We look forward to having you contribute to the success of the program.
Important instructions follow. Please read this page in its entirety and bookmark this page for reference.
Do not hesitate to email hiring@shad.ca if you have any questions.
Now that you have signed your Shad2026 contract, you must email accounting@shad.ca and attach appropriate documents.
What documents do I need to send?
– Every team member needs to send banking information.
– Depending on your contract and the status of your first aid certification, you may also need to send:
Document Format
Please send documents in PDF format.
Rename Files
Please rename files so they begin with the year and your name. For example:
To ensure you get paid, Shad Canada requires a PDF copy of a void cheque or direct deposit (DD) authorization form. Even if you are a returning team member, Shad Canada requires a copy of your void cheque or DD form every year.
Your options are:
Accounting, Shad Canada
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If your contract with Shad Canada specifies that you must be certified in Standard First Aid, you must obtain this certification by June 16, 2026. If you are already certified and your certification is valid until at least July 31, 2026, please email your standard first aid certificate to accounting@shad.ca.
If you are unsure if your certification is still valid, please email hiring@shad.ca.
If you are required to obtain standard first aid certification, you may take St. John’s Ambulance’s Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED – Blended (Intermediate), the Canadian Red Cross’ Standard First Aid & CPR or an equivalent course, which includes:
If you cannot obtain any of the above certifications before June 16, 2026, please reach out to your Program Director.
If you require certification or need to update your certification, Shad Canada will reimburse course fees up to $150 in mid-July if all the following conditions are met:
ACTION: To prepare for your VSC, add onlineorders@sterlingbackcheck.com to your safe senders list.
As per your contract with Shad Canada, you must complete a vulnerable sector criminal record check. If Shad Canada has a VSC from you in the previous three years, no action is required; Shad Canada will use your previous VSC.
If you have never been a contractor with Shad Canada or your VSC with Shad Canada is from more than three years ago, you will receive an email from Sterling Backcheck (onlineorders@sterlingbackcheck.com) in May or June to complete your VSC.
As the VSC must be completed within 7 days of receiving the email, please complete the application as soon as possible. If you have any problems with identity verification, please email hiring@shad.ca and we will help you.
If you have a current VSC (for example, from your local police station or RCMP branch), please email hiring@shad.ca and attach a copy of your VSC for consideration.
