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</div>Since August 1st, 2019, Cost Centre Managers in the NCR no longer have the delegated authority to issue call-ups and all THS requirement must be processed by Materiel and Assets Management Division (MAMD). The Temporary Help Services (THS) Standing Offers (SOs) and Supply Arrangements (SAs) for the NCR ended and [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/sat-ths/index-eng.html Public Service and Procurement Canada] (PSPC) did not renew the THS SO for the NCR.
The Temporary Help Services (THS) Standing Offers (SOs) and Supply Arrangements (SAs) for the NCR ended and [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/sat-ths/index-eng.html Public Service and Procurement Canada] (PSPC) did not renew the THS SO for the NCR. Since August 1st, 2019, Cost Centre Managers in the NCR no longer have the delegated authority to issue call-ups and all THS requirement must be processed by Materiel and Assets Management Division (MAMD)
== Temporary Help Services for Regional Offices ==
== Temporary Help Services for Regional Offices ==
== THS in the NCR ==
== THS in the NCR ==
MAMD has developed a [https://mysource.hc-sc.gc.ca/sites/default/files/ths-interactive-form-bilingual.xlsm Temporary Help Services form] '''(Remove link and only have on tools and templates page)''' to assist you in determining your THS need.
MAMD has developed a Temporary Help Services form (found on the [[Tools and Templates]] page) to assist you in determining your THS need.
== Temporary Help Service at a Glance ==
== Temporary Help Service at a Glance ==
== DEFINITION ==
== DEFINITION ==
'''Diverse (underrepresented) suppliers'''
* THS is also participating in a pilot program to promote social procurement, which creates greater inclusiveness and opportunities for participation by underrepresented groups in federal government procurement. Groups currently included in the pilot program are women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. These underrepresented supply groups will be referred to as diverse suppliers and will have the opportunity to self-identify when submitting their arrangement.
* THS is also participating in a pilot program to promote social procurement, which creates greater inclusiveness and opportunities for participation by underrepresented groups in federal government procurement. Groups currently included in the pilot program are women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. These underrepresented supply groups will be referred to as diverse suppliers and will have the opportunity to self-identify when submitting their arrangement.
'''Procurement specific to services contracts'''
* Clients must make themselves aware of the following considerations:
* Clients must make themselves aware of the following considerations:
'''Contracting with former public servants'''
* Contracts with former public servants in receipt of a pension or of a lump sum payment must bear the closest public scrutiny, and reflect fairness in the spending of public funds.
* Contracts with former public servants in receipt of a pension or of a lump sum payment must bear the closest public scrutiny, and reflect fairness in the spending of public funds.
'''Pay-rolling'''
* Pay-rolling is strictly forbidden and is the practice by which firms are instructed by a government department or agency to employ specified individuals who are then assigned to provide services to that department or agency under contract.
* Pay-rolling is strictly forbidden and is the practice by which firms are instructed by a government department or agency to employ specified individuals who are then assigned to provide services to that department or agency under contract.
'''Employer-employee relationships'''
* Contractor resources are employees of the contractor. Performance and administrative matters must be managed through the contractor. Ensure that no work begins until a written contract is in place.
* Contractor resources are employees of the contractor. Performance and administrative matters must be managed through the contractor. Ensure that no work begins until a written contract is in place.
# Per sections 4.1.9(e) and [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=14494#sec16.3 16.3 Employer-employee relationships] of the Treasury Board Contracting Policy, contracting officers must ensure that an employer-employee relationship will not result when contracting for the services of individuals.
# Per sections 4.1.9(e) and [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=14494#sec16.3 16.3 Employer-employee relationships] of the Treasury Board Contracting Policy, contracting officers must ensure that an employer-employee relationship will not result when contracting for the services of individuals.
# Criteria for assessing an employer-employee relationship have been established by the [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4110/employee-self-employed.html#mpl_slf_mpld_wrkr Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)] and pertinent court rulings. For guidance, seek legal advice.
# Criteria for assessing an employer-employee relationship have been established by the [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4110/employee-self-employed.html#mpl_slf_mpld_wrkr Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)] and pertinent court rulings. For guidance, seek legal advice.
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