2019-05 - Professional Search Firm Procurement

The OAG is seeking professional search firm assistance to hire qualified staff (4 audit managers, 4 senior staff auditors and 4 intermediate staff auditors) who would be interested in working for the OAG because of our compelling work, unique identity and position of influence as legislative auditors.

Position specific candidate sourcing must include defining the search requirements; attracting, identifying and building a candidate pool; and assessing and evaluating candidates. Candidate sourcing includes:

a) Defining the search requirements and developing a search strategy includes:
i. consulting with the OAG to develop a clear understanding of the position, including candidate requirements, and the desired outcomes of the recruitment process; and
ii. defining and recommending a strategy in writing to source candidates.

b) Attracting, identifying and building a candidate pool includes:
i. developing documents to support the search strategy and candidate sourcing, if requested by the OAG;
ii. identifying candidates; and
iii. contacting any candidates identified by the OAG.

c) Assessing, evaluating and recommending candidates for further consideration by:
i. assessing candidate interest and qualifications, including any candidates identified by the OAG;
ii. providing candidate screening reports to the OAG to present qualified candidates including names, contact information, resumes and assessment summaries;
iii. facilitating candidate screening processes and discussions;
iv. providing advice to the OAG on candidate assessment;
v. providing recruitment status updates to candidates;
vi. providing debriefs and feedback to unsuccessful candidates; and
vii. providing written progress reporting.