Category: RFPs, EOIs, & Engagement

RFP: Development of an Education and Training Offerings Business Plan

Posted on by Sam Sweetapple

Background

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is experiencing increasing demand for workforce development, upskilling, and industry-aligned training to support the province’s evolving green economy (including clean energy, energy efficiency, and related sectors).

As part of its mandate to enable environmentally sustainable economic growth, econext delivers education and workforce development initiatives that build awareness, develop skills, and strengthen industry capacity.

To advance this work and ensure long-term sustainability, econext intends to develop a comprehensive Education and Training Offerings Business Plan. This plan will guide the design, delivery, and scaling of revenue-generating education and training offerings aligned with industry needs and workforce priorities.

Objective

  • To develop a comprehensive, market-informed, and execution-ready Education and Training Offerings Business Plan that enables econext to:
  • Generate sustainable revenue through education and training
  • Deliver high-impact, industry-aligned programs
  • Strengthen workforce capacity in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Position econext as a leader in green economy education and training

Scope of Work

The successful proponent will be responsible for developing a robust and actionable business plan. Key activities will include (but not be limited to):

  1. Research and Market Scan
  • Assess comparable organizations (especially industry associations) delivering education and training
  • Analyze program offerings, delivery models, and pricing structures
  • Review econext’s current offerings, pricing, and participant feedback
  • Identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement
  1. Opportunity and Gap Analysis
  • Identify what is working well across the market and within econext
  • Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and underperforming areas
  • Recommend:
    • Programs to continue, improve, or discontinue
    • New opportunities econext can pursue
    • Payment structures and pricing approaches
    • Marketing and business development strategies
    • Required management and leadership considerations
  1. Business Model Design
  • Target Market and Value Proposition
    • Define target customers and payment options
    • Willingness to pay and pricing logic
    • Define primary and secondary markets
    • Identify key pain points for each segment
    • Develop clear value propositions for offerings
    • Articulate differentiation from other providers
  • Revenue Model and Pricing Strategy
    • Develop revenue generation options, including:
      • Tiered pricing (basic, advanced, executive)
      • Subscription vs cohort vs pay-per-course models
      • Corporate and bulk pricing packages
    • Identify which offerings should be free vs paid
    • Define positioning (premium vs accessible)
  • Financial Projections and Unit Economics
    • Revenue projections:
      • Per program
      • Per cohort
      • Annual projections
    • Cost structure:
      • Delivery (trainers, materials)
      • Marketing
      • Administration/overhead
    • Unit economics:
      • Cost per participant
      • Revenue per participant
      • Profit margins per program
  1. Product and Program Portfolio Strategy
  • Define program offerings and structure
  • Identify target audiences for each offering
  • Articulate the purpose and outcomes of each program
  1. Go-To-Market and Sales Strategy
  • Define marketing channels and approach
  • Identify required marketing assets
  • Develop sales strategy (roles, processes, conversion approach)
  • Identify partnership opportunities (e.g., colleges, industry, associations)
  • Define lead generation and conversion funnel
  1. Delivery and Operations Model
  • Define delivery approach (in-person, virtual, hybrid)
  • Recommend in-house vs outsourced training model
  • Define LMS and delivery infrastructure requirements
  • Recommend cohort size and margin optimization strategy
  • Define operating model, including:
    • Finance
    • Personnel
    • Resources
    • RACI structure
  • Develop a partnership and licensing strategy
  1. Risk, Implementation, and Performance Framework
  • Identify risks and mitigation strategies
  • Develop an implementation roadmap
  • Define KPIs and success metrics

econext currently offers education and training courses. Access to our suite of courses and participants’ feedback will be provided.

The proponent will meet with the client biweekly to provide progress updates and address any barriers that arise.

Deliverables and Timing

Deliverables:

  • Deliverable 1:  Research findings, analysis, and initial recommendations
  • Deliverable 2: Draft Education and Training Business Plan and presentation of draft findings to econext team for feedback and discussion
  • Deliverable 3: Final Education and Training Business Plan

Timelines:

  • RFP Release Date: May 6, 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: May 27, 2026
  • Project Start Date: June 15, 2026

RFP respondents are asked to provide their own proposed schedules for the completion of the deliverable, with the understanding that the client is motivated to complete this work as time-efficiently as possible.

