Here are the highlights of the OMAA Board of Directors meeting held in London on April 19: - The Board agreed to join the call for support the initiatives of The Women of Ontario Say No.
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The Board directed the By-Law Review Committee to develop a recommendation to formalize the Nomination Process for the selection of the Executive Board before the 2025 nomination process.
- Strong growth in members, workshops registration, newsletter subscribers, and our LinkedIn account over last quarter.
- OMAA recorded another surplus in 2023 and our reserves have enough to cover 2 years of operating expenses.
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The Board reviewed best practices in terms of board terms and decided to maintain the current 2 year term for Directors and 1 year term for Executive Members (2nd VP, 1st VP, President, Past President).
- The recent Aspiring CAO Session and CAO Leadership Training both sold out.
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Director, Legislative & Information Services |
Township of The Archipelago (Parry Sound) |
Position: Director, Legislative & Information Services; Township of The Archipelago
Status: Full Time Non-Union
Salary Range: $131,483 - $153,817, based on a 35-hour work week
Location: Parry Sound, Ontario (*Relocation/Accommodation Package Available)
Closing Date: Noon on Friday, May 17, 2024, resume and cover letter contained in one PDF document
Overview of the Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) this new position, resulting from an organizational review recently conducted, will have oversight of information technology services, systems and solutions; legislative/clerk services; external communications; and protective services (fire, emergency management and bylaw enforcement). The Director will lead with broad insights and thorough knowledge related to leveraging digital technologies to make data more accessible and improve efficiencies all striving toward a digital transformation focused on an enhanced customer experience and an improved interface between Council, the public and employees. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Director will pay attention to shifts and trends in a complex and evolving municipal environment to strategically serve our residents, businesses, and local government.
Who we are
The Township of The Archipelago is a water-based, seasonally oriented municipality consisting of a portion of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay and a number of inland freshwater lakes. The Township acknowledges that the community resides on traditional Anishinabek territory. Our team is made up of committed and passionate employees who, in partnership with its community, ensures the continued guardianship of the lakes and watershed areas within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.
Who you are
You want to be part of a municipality with an environmental focus. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an opportunity to contribute to achieve shared goals. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons and making positive impacts on your community and beyond.
Why work for us
A progressive team, dedicated to lifelong learning, career advancement and collaboration. Our Administration Office, located in the hub of Parry Sound, overlooks the Seguin River and is only steps away from the Rotary and Algonquin Fitness trail where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Georgian Bay shoreline.
In addition to the beauty of the area, we offer a robust employee benefits program, an Employee and Family Assistance Program and are members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).
What You’ll Do Act as a primary point of contact for the CAO and Council on all Departmental functions. Act as subject matter expert and resource to Council, researching and submitting reports as directed by the CAO and/or Council. Actively participate in the preparation of key reports, studies, and policies to support the day-to-day operations of the Department. Create annual Departmental budgets to Council including implementing the approved program and budget of expenditures to carry out Departmental activities within approved limits. Monitor budget performance and report variances to the CAO and Director, Finance & Administration. Develop priorities and long-range strategies aligning Departmental budgets and resources to best achieve strategic goals and priorities. Mentor and motivate employees to achieve career objectives within the Department and/or across the organization. Oversee and direct the prioritization, development and implementation of records/retention management, communication, protective services and information technology activities and projects to ensure they contribute to corporate and departmental goals and objectives. Interact with a network of professional contacts for the exchange of knowledge, solutions, and best practice improvements in response to changing regulatory and business environments, as well as with customers and the public as necessary to support all projects, Departmental programs, and strategic objectives in a positive and participatory manner. Perform other duties necessary to support and advance the work of the Legislative & Information Services Department.
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Located in Grey County, and serving a population of approximately 13,000, the Municipality of West Grey is a combination of rural, farm communities, friendly urban centres, and quaint villages. With our quintessential ‘small-town Ontario’ vibe, our calming, yet breathtaking scenery and recreation for every season, West Grey is a truly welcoming place to call home. Our combined operating and capital budget is over 29M and we have over 200 full and part-time employees. We operate three fire stations, manage two water systems, two active landfill sites, three library branches, several community centres, arenas, halls, and parks and maintain over 700 km of roads throughout our 876 sq.km geography.
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 responsible 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 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 plan. 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 West Grey as an employer of choice.
