Become Certified

We offer Certification for both winter maintenance professionals (private and municipal) and sites.

To achieve Certification, you must apply and demonstrate that you have met the Smart About Salt Council (SASC) standards by successfully completing the award-winning "Essentials of Salt Management" training. This can be done online. In addition to training, new certification requests must be accompanied by an accurate application form and self-assessment.

To maintain certification an annual report is required and random program verifications may be conducted to verify achievement of SASC standards.

Please note we also offer training and individual accreditation for you and your staff.
Learn more about our Smart About Salt Essentials Training program.

Certified Contractor

A Certified Contractor is a snow and ice contracting company that meets the Smart About Salt Council (SASC) criteria. In part, this means successful completion of the "Essentials of Salt Management" course is defined as completion within the past five (5) years.

Please note that a Trained Operator, an individual who has successfully passed the Smart About Salt Council "Essentials of Salt Management" training test, is not considered a Certified Contractor.

Application Process

Register Intent to Certify (optional)
Read the Contractor Designation Guide
Complete the Self Assessment Worksheets
Submit the Application for Certification and Annual Renewal

Benefits

Differentiate yourself from 'the competition' and show your professionalism;
Reduce your snow and ice operations costs;
Qualify for insurance premium discounts;
Demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship;
Qualify for participating client contracts; and,
Improve your client safety.

Certified Site

A Certified Site is a property that meets the Smart About Salt Council (SASC) criteria for designation.

Application Process

Review the Site Designation Guide
Complete the Site Self Assessment Worksheet
Submit the Site Designation Application Form

Eligible Sites

Institutional properties such as government or schools
Multi-unit residential buildings such as condominiums, apartments and townhouse complexes
Industrial and commercial properties such as shopping plazas, large factories, arenas and light industrial complexes.

Benefits

Reduce your costs for winter salt management;
Qualify for insurance premium discounts;
Reduce infrastructure damage to bricks, doorways and sidewalks;
Reduce damage to client property without compromising their safety;
Demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship; and,
Demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship; and,
Storm Water credits are being offered to SAS Certified sites within certain municipalities.

Bundle Training & Certification

The process for certification relies on successful completion of the "Essentials of Salt Management Course" within the last five (5) years.

1. Create a personal/member account and purchase the membership option "Registration to Become Certified". The cost bundles the cost of training with the application. If you have already purchased and completed the "Essentials of Salt Management Course" alone, contact us at contact@smartaboutsalt.com to ensure we provide you with a credit for the training portion of your application. This offer is good for thirty (30) days from the date of the completion of your training.

2. Complete the Application for Certification form for individuals or the Submit the Site Designation Application Form for site certification. The same form is required for annual renewal of certification.

Register Intent to Certify

To register your intent to become Certified, please complete the membership process below. You will receive an email upon approval of your registration and your company name will be posted on the website. Please allow one week for approval.

Level

Registration to Become Certified - $714.99 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments

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