OMAA is pleased to partner with the #1 business school in the country, the Schulich School of Business at York University, to offer an exciting new CAO Leadership Program.
This five-day program offers sought-after leadership skills in areas like political acuity, digital transformation, and data analysis to thrive in your role or move up the career ladder. The program is hosted in a convenient choice model of virtual or in-person and featuring top-rated Schlich instructors with guest appearances from practising CAOs.
This program is ideal for CAOs and Aspiring CAOs in municipalities of all tiers and sizes across Ontario. Professional managers and key decision makers will gain the vital leadership skills, strategies, and methods needed to better support elected officials and effectively implement Council policies, levelling up to more senior roles.
After completing the CAO Leadership Program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize. Upon completion of additional programming through Schulich ExecEd, you will be eligible to receive a Master's Certificate in Municipal Leadership.
Schedule Module 1: Transformational Leadership: Thursday April 4th – 9-4 online via Zoom Module 2 : Culture Shaping Leader: Thursday April 11th – 9-4 online via Zoom Module 3 : Digital Figures: Tuesday May 14th – in-person at White Oaks Resort and Spa Niagara-on-the-Lake (day before OMAA Spring Workshop) or online via Zoom Module 4 : Political Acuity: Thursday May 30th – 9-4 online via zoom Module 5 : Decisions Data and Solutions: Thursday June 6th – 9-4 in-person at Miles S. Nadal Centre at 222 Bay Street, Suite 500, Toronto or online via Zoom Pricing The OMAA Board has generously offered to support the initial offering of this program by providing a $1000 subsidy to the first 16 members to register Register today to take advantage of this special offer.
Member with OMAA $1000 subsidy $3500 + HST (16 available slots) Member $3500 + HST Non-Member $4700 + HST Info Session 12:30 November 27
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93573652791?pwd=bWczMytMYldKVU81MnRhZHJZVDE1UT09
Meeting ID: 935 7365 2791
Passcode: 329749
Agenda 12:30 – Welcome remarks from OMAA 12:40 – Welcome from Schulich ExecEd plus program overview
12:45 – Prof Zac Spicer provides a glimpse into two sessions |
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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 with Dr. Gordon McIntosh. Participants can 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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The City of Burlington, recognized as one of the best mid-sized cities in Canada, is home to over 185,000 residents and a healthy business sector. The City is experiencing continuous and well planned growth with over 38,000 residential units in the planning pipeline and nearly 8,000 units currently under review. Burlington provides an exceptional quality of life, complete with natural attractions such as the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, abundant community amenities and services, excellent schools, and quality healthcare. The City has a long and well-earned reputation of excellence in civic administration and a high level of community engagement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced consensus building executive with an established track record of success in the broader public sector. You are recognized as an innovative leader with well-developed problem-solving skills. The City Manager is expected to deliver on the priorities and decisions of elected officials and assist in the delivery of the planned housing targets provided by the Province of Ontario and committed to by the City of Burlington Council. You are an exceptional and strategic communicator as well as an adept listener. Your commitment to public service is steadfast and demonstrated by your commitment to customer service to the residents and businesses of Burlington.
Deadline: 8 December 2023 |
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood |
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is a progressive community that has equally prioritized the need for growth with the preservation of historic roots. With a vastly growing population of 4,600, Asphodel-Norwood is a wonderful blend of rural and urban lifestyles with a dedication to fostering an active, vibrant, and caring community. The Township is agriculturally strong and is nationally known for the annual Norwood Fall Fair when the Village of Norwood swells to 40,000 visitors.
The CAO/Clerk role will report directly to the five-member Council. The CAO/Clerk will provide effective advice and support to Council, implementing their decisions efficiently, and effectively in conjunction with the highly skilled Senior Management Team. The Senior Management Team consists of a Manager of Public Works & Environmental Services, Manager of Water & Wastewater Operations, Chief Building Official/Planning Coordinator, Fire Chief, and the Manager of Community Centre/ Parks/Facilities. The CAO will provide energetic and creative leadership to the Senior Management Team to ensure alignment of operations with the Township’s strategic priorities within the $6 Million municipal budget.
