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 Mentorship Match-Up Program is a free, value-add service for all OMAA members. It 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. Build meaningful connections, gain valuable skills, and chart a path to success with the support of someone who's been there.
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. |
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Chief Administrative Officer |
Join the dynamic leadership team at the City of Greater Sudbury as we continue to shape the future of this thriving community! Nestled in beautiful northern Ontario, Greater Sudbury is a key contributor to Ontario’s economy and is home to over 179,000 residents, supported by a wide array of services.
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant, multifaceted urban centre, with leadership and expertise in mineral resources, health and life sciences, technology, education, and tourism. Known worldwide as a mining hub, the city also offers world-class attractions, urban amenities and incredible four-season outdoor experiences and adventure opportunities that continue to inspire and captivate. As the largest municipality in northern Ontario, Greater Sudbury is perfectly situated just a four-hour drive or 45-minute flight from the Greater Toronto Area.
At the City of Greater Sudbury, we are on a transformation journey, aiming to modernize our operations and enhance our efficiencies across departments. As Chief Administrative Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead these initiatives, driving change that will leave a lasting impact. You will be supported by a strong Executive Leadership Team to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. You’ll drive strategic planning, performance excellence and the innovative delivery of municipal services, partnering with Mayor and Council in continuing to grow our community. You’ll oversee and guide the business plan, budgeting, and performance metrics, ensuring a forward-thinking approach to resources, organizational structures, and policies that foster sustainable economic development.
Closes: 20 December 2024 |
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The Municipality of North Perth |
This position will be responsible for maintaining the corporate strategic vision through functional oversight, promoting corporate values, and leadership guidance with day-to-day matters. Other responsibilities include operational and strategic leadership for six assigned departments, risk management, and long-term sustainability. This role will lead in developing and fostering strong relationships with internal staff, council, and government agencies. The Deputy CAO will act as the CAO designate in their absence.
The successful candidate should possess:
5 years experience in a Management position leading multidisciplinary groups. Minimum 8 years progressive experience in a Municipal environment.
Demonstrated high level of critical thinking with the ability to perform in a proactive and strategic manner, plan, prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities. Strong organizational, leadership and collaboration skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills. University degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
CMO designation through AMCTO considered an asset. Closes: 18 December 2024. |
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Director, Environmental Services |
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Public Works, the Director, Environmental Services will manage a multimillion-dollar capital and operating budget and provide leadership and expert advice in the development of public works strategies related to solid waste management, water, wastewater and stormwater services. This position will ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services for a growing community with evolving maintenance and operational requirements.
Leading a team of professionals in developing and implementing short and long-term maintenance and operations programs, the Director, Environmental Services will be an integral member of the senior leadership team, playing an active role in delivering the corporations strategic objectives. This leadership role provides direction and vision to a large staff complement of both non-union and unionized employees, working closely with the community, City Council, other levels of government and other City departments, developing partnerships and key integrated services to provide value for Vaughan and its citizens.
With your University Degree in Civil Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario, you possess at least seven (7) to (10) years’ experience at a senior management level within a Public Works/Environmental Services environment; preferably within a municipal, unionized environment. We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal and change management skills with a demonstrated ability to
effectively interact with executive management. You are highly skilled in influencing, negotiating and building consensus amongst diverse groups, as well as have the ability to exercise sound judgement when resolving complex situations. As a coach, mentor, and leader, you strive to create a culture of empowerment and accountability and a team that feels well supported and valued. Closes: Friday 3 January 2025 |
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Reporting to the CAO you will lead a Public Works department of approximately 160 staff in water, wastewater, transportation, waste management, engineering, and facilities.
The ideal candidate will be a progressive, strategic, and collaborative leader, with a demonstrated record of achieving results and leading people.
As a member of the County’s senior leadership team, you will also be responsible for strategic organizational leadership, continuous improvement and broadly supporting all County programs and services.
See attached Job Posting with Job Profile included for more specific details about the role.
Closes: 15 December 2024 |
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Director of Engineering Capital Projects |
The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the full-time position of Director of Engineering Capital Projects in the Infrastructure Capital Projects Division of the Development Services and Engineering Department reporting to the General Manager.
Duties
Direct, manage, track progress, evaluate priorities and execute the operations of the division, including construction of capital projects, in consultation with the General Manager of Development Services and Engineering. Prepare, review and make recommendations for annual division operating and capital budgets; monitor/administer approved budgets. Provide long-range planning for department capital projects.
Provide independent, professional and timely advice to Council, staff and clients in relation to Infrastructure Construction matters. Liaise as required with various City departments, provincial authorities, utility companies, developers, and consultants on design and construction related matters.
Oversee the preparation of plans and specifications, bidding, tendering, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts. Manage staff by setting performance standards, creating work schedules, assigning and approving of overtime and scheduling vacation.
Make recommendations regarding hiring staff. Prepare and/or review reports, make recommendations/presentations and attend Council Committee/Council Committee in Closed Session, Council, Community Group, public and/or other meetings, as required. Prepare, review and recommend the annual Division budget (including all applicable operational budget, capital budget and supplementary request components).
Monitor and administer the approved budget and report on same; and authorize payment of accounts. Provide long-range planning for City capital improvement projects. Serve as an initial point of contact for public and media inquiries regarding construction project issues. Manage working relationships in a unionized environment.
Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for the Infrastructure Capital Projects Division; recommend and administer policies and procedures as approved by Council. Manage the planning, design and construction of City parks projects as well as the construction of water infrastructure and stormwater infrastructure. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with corporate objectives
Compensation for this position is $134,465 to $157,305, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Closes: 6 December 2024 at noon. |
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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 |
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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Chief Administrative Officer |
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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I have been thinking lately about how short-term many of our leaders’ decision are and how this is damaging our collective future. These folks could use a reminder that the earth is not ours to waste but to steward. Perhaps they could learn from the Haudenosaunee.
The Seventh Generation Principle, rooted in ancient Haudenosaunee philosophy, emphasizes making decisions today that ensure a sustainable world for seven generations ahead. Though often applied to energy, water, and natural resource management, the principle can also be extended to relationships, urging us to create sustainable, long-lasting connections for future generations. It serves as a timeless reminder of our responsibility to future life.
But in the clamor of today’s politics, with its quick promises and quicker betrayals, the long arc of seven generations is drowned out by the impatient hammering of the present. Many leaders talk of progress but act as though tomorrow’s air and water are problems for another time.
A wise leader sees further. They plant trees whose shade they will never sit under, carve laws that heal the soil and steady the winds for those yet to come. They understand that the earth remembers the touch of every hand, soft or rough, and passes that memory down. They care about the future of their children and grandchildren--and their children and grandchildren.
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Narcissism in the workplace can be a silent productivity killer. While a touch of confidence can drive leadership and innovation, excessive self-focus often leads to dysfunction. Narcissistic colleagues or leaders may dominate conversations, dismiss others' contributions, and prioritize personal gain over team goals. This behavior can erode trust, discourage collaboration, and increase employee turnover. The problems intensify when narcissists assume leadership roles. They may take credit for team efforts while deflecting blame for failures, leaving employees demotivated. Decision-making often becomes skewed, with personal image taking precedence over long-term organizational benefits. A short article titled
Narcissistic Leaders Often Fall, In Time provides advice on how to spot narcissistic leadership in your workplace plus steps to protect yourself and mitigate the negative impact on your well-being. |
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