the OMAA Observer

13 June 2024

 

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Provincial News

Premier Ford shuffled and enlarged his Cabinet on 6 June 2024. Provincial Parliament will not return until 21 October 2024.

Cabinet now includes the following ministers:

Premier Doug Ford remains Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

Paul Calandra remains Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Sylvia Jones remains Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Peter Bethlenfalvy remains Minister of Finance

Raymond Cho remains Minister of Seniors and Accessibility

Stan Cho becomes Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, with responsibility for OLG

Doug Downey remains Attorney General

Jill Dunlop remains Minister of Colleges and Universities

Vic Fedeli remains Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Rob Flack becomes Minister of Farming, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Michael Ford remains Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Mike Harris becomes Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Michael Kerzner remains Solicitor General

Andrea Khanjin remains Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks

Natalia Kusendova-Bashta becomes Minister of Long-Term Care

Stephen Lecce becomes Minister of Energy and Electrification

Neil Lumsden becomes Minister of Sport

Todd McCarthy becomes Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, with responsibility for Supply Ontario

Caroline Mulroney remains President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs

Michael Parsa remains Minister of Children, Community and Social Services

David Piccini remains Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

George Pirie remains Minister of Mines

Greg Rickford becomes Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and remains Minister of Northern Development

Prabmeet Sarkaria remains Minister of Transportation

Todd Smith becomes Minister of Education

Graydon Smith becomes Minister of Natural Resources

Kinga Surma remains Minister of Infrastructure

Lisa Thompson becomes Minister of Rural Affairs

Stephen Crawford becomes Associate Minister of Mines as part of the Ministry of Mines

Trevor Jones becomes Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response as part of Treasury Board Secretariat

Sam Oosterhoff becomes Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries as part of the Ministry of Energy and Electrification

Nolan Quinn becomes Associate Minister of Forestry as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources

Nina Tangri remains Associate Minister of Small Business as part of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Vijay Thanigasalam becomes Associate Minister of Housing as part of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Michael Tibollo remains Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions as part of the Ministry of Health

Charmaine Williams remains Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity as part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

In addition, outside of Cabinet, Steve Clark has been appointed Government House Leader.

Fall Workshop Registration + Hotel Now Open

The Fall Workshop will take place October 16- 18 at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville.

The Golf Tournament and other pre-Conference activities will begin on Wednesday morning. The Conference Program will end before lunch on Friday. CAOs, Aspiring CAOs, Retired CAOs, and those serving the municipal sector are eligible to attend.

 

Registration is now open on our website.

Register

The room block at Deerhurst Resort is now available for room bookings.

Please note:

- the link will only show exactly what is available in your block (it won't show pre/post nights)

- the link will work until your block fills.

- guests can also call the resort at 800-461-4393 from 8am to 8pm- provide the dates they want to stay and let them know you are with the OMAA group.

Book Your Hotel Room

Member Info Request

Huron East CAO Brad McRoberts has asked:

 

"We have a building in our downtown that has been vacant for several years and there has been lots of rumour or unsubstantiated claims that the building itself is in a very deteriorated condition on the inside, however we cannot obtain voluntary access to the interior to confirm this. Does anyone have any suggestions for a municipality to gain access into the building when owner is uncooperative and we do not have any substantiated evidence to justify entry by our CBO or Fire Prevention Officer."

 

Anyone with advice please contact Brad McRoberts at (519) 527-0160 Ext 27 or cao@huroneast.com  

Email Brad

CAO Leadership Graduates

Congratulations to the first ever graduating class of the OMAA-Schulich School of Business CAO Leadership Program.

This five module course covered transformational leadership, culture shaping leadership, digital futures, data-based decision making, and political acuity. Thanks to the instructors, our guest CAOs, and the first 25 graduates for a fantastic course.

David Barrick,  CAO, Municipality of Thames Centre

 

Lori Bowers, Director of Community Services, Township of Scugog

 

Patricia De Sario, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora

 

Michael Di Lullo, CAO, Municipality of Middlesex Centre

 

Louise Fragnito, CAO, Township of South Frontenac

 

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services, Municipality of Brockton

 

Cindy Howard. Deputy CAO, County of Middlesex

 

Rebecca James-Reid Executive Director of Access Barrie, City of Barrie

 

Wanda Kabel, CAO, Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

 

Brooke Lambert, CAO, Township of Wellington North

 

Diane Larder,  Director of Finance, Township of Zorra

 

Jodi Macarthur, CAO, Township of Huron-Kinloss

 

Lisa Macdonald, Aspiring CAO

 

Kirstin Maxwell, Director of Development Services, Town of Huntsville

 

Ray Mensour, Commissioner of Community Services, City of Windsor

 

Ken Nix, CAO, Township of Scugog

 

Zefe Osime-Fakolade, Program Manager - Engagement & Change, Region of Durham Transit

 

Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO, Municipality of Clarington

 

Jessica Rudy, Clerk, Municipality of Huron East

 

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer, Municipality of Brockton

 

Yogesh Shah, Deputy City Manager - Infrastructure Services, City of Cambridge

 

Amanda Storrey, Development Services Supervisor, Municipality of Thames Centre

 

Chris Traini, Deputy CAO/County Engineer, County of Middlesex

 

Dave Unrau, CAO, City of Pembroke

 

Sonya Watson, CAO, Municipality of Brockton

Job Board

Chief Administrative Officer

South Glengarry

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO will be a proven leader with a demonstrated ability to embrace change and guide the municipality, as directed by Council. The CAO’s primary responsibility is to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Township of South Glengarry, through its senior management team. The CAO supports the Mayor and Council, in directing and developing public policy, ensuring that Council has timely, comprehensive, and relevant information to make well-informed decisions. The Township of South Glengarry is a vibrant and growing community that is seeking a CAO who can work with Council to further position the municipality for a successful future.
 
A professional with focused and proven experience in developing, mentoring, and leading a well-functioning team. A collaborative planner with excellent strategic, operational and project planning skills and experience with, and effective at, developing actionable solutions focused on achieving efficiency and the delivery of cost-effective customer service to the public. An effective listener, who is respectful and transparent and who possesses exceptional collaborative, interpersonal and presentation skills. An innovative thinker with the vision and excitement to see opportunity for the community, the wisdom to consult and respond to community interest and needs, and the ability to lead and motivate staff while adeptly recognizing the role of Council in these areas. A professional able to initiate transformative change when required, by motivating and developing their team and volunteers in a supportive, focused, and collaborative manner. A skilled communicator, influencer, and negotiator who achieves solutions by mobilizing organizational, collective, and community effort and the proven ability able to effectively interface and communicate with staff, partners, government, the public and key stakeholders.

 

Closes:  24 June 2024

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Chief Administrative Officer 

Chesley, Ontario

At the heart of Bruce County, our beautiful communities in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie are home to 7000 residents.  We are surrounded by natural landscapes where people thrive in a rural lifestyle.  Our welcoming farm communities, friendly urban centres and quaint villages are where you and your family can enjoy the perks of small town living. The municipality offers space, affordable housing and safer neighborhoods. This is your opportunity to shape the programs and services that make Arran-Elderslie a truly great place to live! 

 

What’s in it for You?

Enjoy the healthy lifestyle benefits of a small town Be part of a close-knit community that values collaboration and active participation Opportunity to be part of a growing municipality where you can champion valuable initiatives with great staff and volunteers Comprehensive benefits package, OMERS pension and competitive wages based on experience and qualifications

 

Your Opportunity

Manage the operations of the municipality in a responsible and cost-effective manner Ensure timely and effective delivery of programs and services Lead a management team and staff in the implementation of Council decisions Engage, inform and inspire Council and staff Provide progressive policy and strategic advice to Council Provide overall financial management and fiscal responsibility in consultation with the Treasurer

More Info

Chief Information Officer

Kingston, ON

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 a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide strategic leadership to their Information Systems & Technology department.

Reporting to the Commissioner, Corporate Services, the CIO is a senior business strategist who provides technology vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the Corporation in alignment with the goals, objectives, and priorities of the City of Kingston.  As a corporate leader, the CIO effectively adapts to changing priorities and ensures technology strategies support how the City works and delivers services to the benefit of the entire Corporation, and ultimately the residents of the City of Kingston. 

More Info

Members in the News

Peel Region CAO Gary Kent elected to CAMA Board of Directors

 

Intact Public Entities doubles down on its Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program

 

Bradford West Gwillimbury Deputy CAO Mahesh Ramdeo and Innisfil CAO Oliver Jerschow leading conversations on water services with the Town of Innisfil and their municipally-owned water utility, InnServices.

Interested in being an Interim CAO?

Are you a retired or soon to be retired CAO looking to act as an interim? Are you a consultant with CAO experience that provides this service in addition to others?

 

OMAA is frequently asked for a list of those available to act as an interim CAO by municipalities in need. All those interested are asked to complete a short questionnaire that will be posted on our website shortly. 

 

Deadline:  28 June 2024 

Complete the Questionnaire

OMAA Picks

FCM is urging the federal government to bring together all orders of government to discuss and develop a Municipal Growth Framework: a new, more equitable way to fund local governments. Drawing on input from municipalities, provincial and territorial municipal associations (PTAs) and public finance experts, MAKING CANADA’S GROWTH A SUCCESS: The Case for a Municipal Growth Framework comprehensively outlines the fiscal context that municipalities are currently operating within and highlights how this structure is limiting Canada’s progress. It concludes by offering concrete recommendations for a renewed partnership between orders of government that would enable Canada’s long-term growth and work towards ending chronic homelessness.

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