Joelle Ricciuti is a Contracting Authority. Joelle is associated with 53 contracts. Activity spans Offices of Certified Public Accountants, Other Accounting Services, and Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing.
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The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is soliciting English to Inuktitut translation and editing services to support the annual audit of the Government of Nunavut. This procurement is strictly limited to firms registered on the Inuit Firm Registry. The selected contractor will provide translation and editing for Nunavut reports, opening statements, communication products, and consolidated financial statements in either the North or South Baffin dialect. The contract term runs from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with options to extend for two additional two-year periods. Work will be performed from the contractor's own facilities, and personnel requiring access to sensitive information must obtain reliability level security clearance.
The award will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit (45 percent), Inuit Benefits Plan merit (30 percent), and price (25 percent). Up to two separate contracts may be awarded, distributed on a 60 percent to 40 percent ratio between the top two ranked offerors. Evaluation of the Inuit Benefits Plan focuses on Inuit employment, training, ownership, and location within the Nunavut Settlement Area. Contractors must adhere to strict quality assurance processes, including linguistic review and proofreading, and maintain consistent terminology approved by the Government of Nunavut. Payment is processed via direct deposit within 30 days of receiving an acceptable invoice, which must be accompanied by a completed Inuit Benefits Plan progress report.
Government of CanadaCanada, Nunavut Territory,
CAN
The Office of the Auditor General is seeking a qualified contractor to design and recommend a modernized HR competency model under solicitation RFP 20260717. The objective is to create a model that aligns with the organization's strategic direction, values, ethics, and future operating environment. The selected contractor will be responsible for identifying competencies for current and future business needs, developing a supporting competency architecture, and outlining implementation requirements. A key component of the project is the application of a culturally informed approach that prioritizes inclusion, accessibility, and digital readiness.
This opportunity is restricted to qualified supply arrangement holders under TSPS, Stream 1 – Human Resources Services Stream, with fifteen specific firms invited to bid. The contract is subject to numerous international and domestic trade agreements, including the WTO-AGP, CETA, and CFTA. The initial period of performance extends from the date of award until March 31, 2028. There are no security requirements associated with this contract, and the primary contracting authority is Soo Yeon Cho.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is soliciting bids for Supply Arrangements (SAs) under solicitation number 369/B to provide Audit and Related Services (ARS) across Canada. This is an ongoing opportunity for qualification designed to refresh and maintain existing arrangements. The scope of work is divided into six specialized streams: Financial Audit, Data Analytics, Financial Instruments Audit and Related Consulting Services (including valuation and derivatives), Actuarial Services, Special Examination, and Information Technology and Systems Audit and Related Services. All work must be performed in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, the Canadian Standard on Quality Management, and OAG audit methodology.
Qualification is determined through a two-step process where suppliers must meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria for their applied streams to be declared responsive. Key requirements include demonstrating specific past contract experience, such as completing four financial instrument valuation contracts valued over 30,000 dollars within five years. While individual resource qualifications are not part of the initial SA evaluation, minimum standards for Directors, Managers, and Senior Auditors are established for future bid solicitations. The Supply Arrangement has no defined end date and remains valid as long as it is advantageous to the government. Submissions must be sent electronically to the designated contracting authority in PDF or MS Word format.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking a Senior Auditor Consultant to support the Financial Services team with annual Internal Control over Financial Reporting assessments. The consultant will be responsible for the planning, execution, documentation, and reporting of Information Technology General Controls risk assessments and operating effectiveness testing. The contract is structured with an initial term from January 18, 2027, to March 31, 2028, with two optional extension years ending March 31, 2029, and March 31, 2030. Work is performed remotely aligned to the Ottawa time zone, with estimated efforts ranging from 120 to 200 hours per fiscal year.
To be eligible, the consultant must hold a professional designation such as CPA, CISA, CISM, or CISSP and possess at least three years of IT and systems audit experience within the last decade. The successful candidate must obtain Reliability Status security clearance, as deliverables are classified up to Protected B. Award selection is based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers that meet all mandatory technical criteria. All work must adhere to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and the specific audit and documentation standards of the Office of the Auditor General.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking offers for a Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) for Microsoft 365 Copilot and related services. The project involves conducting security architecture reviews, data residency and sovereignty analysis, control validation, and various risk assessments to ensure compliance with Government of Canada security policies, specifically for Protected A and B information. Key deliverables include a comprehensive suite of reports covering AI risk, privacy findings, a security control traceability matrix, a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and a remediation roadmap. All work must be completed by March 31, 2027, and deliverables must be provided in Microsoft Office formats.
