Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #CEE-2026-05
Independent Labour Market Researcher for Trade-Impacted SME Project in Alberta
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
CEE-2026-05
NAICS
541720
Northwestern Polytechnic in Alberta is seeking an independent labour market researcher to support a two-year project focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by trade and tariff volatility in northwest Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Northwestern Polytechnic, a post-secondary institution in Alberta, Canada - Products/Services Requested: - Independent labour market research services - Design and conduct a structured regional research process - Analyze workforce stability, operational decision-making, workforce planning, key-person dependency, and internal labour flexibility among trade-impacted SMEs - Validate findings and provide detailed reporting - Research outcomes will inform the development of: - Regional engagement sessions - SME self-assessment tools - Implementation supports - Workforce resilience resources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Researcher must be independent and capable of conducting comprehensive regional labour market analysis - Focus on SMEs impacted by trade and tariff-related volatility - Deliverables will directly support the creation of practical tools and resources for SMEs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Northwestern Polytechnic, 10726-106 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Description
Northwestern Polytechnic is seeking an independent labour market researcher to support a two-year project focused on trade-impacted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in northwest Alberta. The researcher will design and conduct a structured regional research process to assess the impact of trade and tariff-related volatility on workforce stability, operational decision-making, workforce planning capacity, key-person dependency, and internal labour flexibility among SMEs. The findings will inform the design of regional engagement sessions, SME self-assessment tools, implementation supports, and workforce resilience resources.