Closes: May 14, 2024 |
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Commissioner of Human Services |
The Region of Peel, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), has been delivering a wide range of resident-focused services and infrastructure to the communities of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga for 50 years. Peel is a bustling home to 200,000 businesses and over 1.5 million residents, 51.5% of whom are born outside of Canada and 69% of whom identify with a racialized group. We celebrate our diversity and aim to create a strong sense of community that fosters inclusivity and a sense of belonging. The Region is a 2023 Forbes Best Employer award winner.
The Region of Peel is seeking a Commissioner of Human Services with demonstrated and extensive experience in strategic planning, program development, and financial management within a government or non-profit environment to oversee a comprehensive portfolio of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being and social development of individuals and families within the Peel community.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the role of the Commissioner is to implement change and provide the strategic vision and operational direction to department staff and information on corporate, department and program services, plans, strategies and initiatives to staff, ELT and Council.
This role encompasses strategic planning, program development, partnership management, community advocacy, and resource allocation to address diverse needs and systemic barriers related to housing services, early years and childcare services, income and social supports, and social development planning. Additionally, the Commissioner provides leadership to Peel Housing Corporation, ensuring the provision of safe and affordable housing options for residents.
Closes: May 9, 2024 |
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Director, Strategy and Corporate Strategy |
As the Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance, you will be responsible for providing high level vision, direction and oversight to the City's strategic planning, governance and performance management processes. You will engage leaders within the organization while creating a bold and compelling vision for how the City of Kitchener will serve our community in the future, working at all levels to generate the desire to build a high-performance organization. You will support the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in setting medium to long-term goals around desired strategic outcomes for the organization that have the complete commitment of all members of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT).
You are a visible and effective leader, responsible for the design, development and management of a corporate governance structure that drives core service performance excellence based on continuous improvement processes. You will maintain CLT focus and attention on the progress being made on strategic goals, engaging leaders around the issues and risks, and creating space for dialogue to solve problems collaboratively. In addition, you will lead complex, sensitive and high-profile projects in support of the CAO's mandate, which includes strategy, research, policy development and inter-municipal collaboration.
You will pro-actively build internal and external connections and relationships, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve success. You will champion a culture of leadership, performance and accountability for results. You will also be responsible for overseeing the business operations within the Office of the CAO, including budget development and monitoring, communications support to the CAO, business plan preparation, etc. You will oversee a high-performing professional team responsible for: strategic planning, business planning, performance reporting, internal audit, (including service reviews across the organization), policy, government relations strategy and enhancing a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Governance Corporate Performance Corporate Initiatives and Special Projects Division Management Closes: 30 April 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Southwest Middlesex (Glencoe, Ontario) |
The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is a vibrant rural-urban community of 5,800 residents and growing. Southwest Middlesex has a strong agricultural base along with manufacturing, institutional and retail business activity. Southwest Middlesex is in the southwest corner of Middlesex County and sits halfway between the cities of London and Chatham and is a short drive from the north shore of Lake Erie. The Municipality offers its residents an excellent quality of life within small urban centres and rural settings with a wide array of urban services and opportunities close by.
The CAO is the senior staff person of the Municipality, is the primary policy advisor to Council and leads a skilled staff team in implementing Council’s directions. The CAO will be a dynamic and progressive leader, who inspires a strong team approach and who is an outstanding listener and communicator. The ability to motivate diverse groups of people to achieve common goals on behalf of the community will be a key capacity. Demonstrated management skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex opportunities and challenges, and in establishing strategic directions and performance measurement strategies for the Municipality are essential for success.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent College diploma in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Management, or a related discipline, with five years of progressive supervisory or managerial level experience in a multi-disciplinary environment. Relevant experience in municipal management coupled with an AMCTO Professional
Accreditation or a CMO Designation or Diploma or Masters in Public Administration (MPA) would be a definite asset. Deadline: 6 May 2024 |
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Hey there friends. I've been deep in thought this week about a whopper of a lie we've all been fed: multitasking. You know the drill - answering emails while burning breakfast, folding laundry during conference calls, chasing squirrels while peeing. Turns out, friends, this juggling act is a recipe for mediocrity, not mastery.
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance found that switching between tasks actually reduces your productivity and increases the time it takes to complete each one. Why? Our brains aren't designed to excel at multiple things at once. When we multitask, we're essentially forcing our brains to rapidly switch contexts, leading to errors and wasted cognitive resources. Think of it like this: Imagine your brain is a web browser with dozens of tabs open. Switching between tabs constantly takes time and slows down the entire system. Instead, try focusing on one tab at a time – one task at a time.
So ditch the delusion of superhuman productivity. Focus on one thing at a time to be fully present. |
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