CanadaBuys #100032158

Modern Cloud-Based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for ESDC's Canadian Digital Service

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), through its Canadian Digital Service (CDS), is seeking a modern, cloud-based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience. - Government Buyer: - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Canadian Digital Service (CDS) - Products/Services Requested: - Modern, scalable Applicant Tracking System (ATS) delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) - Key features required: - Support for 100+ simultaneous recruitment processes - Public-facing portal for job postings and applications - Customizable recruitment workflows and candidate profile management - Integration with Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook/SharePoint - Interview scheduling, centralized communications, and robust analytics - Role-based access controls and compliance with Government of Canada accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 AA or higher) - Data residency in Canadian data centers - Cloud hosting, maintenance, support, and data migration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict security requirements, including Designated Organization Screening (DOS), Document Safeguarding at PROTECTED B, and personnel security screening at RELIABILITY STATUS - Must pass Cloud Service Provider IT Security assessment and comply with Canadian government security protocols - Only Canadian suppliers or those from eligible trade agreement partners may bid - Annual advance payments with pricing ceilings - Contract includes transition assistance and continuous service improvements - No specific OEMs or brands are named; the solicitation is open to qualified suppliers.

Description

Canada is seeking offers to provide a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process for the Canadian Digital Service (CDS). The ATS should enhance candidate management, streamline workflows, and integrate seamlessly with existing tools to support recruitment of digital professionals. The contract duration is 24 months starting from October 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding and the solicitation is open for submissions until August 31, 2026.

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