TSPS Stream 1.1 Human Resources Consultant – Lead Negotiator

Solicitation number 84084-25-0077/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/02/27 16:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    The CER is entering a significant round of collective bargaining with PIPSC. Several members of the Bargaining Team and the SMC have limited or no prior experience with collective bargaining. As a result, the CER anticipates increased scrutiny and oversight throughout the mandate development and approval process. The organization must balance alignment with TBS direction while addressing CER‑specific operational priorities. The contractor will provide advisory services to CER management and act as the chief employer negotiator on behalf of the CER in negotiations with PIPSC for a new collective agreement. The contractor will deliver expert advice and consulting services on all aspects of collective bargaining, including negotiation strategy, mandate development, dispute resolution, and representation of the CER throughout the bargaining process.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 34 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/03/15.

    Trade agreements

    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
    Address

    517 Tenth Avenue SW, Suite 210

    Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Erin Ort
    Phone
    (403) 919-8168
    Email
    Erin.Ort@cer-rec.gc.ca
    Address

    517 Tenth Avenue SW, Suite 210

    Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN and FR 44 2026/02/12
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    Calgary
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    34 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Selective Tendering
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
    Commodity - UNSPSC
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