Executive Search Service for Chief Officer

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality in Sydney, Nova Scotia requires an executive search firm to recruit a new Chief Officer for its policing services. The agency is seeking a candidate who can deliver high-quality, cost-effective policing in a diverse, community-focused environment. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The selected vendor must work closely with the Hiring Committee to identify the expected qualifications, skills, and management style of the Chief Officer. The scope of work includes finalizing the recruitment schedule, conducting a nationwide recruitment campaign, preparing job announcements, and producing advertising materials. The vendor must also conduct targeted personal recruitment, review and screen applications, verify credentials, and conduct preliminary interviews. To assist the Hiring Committee with the final selection, the vendor must gather additional candidate information, coordinate the interview process, and help prepare interview questions. The vendor must also compile comparative compensation data to assist the agency in negotiating the employment terms and conditions with the successful candidate. Only onshore organizations based in Canada are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The performance of the requested executive search work will take place offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for this service.