Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Service System Managers, Integration Employment Services, Ontario

The Government of Ontario is seeking qualified organizations to serve as Service System Managers under the Integration Employment Services initiative, aimed at enhancing access to local employment services across the province. SSMs will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering employment support to help Ontarians find and keep jobs while strengthening the alignment between employment services and social assistance systems. These managers may provide services directly or through contracted third-parties and will operate within predefined geographic catchment areas to ensure localized, responsive support for job seekers and employers alike. The request for qualification, identified as tender_21759, was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by September 30, 2026. This solicitation is managed by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, with all proposals to be submitted through the Ontario Tenders portal based in Toronto. Prospective applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver integrated employment solutions that meet provincial objectives, with the primary point of contact for procurement inquiries being Joe Wood at joe.wood@supplyontario.ca. Successful applicants will play a critical role in connecting individuals with employment opportunities and supporting employers in addressing workforce demands across Ontario.