Budget:

econext invites proponents to submit a proposed budget for this work. While no fixed budget has been set, value for money and feasibility will be important evaluation criteria. All prices must be in Canadian dollars.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Knowledge and experience in relation to the work (i.e., business planning, education, and training): Demonstrated ability to meet expectations based on completion of similar projects and/or quality of previous works
  • Understanding of the scope and objectives of the project: Demonstrated comprehension of/adherence to the RFP
  • Proposed approach/workplan and schedule
  • Experience working within Newfoundland and Labrador and/or relevant sectors
  • Price: Value of work proposed versus identified costs

Proposal Submissions

The contracting organization for this RFP is econext. A single electronic document is sufficient. The proposal should be no longer than five (5) pages and be concisely worded with clearly described objectives, methods, timelines, and outcomes. The proposal must acknowledge and fully accept the terms and conditions as laid out in this RFP.

The proposal should feature appendices, including (1) a brief description of the respondent’s company and its relevant experience with similar projects, including images of and/or links to similar products/content developed by the respondent, and (2) a description of the relevant work experience of the staff assigned to this project and their respective location.

econext is asking proponents to provide their own cost estimates for this project. Price is just one of the criteria that will be used in the evaluation of received proposals.

Submissions should include detailed budgets that align with the proposed methodology, project components, and timelines.

The electronic copy of submissions should be in DOC and/or PDF format, and sent to Ogaga Johnson, econext’s Director of Capacity Building and Project Management, via email at ogaga@econext.ca no later than 5 p.m. NDT on May 27, 2026. Questions from interested applicants can be directed to the same address.

Terms and Conditions

  • All proposals received will be considered strictly confidential.
  • The lowest cost, or any proposal, will not necessarily be accepted.
  • Proposed costs must be represented in Canadian dollars.
  • Applicants must be a company or organization of legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, with work being undertaken in Canada.
  • No payment will be made for the preparation and submission of proposals for this project.
  • No fee will be made on the cost of work incurred to remedy errors or omissions for which the consultant is responsible.

econext reserves the right to meet with all or any of the applicants during the proposal evaluation stage to clarify information in the submissions and seek additional details that may be used in the evaluation.

EOI – Work-Placement Hosts (Fully Funded 4-month Internship) and Connector Event

Posted on by Sam Sweetapple

econext is seeking expressions of interest from companies in the clean, green, and blue sectors interested in partnering with econext to host an open house (connector event) and internships as part of the Green Roots program. The requirements are as follows:

  • Host an open house connector event in June 2026.
  • Internship must be four months/120 days in duration and hosted between July 2026 – October 2026
  • Internships must be completed by October 31, 2026
  • Host companies must provide meaningful full-time work and experience (at least 35 hrs/week)

About the Company Connector Event

These are networking and connector events where program participants can meet and engage with potential employers in the green economy sector by visiting their office spaces. Host companies share about their products and services and engage with participants.

Expectations of Connector Event and Internship Hosts

Funding of up to $13,000 per placement will be provided to participating companies. Any costs related to intern compensation or project participation that are over and above the provided funding will be the responsibility of the host.

Participating hosts will be required to participate in a DEI micro-learning training provided by econext to prepare them to provide meaningful work and experience to the work-placement participants.

Instructions for Submission

Interested companies should indicate their interest by emailing Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development for econext, at ogaga@econext.ca.

The submission should include:

  • A short summary (200 words or less) of your organization and its connection to or activity in the clean/green/blue sectors;
  • A short summary (200 words or less) of the type of work experience you can provide to the participating interns; and
  • The name, position, and complete contact information for your organization’s point of contact.

Any questions regarding this initiative or the submission process can be forwarded by e-mail to ogaga@econext.ca.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting questions for the expression of interest is April 30, 2026. 

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is April 30, 2026. 

