Staffing Consultant

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted? Up to five (5) Staffing Consultants to assist the Conservation & Protection (C&P) branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
• Project scope and objectives: The consultants will develop and implement staffing and resourcing strategies, manage recruitment processes (including candidate assessments, interviews, and job offers), advise on merit criteria and assessment tools, and monitor compliance with staffing policies. The goal is to enhance HR processes to support a dynamic operational environment and improve capacity in enforcing fisheries regulations and promoting sustainable aquatic resource use.
• Contract type and estimated value: The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract with an estimated level of effort for up to 1000 days. Contract performance is expected to extend until November 29, 2027, with an option for a one-year extension.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
• Contact details: Terri Jones, Email: [email protected], Phone: 506-461-3743
• Important dates:
  • Posted: December 3, 2025
  • Due: January 9, 2026 (2:00 PM ADT)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required certifications/registrations: Must be a Supply Arrangement Holder under E60ZT-18TSPS, qualifying under Tier 1 for the Staffing Consultant category.
• Mandatory qualifications: Competency in developing staffing strategies, managing recruitment processes, and understanding merit-based hiring practices.
• Set-aside requirements: Not specified.
• Geographic restrictions or location requirements: Not specified.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed: Experience in staffing consulting, knowledge of organizational HR processes, and familiarity with assessment tools and policies.
• Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required: N/A.
• Deliverables and performance standards: Consultants will be required to provide staffing solutions and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Evaluation criteria: Not explicitly stated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience: Previous experience with government or public sector staffing.
• Preferred qualifications: Strong advisory capabilities regarding merit criteria and assessment tools.
• Additional evaluation factors: Experience in fisheries or environmental sectors may provide a competitive advantage.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated: Proposals are likely evaluated on the basis of qualifications, experience, and proposed methodology, although specific weighting is not mentioned.
• Weighting of different criteria: Not specified.
• Past performance requirements: Not mentioned.

This structured summary is designed to provide clarity on the opportunity for potential applicants, focusing on matchable criteria to facilitate company assessment and fit.