“CADC is the glue that binds the occupational diving community across Canada,” says Doug Elsey, Executive Director of the CADC.

CADC was formed in 1982 because regulators and government legislators did not and do not want to talk to individuals—they want to talk to organized groups representing the industry.

“The safety standards that govern diving operations in Canada today are a result of past CADC members doing their job in “getting it right” so that we have a safe and workable industry today”. Safety, according to Elsey, is one of the most important issues in an industry that can be both dangerous and physically demanding.

The CADC acts as a unifying body, able to communicate effectively across Canada and beyond. The CADC acts as a watchdog for the industry and keeps a constant eye on regulations and standards. Because of their diligence in monitoring these standards and regulations for commercial diving across Canada, the industry has become a much safer place. As a member, you are adding to the voice that is the CADC, effectively allowing the industry to be heard, especially when it comes to lowering insurance rates.

Some of the benefits CADC membership offers are:
• Constant communications on jobs coming up that you may be interested in bidding on. This is done weekly or biweekly as we send out tender information across Canada.
• Information available on our website (www.CADC.ca) and the CADC-sponsored website, www. UnderwaterJOBS.com.
• The JOBS website (www. UnderwaterJOBS.com), where you can post jobs and look for qualified people.
• The members’ mail-list server that allows you to instantly contact ALL of the members when you need advice, gear, personnel, etc.
• Diving insurances exclusively for CADC membersbacked by Lloyd’s Brokers and others who know the diving industry. • Reduced rates on gear from our associate members.
• This very magazine, with articles on companies, jobs, safety, etc., to keep you informed.

Not everyone can join CADC. Those members who apply have to agree AND demonstrate that they operate in a safe working environment. One cannot join by simply filling in the form—you have to have a demonstrated level of safety and competence in operations to CSA Standards 275.2 (Operations) and CSA 275.4 (Competency).

For more information, please check out our website at www.cadc.ca or e-mail: info@cadc.ca. We look forward to hearing from you