Fall Economic Statement Highlights
Yesterday Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Building Ontario for You
Province pledges to increase the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $50 million in 2025 and again in 2026, bringing total funding provided through this program to $600 million by 2026.
Ontario’s real GDP growth is at 0.9 per cent in 2024. Employment growth is projected at 1.4 per cent in 2024, followed by 1.5 per cent in 2025.
The government is projecting a deficit of $6.6 billion in 2024–25; $1.5 billion in 2025–26; followed by a surplus of $0.9 billion in 2026–27. Ontario’s net debt-to-GDP ratio is now forecast to be 37.8 per cent in 2024–25 and it will pay $12.7 billion in interest costs in 2024–25. |
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The OMAA Schulich School of Business CAO Leadership 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 new 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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The next Aspiring CAO Connections Event will be held 11 April 2025 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge.
This full day session is dedicated to those Aspiring CAOs thinking about the next steps on their journey to becoming a municipal CAO / City Manager. Join your peers for a jam-packed day filled with great advice, networking, and hands-on workshop segments. Participants should bring a laptop or tablet.
830-900 Registration
900-915 Welcome and Participant Introductions
915-1015 Pathways to Becoming a CAO: lessons learned from experienced CAOs.
1015-1045 Moving up the municipal ladder in an expediated fashion
1045-1100 Break
1100-1200 Things Councils look for in a new CAO and Recruiter Q&A
1200-1300 Networking Lunch
1300-1345 Positioning to Move Forward: Contracts, Mentoring, and Building your Brand
1345-1430 Participant work on Elevator Pitch (Headline and About)
1430-1445 Break
1445-1515 Elevator Pitch Delivery and Feedback Registration is only $25 for members and $99 for non-members. |
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Mentorship Match-Up Now Available |
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The Mentorship Match-Up Program is back and we have a fantastic roster of experienced mentors.
A mentorship session is typically 60 minutes in length. That hour is a unique and rare time in which the mentor’s undivided attention is focused on the mentee’s discussion topic(s).
When a mentoring session is booked by a mentee within our mentorship website, the system delivers a confirmation email to both the mentor and the mentee. Mentees are responsible for following up by directly contacting their selected mentors; ensuring the times and locations/methods for mentoring sessions are mutually established and that the meetings occur.
After booking sessions, each mentee can log in 24/7 on the mentorship website to view a personalized summary page called ‘My Sessions’. This page stores all the information from the mentee’s bookings: selected mentors, the meeting dates, and the mentors’ authorized contact information. All in one convenient place online, and available in seconds.
Note: some mentors are open to acting as Coaches taking on an active relationship with one or two mentees, whereas others are interested in being an Advisor that helps mentees solve a specific problem(s) or discuss a certain issue over 1 or 2 sessions. Registration Instructions
Click on ‘MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM’ at the top of the website. - The Login form will appear, enter your email address.
- Follow the prompts to register and set a password.
- A verification email will be sent to you (a security protocol). Please watch your spam folder, in case this email is directed there. It is very important to click the link in this verification email to finalize and establish your login for access to your registration form.
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Return to the mentorship site, click MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM again … log in with your email address
and password … then you will find your form ready for you to complete.
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Chief Administrative Officer |
With a population of approximately 34,000, Orillia is a sustainable, progressive and creative city that leverages its core strengths: a lively and historic downtown, exciting growth, and vibrant waterfronts along two lakes. Orillia is located one hour north of the GTA and offers affordable living alongside major employers like Hydro One, Lakehead University, Georgian College, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, and the Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters. Orillia offers an excellent quality of life with four-season recreation and cultural opportunities for every age, including an impressive parks and trail system, festivals, galleries, music and live theatre. Located in the heart of Lake Country, Orillia is a great place to live, work and explore.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for providing vision and leadership to the City through planning, organizing and directing the operation of all municipal services in accordance with legislation, by-laws and policies established by Council. The CAO serves as the organization’s representative to the community and community organizations, media, other levels of government, and professional associations. The CAO advises Council and recommends actions to address current and emerging issues and trends to ensure that Council policies and programs result in the attainment of Council’s vision and mission. The CAO carries out the duties prescribed in the Municipal Act.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Council with the necessary data and effective processes to set long-range policy direction for the City. Ensure Council is kept apprised of City finances and administrative activities and develop recommendations regarding such activities for Council’s consideration. Ensure Council decisions are implemented. Responsible to Council for management of the administration. Delegated staffing authority for all positions below General Manager level. Oversee the management of all City Departments: Corporate Services, Development Services and Engineering, Environment and Infrastructure Services, as well as the Fire Department and Corporate Communications. Facilitate strategic planning activities that include the development of multi-year goals, objectives, administrative policies and procedures. Facilitate status update meetings with Council as appropriate. Oversee, in conjunction with the General Manager of Corporate Services/City Solicitor, the preparation and administration of the annual City budget, including long-term planning, funding options, and capital improvement projects. Responsible for administration of such budget after adoption by Council. Discuss operational and administrative issues with the Deputy CAO and Strategic Leadership Team and provide advice. Prepare reports, make recommendations/presentations and attend Council/Committee/Council Committee in Closed Session, Strategic Leadership Team, community group, public and/or other meetings, as required. Evaluate the structure of the administrative organization, its positions