Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCELMSD-601
Solicitation for Community and Employer Partnership Fund (CEP) Initiatives in British Columbia
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2028
Identifier
BCELMSD-601
NAICS
923130, 611430, 561311
This opportunity from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction in British Columbia seeks applications for the Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) fund. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (Government of British Columbia) - Managed by the Employment and Labour Market Services Division (ELMSD) - Scope of Services: - Delivery of employment and skills-training services - Job Creation Partnerships - Labour Market Partnerships (including Employer Sponsored Training) - Research & Innovation projects - Project Based Labour Market Training - Key Requirements: - Projects must support community-based initiatives to increase training and work experience opportunities - Emphasis on equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, especially with Indigenous partners and under-represented groups - Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and funding availability - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a service-based solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Service initiatives that deliver employment, training, and research projects across British Columbia - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on projects that promote equity, inclusion, and reconciliation - Targeted support for Indigenous communities and under-represented groups
Description
The Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction is soliciting applications for the Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) fund, which supports community-based initiatives to increase training and work experience opportunities across British Columbia. The fund includes four streams: Job Creation Partnerships, Labour Market Partnerships, Research & Innovation, and Project Based Labour Market Training. The CEP promotes equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, working with Indigenous partners and supporting under-represented groups in the labour market. Applications must meet eligibility criteria and funding availability.