Deadline: 17 November 2023 |
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General Manager Parks, Forestry & Recreation |
We are recruiting for an exceptional person to lead the Parks, Forestry & Recreation division, one of the largest, high profile and customer-facing organizations within the City of Toronto. The General Manager will lead the strategic direction, policy development, planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating activities and matters related to parks, forestry and recreation programs and services provided for City of Toronto residents and families. Importantly, the General Manager will ensure change management is at the forefront, including fostering a performance management culture, advancing exceptional customer service for community facing functions and cultivating a results-focused culture. In this exciting career opportunity, the General Manager will make a substantial difference in the lives of Toronto’s population. A pathway to higher leadership, this role will offer great career advancement potential to top levels of City management.
The impact of this vital position is significant, and its scope includes: Leading a total workforce of approximately 4,000 permanent, temporary and part-time staff, making it the largest Division in the City. Managing a gross expenditure budget of approximately $360 Million and an annual capital budget of over $ 1 billion. Promoting and enhancing the social and physical development of our population by ensuring vital community recreation programs and leisure activities for children, youth, adults and seniors are in place. Oversight of 1500 parks of varying sizes across Toronto including 130 recreational facilities, buildings and operating specialized services including ferries, golf courses, the waterfront, and other amenities. Environmental stewardship and climate action/resilience plans for over 8000 hectares of land including parks, horticulture and ravines and Toronto’s urban forest and canopy of tree cover that exceeds 11 million trees. Enhancing the customer experience and accessibility to services.
Compensation range for Wage Grade 12: Minimum $203,048, Maximum $258,736. There is an extensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and much more. Additionally, this includes the OMERS pension plan. Deadline: 23 November 2023 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Town of Moosonee is located on the west banks of the Moose River, a short 12 miles from the salt waters of the James Bay. It is considered to be “the Gateway to the Arctic”. Moosonee is not connected to the road system in Ontario and all travellers arrive in Moosonee by train or plane, or on ice roads. Scheduled train services are provided by Ontario Northland, from Cochrane, Ontario. Scheduled air transportation services are provided by Air Creebec and Thunder Airlines. The permanent population of Moosonee is approximately 2,500 with about 85% being Cree.
Reporting to the Municipal Council, the CAO will provide leadership, direction to and coordination of the Management Team in developing, implementing, and administering the policies and procedures of the Town and Council in accordance with applicable By-Laws and regulations. The CAO provides effective, progressive advice to elected officials and the Management Team, and interacts regularly with the Head of Council and elected officials. The CAO is responsible for direct supervision of all municipal managers. Work is performed with high degree of independent action. Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: A minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience (or other comparable experience) is required. Post-secondary degree or certificate in Business and/or Public Administration is required. Strong knowledge of legislation and policy as they relate to municipal government, including knowledge of the Municipal Act and Planning Act. Excellent leadership, administrative, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Demonstrated municipal financial, human resources and administration experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior report writing, presentation skills, and negotiating skills. Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: Successful completion of the Municipal Administration Program from AMTCO, at minimum. Certified Municipal Officer (CMO), Certified Municipal Manager (CMM), CEMC and/or OH&S certifications are considered an asset.
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| Recall that OMAA has a Message Board for member help requests.
Here's one from Smiths Falls: Do you know of any municipalities that have developed policies as it relates to funding for local healthcare services, hospitals in particular? We have been providing an annual contribution to our local hospital for their capital campaign and are now getting requests from other regional hospitals. Please send your ideas to Malcolm Morris mmorris@smithsfalls.ca or use the Message Board directly:
Ontario Municipal Administrators Association (omaa.on.ca) |
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The Mentorship Match Up Program continues to gain steam. Nineteen mentees are participating and two dozen sessions have been booked to date with our 30 mentors.
Please note that the Mentors continue to update availability so if you couldn't find a match earlier you may be in luck now.
If you haven't registered yet (1) click on the link above, (2) click on ‘MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM’ at the top of the website and fill it in, (3) follow the prompts to register and set a password, (4) verification email, (5) return to the mentorship site, click MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM again … log in with your email address and password. |
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| Friendship, says Aristotle, is a virtue which is "most necessary with a view to living … for without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods."
Friendship is a distinctively personal relationship that is grounded in a concern on the part of each friend for the welfare of the other. As such, friendship is central to our lives. Friendship enhances our well-being when the relationship is one of quality--when you do things together with your friends and when your friends reassure you that you are a good, worthy individual. Our friends can help shape who we are as persons. And getting to help and know others better helps us know ourselves better--which acts as a stimulus to enhancing our ethical virtues and improving society.
But beyond all that high-minded stuff, sometimes its just nice to have somebody to hang out with. For example, my new cow friend doesn't say much but I can always lean on him for support. |
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