The award will be based on a trade-off process, with technical merit weighted at 60% and price at 40%. Mandatory technical requirements include demonstrated experience with Azure/M365 cloud security assessments and proficiency in at least four specific Microsoft 365 technologies, such as Entra ID, SharePoint Online, and Teams. Eligible offerors must be Canadian suppliers or from an applicable trading partner and must hold a valid organizational security clearance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) by the deadline of August 27, 2026.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking professional services to assist its Financial Services team with the 2026-27 assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Internal Control over Financial Management (ICFM). The objective is to ensure compliance with the Treasury Board’s Policy on Financial Management through the provision of one senior auditor/consultant for an estimated 400 hours. The scope of work includes documenting audit steps, conducting process walkthroughs, performing interviews, and testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, with a primary focus on payroll and procurement monitoring. All work will be performed remotely from November 2, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and deliverables must be submitted in English using standard Microsoft Office or PDF formats.
To be eligible, the contractor must provide a senior auditor holding a CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA designation with at least three years of experience in financial audit or ICFR assessment within the last five years. Mandatory technical criteria include the submission of a detailed CV and two project descriptions demonstrating expertise in control assessments and deficiency identification. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest evaluated price among responsive, compliant offers. Key administrative requirements include a Reliability Status security clearance for access to Protected B information, adherence to a strict personnel identification protocol, and payment via firm hourly rates on a monthly basis.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is procuring professional services for the phased implementation and adoption of the ServiceNow platform through a firm-fixed-price contract with an initial two-year term from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, and three optional one-year extensions exercisable at the government’s sole discretion. This procurement is exclusively set aside for an Indigenous-owned business certified under the Government of Canada's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, with IPSS INC. identified as the sole qualifying supplier due to its unique combination of Indigenous ownership, active ServiceNow Consulting and Implementation Partner status, and proven experience delivering ServiceNow solutions within the Government of Canada’s enterprise cloud environment. The contractor’s responsibilities include configuring, deploying, integrating, and optimizing key ServiceNow modules—starting with IT Service Management and progressing to Strategic Portfolio Management, Integrated Risk Management, and Human Resources Service Delivery—through individually authorized tasks that define scope, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria. All work must be performed remotely or on-site within the National Capital Region, using the Government of Canada’s Shared Services Canada-managed cloud environment, with no physical delivery or packaging requirements applicable. The contract carries an estimated value of $600,000 for the base period, rising to $1,500,000 if all options are exercised, with pricing structured as fixed total amounts rather than line-item pricing. Evaluation is based solely on mandatory compliance with five non-negotiable criteria: Indigenous business eligibility, current ServiceNow partner status, three recent government-related implementations, three cumulative years of organizational experience with medium-sized deployments, and demonstrated success in implementing the ITSM module plus at least one additional ServiceNow capability. The government retains ownership of all foreground intellectual property developed under the contract, while the contractor is accountable for meeting operational readiness, user acceptance, and post-deployment stabilization outcomes. No formal pricing breakdowns, CLIN structures, security clearance tiers, or detailed invoicing mechanisms are specified, and no Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative has been designated; oversight is managed directly by the Procuring Contracting Officer, Irena Dule, with submissions due by August 11, 2026, via email to [email hidden].
Government of CanadaNational Capital Region (NCR),
CAN$600K–$1.5Mest.
NAICS
541512
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted Aug 6, 2026
Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB)20260822
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking to procure between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet of P.E.T. acoustic panels for installation in approximately 96 rooms at its Ottawa location, with optional on-site installation services to enhance acoustic performance and aesthetics as part of its FLEX fit-up initiative. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] by May 28, 2026, with no paper submissions accepted. The requirement is open to Canadian suppliers only, with eligibility criteria aligned with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Offerors must demonstrate proven experience in on-site installation of similar products within the past five years, with points awarded based on the number of completed projects. The evaluation is a trade-off process, weighing 70 percent technical merit and 30 percent price, with award going to the highest-combined-score compliant offer. Technical specifications require panels to be manufactured in Canada with at least 50 percent recycled content, a minimum thickness of 10 mm, a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.4 or higher certified per ASTM C423, compliance with UL 2818 for low VOC emissions, adherence to CAN/ULC-S102-10 for fire resistance, and full recyclability at end-of-life. All products must be new and conform to the latest applicable specifications as of the bid deadline. Delivery must be made under DDP terms to 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, with completion required no later than September 30, 2026. Packaging must meet federal green procurement standards: it must be reusable, returnable, or recyclable, with minimal plastic use, though packaging tape is excluded until viable alternatives are available. Invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] and include required financial codes, though specific Treasury Account Symbols or Activity Address Codes are not provided. The Government retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at the delivery or installation site, and non-conforming work must be corrected at no cost to Canada. Suppliers must self-certify compliance with anti-forced labor provisions, international sanctions, code of conduct, and record retention obligations. Indigenous suppliers may self-identify for inclusion under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, but no UEI, CAGE, size, or socioeconomic certifications beyond this are required. No security, key personnel, or contract option requirements apply.
