NPCA-2019-008 - Professional Search Consultant Services for the Position of CAO/Treasurer

Invitation to Proponents
This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Professional Search Consultant services for the position of CAO/Secretary Treasurer as further described in (Appendix D) (the “Deliverables”).

The Deliverables
Expedited Search: The successful proponent will be required to complete the search in an expedited manner, commencing in March of 2019 with an aim of a new CAO/Secretary Treasurer in place by Spring 2019.

Update position profile: Working with the CAO Selection Committee and with relevant members of the Board of Directors the successful proponent will update the position profile.
A position profile from January 2017 will be used as a starting point. Members of the CAO Selection Committee will make the final decision on the position profile.

Post position profile: The successful proponent will facilitate appropriate posting locations / processes to ensure thorough exposure of the opportunity to relevant candidates.

Source qualified candidates and present to CAO Selection Committee: Develop and present a ranked long list of relevant candidates to CAO Committee based on the competencies identified in the position profile.

Facilitate short-listing of candidates with CAO Selection Committee: Consultant will both advise on and facilitate the short-listing of relevant candidates in consultation with the CAO Selection Committee.

Facilitate first and subsequent round interviews: Working with the Search Committee, develop interview questions to assess relevant competencies; facilitate interviews; facilitate candidate travel to and from Niagara for interview purposes.

Facilitate identification of preferred candidate: Work with CAO Selection Committee to identify a preferred candidate to recommend to the Board of Directors.

Reference and background checks: Ensure preferred candidate clears all required background and pre-employment checks as directed by CAO Selection Committee.
Pre-employment checks may include an assessment to ensure required competencies are met by candidate (e.g. psychometric testing). Conduct professional reference checking.
 
Managing interactions/relationship with candidates: Act as the conduit between the CAO Selection Committee and all candidates through the recruitment process or as otherwise directed by the CAO Selection Committee.
 
Follow-up during guarantee period: Follow-up with the Board Chair regarding candidate performance during guarantee period.
 
Confidentiality: Given the sensitivity of the information collected, the successful Bidder shall agree to strict confidentiality, as demonstrated through execution of a confidentiality agreement, with regard to all records associated with the CAO/Secretary Treasurer search process.
The obligation for confidentiality of all information collected within the scope and time frame of this project shall endure beyond the natural expiry or early termination dates of the contract.