Firefighter Aptitude Testing

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking a qualified assessment provider under solicitation HRM-2026-0452 to provide, administer, score, and validate an entry-level written aptitude assessment for the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Career Firefighter recruitment process. The selected provider must deliver a reliable, valid, and defensible assessment suitable for the Canadian public-sector emergency services environment, with the capacity to support up to 2,500 candidates per campaign. Preferred delivery is online, though paper-based options must be supported. Key requirements include PCI DSS compliant payment processing for candidate fees, individual and aggregate results reporting, and the implementation of approved candidate accommodations. Proposals must be submitted via the Bids&Tenders system by November 9, 2026. The evaluation process consists of five stages, requiring a passing grade on pass/fail criteria and a minimum of 75% of technical points to proceed. Technical evaluations focus on the provider's understanding of HRM's needs, while vendor performance is rated based on historical data within HRM's eSourcing system. The contract is governed by the terms in Appendix B, including the Supplier Code of Conduct and specific insurance and confidentiality obligations. Payment is administered through HRM's electronic process on a monthly basis, with a 30-day payment term following the submission of itemized invoices.