RFP – Clean Careers Course Media Development

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Objective

econext, a non-profit association working to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), is seeking the services of a qualified vendor to build interactive and engaging online course modules with the following features: videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation tailored for job seekers pursuing careers in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing green economy. This course builds awareness, strengthens career readiness, and equips participants with practical, industry-aligned career skills. The goal is to create a learning experience that is not just informative but interactive, relatable, and structured to keep learners engaged.

Scope of Work

The vendor will be provided with content (text) for three (3) courses, including but not limited to:

  • Module 1: Power-Up Your Brand
  • Module 2: Grow Your Network
  • Module 3: Accelerate Your Interview Skills

The vendor will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in these areas, but rather an expert in transforming provided content into interactive and engaging online course modules for specific audiences.

The purpose of the course is to equip job seekers with career skills, making them job-ready and increasing their chances of landing jobs within the green economy in NL.

Deliverables:

  1. Take the provided written content for three (3) modules and propose an approach to the client for the development of  micro-learning (bite-sized) modules, which include videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation elements that are engaging and interactive
  2. Incorporating feedback from the client, develop the course modules
  3. Upload the course content onto econext’s Learning Management System (LMS)

For full details, please download the RFP below.

The deadline for proposals is 5:00 PM NST December 10, 2025. The electronic copy of submissions should be in DOC and/or PDF format, and sent to Ogaga Johnson, econext’s Director of Workforce Development, via email at ogaga@econext.ca. Questions from interested applicants can be directed to the same address.

Download RFP

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question: What Learning Management System are you currently using (or plan to use) for this project?

Answer: We are currently using Thinkific for the LMS.

Q: Does econext have a desired completion date (month/quarter)?

A: econext is motivated to complete this work as time-efficiently as possible

Q: Does econext have a preference on the technology platform used to create the training videos?

A: No preference, as long as it’s compatible with our LMS and meets the criteria; high-quality and dynamic videos creatively produced to make the education exciting, interactive, and engaging 

Q: Should the budget include estimated costs of professional services and the technology needed to produce the videos? Or professional services only?

A: The budget should include the full cost to deliver the project scope of work and deliverables

Q: Does econext have the written content for the three modules (or a sample) that can be shared?

A: econext will provide written course content (approximately 40 pages with 3 modules) to the selected vendor

Q: I cannot provide images of and/or links to similar products/content developed. Would econext accept client/ work references?

A: As long as the references are work developed by the respondent or that the respondent was part of developing

EOI – Scale-Up Hub Benelux

Posted on by kieran

Request for Expressions of Interest

International Business Development Consulting Services for Atlantic Canadian SMEs Exploring Opportunities in the Benelux Region



Scale-Up Hub Benelux is a strategic initiative designed to help Atlantic Canada’s clean tech and energy innovators land and grow in Europe.

This program will help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout Atlantic Canada unlock new partnerships, gain market access, and position themselves for long-term growth across the European Union (EU), using the Benelux region as the launchpad.

econext is leading the program in collaboration with the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador with and tech NL supporting.

This EOI is an invitation by econext on behalf of its partners to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of consulting services.

Date of Issue: October 22, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 19, 2025

Download Request for EOIs

Questions and Answers

Questions received on or before November 25, 2025 will be published here (unattributed) with accompanying answers.

The EOI mentions a total budget of CAD 150,000 (including applicable taxes). Could you please confirm whether this amount represents the total available budget for all 15 participating SMEs combined? We would like to confirm whether this figure covers all costs, such as travel and expenses for the organization of two trade missions, or whether it refers only to consulting fees.
The budget represents the total available for all participating SMEs. This figure is meant to cover consulting fees. Consultants are not expected to travel or organize trade missions.

The EOI states that the maximum project budget is $150,000 ‘inclusive of applicable taxes’. This stipulation puts companies in jurisdictions with a higher taxation rate at a disadvantage.
The EOI has been adjusted (October 25, 2025) to indicate that the maximum project budget is $150,000 ‘exclusive‘ of applicable/required taxes. This places all respondents on event ground regardless of geography.

Please provide more information on Atlantic Canadian SMEs.
​The Atlantic Canadian SMEs that will participate in the project have not yet been selected. SMEs will be selected following a competitive process before the end of 2025. To get a general idea of the types of companies that might participate in this program, you can view the econext membership directory. It is important to note that this list of SMEs is only representative of clean technology and environmental service companies in Newfoundland and Labrador, whereas Atlantic Canada also includes the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.

