Coming Events -- New Options for Fall Workshop, CAO Leadership Program Launched |
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The Fall Workshop is a great opportunity to learn, network, and to have fun with friends old and new. While the Golf event is sold out, there are still spaces available for the Treetop Trekking event on Wednesday afternoon. Other fun social events include the Chocolate Sculpture Event on Wednesday evening and the Trivia Challenge on Thursday.
The Program-at-a-Glance provides the full range of educational sessions and speakers confirmed to date.
Session Spotlight: AI Opportunities for Municipalities
Discover how municipalities can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance service delivery, improve decision-making, and streamline operations. This session will explore practical AI applications deployed in Innisfil and Midland offering insights into how local governments can leverage these technologies for smarter, more efficient communities.
Mike Melinyshyn, CFO / Director of Corporate Service & Innovation, Town of Innisfil Rhonda Bunn, CAO, Town of Midland
Anyone looking to book a room should call Deerhurst Resort at 800-461-4393 and identify as part of the OMAA group. Note that the Bayshore and Pavilion rooms are sold out, but space remains at the summit lodge.
While attending in person is always preferable, we understand that not everyone can travel or attend for all three days. That's why there are Thursday Only and Virtual registration options available. |
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OMAA is pleased to partner once again with the Schulich School of Business at York University, to offer the CAO Leadership Program.
This five-day program offers sought-after leadership skills in areas like political acuity, digital transformation, and data analysis to thrive in your role or move up the career ladder. The program is hosted in a convenient choice model of virtual or in-person and features top-rated Scuhlich instructors with guest appearances from seasoned CAOs. This program is ideal for CAOs and Aspiring CAOs in municipalities of all tiers and sizes across Ontario. Professional managers and key decision makers will gain the vital leadership skills, strategies, and methods needed to better support elected officials and effectively implement Council policies, levelling up to more senior roles.
After completing the CAO Leadership Program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize. Upon completion of additional programming through Schulich ExecEd, you will be eligible to receive a Master's Certificate in Municipal Leadership.
The first sold-out class took place in Spring 2024. The next offering will occur in Spring 2025: 24 March Module 1: Transformational Leadership Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre
25 March Module 2: Culture Shaping Leadership Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre 10 April Module 3: Solving Complex Problems Virtual
24 April Module 4: Digital Futures Virtual 8 May Module 5: Political Acuity Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre Note: a discount code for the Novotel Toronto Centre will be provided to all registrants. |
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Bursary Opportunity Doubled Thanks to AMO |
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The Maureen McCauley Bursary now offers two $5,000 awards to support the education of future municipal government leaders. OMAA is delighted to announce that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has recently become an equal partner on this initiative.
AMO is actively engaged in developing initiatives to help municipal employers with recruitment and retention under its Workforce Development Project. This commitment is another step AMO is taking to engage Ontario’s municipal employers and employees, municipal staff associations, and post-secondary sector partners to attract the next generation of community builders for careers in the municipal sector.
The Bursary is available to any student in a post secondary program meeting the following criteria:
(1) Is a student residing in Ontario
(2) Is a student that has completed at least one year of an Ontario university or an Ontario community college program that has the potential to lead to a municipal government career.
(3) Has submitted the completed Application Form, accompanied by the noted requirements
The Awards Committee will assess all submissions under approved evaluation criteria. The successful candidate will be advised of their award in October. Bursary funds will be made available to the successful applicant shortly thereafter. Successful candidates will be invited to attend the Fall Workshop virtually or in person to receive their award.
Applicants must complete the application form and also develop a 2-3 minute video which would outline the significance of municipal government service delivery and the value of professional management thereof. Examples are included on our website. Applications close on 30 September 2024.
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Member Request -- Central Door Locks |
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Collingwood is looking for any municipalities that have implemented reasonably economical and centrally controlled door locks across their facilities. They are currently evaluating options for such a system but have received an unacceptably high price of $1,000 per door, plus ongoing software fees. If your municipality has implemented access control locks, please share any insights or experiences and/or contact info for the person managing this project or the supplier with ED Customer and Corporate Services Amanada Pegg. |
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Administrator (CAO/Clerk) |
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley |
If you're looking for a workplace that values teamwork, progressiveness, and a focus on customer service excellence, the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is the place for you. Our employees are passionate about making a difference in our community, and we work together to provide professional and high-quality services. We're excited about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing the customer experience, and encouraging new ideas and perspectives through prudent and future focused financial management. With a supportive team and a positive work atmosphere, we encourage employees to build their skills through training and development. Additionally, we are striving to build a high-performance team while valuing work-life balance and supporting our employees' needs. Join a team that cares about your success and well-being.
The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, located in Eastern Ontario in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is a ?ourishing rural community with a close by urban setting. We are a beautiful, safe and diverse community of 10,000 residents, serving a regional catchment area of 90,000+. Brockville is a 20-minute commute, Ottawa and Kingston are less than an hour’s drive, and Toronto and Montreal are but 200 kilometres away.
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Administrator (CAO/Clerk) is responsible for providing vision and leadership to the Township through planning, organizing and directing the operation of all municipal services in accordance with legislation, by-laws and policies established by Council. The Administrator (CAO/Clerk) is ultimately responsible for strategic oversight of all human, physical and financial resources of the Township. As Clerk, it is expected that the statutory duties be carried out as per the Municipal Act.
Closes: 20 September 2024. |
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General Manager Public Health Services |
County of Lambton (Sarnia) |
The General Manager, Public Health Services, is the executive manager responsible for the administration of the County of Lambton’s Public Health Unit (Lambton Public Health) and the operations of Emergency Management Services (EMS). Together, the Public Health Services Division employs approximately 205 public health and emergency services professional. Five (5) positions report directly to the General Manager, Public Health Services. Working closely with Lambton Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health and reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the ideal candidate will have at least ten (10) years of senior management experience in public health, emergency management services, or a related field, and a demonstrated track record of providing effective, efficient, quality public services.
