Northwestern Polytechnic - Request for Quotes - Independent Labour Market Researcher

orthwestern Polytechnic is seeking an independent labour market researcher to support the research, diagnostic, analysis, validation, and reporting components of a two-year project focused on trade-impacted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in northwest Alberta. The researcher will design and conduct a structured regional research process to assess how trade and tariff-related volatility is affecting workforce stability, operational decision-making, workforce planning capacity, key-person dependency, and internal labour flexibility among SMEs in northwest Alberta. The research findings will inform the design of regional engagement sessions, SME self-assessment tools, implementation supports, and workforce resilience resources.