Deadline to register for the Fall Workshop is October 9.
While the Golf event is sold out, there are still spaces available for the Treetop Trekking event on Wednesday afternoon (130-430). 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 sessions and speakers. Anyone looking to book a room should call Deerhurst Resort at 800-461-4393 and identify as part of the OMAA group.
Can't make it in person? Sign up for the Virtual registration for only $500. |
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EDA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Conference
The Electricity Distributors Association’s (EDA) DEI 2024 event is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade (100 Queens Quay E, Suite 1600, Toronto). Program highlights include:
Embracing Diversity, Fostering Equity and Promoting Inclusion: Building a Stronger Tomorrow Leticia Rose (Canadian Tire Corp) Psychological Safety in the Workplace Hannah Behzadi & Lea Trotman (MNP) Building Internal Capacity for your DEI Plans Sonya Prichard (CAO, Dufferin County) Navigating Labour Laws to Enhance DEI Strategies Neena Gupta (Gowlings WLG) Empowering Progress; The Importance of Gender Inclusion in the Energy Sector Carrie Aloussis (Independent Electricity System Operator), Lenore Robson (Ontario Energy Board) Cynthia Chan (Elexicon Energy), Nik Schruder (Infrastructure Canada) Member Rates: Single ticket: $525.00 + HST
Click here to register. Click here to view the full agenda. OMAA members are able to attend and may do so at the EDA member rate using PROMO CODE: OMAA
Go to the event website: DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION) (eda-on.ca) Click on Register Click on the “Register Now” link at the bottom (or “Create Profile”)
When registering for the DEI event, enter promo code: OMAA Proceed to Checkout Accommodations:
The EDA has secured a discounted rate of $389.00 at The Westin Harbour Castle. Please click here by October 9, 2024 to secure the rate. For more information, please contact the EDA’s Marica Macura, Director Member Relations.
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OMAA By-Law and Articles of Amendment |
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The OMAA Board of Directors recently approved the draft By-Law and Articles of Amendment. These documents were reviewed by the By-Law Review Committee with the aid of outside expert legal counsel in light of ensuring they were up to date and compliant with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). The By-law Review Committee provided rigorous and thoughtful analysis over the last 12 months utilizing their expertise as municipal solicitors, board members, and OMAA members to help guide their recommendations. The Board supported the proposed version of the by-law and xxx as they are modernized, ONCA compliant, and more efficient from an operational point of view.
Associations should regularly review their By-Laws and Letters Patent to ensure they remain aligned with the organization's current mission, legal requirements, and evolving best practices. Regular reviews help identify outdated provisions, address changes in governance needs, and ensure compliance with regulations. By putting these updates to a membership vote, the association ensures transparency, inclusivity, and active member participation in shaping the organization's future. The membership vote will occur on the morning of October 17 as part of the upcoming Fall Workshop. |
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Commissioner, Corporate Services |
Bordered to the south by Lake Ontario, the Town of Oakville has a rich history, a thriving cultural community, abundant green space and an active and engaged population of more than 233,600 residents. Economically, it is a location of choice for national and international corporate headquarters that have taken advantage of the Town's talented workforce, advanced training opportunities and premium land.
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Corporate Services plays a key role in achieving Council’s strategic plan in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team by embracing the spirit of excellence and innovative thinking while providing proactive leadership to help Oakville achieve its vision to be a vibrant and liveable community for all. As the Commissioner you will provide oversight and guidance to a diverse team of directors who deliver and manage financial, human resources, information technology solutions, legal, communications & service excellence, and clerk & council services. With this broad portfolio of services you will lead, develop, and facilitate initiatives to support and address the needs of both internal clients and the community by delivering high quality services and programs delivered through interdisciplinary collaboration that supports responsive customer service. Applying evidence-based decision-making to make optimum use of resources, you will strategically lead the organization to meet current and future needs with an emphasis on continuous improvement and long-term financial sustainability. Strategically, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canada’s most affluent communities as it plans for growth while seeking to maintain its unique town character.
