MOPIA is located in Winnipeg’s famous North End. We are just south of Redwood Avenue and the former landmark Kelekis Restaurant and across from Holy Family Home at the corner of Main Street and Aberdeen Avenue.
MOPIA is located on Treaty No. 1 the original lands and waters of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
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After you have successfully completed the MOPIA certification training, you are now required to pay an annual renewal fee every June 1st.
You can do so by cheque, cash (in office) or by simply calling MOPIA reception directly at (204) 338-2222, or by visiting our Compliance page and paying it electronically.
As a certified service technician you are now responsible for renewing your certification by June 1st of every year. Technicians must also mail, fax or email copies of their record datasheets annually by February 1st. These records should include the use of regulated substances for the period of January 1st to December 1st. In regards to leaks, the technician is responsible for the reporting of leaks both in their annual services records, but also if over 22 lbs. to Manitoba Sustainable Development immediately.
Compliance on the Manitoba ODS and Other Halocarbons Regulation, including enforcement is carried out by Manitoba’s Environment Officers with Manitoba Conservation and Climate.
If you have an ODP or ODS certification card issued from HRAI Canada, you qualify for a Manitoba certification card by contacting MOPIA directly. If you do not have another provinces certification, you will have to take Manitoba ODS certification training. See more on our Training page.
Visit MOPIA’s website and the various links throughout. The United Nations Ozone Secretariat (UNEP) and other government sources have extensive information, (i.e NASA, NOAA).
Hydrocarbon refrigerants may be used only after a system has the regulated refrigerant safely recovered. Adding a hydrocarbon (or other) type of refrigerant into a system that contains a regulated substances is creating a cocktail or mixture of refrigerants and is not permitted. Also refer to the orignal equipment manufacturers specifications as some systems may not work as effectively and/or damage the equipment when a different type of refrigerant is added. Extreme caution and knowledge is the best practice.
No, topping-up any regulated refrigerant (as per MR 103/94 – HCFC, HFC, etc.) is never permitted. A leak test is required before adding any refrigerant. Refer to Manitoba’s approved leak test procedure in our compliance guide.
The reason being releasing refrigerant(s) into the atmosphere may be harmful to the ozone layer, climate system or have other environmental impacts.
Expect a response from 1 – 3 business days
Under provincial Manitoba Regulation 103/94, MOPIA administers the Manitoba ODS management program. Enforcement of the Regulation is by Environment Officers of Manitoba Sustainable Development.
Director
Don Labossiere
(204) 945-7005
Administrative Assistant
Helma Martin
(204) 945-0675
Provincial Manager
Donna Smiley
(204) 945-7072
Emergency Response Coordinator
Scott Davies
(204) 792-1441
Emergency Response Program Specialist
Bert Krawchuk
(204) 945-7044
EMS Coordinator
Claudette Mardero
(204) 945-5803
Enforcement Coordinator
Vacant
(204) 945-7061
Regional Supervisor
Yvonne Hawryliuk
(204) 945-5305
District Supervisor
Geoffrey Stephens
(204) 945-7043
Environment Officer
Kim Fedick
(204) 945-0992
Environment Officer
Marguerite Reimer
(204) 945-7016
Environment Officer
Julie Froese
(204) 945-7104
Environment Officer
Krista Olafsson
(204) 470-8285
Environment Officer
Sonja Bridges
(204) 918-4271
Environment Officer
Alvin Dyck
(204) 470-7548
Environment Officer
Nada Sureshkumar
(204) 945-8214
Regional Supervisor
Mike Baert
(204) 785-5021
Environment Officer
Katie Martin
(204) 485-6797
Environment Officer
Allan Cyrenne
(204) 485-6410
Environment Officer
Edwin Yazon
(204) 785-5023
Environment Officer
Kris Innes
(204) 485-5643
Environment Officer
Kurt Dorward
(204) 785-0296
Environment Officer
Kim Kmet
(204) 641-4091
Regional Supervisor
Tyler Kneeshaw
(204) 239-3608
Environment Officer
Dupe Ige
(204) 239-3984
Environment Officer
Jay Rackham
(204) 239-3868
Regional Supervisor
Diane Oertel
(204) 345-1486
Environment Officer
Heidi Kroeger
(204) 345-1490
Environment Officer
Neil Rentz
(204) 345-1488
District Supervisor
Larry Markwart
(204) 392-3227
Environment Officer
Curt Bueckert
(204) 371-0889
Environment Officer
Nino Novelas
(204) 392-4487
Environment Officer
Justin Paillé
(204) 392-4020
Environment Officer
David Vielfaure
(204) 392-4009
Provincial Manager
Tim Prawdzik
(204) 622-2123
Administrative Assistant
Tammy Wruth
(204) 622-2030
District Supervisor
Nicole Lavallee
(204) 622-2125
Environment Officer
David Yunker
(204) 622-2134
Environment Officer
Kayla Hagenson
(204) 622-2316
Regional Supervisor
Peter Crocker
(204) 726-6565
Environment Officer
Kristy Forrestall
(204) 726-6974
Environment Officer
Paul Fagan
(204) 761-7964
Environment Officer
Rena Nayar
(204) 726-6566
Regional Supervisor
Jeff Fountain
(204) 677-6703
Environment Officer
Vacant
(204) 677-6857
Regional Supervisor
Cristal Huculak
(204) 627-8248
Environment Officer
Dylan Funk
(204) 627-8499