The organization of two trade missions: are these the main activities or just a small part of the overall program? What would be the targeted number of meetings per participant during these trade missions? And would be the target countries for these trade missions (only one country or all three)?
The two trade missions are important activities in the overall program because they will provide opportunities for in-person meetings and the building of business relationships. The level of importance to each company will depend on their specific needs. For some companies this may be the centerpiece of their market engagement. For other companies this may be more straight-forward and used to maintain existing relationships. It is expected that the minimum number of new business leads or potential clients will be at least 15 per company. The target countries for the trade missions is ‘to be determined’ as this will depend on the expressed preferences of the companies.

What would be the specific interest of companies from the sectors concerned in Luxembourg? For the Netherlands and Belgium, the market opportunities are clear. However, for Luxembourg, market opportunities in these sectors might be smaller.
We agree that opportunities in each market will be different and at different scales. Ultimately, it will be up to the companies selected to the program to identify which market(s) they are interested in and why.

What will be the most decisive expectations for this project?
Quantitative measures include (1) total number of new business leads or potential clients for companies, and (2) total number of capital engagements (i.e., funding/financing, strategic partnerships, MOUs, etc.) through the life of the project.

To what extent do the services go? For example, is it limited to selecting trade partners for the delegates and presenting these partners to them? Does it include setting up one-on-one meetings with these partners? Or does it go beyond this, such as participating in meetings with prospects or trade partners, carrying out direct follow-up initiatives, and providing assistance during possible negotiations?
This depends on the needs of each participating company. It is possible that assistance is provided in all of the ways that are described above. Ultimately, each company will be able to use the hours available to them from consultants towards services that the company and consultant agree would be the most helpful and impactful.

EOI – Work-Placement Hosts (Fully Funded 4-month Internship) and Connector Event

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

econext is seeking expressions of interest from companies in the clean, green, and blue sectors interested in partnering with econext to host an open house (connector event) and internships as part of the Green Roots program. The requirements are as follows:

  • Host an open house connector event in February/March 2026 or May/June 2026
  • Internship must be four months/120 days in duration and hosted between April 2026 – October 2026
  • Internships must be completed by October 31, 2026
  • Host companies must provide meaningful full-time work and experience (at least 35 hrs/week)

About the Company Connector Event

These are networking and connector events where program participants can meet and engage with potential employers in the green economy sector by visiting their office spaces. Host companies share about their products and services and engage with participants.

Expectations of Connector Event and Internship Hosts

Funding of up to $13,000 per placement will be provided to participating companies. Any costs related to intern compensation or project participation that are over and above the provided funding will be the responsibility of the host.

Participating hosts will be required to participate in a DEI micro-learning training provided by econext to prepare them to provide meaningful work and experience to the work-placement participants.

Instructions for Submission

Interested companies should indicate their interest by emailing Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development for econext, at ogaga@econext.ca.

  • The submission should include:
  • A short summary (200 words or less) of your organization and its connection to or activity in the clean/green/blue sectors;
  • A short summary (200 words or less) of the type of work experience you can provide to the participating interns; and
  • The name, position, and complete contact information for your organization’s point of contact.

Any questions regarding this initiative or the submission process can be forwarded by e-mail to ogaga@econext.ca.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting questions for the expression of interest is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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Call for EOI: 2025 Conference Research Poster Presentations

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

econext is calling for expressions of interest from graduate students and postdocs conducting relevant research that would be of interest to attendees of the econext’s 2025 Conference.

Participants will present their projects via posters. Please submit your expression of interest by email to Colin Heffernan, Manager, Industry & Community Engagement with econext, at heffernan@econext.ca. The deadline for submissions is Monday September 15th at 4:30 PM.

Download EOI

econext seeking businesses looking to better understand their environmental impacts

Posted on by Alex Rumbolt

Are you a business looking to better understand your environmental impacts?

Throughout 2025-2026, econext will be working with 25 businesses across the province to quantify environmental impacts by helping them to undertake greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, energy efficiency analysis, and waste audits. econext will engage experts to work on each of these assessments.

