Alberta Purchasing #ER06-2026

Workforce Development Employment Services for Urban Indigenous Job Seekers in Edmonton Metropolitan Area

The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, is seeking proposals for workforce development and employment services targeting urban Indigenous job seekers in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, Government of Alberta - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Career Employment Information Services (CEIS) for urban Indigenous job seekers - Operation of a Resource Centre - Workforce Development and Employer Services - Culturally responsive, client-centered, holistic, and wraparound supports - Focus on barrier reduction and employer engagement - Unique Requirements: - Services must specifically support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit job seekers facing employment barriers - Emphasis on culturally appropriate and holistic approaches - Proposals must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or searchable PDF formats - No products or part numbers are specified; only services are requested - Contract period spans four years

Description

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, is seeking proposals to deliver Career Employment Information Services (CEIS) in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. The services include Resource Centre, Workforce Development, and Employer Services aimed at supporting Indigenous Job Seekers (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) facing employment barriers. The project emphasizes culturally responsive, client-centered supports to help individuals prepare for, secure, and maintain employment through holistic, wraparound services, barrier reduction, employer engagement, and Resource Centre access. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030.

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