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) |
Named the “Most Welcoming Town 2017” by The Wedge, The Town of Renfrew, was founded on the forestry industry and with the success of the lumber barons of the 1800s, made it a booming municipality in eastern Ontario. Over the years, the Town has moved from a resource-based economy to a diversified regional economy. Renfrew’s quality of life is exceptional for a community with a population of 8,553. The Town offers well rounded educational opportunities with four elementary schools and two high schools located in Renfrew. Health care in Renfrew is excellent. The municipality is home to the Renfrew and Area Health Village – a multi-service regional health care community. The Health Village is comprised of a hospital supporting 450 staff with state-of-the-art equipment; a variety of specialty clinics; a hospice; two long-term care centres; and a retirement residence.
Within easy access (a short 95km away) to Canada’s capital, Renfrew is also close to recreational amenities including Algonquin Park, Ottawa River, white water rafting, skiing, multi-use trails, a motorsports park with the longest racetrack in Canada and 16 community parks.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative executive leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments with related 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 to managing growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding the organization into the future, while retaining our 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 well embrace our strategic plana and 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 Town of Renfrew as an employer of choice.
Closes: 21 October 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Township of Lake of Bays is in the northeast corner of Ontario's "Cottage Country", adjacent to world renowned Algonquin Park. Lake of Bays, being a part of Muskoka has traditionally been one of Ontario's premier destinations for family vacations and summer cottages. The Township encompasses four unique and inviting communities of Baysville, Dorset, Dwight, and Hillside with a permanent population of 3,759 residents increasing to an estimated 11,720 with the seasonal population.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves as the organization’s representative to the community, community organizations, media, other levels of government, and professional associations. The CAO advises Council and recommends actions to address current and emerging issues as well as trends to ensure that Council policies and programs result in the attainment of Council’s vision and objectives. Reporting directly to Mayor and Council the CAO oversees the administration and operations of the Township and its budget by providing strategic leadership and direction to the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering programs and services.
Closes: 22 November 2024
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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 2024 at 12:00pm |
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| When I was a little pup I was afraid of many things. But there comes a time when we stand at the edge of the unknown. What lies ahead is something uncertain, something vast. And it is in this moment that life asks the most of us. It asks for a leap of faith.
Kierkegaard once said, "For without risk there is no faith, and the greater the risk, the greater the faith." He understood that the moment you step off that ledge, when you commit to the uncertain, that is when you come alive. It isn’t that faith makes the leap easier—it’s that faith makes the leap possible. The edge is terrifying, but staying put, staying safe, that’s not living. It’s merely existing.
Plato wrote that “Courage is knowing what not to fear.” The leap of faith demands courage, not because there is no fear, but because we choose not to let it master us. The unknown will always be there. The darkness beyond the edge is part of life. But fear of the unknown—fear of what could happen—keeps too many from making the leap. Plato knew that only by confronting that fear can we find out what lies on the other side.
Seneca understood life’s fleeting nature better than most. “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare,” he said, “but because we do not dare that they are difficult.” It’s a simple truth, really. Life becomes difficult when we hold back, when we hesitate at the edge. The daring leap—that act of faith—opens doors and moves us forward when we’d otherwise stay trapped in place.
So, there it is. Life doesn’t wait for us to be ready. It beckons us forward into the unknown, asking us to leap, to trust that something will catch us or that we’ll learn to fly. And maybe that’s the trick of it all. The leap isn’t about knowing where you’ll land; it’s about daring to take off. Whether it’s a new job, a new love, or a new way of living, that moment of faith is what shapes the rest of our days. |
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The GovAI Coalition was established to give local government a voice in shaping the future of AI and ensure that AI development is geared toward the benefit of society. The coalition is composed of over 1,000 members from all orders of government united in our mission to promote responsible and purposeful AI in the public sector.
The GovAI Coalition is committed to: - Using AI for social good,
- Ensuring ethical, non-discriminatory, and responsible AI governance,
- Promoting vendor accountability,
- Improving government services, and
- Fostering cross-agency collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Members (including a few from Ontario) have worked diligently to create a suite of policy templates and knowledge-sharing tools that any public agency can use to jumpstart their own AI governance program. Policymakers are invited to borrow, edit, and adopt these templates for their own use. The GovAI Coalition welcomes public agencies, members of civil society, academic institutions, and companies to join the effort. |
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