New Brunswick Opportunities Network #SELIP2026

Consulting Services for Bilingual Regional Immigration Strategy – Southeast New Brunswick

The Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC) in New Brunswick, Canada, is seeking consulting services to develop a Holistic Place-Based Regional Immigration Strategy for Southeast New Brunswick for 2027-2032. - Government Buyer: - Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC), Economic Development division - Managed under the Southeast Local Immigration Partnership (SELIP) - Scope of Work: - Develop a coordinated, bilingual (French and English) regional immigration strategy - Cover 13 communities, including 12 municipalities (e.g., Moncton, Dieppe, Cap-Acadie, Fundy-Albert, Maple Hills, Memramcook, Riverview, Salisbury, Shediac, Strait Shores, Tantramar, Three Rivers) and one rural district - Strategic planning, regional development, immigration ecosystem analysis, and governance framework - Stakeholder engagement through public consultations, focus groups, and hybrid (in-person/virtual) methods - Deliverables must be bilingual and include measurable outcomes, annual reviews, and biannual progress reports - Unique Requirements: - Institutional bilingualism (French and English) - Demonstrated expertise in regional immigration or economic development strategies - Participatory, structured approach involving diverse regional stakeholders - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as the requirement is for professional consulting services - Place of Performance: - Work will be performed across Southeast New Brunswick, with the SERSC office in Moncton as the contracting office

Description

The Southeast Regional Service Commission is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a Holistic Place-Based Regional Immigration Strategy for Southeast New Brunswick covering 2027-2032. The strategy aims to create a coordinated regional framework to enhance immigration attraction, integration, retention, and long-term growth. The project requires expertise in strategic planning, regional development, immigration ecosystems, stakeholder engagement, and bilingual service delivery. Proposals must be submitted by June 12, 2026, via email to ede-procurement@nbse.ca.

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