Organization: SettleEase Canada Foundation
Open: December 1–10, 2025
Expected Completion: December 31, 2025
SettleEase Canada Foundation invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to develop critical organizational policies that strengthen governance, compliance, safeguarding, and operational integrity.
About SettleEase
SettleEase Canada Foundation is a federally registered, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting immigrants, seniors, women, and underserved populations in Southern Alberta to thrive socially and economically. Through programs focused on digital literacy, employment readiness, youth empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, community housing solutions, and newcomer integration, the organization works to remove systemic barriers and create equitable pathways to opportunity. SettleEase is guided by a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and practical support—ensuring that individuals and families can build stable, fulfilling lives and truly “settle with ease.”
Policies to Be Developed
Governance & Board Policies
* Conflict of interest
* Whistleblower
* Code of conduct
* Board recruitment and succession
Human Resources & Employment Policies
* Anti-harassment and workplace violence
* Performance management
* Remote work
* Disciplinary and complaints procedures
Safeguarding & Protection Policies
* GBV prevention and reporting
* Safe programming standards
* Duty-to-report process
Privacy, Data Protection & Records Management
* Data retention and destruction
* Confidentiality and consent
* Cybersecurity and digital information management
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Policy
* Accessibility standards
* Anti-discrimination procedures
Proposal Requirements
- Overview of relevant experience
- Proposed approach
- Workplan and timeline
- Cost estimate
- Two examples of similar policy development work (preferred but not required)
Submission Details
• Open period: December 1–10, 2025
• Deadline: December 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM MT
• Completion date: December 31, 2025
• Submit to: info@settleeasecanada.org
Volunteer Expressions of Interest
SettleEase Canada Foundation welcomes applications from qualified individual consultants or student volunteers who wish to contribute pro bono. Volunteers should demonstrate relevant experience or academic preparation in nonprofit governance, human resources, safeguarding, privacy, or EDI policy development. Interested volunteers may submit the same application package, clearly indicating that it is a volunteer proposal.
Disclaimer
SettleEase Canada Foundation is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We welcome proposals from all qualified individuals—regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, socioeconomic background, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under Canadian human-rights laws.
There is no application fee. Submitting a proposal or volunteer expression of interest is free of charge for all applicants.
If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us at info@settleeasecanada.org — we are committed to barrier-free participation.