If you are an energetic, service-focused and self-driven individual who embraces rewarding challenges, we would like to hear from you. In addition to providing a work-life balance amongst a landscape defined by beautiful blue beaches and many natural recreational amenities, the County of Lambton offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Closes:16 September 2024 |
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The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is a beautiful lower-tier municipality, part of Hastings County and located in central southern Ontario. It is equidistant from Ottawa and Toronto and the main village is located along Hwy 7, a major transportation route for trucks and vehicles traveling to and through those destinations. Marmora and Lake has approximately 4,000 residents which includes a robust mix of full time and seasonal residents in Lake Township. The Municipality maintains 430 lane kilometres of roads.
The combined operational and capital budget is approximately $10M supported by a committed team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees including a volunteer fire department. Working closely with our upper-tier service partner, and our community service partners, a range of Boards and a number of community focused committees, Marmora and Lake 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 leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related experience from either a public sector or private sector organization in a unionized environment. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with an engaged council, diverse stakeholders, foster the development of partnerships, develop our workforce 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 our small-town community charm.
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 Marmora and Lake as an employer of choice.
Closes: 22 September 2024.
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Managing Director, Black Entrepreneurs Fund |
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a different kind of bank. As a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, BDC is devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. With over 60,000 clients and $52.1 billion committed to small and medium-sized businesses, BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian enterprises through financing, growth and transition capital, venture capital, and advisory services. The bank’s team of 2,900 employees supports entrepreneurs in all industries and at all stages of development, operating from more than 123 business centres across Canada and online at bdc.ca. Headquartered in Montreal, BDC has been committed to the long-term success of Canadian entrepreneurs since its founding in 1944, understanding that a business is more than just dollars and cents. Complementing the role played by private-sector financial institutions, BDC’s debt obligations are secured by the Government of Canada and issued to public and private-sector institutions.
BDC aims to empower a nation of dreamers and doers to build a better tomorrow for all. Their strategic objectives aim to support Canadian entrepreneurs in building strong and resilient businesses and, in doing so, contribute to creating a more prosperous, competitive, and inclusive Canada. It is within this context that BDC invites nominations and applications for the role of Managing Director, Black Entrepreneurs Fund, a position that oversees a $100-million-dollar investment fund specifically focused on growing and supporting the number of Black-entrepreneur-led companies in Canada.
The Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership of the Black Entrepreneurs Fund. This individual has a passion for supporting the growth of entrepreneurs, is a true model and champion of innovation, and is a compelling and dynamic leader. With a strong understanding of, or direct expertise in, investments, finance, or capital markets, the Managing Director will oversee the design of investment vehicles that generate returns while bringing much-needed equity capital to this ethnocultural segment of the market. They will represent BDC in the ecosystem as part of the Impact Platform and be responsible for the execution of the mandate, working with key partners in the marketplace and specifically with the Black community across Canada.
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The Township of Scugog is within the Durham Region and part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is a growing community of approximately 21,580 people on the shores of Lake Scugog with a vibrant rural agricultural sector and tourism focused small-town charm. The Township of Scugog provides opportunities for businesses and employers to flourish professionally, while establishing a quality of life through a four-seasons lifestyle. Access to Lake Scugog, historic downtown Port Perry, and a world-class local health-care system are all reasons to call Scugog home.
Reporting to Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer has overall accountability to ensure and oversee the effective administration of the Corporation. The CAO will be responsible for providing corporate vision and leadership for administering, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all municipal operations and services in accordance with municipality policies and relevant legislation. Delivering on the strategic vision, the CAO is responsible for the management and stewardship of assets, administration, human resources, communications, business and the financial health of the corporation. Operating in a public profile environment, the CAO provides high level representation to provincial government, media, community and public organizations. A strategic leader, the CAO will provide direction to the long-term strategic planning process to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of corporate services for the betterment of the community.
Closes: 12 September 2024
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There is a strange beauty in humility. Pride can be a stubborn companion, providing a false sense of direction that leads a leader into desert lands—isolated, parched, and stubbornly walking in circles. But it is only when one has dropped the burden of pride that the real journey begins, one not towards the destination the ego has charted, but toward something more honest, more enduring.
Socrates once remarked, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." It is this very knowing that frees us from the chains of pride. For to believe that one has reached the summit of understanding is to shut the door on all that might yet be learned. A leader who admits they have more to discover becomes not less in the eyes of those who follow, but greater, for they show the value of humility and the strength it brings.
And in those moments of doubt, when pride claws at a leader's resolve to change, it is worth recalling the words of Lao Tzu: "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." This surrender, this letting go of pride, is not a defeat—it is a transformation. A leader sheds the brittle armor of pride, emerging stronger, not in self-righteousness, but in wisdom and connection to others. The greatest leaders are not those who command through pride, but those who lead with humility. They understand that strength lies not in the assertion of self, but in the ability to listen, to adapt, and to move forward with the knowledge that leadership is not about the leader at all—it is about those they serve. |
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"Canada’s municipalities have no legal or political autonomy. This is an absurd state of affairs....But if we want to prepare for the environmental, economic and social challenges ahead, we must free our cities and unleash their remarkable capacity to lead the way."
Senator Paula Simons covered municipal politics for many years during her former career as a journalist. In this concise and cogent editorial the Senator provides a taste of what might be included in the Senate inquiry into the state of Canada’s municipalities to be released later in September 2024. |
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