Government of Canada*Canada,
CAN
NAICS
337215
Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
Posted May 28, 2026
Canadian suppliers only / reciprocal procurementDP20251069
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking a qualified auditor or consultant to assist in conducting the annual financial audit of the Yukon Housing Corporation, a significant entity consolidated into the Public Accounts of the Government of the Yukon. The audit must be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and OAG-specific documentation requirements, with work carried out remotely by personnel fluent in English and holding Reliability Status security clearance to access Protected B information. The contract period is scheduled from June 8 to August 21, 2026, with a maximum of 398 hours of effort required. Deliverables include audit files, draft working papers, regular management meetings, and debriefings, all submitted in standard Microsoft formats and subject to OAG approval. The contractor must not delegate or subcontract any part of the work without written consent and must comply fully with Government of Canada security policies, including the submission of full names and dates of birth for all personnel requiring access to government systems or information. Any replacement of key personnel must meet approved qualifications and be cleared by the Contracting Authority.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026, to [email hidden] in four clearly labeled sections: Technical Bid, Financial Bid, Certifications, and Additional Information, using only PDF or Microsoft Word formats. Evaluations will be based on a best value trade-off process that considers the bidder’s skill, experience, past performance, ability to meet minimum qualifications, adherence to specifications, capacity to perform, financial viability, and proposed pricing, with the lowest price not being determinative. All offerors must provide an independent certification confirming no conflicts of interest and attest to compliance with the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity, excluding those on the FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid List. While no contract type, specific payment details, or AAC/TAS codes are provided, invoices must include proper financial codes and align with audit standards. The place of performance is linked to British Columbia and the National Capital Region, though work is to be performed remotely. No packaging, marking, or FOB requirements are specified, as the engagement is for professional services. The solicitation number is 20260004, and the primary point of contact is Michel Daoud, Senior Procurement Specialist.
Government of Canada*British Columbia
*Vancouver,
CAN
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is seeking a Senior Auditor/Consultant to support the annual financial audit of Prosper NWT, a component of the Government of the Northwest Territories whose financial statements are consolidated into the GNWT’s Public Accounts. The audit must adhere to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and the OAG’s own methodology and documentation requirements. The contract involves a fixed scope of 323 hours of work to be performed between June 22 and August 21, 2026, with all activities conducted remotely using OAG-provided tools. The Contractor is required to deliver electronic audit files, draft working papers, and conduct debriefings with OAG auditors and PNWT management, all in English and in formats specified by the OAG. Performance is subject to strict compliance with the Government of Canada’s security policies, including a mandatory Reliability Status security clearance for all personnel, and adherence to the Policy on Government Security and Directive on Identity Management. No government property may be removed from designated sites unless stored on an OAG-issued laptop, and the Contractor must safeguard and return all government assets upon demand.
The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where bids must meet two mandatory technical criteria—submission of a detailed CV demonstrating required qualifications and certification of fluent written and verbal English proficiency—before financial evaluation proceeds. Only technically compliant proposals are considered, and award is granted to the lowest-priced bid meeting all requirements. Financial documentation must include the Procurement Business Number, Client Reference Number, and financial codes, with invoices submitted electronically to [email hidden] along with supporting timesheets and progress reports. The Contractor must ensure independence from the audited entity, disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, and comply with the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. Key personnel must be pre-approved and substitutions require formal authorization. The contract prohibits contingency fees, requires adherence to Canadian economic sanctions, and mandates compliance with workplace harassment policies. All submissions must be made electronically in four clearly labeled sections, no physical or faxed submissions are accepted, and proposals must be received by May 14, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time. The contract explicitly states that time is of the essence, and any delays must be authorized by the Contracting Authority.
Government of Canada*Canada
*British Columbia
*Vancouver,
CAN
