CanadaBuys #84084-26-0003/A

Executive Search and Recruitment Services for Indigenous Advisory Committee – Canada Energy Regulator

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is seeking an Indigenous-owned business to deliver executive search and recruitment services for its Indigenous Advisory Committee renewal. - Government Buyer: - Canada Energy Regulator (CER), Procurement Services, Calgary, Alberta - Also referenced as Régie de l'énergie du Canada, Services d'approvisionnement - Services Requested: - Executive search and recruitment for up to three Indigenous Advisory Committee member positions - Development of recruitment plan and strategy - Candidate sourcing, screening, and shortlisting - Indigenous identity validation and affiliation checks - Reference checks and verification - Strategic advice and guidance throughout the process - Onboarding support and cultural protocol guidance - Final reporting and debrief - Hourly-rate services for additional advice and guidance as needed - Potential second recruitment campaign in the optional contract year - Notable Requirements: - Procurement is set aside for Indigenous businesses under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business - Compliance with accessibility standards and Indigenous procurement policies - Close collaboration with CER Executives and Directors; final approval by CER Board of Directors - Period of Performance: - Contract runs from award date until May 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year - Place of Performance: - Work based in Calgary, Alberta, at CER federal office (517 Tenth Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8) - No OEMs or physical products are requested; this is a specialized service procurement.

Description

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is seeking a contractor to provide executive search services to support the renewal of the CER Indigenous Advisory Committee. The contract involves filling up to three Committee Member vacancies anticipated in 2026, with potential support for a second search in 2027. Services include targeted executive search, verification, referencing, strategic advice, candidate screening including Indigenous identity validation, and onboarding support. The work must be completed by October 2026, with the contract period extending until May 31, 2027, and an option to extend for one additional year.

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