SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
For the Provision of Human Resources Services (Labour Relations)
Contact Person:
Ken Cossey, MCIP,RPP
Executive Director
Snuneymuxw First Nation
668 Centre Street, Nanaimo BC
V9R 4Z4
Phone: (250) 740 2300
Email: kenc@snuneymuxw.ca
Issue Date: April 23, 2015
Closing Date: May 14th, 2015 at 4:00 pm PST
Snuneymuxw
First Nation
www.snuneymuxw.ca
Human Resources Services (Labour Relations)
Background Information
Snuneymuxw First Nation, a First Nation government with 75+ employees, located in Nanaimo,
BC, is looking for either an individual or a corporation to assist the Nation with the provision of
on-call, day to day issues with respect to assisting our various Departmental coordinators and
the Executive Director, on our various Human Resources (HR) matters. The Nation’s
administrative structure consists of the following main departments:
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Economic Development
Lands and Resources
Health
Community Infrastructure and Housing
Education
Social Development and Family Preservation
Administration
Daycare
Function of the HR professional
The Nation is looking for a professional individual or firm, hereafter referred to as the proponent,
to work with our management team for the Nation to address the following key issues:
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On call day to day HR advice and guidance
Ensuring compliance with the Canada Labour Code and the Nation’s Personnel Policy
If required, conflict mediation
Audit of the current and future human relations programs or issues
Set up and implement in-house employee relations training for management
If required, employee opinion surveys
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Education and Qualifications
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CHRP designation or similar certification
5-10 years of Human Resources experience
Understanding of employment law and employee relations
Excellent oral, written and communication skills
Analytical thinker
Maintains confidentiality
Conflict resolution skills
Perform analysis and provide recommendations
Critical thinker
Excellent problem-solving skills
Knowledge of business principals and procedures
Human resources experience working with First Nations organizations
Instructions, Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions will apply to this RFP;
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Closing Time – May 14th, 2015 at 4:00 pm PST
No electronic copies will be accepted
One unbound copy is required to be delivered to the Nation’s Administrative
office reception area or mailed to the attention of the contact, Ken Cossey
Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be opened and will be
returned unopened
The Nation reserves the right to reject any proposal
Pricing will be firm for the contract period
The firm or individual must have a Work Safe account that is current and must
have general and comprehensive insurance coverage. Proof of coverage must
be in the submission
If any sub consultants are to be used, the proponent must provide proof that the
sub consultants have a current Work Safe account and have insurance in place.
Proof of coverage must be in the submission
The RFP must be no more than five (5) pages in length. Appendices may contain
information that the proponent feels is necessary to add to the submission. This
would include, but is not be limited to: resumes, references, confirmation of
insurance, and work safe accounts
The proponent is totally responsible for all costs associated with preparing and
submitting a proposal
Once the proposal has been received and accepted by the Nation, the
proponent’s response will form part of any contract entered into
Proposals remain valid and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days
following the date of submission
Nothing in the RFP or the selection process is intended to create a binding
agreement between the Nation and any proponent. This RFP process and any
further steps are expressly subject to the approval and direction of the Nation
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The proponent must have extensive working knowledge of the Canada Labour
Code and related regulations
For additional clarification or to discuss this RFP further, please send an e-mail to
Ken Cossey at kenc@snuneymuxw.ca
Selection Criteria
The selection of a proponent will be based upon the following criteria:
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Proven ability to perform the work required, including references
Availability
Costs
Qualifications of staff
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An interview will be required during the selection process. The proponent will be responsible for
all costs associated with attending this meeting.
Payment Schedule and monthly reports
Invoices shall be submitted on a monthly basis and must include a monthly report
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Human Resources RFP
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