Black Job Seekers Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment Development and Administration Services
- Client
- Saskatchewan
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77612
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
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Description
AI GeneratedTruly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI) requires a consultant to design, develop, administer, score, interpret, and report on a Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment for Black job seekers enrolled in its Employment Readiness Program in Saskatchewan. The scope includes creating an evidence-based assessment framework, developing culturally responsive assessment tools, assessing participants across four cohorts, providing guides and templates for future implementation, and delivering cohort-level summary reports. Work performance will be offsite. Eligibility is limited to Canadian organizations with an advanced degree in a related discipline, at least three years of workforce development experience, and demonstrated expertise in competency-based assessment design for equity-deserving populations. Proposals are evaluated on relevant qualifications, experience with similar assignments, and technical scoring before financial review. Inquiries must be emailed to Dianna Stuger-Shepherd by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026. Applicants must email proposals with the subject line "Proposal – Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment Consultancy" to Nuru Nyoni by Friday, October 16, 2026, before the close of business. The consultancy term runs from October 2026 to March 2027, with a fixed contract service fee of $8,000.00 Canadian Dollars paid in four installments.
Key solicitation details
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Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. is seeking proposals for a consultant to design, develop, administer, score, interpret, and report on a Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment for participants in its Employment Readiness Program. Qualified consultants or consulting firms with expertise in workforce development, employability assessment, adult learning, human resources, or related fields are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.
- Inquiries due
- Monday, October 12, 2026, until 5:00pm
- Submissions due
- Friday, October 16, 2026, before close of business
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit to the attention of Nuru Nyoni, Manager, Justice Services. Subject line must be: Proposal – Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment Consultancy.
- Contract term
- October 2026 to March 2027
- Estimated value
- $8,000.00 Canadian Dollars
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Funding
- Sankofa Economic Empowerment & Workforce Initiative
How proposals are evaluated
| Understanding of the assignment | 15% |
| Technical approach and proposed methodology | 30% |
| Relevant qualifications and experience | 25% |
| Experience conducting similar assignments | 15% |
| Financial proposal and value for money | 15% |
Scope of work
- Inception Report outlining proposed methodology, work plan, and schedule
- Pre-Employment Essential Skills Assessment Framework
- Assessment Toolkit including questionnaires, interview guides, and observation checklists
- Administer assessment across 4 cohorts with up to 25 participants each
- Individual Participant Assessment Reports submitted within 10 business days of cohort completion
- Cohort Summary Reports detailing findings, trends, and recommendations
- Final Consultancy Report documenting the process, findings, and deliverables
- Transfer of all assessment materials, templates, and intellectual property to TAYFFI
Minimum qualifications
- Degree in HR management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Career Development, Adult Education, Counselling, Sociology, Education, M&E, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, employability programming, competency assessment, or related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and administering competency-based or employability assessments
- Experience developing assessment frameworks, scoring methodologies, and competency measurement tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of labour market expectations and employment readiness programs
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality analytical reports and recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover letter
- Technical Proposal including detailed methodology
- Proposed work plan and implementation schedule
- Description of previous experience conducting similar assignments
- Curriculum vitae of the Consultant or proposed team members
- Contact information for a minimum of three professional references
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