Following the acquisition of this information, econext will provide tailored advice for each business on the steps that they can take to “green” their operations in a way which helps improve competitiveness and productivity. Having this information in hand will help small-to-medium businesses (SMEs) make decisions about future “green” investments; help with establishing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; and serve to be powerful tools in marketing.

Contribution

Thanks to funding from the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, econext is pleased to cover 75% of the costs. It is estimated that the total cost of providing these services is $10,000 on average, depending on the scope and size of the business.

Selection Criteria

To be eligible for participation, businesses must meet the following criteria:

  • Have operations in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Be one of the following: involved in a supply chain, exporting internationally, or expecting to try to attract private investment
  • Have the capacity to help acquire data necessary for the assessments
  • Cannot be involved in retail or provision of personal services

It is also important that participating businesses have ownership of their buildings for this project, as this will allow them to make changes based on the findings to improve environmental impact (ie. increasing energy efficiency and decreasing GHG emissions).

If your business sounds like a good fit, or if you have questions and would like to learn more, reach out to Business Sustainability Lead, Alex Rumbolt at alex@econext.ca.

About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. For more information, visit https://econext.ca/.

RFP – Community Efficiency Financing: Brand and Website Development

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Background

econext, a non-profit association working to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), is currently in the process of launching a new residential retrofit program in St. John’s, NL. This initiative is designed to help homeowners improve energy efficiency through energy audits, guided support and low-interest financing. econext will also facilitate industry training to support capacity building. By helping residents navigate retrofits while reducing financial barriers, this program will help more homeowners take action to improve energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and reduce their environmental footprint.

Objective

The objective of this scope of work is to create a compelling visual identity, and develop an accessible website that drives engagement from the public and industry professionals. This website will be a key piece of the application process, and will host information and FAQs for interested parties to learn more and assess their own benefits.

The deadline for proposals is 4:30 PM NDT May 21, 2025.

Download RFP

Please Note: An updated copy of the RFP was released on May 16, 2025. 



Questions and Answers

Answers provided by econext relating to the RFP will be posted here.

What is econext‘s role in this program, will they be providing the loans and energy audits?

econext will be facilitating and helping guide homeowners through the retrofit process, by connecting them with the appropriate parties to offer these services. econext will not be conducting the energy audits or financial services itself. Further information on the program’s process will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Who will be the main audience for this initiative? 

The primary audience for this program will be homeowners based in the St. John’s area. econext will also work to engage those in the industry who may be involved in the home renovation process, to make them aware of the service and the benefits to themselves or their clients.

Will econext be offering renovation grants through this program? 

No. econext will work to help make participants aware of existing grants or supports, and assist them in applying to relevant initiatives.

How closely should the new brand align with econext’s existing visual identity?

This brand must be able to be a subset of econext’s activities and stand apart from the main econext brand in order for the program to be scalable.

Will the vendor need to be located within Canada, or can the work be completed from international locations?

Vendors may be based internationally; however, they must maintain a Canadian-based office to ensure effective communication and facilitate meetings across time zones. econext is headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Will the vendor be required to build a cost-saving calculator from scratch? Are there any other details you can provide about this feature?

For the purpose of this proposal, proponents can exclude this scope of work.

Is there a budget allocation for this project?

We are asking interested vendors to propose a price based on the scope of work outlined.

 

RFP – Centralized Information Hub: Green Economy

Posted on by kieran

Background
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is expecting significant growth in its green economy (i.e., clean energy, energy efficiency retrofits, critical minerals, circular economy, etc.). Findings from various research initiatives undertaken have pointed to a need to educate and create greater awareness within NL about the opportunities before it. The need for education and awareness has been identified as a key action in the attraction and retention of the workforce required to support and realize green economy opportunities in the province.

Objective
The objective of this scope of work is to create a centralized hub (i.e., website) where important information about NL’s green economy can reside and be accessed by NLers who are interested to learn more about emerging areas of development and consider careers within them.

Download RFP

Questions and Answers

Answers provided by econext relating to the RFP will be posted here.

