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: Creative Housing Solutions
The housing affordability crisis is at the centre of the policy debate for municipalities these days. This session explores innovative strategies and solutions to address the growing demand for affordable, sustainable housing. Discover how municipalities and non-profit organizations are working together to implement creative approaches such as service corps, adaptive reuse, and community investment models. Attendees will gain insights into successful case studies, policy frameworks, and partnerships that are making a tangible impact in municipalities across Ontario.
Mary Warner, Co-Executive Director, Tapestry Capital Margaret Josipovic, Senior Manager Housing Accelerator Program, City of St. Catharines
Justin Lewis, Director Housing Secretariat, City of Hamilton Anyone looking to book a room should call Deerhurst Resort at 800-461-4393 and identify as part of the OMAA group.
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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We are pleased to partner once again with the Schulich School of Business 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 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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11 Days Remaining to Apply for Bursary, Baldwin Award |
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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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The Robert Baldwin Award is Ontario's highest award for municipal public service. Winners must demonstrate significant and lasting contributions to municipal and local government plus service to the community, the province, and the country.
The award was inspired by the achievements of Robert Baldwin: a principled political figure active in the mid-1800s. Baldwin wrote the first Municipal Act, supported religious tolerance and women's rights, was one of the first proponents of a bi-cultural nation and popularized the idea of "responsible government".
The Robert Baldwin Award is presented at the Fall Workshop when suitable candidates are identified. Nominations are accepted by the Awards Committee, with the name of the selected candidate tabled for Board approval. Nominations will be accepted until 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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The Municipality of West Perth is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Located in Southwestern Ontario, West Perth is a thriving, caring community that offers diverse opportunities to live, work, and play.
With a population of 9,000, the community features a strong agriculture sector with significant contributions from other sectors including manufacturing, retail and services. The fully serviced community of Mitchell is the main population center of West Perth and there are opportunities for rural living in nearby hamlets and villages. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO exercises general control and management of the affairs of the corporation for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the municipality.
Closes: 3 October at 12:00pm |
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The City of Vaughan is looking for qualified candidates to serve as Hearing Officers for matters related to the City’s By-laws. In this role, appointed by the City Clerk, you will review decisions made by Screening Officers concerning municipal by-law penalties under the City’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
Hearing Officers provide services as independent contractors and are not considered employees. They maintain autonomy in adjudicating disputes under AMPs to uphold the principles of impartiality and procedural fairness.
Key Responsibilities Conduct hearings in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act (SPPA) and exercise the Delegated Power of Decision in the review of Screening Decisions. Review case documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Issue oral and written decisions in accordance with the AMPS By-law, including decisions on whether to affirm, reduce, or cancel Administrative Monetary Penalties and/or to extend the time to pay Administrative Monetary Penalties. Ensure equal access, fair treatment, and due process for all parties. Ensure that all rulings and decisions are independent and free of outside influence. Regularly review and comply with all applicable by-laws, policies, procedures, guidelines, legislation, and regulations. Maintain and upgrade knowledge and competence by participating in training and education courses, as required. Perform all other services as outlined in the Hearing Officer Contract. Have the necessary computer hardware, software, and high-speed internet service together with all the necessary computing skills to be able to conduct a virtual Hearing in a professional and skilled manner.
Eligibility Must satisfy the eligibility criteria outlined in Section 7 of the AMPS By-law..
Job Type: Part-time (approximately 6 - 8 days per month) or as required
Location: Remote Compensation
$300 per day for hearings lasting up to 3 hours.
$600 per day for hearings lasting between 3 and 6 hours.
Please note that a one-hour break period is unpaid.
Closes: 30 September 2024 |
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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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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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It took me a long time to realize that happiness does not come when called. No, it wanders in like a squirrel, when you’ve stopped looking and least expect it. Happiness is not a goal, but is the quiet companion of a life lived in service of something greater.
Aristotle knew that happiness—what he called eudaimonia—wasn’t about fleeting pleasures but about living with purpose, virtue, and meaning. He wrote, “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Aristotle believed happiness comes when you do the work that’s yours to do, when you live in alignment with what is good and right.
And then there’s Viktor Frankl, who knew more suffering than anyone should. He spoke not of seeking joy but of finding meaning, even in the depths of despair: “Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself.” Those words ring truer than most in this age of anxious searching for contentment in things, in people, in fleeting moments. Frankl understood that the search for meaning is what fills the heart, and happiness follows behind.
And so, if you’re looking for happiness, don’t. It won’t come. Instead, live your days with purpose. Do good work. Care for the people around you. Suffer with dignity when the time comes and be kind in the small moments. Then, maybe, just maybe, happiness will come and sit beside you, not as a prize, but as the natural consequence of a life well lived. |
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