Candidate Testing and Proctoring Platform

The Vendor is required to provide solutions to enhance its ability to assess the technical skills of applicants as well as improve other aspects of the recruitment process, such as proctoring.
- Responsible for the procurement, development, implementation, operation, or management of products and services related to the provision of:
- A single, provincially managed, locally delivered, standardized approach to providing it services, such as infrastructure, ongoing software maintenance, licensing and purchasing, to the State health care system.
- A variety of programs and services giving health care providers electronic access to important patient information, such as laboratory results, medical imaging reports and prescriptions, from anywhere in the province.
- State health registration process and the issuance of birth, stillbirth, marriage, death and genealogy certificates.
- Enterprise security services ensuring the integrity of the State healthcare digital environment and protecting personal health information.
- Aim to move towards an ideal future state where:
•    Assessments are developed by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ensuring they are both relevant and aligned with current industry standards.
•    Automated grading will allow for faster feedback and eliminate human errors in the grading process.
•    Minimal time spent on administration will free up HR resources for other priorities.
•    Online administration will enable candidates to complete assessments at their convenience, reducing logistical constraints.
•    Exams will be up to date with the latest industry trends and will clearly define difficulty levels for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior roles.
•    Increased candidate flexibility will improve the overall experience, leading to a broader and more diverse talent pool.
•    One platform that offers both technical assessments and proctoring services.
- Provide a fully functional, cloud-based platform designed to assess candidates applying for technical roles such as Deskside Analysts, Network Analysts, Senior Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Cybersecurity Specialists.
- The system should feature the ability to streamline the assessment process through features like automatic candidate invitations.
- The solution will include role-specific tests such as coding challenges (language-specific), system design exercises, scenarios, and simulations. The platform should support both custom content and templated industry-standard assessments.
- All assessments should have time limits and a limited time window for candidates to complete the assessment, with the ability for candidates to request an extension of the deadline.
- The platform should include live coding environment tests, typing tests, and audio response questions. All exams should be received immediately after candidate completion. The platform should be able to create custom exams based on a provided job description.
- The platform should feature proctoring tools, including AI-enabled tools, such as webcam monitoring, copy paste detection, voice detection, mouse tracking, screen tracking, browser lockdown, and IP logging to maintain assessment integrity. All candidate activity should be logged, with audit trails accessible by hiring teams.
- The platform should integrate seamlessly with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs), and include role-based access control for recruiters, managers, and administrators. It should allow for automatic data synchronization with candidates and across the system.
- Must ensure the platform meets all agency privacy, security, and data protection standards, including encryption, audit logging, and candidate consent tracking. Ongoing vendor support, training, and platform updates are expected throughout the term of use.