The OMERS SC Board approved audited financial statements as well as messaging and disclosures for the 2023 Annual Report. You can find the OMERS 2023 Annual Report here.
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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 an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the association. 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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The April 19 Aspiring CAO Session is 78% full. This afternoon event includes the following 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.
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Positioning to Move Forward: best practice CAO contract and building your brand on LinkedIn . 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. |
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The theme of the 2024 Spring Workshop is Building Resilience: Strengthening Our Communities in the Face of Change. We've now rounded out Friday morning which will focus on info and tools that can help you ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for staff and elected officials.
Check out the revised draft program. Our Wednesday afternoon social events--golf and wine tour--are going quickly so sign up today to ensure your place. |
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Launched at our fall conference, Mosey & Mosey has sponsored one year of access to Dialogue for OMAA members. Dialogue provides on demand access to medical appointments and a coach assisted iCBT program. Dialogue is being made available to you as OMAA members; when you sign up you can also share these benefits with your spouse and dependent children. Additionally, if your municipality is not already providing virtual care through Dialogue or another provider, it is an opportunity to assess these benefits and gauge how they might be used to increase productivity and support the health and wellness of your teams!
Sign up using the same email you use for OMAA. You may download the Dialogue app through the iOS App Store, or Google Play Store, or access it online at Dialogue.
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Conservation Halton was established more than 60 years ago to protect our communities from flooding and erosion and manage and restore natural resources of the watershed. We have grown to become so much more. Today, it is our responsibility to prepare our communities for the impacts of climate change, support our partners in creating more sustainable communities, manage our natural areas and resources within the watershed, monitor and enhance the environmental health of our watershed and create opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education.
Four years ago, Conservation Halton started a process of transformation through our strategic plan, Metamorphosis. That strategic plan was an important first step for us to better understand the needs of our community and lay the groundwork for what needed to be done. Metamorphosis has now reached its end, but it is more important than ever for us to plan for the future. Our new strategic plan, Momentum, positions us to use the improvements and achievements we have made to carry us into the future for a more green, resilient, connected tomorrow. We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally-focused and socially-conscious community organization, then we are looking for you!
Your Opportunity
The Chief Administrative Officer will have full accountability and responsibility for all operations, leadership, stakeholder management, fiscal effectiveness, risk mitigation and enterprise-wide visioning and planning for Conservation Halton. Reporting to the Chair of the Conservation Halton Board, the CAO will lead full-scale strategic planning including establishing key performance metrics with a process improvement and innovation lens. This role will be responsible for all key Conservation Authority obligations including managing critical flood water infrastructure, approving development permits under the Conservation Authorities Act, carrying out environmental restoration and forest management, delivering educational and recreational programming to 1.5+ million visitors to 8 parks. This role also leads all business transformation and innovation initiatives through strategic leadership with a focus on delivering results and inspiring an engaged workforce.
The CAO will lead external stakeholder management for key relationships at multiple levels of government (Municipal, Provincial, Federal) as well as major land developers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the executive and senior leadership teams, this role is accountable for enabling CH’s leaders to act while inspiring a shared vision with an open, respectful, and cohesive approach.
This position will have ultimate accountability for the regulatory program which includes the review and approval of permit applications, compliance and enforcement, and development of regulatory policies and procedures and public consultations. This also includes the planning program, provincially delegated responsibilities for natural hazard planning and policy reviews, and the flood hazard mapping program, including development of regulatory mapping and public consultations.
The CAO will also have ultimate accountability for the effective operations, programming, financial success, and risk mitigation for all CH parks as well as supporting other Conservation Halton owned land holdings. This includes accountability for large groups of staff teams, high number of seasonal contract staff during the ski and snowboard season and ensuring health and safety for customers, visitors, and staff.
This role will consistently promote and support a safe, and positive work culture of engaged employees with a strategic thinking approach removing barriers through coaching and mentoring. This will be achieved with a focus on finding solutions and promoting high-performing matrix teams focused on continuous innovation and commitment to striving for excellence.
Deadline: March 29, 2024 |
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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.
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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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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| Picture this: you're wandering through the labyrinth of life, facing twists, turns, and dead ends at every corner. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? But what if I told you that the very obstacles blocking your path could be the keys to unlocking your greatest potential? Confucius said "The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials." It's easy to see obstacles as barriers, hindrances to our progress. But what if we shift our perspective? What if we see them not as roadblocks, but as signposts guiding us along the way?
Take Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity. A futile task, you might say. Yet, Albert Camus suggests that "One must imagine Sisyphus happy." Why? Because in the struggle lies meaning. Each push of the boulder, each step up the hill, is not in vain but in defiance of the absurdity of existence. Life's obstacles are not there to thwart us but to shape us. They challenge our resolve, test our mettle, and ultimately, define our character. So, next time you encounter an obstacle in your path, don't curse your luck or lament your misfortune. Embrace it. Wrestle with it. Learn from it. For in the obstacle lies the path to greatness.
Remember, my fellow wanderers, the obstacle is not the end but the beginning of the journey. Let's embrace it together and see where it leads us. |
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Electric Autonomy’s EV & Charging Expo |
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Transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles may be one of the biggest challenges that organizations will face in the coming years. Electric Autonomy’s EV & Charging Expo is the place to learn about and experience everything EV-related from installing charging infrastructure to fleet electrification, all under one roof. Register for the event to meet and network with experts, vendors and industry peers. Dates: May 1-2, 2024 Location: Toronto, ON
Register to attend or exhibit at EVandChargingExpo.com Use promo code: OMAA30 to receive a 30% discount off the Expo Pass. This discount is valid until March 31, 2024.
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