On Monday the Provincial Government introduced the Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 to restore all properties that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt, and to require any future amendments to require legislation instead of an order in cabinet. Moving forward, the required 10 year reviews will be led by impartial, nonpartisan experts in conservation, agriculture and environmentalism, and will include engagement with Indigenous communities and municipalities.
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Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 has had second reading and has been referred to Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy. Schedule 2,the GO Transit Station Funding Act, will enable municipalities that are prescribed by regulation. (Section 2) to utilize a by-law to impose transit station charges on development to pay for costs related to the construction of a new GO transit station.
Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 has had second reading and has been referred to Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy. It seeks to amend the definition of affordable in the Development Charges Act, 1997 which includes provisions exempting affordable and attainable residential units from development charges.
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| The CAO Profile Online Series
A conversation of what it takes to be an effective CAO
These interactive sessions will feature one aspiring CAO and one experienced CAO in a guided conversation on one of the five leadership capabilities. Participants will be able to tune in and use the chat to determine how the specific competency cluster impacts me and what do I need to improve to be more effective.
November 30 11am-Noon Competency Cluster #1: Achieves Excellence Laurie Kennard, CAO, Township of Severn Mike Melinyshyn, CFO / Director of Corporate Services & Innovation
December 14 11am-Noon Competency Cluster #2: Adapts to Change Marnie Cluckie, CAO, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Inderjit Hans, General Manager Public Works, City of Brantford
January 10 11am-Noon Competency Cluster #3: Adjusts to Ambiguity Greg Borduas, CAO, Municipality of West Perth Randy Scherzer, Deputy CAO, County of Grey January 17 11am-Noon Competency Cluster #4: Aligns Interests Denise Corry, CAO, Town of Huntsville Annette Diamond, Director of Corporate Services, County of Perth January 24 11am-Noon
Competency Cluster #5: Anticipates Situations David Calder, City Manager, City of Cambridge Sarah Klein, Director Strategic Initiatives Town of Whitby January 31 11am-1230pm
How to Use the Guide Gordon McIntosh |
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) |
The Municipality of Brighton |
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, conveniently in the 401 corridors between Toronto and Kingston, the Municipality of Brighton is a lower tier municipality in the County of Northumberland with a population of almost 13,000 people. Brighton is a settlement on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg, now of Alderville. The Municipality is home to Presqu’ile Provincial Park, a gem on Lake Ontario’s north shore. We have diverse and vibrant agricultural sector in the Eastern Ontario apple belt which we celebrate annually with “Applefest”.The Municipality is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for providing administrative leadership to the Municipality through planning, organizing, and directing the operation of all municipal services in accordance with legislation, and by-laws and policies established by Council. The CAO serves as the organization’s representative, in conjunction with Council, to the community and community organizations, other levels of government, and professional associations. The CAO advises Council and recommends actions to address current and emerging issues as well as trends to ensure that Council policies and programs result in the attainment of Council’s vision and mission.As the key advisor to Council, you will promote, communicate, and advance Council’s vision, values, priorities, and objectives to management and staff, ensuring departmental strategies, plans, and initiatives are aligned, translating to tangible results and outcomes.As a trustworthy leader, you will inspire a talented workforce and help enhance a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork while maintaining the Municipality of Brighton as an employer of choice. Deadline: November 10, 2023
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) |
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
Be part of a municipality that has been North America’s meeting place since time immemorial. Situated in the heart of the upper Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie is the historic meeting place of Indigenous communities from far afield. Historically known as Bawaating, it is situated in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people and continues to be a vital link between east, west, north and south. Located on the shores of both Lake Superior and Lake Huron, bordering the United States, with great highway links and short flights to major Canadian and American cities, Sault Ste. Marie is Ontario’s “Adventure Town,” a vibrant, tightly knit, friendly community of 75,000 close to rugged Great Lakes coastlines, ancient Canadian Shield mountains, countless rivers and lakes, pristine beaches, and exceptionally snowy winters. Sault Ste. Marie provides an adventurous and exciting lifestyle with access to world-class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, sports, food, arts and culture, and entertainment, with reasonable housing costs and the shortest commute possible. For more information see www.saulttourism.com.
Reporting to a City Council consisting of the Mayor and 10 Councillors, the CAO will provide strategic advice and support, implementing Council’s direction efficiently, and recognizing their priorities, strategic plan, and legislative requirements. The CAO will provide energetic, creative leadership to nine department heads, over 600 full-time employees under five collective agreements, with a $200+ Million operating budget. Deadline: November 8, 2023. |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Township of Blandford-Blenheim |
The Township of Blandford-Blenheim, with a population of 7,500, is one of five rural Townships within the County of Oxford. Due to an upcoming retirement, the Township is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). This is the senior management position in the municipality which reports directly to Council. Responsibilities: Provide exceptional leadership and strategic direction to the municipal organization. Inspire excellence in the delivery of public services to residents and businesses. Continue to develop collaborative relationships with the community and with other levels of government. Consult with Council, Directors, Local Boards, and Community Groups to assist in determining effective programs and ensuring efficient operation within approved budgets and with other levels of government. Make policy, program, and business planning recommendations. Monitor the fiscal and legislative requirements of the Corporation. Foster positive employee/employer relations and a productive workplace environment.
Based on a condensed 4-day, 35-hour work week and in accordance with the Salary Schedule adopted by Council and amended from time to time. Salary range: $125,489 – $156,865 (2023 rates) Deadline: noon Thursday, October 19, 2023 |
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Regular readers will know that this space features a profile of an OMAA member. We are looking for volunteers to help contribute to this important networking project. Simply return the form and a photo to scott@omaa.on.ca and you will see your name in lights--or at least in this newsletter. |
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| This we know We are the earth, through the plants and animals that nourish us.
We are the rains and the oceans that flow through our veins.
We are the breath of the forests of the land, and the plants of the sea.
We are animals, related to all other life as descendants of the firstborn cell.
We share with these kin a common history, written in our genes.
We share a common present, filled with uncertainty.
And we share a common future, as yet untold.
Humans are but one of thirty million species weaving the thin layer of life enveloping the world.
The stability of communities of living things depends upon this diversity.
Linked in that web, we are interconnected — using, cleansing, sharing and replenishing the fundamental elements of life.
Our home, planet Earth, is finite; all life shares its resources and the energy from the sun, and therefore has limits to growth.
For the first time, we have touched those limits.
When we compromise the air, the water, the soil and the variety of life, we steal from the endless future to serve the fleeting present. |
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