Boost your confidence and command the room with the Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills Workshop, a full-day, hands-on training delivered by the experts at Commanding Presence. Limited to just 20 participants, this workshop offers:
Transformational Video Feedback: Review your recorded presentations with valuable input from peers and the coach. World-Class Coaching: Receive expert, personalized coaching that builds on your unique speaking style and personality.
Customized Assessments: Pre-workshop assessments ensure your coaching is tailored to your goals. You’ll leave with the skills to present confidently, think on your feet, and make memorable, persuasive connections. Join us for an empowering experience that’s both challenging and rewarding! |
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The OMAA Schulich School of Business CAO Leadership 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. 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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Mentorship Match-Up Now Available |
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The Mentorship Match-Up Program connects aspiring leaders with seasoned CAOs who offer invaluable guidance, insights, and support. This is your opportunity to gain real-world advice and actionable strategies from someone who’s been in your shoes. Don’t miss out—take the next step in your career journey with a mentor who’s as invested in your success as you are.
We know that it can be hard to know how to start a conversation with someone you have never met. The Top 10 List of Questions for Mentees to Ask Mentors can help kickstart a great discussion with the mentor of your choice.
Note: some mentors are open to acting as Coaches taking on an active relationship, whereas others are interested in being an Advisor that helps mentees solve a specific problem(s) or discuss a certain issue. 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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The Town of Collingwood (12,000 households with 25,000 population) has been providing and operating an OPP Police Station for many years but it lacks an agreement with the OPP (or Infrastructure Ontario or CBRE) nor does it receive a rebate on OPP billings.
CAO Sonya Skinner is very interested in other municipalities’ arrangements for the provision of police stations. Any insights on your agreements, income, and/or other will be gratefully received and kept in confidence.
Email Sonya Skinner directly by clicking on the button below or contact by phone at 705 445 1030 ext. 3277. |
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Black Friday Deals at Perkopolis |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Regional Municipality of Halton |
This year, the Regional Municipality of Halton is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary! Halton Region includes the City of Burlington, the Town of Oakville, the Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills. With a population of over 637,000, Halton Region is expected to grow to over 1.1 million by 2051. The Strategic Business Plan sets the strategic direction and priorities for the Council’s four-year term of office and the Region’s future. Halton Region is guided in the implementation of its Strategic Business Plan by its Vision to be a welcoming and inclusive community that is sustainable, economically strong, equitable and safe and its Mission to enhance the quality of life in Halton for all – today and into the future.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the highest-ranking administrative official in the Region, reporting directly to the Regional Chair and Regional Council. The CAO is responsible for leading the administrative and operational functions of the Region, guiding a team of 3,100 professional staff in delivering services to residents and stakeholders. As the executive leader, the CAO ensures the successful implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Region’s Strategic Business Plan, including oversight of the Region’s Digital Strategy and the development of the next Council's strategic plan. The CAO also manages the administration of the Region's capital and operating budgets and oversees the evaluation of all regional programs. The CAO is responsible for overseeing the Region’s growth-related infrastructure program, ensuring sound financial planning and efficient service delivery. The CAO works closely with leadership at the Local Municipalities and other community organizations to ensure services are delivered to the community effectively. As a leader, the CAO fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and positive work culture, ensuring that the senior management team provides the best professional advice and support to the Regional Chair and Council.
Closes: 29 November 2024 |
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) |
Municipality of Port Hope |
The Municipality of Port Hope is a remarkably picturesque community located on the shore of Lake Ontario and nestled in the Northumberland Hills. With a population of 16,500 and thriving business and tourism sectors, Port Hope is a unique, inclusive municipality dedicated to fostering an active, healthy, vibrant, and caring community, and offering a wonderful blend of rural and urban lifestyles. Port Hope’s most valuable resource is its highly skilled, qualified, and motivated employees who are committed to meeting the needs of residents and businesses by delivering efficient and effective services with an approach that is financially sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Reporting directly to Council, the CAO will provide effective advice and support to Council, implementing their direction efficiently, recognizing their priorities, strategic plan, and legislative requirements. The CAO will provide energetic, creative leadership to a senior team who lead the departments of Corporate Services; Finance; Parks, Recreation and Culture; Planning and Development; Protective Services; and Works and Engineering with over 120 full-time employees, a $24M operating budget, and an $18M capital budget.
