Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-05299

Workforce Development Employment Services for Urban Indigenous Job Seekers in Edmonton

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to deliver workforce development and employment services for urban Indigenous job seekers in Edmonton, managed by Alberta's Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, Alberta - Procurement and Resource Management – North Zone - Services Requested: - Career Employment Information Services (CEIS) - Resource Centre operations - Workforce Development Services - Employer Services - Target Population: - Indigenous job seekers (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) facing multiple and complex employment barriers - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate experience in culturally responsive programming for Indigenous populations - Expertise in holistic, barrier-reduction strategies and strong employer engagement - Service delivery must promote employment readiness and long-term job retention - Contract Details: - Only one contract will be awarded - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers are mentioned

Description

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide a combination of Career Employment Information Services (CEIS) in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. The services target Indigenous Job Seekers facing multiple and complex barriers to employment, offering client-centred supports to prepare for, secure, and sustain meaningful employment. The successful proponent must demonstrate experience in culturally responsive programming and deliver a holistic approach including barrier-reduction strategies, employer engagement, and resource centre supports. The contract will be awarded to one organization to deliver these services from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030.

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