The timeline for this project is very short, can you elaborate on the need to have the project completed in such a short timeframe?
We are motivated to complete the project within the outlined timeframe.

The RFP mentions meeting bi-weekly however is there an option to meet sooner/more if necessary considering the timeline.
Yes.

How much time would econext require to make decisions (ie: approve items, submit edits, etc.)? Are they able to do this in real time during meetings to ensure the timeline is met?
In most cases – yes. We will take responsibility for slippage in timeframes should our inability to do so be the cause.

Are there any future plans for the website (ie: added functionality, new sections) that should be taken into consideration when doing the initial build?
None that we can think of at this time.

What is the internal approval process?
A project manager will be assigned to the project who will have decision-making authority.

Are there any accessibility considerations that must be prioritized (e.g., colour contrast, readability for different audiences)?
We would leave it to the selected proponent to provide us with their expert advice on this matter.

Is there a budget allocated for this project?
We are asking interested vendors to propose a price based on the scope of work outlined.

What is the core message that this brand should communicate to its audience?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

How should this brand be different from other green economy initiatives?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

What are the key emotions or ideas you want people to associate with the brand? (e.g., innovation, sustainability, opportunity)
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Are there specific themes you’d like to emphasize more than others?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Should the name explicitly reference “green economy” or be more open-ended?
Would you prefer a descriptive name (e.g., Green Jobs NL) or a conceptual name (e.g., EcoPath)?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Are there specific keywords or phrases that you’d like reflected in the name?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Are there any words or ideas to avoid?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Would you like a tagline to be part of the brand? If so, should it focus on inspiration (e.g., “Building a Sustainable Future”) or information (e.g., “Your Guide to NL’s Green Economy”)?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

How closely should the new brand align with econext’s existing visual identity? Be specific. (e.g., colours, font, style)
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Will additional colours to the colour palette need to be explored?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

It mentions that the brand should be ‘strongly influenced by areas of particular importance to NL’s emerging green economy.’ What are these areas? Are there any specific visual elements you’d like incorporated? (e.g., wind turbines, ocean, circular economy symbols)
We would expect the proponent to be familiar (or become familiar) with areas of particular importance to NL’s emerging green economy.

Can these be specific visual elements incorporated in another way? (e.g. symbols, icons, graphics)
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

What kind of tone should the logo convey? (e.g., bold and modern, organic and natural, minimal and clean)
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Are there any colours, fonts, or design elements that should be included or avoided?
This will be decided on with the successful proponent who will be expected to provide guidance on this matter.

Do you have any existing brand guidelines?
Yes. These would be shared with the successful proponent (if relevant),

In order to meet the short timeline, will all content (ie: background info, event info, resources, career pathways, etc.) be ready and provided on day one of the project kick off?
Yes.

Will photos/graphics be provided by econext or will these need to be sourced? If provided, will these be ready for project kickoff?
While econext has a library of available imagery, we would expect the successful proponent to source and/or develop imagery if necessary.

Does econext have a preferred hosting platform for the website or should we include a recommendation in the quote?
econext will provide the hosting platform (Bluehost).

Should the purchase of the domain be included as part of the quote or will econext be purchasing this separately?
econext can pay for the domain.

There is mention of a “green job bank” being included, do you envision this being built directly into the site or incorporating the one on the econext site (https://econext.ca/jobs/)
We would expect this to be built directly into the site.

For the event calendar, will users need to be able to purchase tickets and/or rsvp to events? Or do you envision it being more of a list of upcoming events and their details.
This would be a list of upcoming events, with tickets/RSVPs etc. being handled by third party platforms.

Are there any websites (do not need to be associated with NL or econext) that are similar to use as examples?
We do not have a specific website that we would point to, no.

EOI: Work Placement Opportunity for Job-seekers

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Are you a job-seeker interested in exploring the green economy?

econext is currently seeking individuals for 3-month (90-day) full-time work placements in green economy fields, such as clean energy and ocean technology. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and explore a growing sector in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Placement details:

  • Three months/90 days in duration.
  • Must be completed by March 31, 2025.

If you’re interested or would like to be considered for the work placements or future job opportunities, please complete this form on/before Friday November 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development, at ogaga@econext.ca.