Recent events at Edmonton City Hall and elsewhere have added to safety and security concerns for elected officials and staff.
Minister of Municipal Affairs Paul Calandra pledged to bring some legislation forward during his remarks at the ROMA Conference in January. OMAA will be following this and other governance issues as the House resumed sitting on Monday. |
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Are you eager to make a meaningful impact? Consider joining the Board of Directors! Serving on the OMAA Board is a fulfilling experience and a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of your association. Joining the Board of Directors is a rewarding journey that goes beyond the routine of membership. It's an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the association and its members. We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions on our Board of Directors:
- Two (2) Directors for a two-year term commencing May 2024
Deadline for submissions is 22 March 2024. |
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Long Service Recognition Awards |
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Long service recognition awards are presented annually to OMAA members in honour of their years of service in the role of Chief Administrative Officer or equivalent head administrator title. The milestone years recognized are 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service. Service doesn't have to be continuous, nor does it have to be all in one municipality.
Members self-nominate and are recognized at one of the annual banquets during their anniversary year. Click the button below to fill out the brief form if you are eligible this year.
Deadline for submissions is 17 April 2024.
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The April 19 Aspiring CAO Session is 65% full. Register soon to avoid missing out. This afternoon event will kickstart with a networking lunch followed by three sessions; - Pathways to Becoming a CAO: lessons learned from experienced CAOs on how to build your skillset, build your story, and position oneself. Laurie Kennard, OMAA First Vice President and CAO of Severn Township, and Rob Adams, CEO of Town Hall Consulting and CAO, Town of Erin.
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Things Councils look for in a CAO and Interview Prep. Kartik Kumar, National Practice Leader Municipal Government, Legacy Executive Search Partners, and Tony Haddad, Senior Advisor, StrategyCorp and former CAO.
- Positioning to Move Forward: building your brand on LinkedIn and best practice CAO contract. Peter Neufeld, OMAA President and CAO of the Municipality of Leamington and Scott Vokey, OMAA Executive Director.
Location: Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre 551 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X2T1 Cost: Members $0 Non-members $99. Space is limited so register today.
Experienced CAOs Note: this is a good opportunity to help your direct reports and to support your succession plan. Consider encouraging an Aspiring CAO from your municipality to attend and/or add them to your membership if they are not there already. |
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The theme of the 2024 Spring Workshop is Building Resilience: Strengthening Our Communities in the Face of Change. With so many urgent issues facing our municipalities and their leaders, the Planning Committee quickly coalesced around this concept. And here's what some of your colleagues say about our workshops (2 truths and a lie): Workshops are our opportunity to check in with our peers and learn from others. The Workshops provide networking opportunities, a safe space to discuss issues, and engaging speakers. OMAA workshops are better than winning the lottery.
OK, we clearly made up that last one. Check out the draft Program-at-a-glance. Avoid FOMO and register today. |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Municipality of Central Elgin was formed in 1998, through the amalgamation of the Township of Yarmouth with the Villages of Belmont and Port Stanley. Central Elgin is a vibrant community located in the heart of Elgin County, with a population of nearly 15,000 people and is in close proximity to the City of St Thomas and the City of London. The community is made up of several unique neighborhoods, each offering its own unique charm and attractions.
Of significant interest is the expected future growth in Central Elgin’s commercial, industrial and residential sectors due to the recent announcement that Volkswagen will be building the world’s largest electric-vehicle battery plant in the region.
With a combined operational and capital budget of over $47.5M and over 250 full and part-time employees, Central Elgin is committed to meeting the needs of residents and a thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services.
Inspire our Future as our Chief Administrative Officer
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative executive leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related leadership experience. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates to managing growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding the organization into the future, while retaining the small-town community charm its urban centres.