and relationships in an effort to conduct City business in the most efficient, effective and economic way. Recommend to City Council changes in service levels and establishment of programs to achieve specific goals. Receive and investigate complaints concerning the administration of services provided by the City. Represent the City with various governmental agencies, community groups, and business, professional, and other organizations directly or through staff. Member of various specialized committees relating to current ongoing community projects that require participation by City staff. Responsible for the corporate salary structure, staff compensation and benefits package in consultation with Human Resources. Negotiate and enforce the provisions of contracts, leases and agreements. Make final interpretations of City regulations and applicable laws to ensure compliance. Evaluate the work of Strategic Leadership Team members through the annual performance evaluation program. Responsible for overseeing the Corporate Communications Division and liaison for media inquiries regarding Council decisions, and policies/actions relating to the corporation as a whole. Oversee and ensure the timely delivery of major capital infrastructure projects in conjunction with the assigned project team. Resolve organizational conflicts and participate in the collective bargaining process as required. In conjunction with the Strategic Leadership Team, provide oversight and guidance to the Operational Leadership Team. Member of the Emergency Control Group.
Compensation for this position is $221,063 to $258,613, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Closes: 11 November 2024 at noon. |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio |
The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is predominantly a rural area that proudly boasts strong agricultural roots, in a picturesque countryside, which offers premier quality of life and properties with safe communities throughout. Adjala-Tosorontio is in the south-west gateway to Simcoe County and cottage country, a short drive west of Hwy 400, and then south to the GTA.
The Township is looking for an experienced administrative leader to steer it through an exciting growth phase. This position requires the CAO to be highly visible and engaged, both within the community and with Township staff, providing active leadership to support and shape the Township’s future.
Appointed by, and reporting, to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for delivering the vision and strategic leadership to the Township through planning, organizing and directing the administration and operation of municipal services in accordance with applicable legislation, by-laws, and policies established by Council. The CAO provides effective advice, guidance and support to Council in addressing current and emerging issues as well as trends to ensure that Council’s priorities and polices are attained.
The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration or other relevant discipline. The candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, including 3 to 5 within a senior leadership role in the municipal sector. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership and management skills, including ability to direct, motivate, evaluate, engage, develop, and recognize staff, experience in all components of human resource management. The ideal candidate excels in change management and is capable of identifying and implementing organizational changes.
Closes: 23 November 2024
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Chief Administrative Officer |
The Township of The Archipelago (Parry Sound) |
Due to the coming retirement of the incumbent CAO, Council is seeking an experienced local government professional who can provide frank and comprehensive advice to Council as a strategic thinker, who is collaborative in their approach to interpersonal and inter-governmental relations, who shares Council’s passion for environmental preservation, and who can lead a talented team while championing human resources, fiscal and technological best practices, always mindful that the municipality exists to provide services as legislated and as Council directs.
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, ensure the continued guardianship of the lakes and watershed areas within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.
The Archipelago is a unique municipality in a number of ways, providing a challenging and rewarding career for each of its staff members. 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.
Salary Range: $166,019 - $194, 216, (Under Review)
Relocation Package Available 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).
Closing Date: Noon on 15 November 2024 |
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As the Senior Administrative position for the Corporation reporting directly to City Council has the overall responsibility, through subordinates, for the general control of the operation of the City subject to legal requirements and City policy. Is responsible to coordinate advice to and from City Council, and boards and committees as required, regarding City policy, programs, and procedures and to act as the chief policy advisor to City Council. Is a member of the Corporate Senior Management Team and is required to participate in corporate initiatives not directly related to scope of responsibility.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Administration (45%)
Strategically co-ordinates, leads and directs the civic administration of the municipality in accordance with the policies and plans approved and established by Council. Attends all Council meetings and any Committee meetings, as required. Acts at the chief administrative advisor to Council on civic matters. Ensures the policy making process is effectively served with timely, practical suggestions with workable alternatives where applicable, responding to staff assessments and initiatives, Council initiatives and Federal and Provincial legislation and programs. Directs the review and evaluation of the municipality’s resources, assets and programs providing analysis of alternatives for those resources, assets and programs that can improve their efficiency and cost effectiveness. In conjunction with department heads, makes recommendations to Council in respect of alternate policies, programs, and procedures. Co-ordinates and directs department heads in the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council relating to the civic administration. Meets with department heads regularly, for discussion of matters of policy approved by the Council and for co-ordination of all departmental activities. Applies contemporary management methods to direct the business of the Corporation and implement the strategic decisions of Council. Acts as the senior administrative contact with regard to relationships with the Federal and Provincial governments, municipal partners, agencies and organizations. Fosters the leveraging of partnerships and funding opportunities which will be of benefit to the City. Performs all of the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as prescribed by the Statutes of Ontario and as may be from time to time prescribed by the Council.