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The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 50,000, situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Rich in history and natural beauty, Cornwall offers world-class amenities as well as small town charm and hospitality. Cornwall is Ontario’s easternmost city, just over 400 kilometres east of Toronto, 100 kilometres southeast of Ottawa and 120 kilometres west of Montreal. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers who have made the city an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a combined operating and capital budget of approximately $264M and over 1,000 permanent and part-time staff, the City of Cornwall is committed to meeting the needs of our residents and business community by delivering efficient and effective services.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, trusted and collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments in municipal government. You have exceptional communication skills and the political acumen to interact with diverse interest holders to foster the development of partnerships, engage and inspire our employees while ensuring customer service excellence. 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 will work closely with elected officials 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 efficient, 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 in our strategic plan. Leading a talented staff team, and working in a complex unionized environment, this position guides and inspires a dedicated workforce and helps foster a workplace culture focused on service excellence, innovative thinking, and teamwork while positioning the City of Cornwall as an employer of choice.
The City offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a generous vacation schedule, and a work-life balance program with a salary range of $217,000.00 - $244,924.00.
Closes: 25 November 2024 |
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Manitouwadge, a full-service community of 2,000 residents, has a long history in both the forestry and mining sectors with the availability of both well-paying jobs and affordable housing, offering some of the lowest housing and commercial property prices in Ontario. With a combined operational and capital budget of over $20M and over 30 full and part-time employees, the Township of Manitouwadge 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 to ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion, guiding our organization into the future, while retaining our northern community roots and 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 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 Township of Manitouwadge as a top employer in the community.
Closes: 2 December 2024 |
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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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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 + a 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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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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There’s a quiet kind of wealth in stopping to see the beauty around us. We often get tangled up in the hurry and the noise, forgetting that beauty isn’t just there to please us--it’s there to remind us of something more essential. There’s a certain sturdiness in knowing how to appreciate beauty, like looking out over a field at dusk and realizing the world is a wider place than we often give it credit for.
Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Appreciating beauty is the purest form of artistry. When we pause to find beauty in the common things— the soft hum of morning, a cup of coffee with steam rising, a woody mushroom—it’s as if we’re catching a glimpse of that “inward significance” he spoke about. It doesn’t need to be grand to have meaning, nor extravagant to bring joy.
Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that “Beauty without expression is boring.” The truth of beauty lies in feeling it, in letting it change us in some way. Emerson reminds us that beauty becomes fully alive when we respond to it. So, it’s not just about noticing the stars, but about how they stir something inside you—call it wonder, or awe, or just the need to stand there a minute longer. Kant had his thoughts on this, too, musing that “The beautiful is that which pleases without concept.” Beauty doesn’t have to mean anything profound or have any purpose. It just is.
There’s no utility to a sunset or a storm rolling in over a field, and yet these things anchor us in ways few other things can.
Appreciating beauty is not just a pastime but a reminder, a tether back to what’s real and what matters. The heart sometimes needs nothing more than a quiet moment, a little piece of the world to make it feel whole again. |
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The Yellowhead Institute has produced a treaty map meant to be an accessible introduction to Indigenous perspectives on treaties in Canada Covering every Canadian treaty from 1763 to the present, The Treaty Map aims to challenge the commonly held view of treaties as land surrenders and offers a comprehensive, interactive learning and teaching tool, grounded in Indigenous perspectives of treaties.
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C40 Cities' Climate Action Guide for Urban Planners focuses on the preparation and policy content of urban plans – known variously as strategic spatial plans, master plans, land use plans, and more. The guide also identifies a range of planning policies from cities around the world which have been designed with specific climate considerations in mind.
The guide illustrates the importance of urban planning as a solution to rising climate challenges, with urban planners’ decisions defining cities’ capacities to meet climate goals and enhance quality of life for all residents, both now and into the future. For instance, the guide highlights how:
Increased density and efficient built form can reduce emissions from buildings Shortening distances and enabling mode-shift can reduce transport emissions
Cutting urban sprawl can help preserve natural land and its carbon sequestration potential. Controlling urban development on hazardous land can reduce exposure to climate risks |
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