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient delivery of all the municipality’s administrative and operational services. As the key advisor to Council, you have the vision to develop and implement operational plans and ensure the coordination of services which align to, and support our strategic priorities. You will recommend policies, plans, and programs that benefit our residents by being innovative, accountable and fiscally sound. You will work to enhance growth and development in the community, as well as ensure the effective utilization of resources through the priorities and guiding principles as identified by Council. Leading a talented team, you will inspire a dedicated workforce and help foster a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovation and teamwork while positioning the Municipality of Central Elgin as an employer of choice.
Deadline: 12 March 2024 |
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As the Senior Administrative position for the Corporation reporting directly to City Council has the overall responsibility, through subordinates, for the general control of the operation of the City subject to legal requirements and City policy. Is responsible to coordinate advice to and from City Council, and boards and committees as required, regarding City policy, programs, and procedures and to act as the chief policy advisor to City Council.
Strategically co-ordinates, leads and directs the civic administration of the municipality in accordance with the policies and plans approved and established by Council.
Attends all Council meetings and any Committee meetings, as required. Acts at the chief administrative advisor to Council on civic matters. Ensures the policy making process is effectively served with timely, practical suggestions with workable alternatives where applicable, responding to staff assessments and initiatives, Council initiatives and Federal and Provincial legislation and programs.
Directs the review and evaluation of the municipality’s resources, assets and programs providing analysis of alternatives for those resources, assets and programs that can improve their efficiency and cost effectiveness. In conjunction with department heads, makes recommendations to Council in respect of alternate policies, programs, and procedures.
Co-ordinates and directs department heads in the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council relating to the civic administration.
Meets with department heads regularly, for discussion of matters of policy approved by the Council and for co-ordination of all departmental activities.
Applies contemporary management methods to direct the business of the Corporation and implement the strategic decisions of Council.
Acts as the senior administrative contact with regard to relationships with the Federal and Provincial governments, municipal partners, agencies and organizations.
Fosters the leveraging of partnerships and funding opportunities which will be of benefit to the City.
Performs all of the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as prescribed by the Statutes of Ontario and as may be from time to time prescribed by the Council.
Deadline: 29 February 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk |
The Township of Billings is formed from Billings Township and the Eastern half of adjacent Allan Township, and occupies the north central portion of Manitoulin Island. It contains part of Lake Kagawong, Lake Manitou, Otter Lake and Lake Mindemoya, and its northern boundary is Lake Huron.
The extensive lake frontage explains the residence distribution, and the large portion of seasonal residences. The Kagawong River drains Lake Kagawong, flows over Bridal Veil Falls, and reaches Lake Huron in the Hamlet of Kagawong. The Harbour at Kagawong is directly south of the Benjamin Islands cruising grounds on the North Channel, and between the harbour towns of Little Current to the east, and Gore Bay to the west. The M’Chigeeng First Nation reserve is within the boundaries of Billings, with Mindemoya directly to the south.
The economy of Billings is driven more by tourism and service industries than by agriculture or logging as in the past. Thousands of tourists annually visit the township and take in the natural beauty of the area as well as visiting one of Manitoulin’s premier sites, Bridal Veil Falls.
To live in the Township, is a truly captivating experience. We are a rural community that values genuine human connection. Tourists, farmers, artists, small business entrepreneurs, professionals, retirees, and all-around nature lovers call the Township of Billings home. We come from all walks of life and no matter our differences or lived experiences, our strength lies in the shared connections we establish with each other, knowing that we don’t need to go far to find good folks ready to lend a helping hand.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments for a public or private sector organization. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates to managing effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and possess the ability to guide our organization into the future while preserving the beauty of our community and the lifestyle we enjoy.
Deadline: 1 March 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Town of New Tecumseth (Alliston) |
The Town of New Tecumseth is located in the southern portion of Simcoe County. The community is strategically located near Highway 400, which is a direct link to Highways 401 and 407, as well as the Greater Toronto Area to the south and Barrie in the north.