Operations / Quality (45%)
Directs and manages the administrative functions, including the supervision of staff and preparation of departmental budgets. Attends all Council meetings with the right to speak, subject to the consent of the presiding officer, but not to vote there at. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a bond of trust between elected and appointed officials for the successful operation of political and administrative activities; discusses areas of concern with Mayor and Council and proposes solutions. Without limiting the foregoing, exercises any other power from time to time lawfully granted to him by the Council. Where the provisions of this position description conflict with the provisions of any by-law or resolution of the Council, Council shall determine which by-law or resolution shall take precedence, and the conflicting by-law or resolution shall be accordingly amended by Council.
Human Resources (10%)
Reviews the municipality's organization and departmental structure regularly and recommends any changes to Council that would improve the effectiveness or the efficiency of the structure. Recommends to the Council the appointment, employment, suspension, or dismissal of senior administration (department heads).Ensures effective utilization of staff employed by the municipality and provides for policies and procedures to maintain equitable employment practices including collective bargaining and employee relations, compensation and benefit policies, and staff development opportunities. Authority, in cooperation with the appropriate department head to appoint, employ, promote, transfer, suspend or dismiss employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Authority, in cooperation with the appropriate department head to appoint and employ all other employees of the municipality in accordance with procedures laid down in collective bargaining agreements and to dismiss or suspend such employees for cause.
Closes: 11 November 2024 |
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A career at the Town of Collingwood is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team that drives progressive, accountable, and sustainable decisions. In Collingwood, we are committed to building a vibrant community through our lively downtown, extensive waterfront, and rich cultural heritage.
If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!
As the Director, Infrastructure, you are at the helm of a forward-thinking Department, where there is recognition that Environmental Management, Conservation and Sustainability through managing, mitigating and improving environmental impacts better serves the community today and for the future. The Department also prioritizes community mobility to provide integrated, safe and accessible movement of people and goods across multiple modes of transportation (e.g., active, transit, cars, etc.), collaborating with other relevant parties to provide services which leverage the assets, services, and capabilities of the Town to best deliver on the Town’s Vision and Master Plans. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will be instrumental in Growth Planning, Development Management, Asset Management, and Capital Projects Delivery related to Roads & Active Transportation, Stormwater Management, Wastewater, and Water Treatment & Distribution. The Director also is accountable for Minor Capital Projects Delivery and Operations & Maintenance for these services.
Normal hours of work are thirty-five (35) hours per week. The annual salary range is $135,499.00 to $164,637.20. A customizable incentive package, valued at up to $20,000, is available for this role. This is in addition to our comprehensive salary, benefits and perks!
Closes: 5 November 2024 |
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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 |
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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Leaving a job, when you feel bound by habit or burdened by time, is an art as old as work itself. There’s a wisdom in knowing when the soil has given all it can, when the rivers have run their course, and when it's time to pack up and head to greener pastures. It’s a lesson learned from the fields, and maybe one we’re slow to learn in our work. Buddha said “You only lose what you cling to.” Those of us who’ve been in a job long enough know that clinging can grow out of fear, or pride, or even love. But to stay for these alone is to plant seeds in dry ground. Sometimes, the hardest thing is letting go of what we've built so that something else—something even greater—might grow elsewhere.
Lao Tzu told us, “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” There’s liberation in those words, a chance to realize that staying in the familiar can sometimes limit who we might become. To leave is not to turn our back, but to honor our past work by taking its lessons with us. So, if you're looking out the window a little too often, watching the horizon as if it holds some new life for you, maybe it’s time to go. Know that you’re not leaving behind the good that was done there, nor the people you worked with. You’re simply moving toward what’s next, with a head full of wisdom and a open heart. |
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The Federal Government has released a Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI) that includes a help desk to provide direct support to address infrastructure and climate-related inquiries and an online platform that has a wide range of climate tools and resources tailored to your geography and specific needs.
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