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Port of Saint John Workforce Forecast and Risk Assessment Consulting

Envision Saint John is seeking a consultant to assess and forecast workforce needs for the Port of Saint John. - Buyer: Envision Saint John, identified as the Regional Growth Agency, working with the Port Workforce Partnership. - Partnership members named: Port Saint John, Port of Saint John Employers Association (PSJEA), ILA Local 273, DP World Saint John, WorkingNB, and Envision Saint John. - Scope: Establish a workforce baseline for union and non-union longshore workers and PSJEA administrative staff; assess training pipelines and capacity; forecast labour supply and demand over five to ten years under different shipping-volume scenarios; and identify skills gaps and workforce risks. - Deliverables: Data inventory and readiness memo, current-state report, forecast methodology and scenario report, gap and risk assessment, final report, an editable Excel forecast model, user guide, and staff training. - Important requirement: The base forecast model must be non-proprietary, owned by PSJEA, and editable and maintainable by its staff. Alternative tools may be proposed as separately priced options, with ongoing costs and maintenance responsibilities explained. - Budget: Maximum of $175,000 excluding HST, including fees and expenses. - Vendors and OEMs: No commercial vendors or product manufacturers are specified.

Description

Envision Saint John, in collaboration with the Port Workforce Partnership, is seeking a consultant to develop a labour forecasting approach for union and non-union longshore workers in Saint John and PSJEA administrative workers. The work includes assessing the current workforce and training pipeline, forecasting labour supply and demand over five to ten years under different shipping-volume scenarios, and identifying workforce gaps and risks. Deliverables include reports, an editable Excel forecast model, a user guide, and training for Partnership staff. The maximum budget is $175,000 excluding HST, and the project is scheduled to begin in Q1 2027.

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