Provincial News: Budget Analysis from MPAC |
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To further promote the development of purpose-built rental units in Ontario, the Minister of Finance filed Ontario Regulation 140/24 under the Assessment Act, creating a new optional property subclass: the New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Property Subclass. This will offer new flexibility to enable municipalities to apply a reduced municipal tax rate to this property type.
Effective immediately, a single-tier or upper-tier municipality can adopt this new subclass by passing a by-law. The subclass applies to properties in the new multi-residential property class whose units have been built or converted from a non-residential use pursuant to a building permit issued after the New Multi Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Subclass by-law has been passed. A municipal council may also pass a by-law opting to have the New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Subclass cease to apply within the municipality.
The adoption of the New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Property Subclass provides municipalities with a tool to apply a lower tax rate, in line with the tax rate ranges set out in Ontario Regulations 141/24 and 142/24. We will follow up with additional details on how we will be implementing this new subclass.
The budget also announced an extension of authority to single-tier and upper-tier municipalities to impose a tax on vacant homes.
Also included was the previously announced system-level review of the property assessment and taxation system and indicated that consultations would continue with broader stakeholder engagement starting in early spring. As part of this process, the province has committed to pausing a province-wide reassessment until the review concludes. |
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Can I bring my partner to the Spring Workshop? |
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Spring Workshop Building Resilience: Strengthening Our Communities in the Face of Change is just around the corner. And a few people have asked can I bring my partner to the Spring Workshop? Yes, of course. The cost is $265. Simply add them to your registration by clicking on Add Another Attendee then Continue and Additional Guest Meal Plan. Enter your guest's contact info and process payment . If you run into any technical difficulties simply email your request to scott@omaa.on.ca |
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Director, Licensing & Enforcement |
Kingston is a smart, growing, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario where history and innovation thrive. With a population of over 136,000, Kingston’s stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
As Kingston continues to grow and evolve, it is seeking its next Director, Licensing & Enforcement to provide exceptional service to Council, its Committees, the CAO, and staff, on all licensing and by-law enforcement issues affecting the City.
Reporting to the Commissioner, Growth & Development Services, the Director provides vision, leadership, and direction to align the activities and services of the Department with the City’s mission, vision, and values, and Council priorities. The Director works in close collaboration with a variety of municipal departments, community groups and partners on the provision of very high-profile services including licensing, property standards, general by-law, noise and animal control, parking operations and enforcement and general administration.
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Director, Legal Services & City Solicitor |
Kingston is a smart, growing, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario where history and innovation thrive. With a population of over 136,000, Kingston’s stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
The City is seeking its next Director, Legal Services & City Solicitor to serve as senior leader of its Legal Services Department.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the City Solicitor provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the City, overseeing the development and implementation of legal strategies that ensure governance and operational decisions and actions are informed by and compliant with the law. Playing a crucial role in integrating strategic planning, operational activities, and the interests and needs of stakeholders, the City Solicitor evaluates legal matters and risks that could affect the municipality while providing advice and service to City Council, the Corporation of the City of Kingston, staff as well as agencies, boards, municipal corporations and commissions.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board |
The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay—including childcare and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs—and through the delivery of Ontario Works.
TBDSSAB was established by the Province of Ontario on April 1, 1999, through the enactment of the District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) Act. It is one of 47 service managers mandated by the Province to deliver social services.
Our service District includes 15 municipalities which appoint representatives to our Board of Directors through their municipal Councils. As well, the Board of Directors includes an elected representative from the Territories without Municipal Organization. There are eight TBDSSAB offices across the District. Our combined operating and capital budget is over $119M and we have over 175 full and part-time employees.
The TBDSSAB recently approved its 2024-2027 strategic plan, it is a roadmap for the future that lays out our mission, vision, values and three clear key priorities that we aspire to achieve including stabilized services and supports , the success of the people we serve including a people centred approach with an emphasis on reconciliation, inclusion and community centred partnerships and organizational excellence.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative executive leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related experience in the social services sector. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged Board, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, and inspire our employees, while ensuring service excellence. Lastly, you will have an exceptional understanding of forward-thinking strategies as it relates to provincial policy directions and the delivery of social services programs, coupled with an unwavering commitment to social justice and recognition of people’s potential to achieve self-sufficiency.
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient delivery of all the organization’s administrative and operational services. As the key advisor to our Board, 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 communities and the people we serve by being innovative, accountable, and fiscally sound. You will work to enhance the services offered to the people we serve as well as ensure the effective utilization of resources through the priorities and guiding principles as identified by our Board. 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 District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board as an employer of choice.
Closes: 20 May 2024 |
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Director, Legislative & Information Services |
Township of The Archipelago (Parry Sound) |
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).
Salary Range: $131,483 - $153,817, based on a 35-hour work week
Closes: 17 May 2024 |
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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: 14 May 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: 9 May 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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Annual General Meeting Information |
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The Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday May 17 at 8:45 am during the Spring Workshop at the White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Those interested can read the Agenda here. |
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I had to have a difficult conversation with my friend Bailey the other day.
Bailey is a good dog. But the other day when she was visiting my house she took treats from my lady's treat pouch when she wasn't looking. She did not earn these treats. And I told her that this was wrong, She responded that it was "no big deal" and that "everyone does it". Here's the thing -- if you find yourself rationalizing a decision or hoping that your actions won't attract public attention, you know that it is not the right thing to do. You never have to try to hide an appropriate and acceptable decision. The key to ethical behaviour is to do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
Aristotle reminds us that ethical behavior is a natural consequence of being a virtuous person, not a means to an external reward: We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We become just by doing just actions, temperate by doing temperate actions, and brave by doing brave actions. |
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Brampton Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre |
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New Opportunity: City of Brampton Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre
Speeding is a common safety concern in communities across Ontario. To achieve safer streets for all road users, many municipalities are implementing Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems.
ASE is a proven, automated system that uses cameras and speed measurement devices to help enforce speed limits in school zones and community safety zones. More information on the benefits ASE programs can bring to communities can be found at www.aseontario.com.
As one of Canada’s fastest growing large cities, the City of Brampton will establish an ASE Camera Processing Centre by late summer 2024. In addition to serving Brampton’s ASE needs, the new facility can process ASE images and issue Penalty Orders on behalf of other Ontario municipalities. Brampton is interested in assessing the level of interest in extending their services to other municipalities such as yours. Partnering with the City of Brampton on your ASE program offers several advantages: -
Increased Efficiency and Capacity: Ability to process higher image volumes compared to other Ontario processing centres
- Camera Flexibility: Brampton’s supplier allows other municipalities to purchase cameras through their contract, and anticipates seamless integration of existing cameras into their centre
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Revamped Enforcement Practices: Simplified and faster processing of Penalty Orders through Administrative Penalties rather than POA offences, eliminating reliance on Provincial Offence Courts
- Equitable Enforcement Standards: Consistent and impartial enforcement.
- Improved Road Safety: ASE effectively alters driver behaviour to reduce speeding
To explore this potential opportunity and discuss the benefits of the program, please email ASEPC@brampton.ca to schedule a meeting before June 30, 2024. |
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