EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR CHIEF OF POLICE

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is inviting qualified executive search firms to submit proposals for conducting a confidential recruitment process to hire a new Chief of Police. The selected firm will collaborate with CBRM and the Police Board to identify, assess, and recommend a highly capable policing leader with the experience and leadership qualities necessary to guide the municipal police service. The engagement will encompass full-cycle search activities including candidate identification, outreach, screening, interviews, and support throughout the selection and onboarding phases, with an emphasis on finding someone who can build trust and foster strong relationships with the community, police board, and municipal leadership. The process is confidential and requires a firm with proven expertise in executive-level public safety recruitment. The solicitation, identified as CBRM-P05-2026, was posted on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of June 25, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal, as tender documents and any amendments are not fully reflected on CanadaBuys. Interested firms should be prepared to register on third-party platforms if required to access documents or submit responses. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 561312, indicating the nature of the service as executive search and recruitment. All inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Authority at purchase@cbrm.ns.ca. The contract duration and payment terms are detailed in the official tender documents, and no fees are required to access the solicitation materials.