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TSPS Stream 1.1 Human Resources Consultant – Lead Negotiator

SPTS Volet 1.1 Expert-conseil en ressources humaines - Négociateur principal

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.

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-312-3972908
Solicitation Number
84084-25-0077/A
Publication Date
Feb 12, 2026
Closing Date
Feb 27, 2026
Expected Start
Mar 15, 2026
Expected End
Jan 31, 2029
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80111503
UNSPSC Description
Labor or union relations

Trade Agreements

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

Contracting Entity

Canada Energy Regulator (CER)

517 Tenth Avenue SW, Suite 210

Calgary, AB

Contact

Erin Ort

Erin.Ort@cer-rec.gc.ca

(403) 919-8168

Regions of Delivery

Calgary