by phone at 867-456-3825, by email at ygcontracts-cor@gov.yk.ca , or by fax at 867-393-6218.

Northern Safety Network Yukon (NSNY) administers the COR Program. Contractors may initiate the certification process through NSNY. For further information regarding the COR Program, please contact NSNY by phone: 867-633-6691, by email: info@yukonsafety.com, or by fax: 867-633-6391.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is COR?

The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is an occupational health and safety certification program for all Yukon employers.

Northern Safety Network Yukon (NSNY) administers COR. Please contact NSNY for information regarding the program, the benefits, and the certification process.

Address: 113A Platinum Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M3
Phone: Administration Line 867-633-6673
Email: Info@yukonsafety.com
Fax: 867-633-6391
Website: http://www.yukonsafety.com/

2. Which types of certificates are available?

Certificate of Recognition (COR) is available for Yukon employers, from owner/operator to large corporations.
Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) is available for small Yukon employers with less than 10 employees.

3. Who may be affected by the new Yukon government COR requirement?

Those interested in contracting with the Government of Yukon for construction activities.

4. When is the COR requirement going to be implemented?

Phase I: January 1, 2009, contracts for construction over $500 000.
Phase II: January 1, 2010, contracts for construction over $100 000.
Phase III: January 1, 2011, contracts for construction of any value.

5. How will a contractor know if a contract is subject to COR requirement?

If a contract is subject to this requirement, it will be noted on the Tender documents.

  • A COR certificate must be provided to the Contracting Authority upon contract award and prior to starting work on the project, and be maintained throughout the life of the contract.
  • Another option available for contractors that have not gained COR certification from Northern Safety Network Yukon (NSNY).
  • A contractor may submit a Temporary Letter of Certification (TLC) issued by NSNY, while in the process of becoming certified.

Another option available for contractors outside of Yukon.

  • A contractor outside Yukon is also subject to the COR requirement for on contracts for construction. Please contact NSNY to determine what is required for your company to obtain a Certification of Equivalency Letter (COREL), to achieve Yukon COR certification, or for general information concerning COR in Yukon.

6. Which contracts will require COR?

COR applies to contracts for construction. The type of work, rather than the type of contract, and the contract’s dollar value are the factors that determine whether the contract is subject to COR requirement.

7. Why does COR only apply to contracts for construction?

Contracts for construction involve high-risk activities and need high-level safety practices.

8. Why has COR been chosen instead of another safety program?

In 2005, the Yukon Construction Safety Association (YCSA) conducted a Yukon-wide consultation tour. COR was chosen among other proposed programs, and it is the only implementation-to-audit safety program active and fully available to all contractors in Yukon.