Executive Recruitment

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking to establish a Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) for executive recruitment services. The primary objective is to recruit senior executives at the Vice-President level and above, as well as director-level positions. CMHC aims to enhance its leadership diversity and effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate as Canada’s housing agency, which includes providing housing finance solutions and implementing government housing programs.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFSO is Mike Shellard, Senior Officer, Procurement Services, reachable at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in executive recruitment, particularly for roles at the Vice-President and director levels.
• Compliance with legislative requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as CMHC emphasizes a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population.
• Adherence to CMHC’s procurement policies and processes.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Respondents should possess:

• Expertise in executive search methodologies and practices.
• Proven track record in sourcing and recruiting high-level executives.
• Familiarity with the Canadian housing sector and government operations may be advantageous.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Successful recruitment of candidates for specified executive roles.
• Adherence to timelines and quality standards set forth in the Call-ups.
• Regular reporting on recruitment progress and candidate evaluations.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of technical merit and pricing. The evaluation process will consist of:

• Stage I: Mandatory submission requirements.
• Stage II: Technical evaluation based on the quality of the proposed approach and experience.
• Stage III: Pricing evaluation, with the highest combined score for technical merit and price determining the selection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience in recruiting for public sector organizations or Crown Corporations.
• Established networks within the Canadian executive talent pool.
• Certifications related to human resources or executive search may enhance a bidder's competitiveness.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for prospective bidders to assess their fit for the Executive Recruitment RFSO with CMHC.