It is a safe area with a strong sense of community and much to offer. The Town of New Tecumseth has three urban centres - Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham, each with its own distinct urban feel and heritage. Surrounding these urban centres is a sprawling rural landscape boasting a rich agricultural history and identity. New Tecumseth is currently home to over 40,000 people and is a rapidly expanding community that grew by 28.4% between 2016 and 2022. Similar growth rates (24.3%) are expected to continue over the coming decade, with New Tecumseth’s population projected to near 60,000 by 2032.
The Town enjoys a diverse local economy with its main strengths being manufacturing; construction; retail trade; health care and social assistance. That being said, manufacturing is by far the most significant sector. Quick access to markets via strong transportation links provides needed assets for major employers that call New Tecumseth home; these include Honda of Canada Manufacturing, Baxter Canada, F&P Manufacturing, Nottawasaga Inn Resort and Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
With a combined operational and capital budget of over 87M and over 500 full and part-time employees, New Tecumseth is committed to meeting the needs of residents and a thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services in our soon to be opened new municipal offices.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative executive leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related municipal leadership experience. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees, while ensuring customer service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates managing growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding our organization into the future, while retaining the small-town community charm of our three urban centres.
Deadline: 1 March 2024 |
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The County of Haliburton is in the heart of cottage country in central Ontario approximately 2 hours north-east of the Greater Toronto Area and situated immediately south of Algonquin Park. The County is part of a two-tier governance structure including the Townships of Algonquin Highlands and Minden Hills and the Municipalities of Dysart et al and Highlands East with a total population of approximately 20,000. The County of Haliburton is a prominent tourist destination that sees our population more than double to approximately 43,500 on a seasonal basis. The Haliburton Highlands is an active community of artists, independent businesses, outdoor enthusiasts and for those enjoying a relaxed and vibrant lifestyle. This could be your location to live, work and play – come and join us in #MyHaliburtonHighlands.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning has responsibility for a full range of professional land use planning functions as well as supervising planning staff and preparing and monitoring the planning division budget. This responsibility includes policy development, making recommendations regarding the County Official Plan to County Council, and associated committees of Council. Emphasis is on providing professional advice and working collaboratively with our local municipalities regarding land use matters. As part of the Senior Management Team, the Director shall be a collaborative thinker with the ability to adapt to change and interact effective governments and agencies, developers, consultants, and key stakeholder groups in a professional and courteous manner.
Key duties include ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies; the effective and efficient delivery of development inspection services; implementation and improving long-term community plans and strategies; and providing planning technical advice and guidance to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council.
Deadline: 8 March 2024 |
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In the rhythm of our lives, there exists a peculiar phenomenon—a fleeting moment that comes only once every four years. It is the leap year, the year that grants us an additional day, a twenty-four-hour respite from the ordinary flow of time.
Aristotle thought of time as the "measure of motion" and not merely a numerical sequence but a fundamental aspect of existence, intricately linked to change and flux. This additional time presents us with a moment of pause—a chance to reflect on the motions of our lives, to assess our progress, and to contemplate the direction in which we are moving.
Sartre emphasized the importance of human agency in shaping our experience of time as time is not an external force but a product of our consciousness and actions. In his view, we are not passive recipients of time's passage but active participants in its unfolding. This extra day then is a chance to break free from the routines that bind us to engage in meaningful activities with renewed vigor. The leap year offers us more than just an extra day on the calendar—it invites us to contemplate the nature of time itself and our relationship to it. But in the end, it is not the quantity of time that matters, but the quality of our engagement with it.
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In a new paper for the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance titled Reforming Statutory Public Hearings for Planning, Aaron A. Moore and Alexandra Caporale interviewed a variety of stakeholders to examine the entire rezoning and amendment process in four cities: Toronto and Brampton in Ontario, and Vancouver and Surrey in British Columbia. The authors acknowledge that public hearings are a necessary part of the planning process, but provide four recommendations to address what are often seen as ineffectual forums for public participation. In brief, they recommend public hearings be held earlier in the planning process; be located in neighbourhoods where proposed developments will take place; are restructured to be less antagonistic and more amenable to open discussion; and include all members of the pertinent decision-making council or committee, or their representatives.
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