New, free climate resource |
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The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) is a new capacity-building initiative that connects local governments and communities with top climate experts. This free service aims to help municipalities integrate low-carbon resilience into their infrastructure projects, ensuring that they are better prepared to address the challenges of a changing climate.
Whether you are an expert in the field of climate resilience or a local government looking for guidance, the CRIS offers specialized support to ensure climate considerations are built into infrastructure development, fostering sustainable and resilient communities across Canada.
If you represent a local government or community, you can register to access free expert support to build climate resilience and low carbon emission considerations into your infrastructure project. This service helps incorporate climate considerations into your planning and decision-making processes.
December 29, 2024 is the deadline for first intake of Climate and Infrastructure Experts. |
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As part of our commitment to continuously improve and serve you better, we invite you to participate in our Annual Membership Survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand your needs, enhance our programs, and strengthen our community.
The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our association and ensuring we provide the resources and support you need. |
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NOTE: 2025 membership invoices will be sent out in early January. Email Scott if you would like to add an additional member(s) under your membership. |
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Call for Workshop Presentations
The Planning Committee has started to prepare for the upcoming Spring Workshop and we’re seeking fresh and engaging presentation ideas.
If you have a topic, case study, or innovative idea for a plenary session, we’d love to hear from you. If you're a CAO or Aspiring CAO with a best practice, consider a Rapid Fire & Inspire session (8 minute presentation). We are also looking for coaches for some short wellness focused sessions. Please reach out if you have experience leading a group meditation, tai chi, yoga, or any other wellness practise.
Please send a brief summary of your idea by 31 January 2025. Let us know if you have any questions—we’re excited to collaborate and make this conference a success together! |
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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:
Customized Assessments: Pre-workshop assessments ensure your coaching is tailored to your goals. 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. 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 50% full.
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.
It is hosted in a convenient choice model of virtual or in-person and features top-rated instructors with guest appearances from seasoned CAOs: 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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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: 3 January 2025 |
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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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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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Like the fields that yield harvest only when well-tended, a society thrives not by the strength of its prosperous, but by the dignity it extends to the most vulnerable among its own.
Take inspiration from the words of American novelist and Nobel Prize winner Pearl Buck: “Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.”
Martin Luther King Jr. declaration that "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice" reminds us that the arc does not bend on its own. It is pulled by the hands willing to uplift those who cannot rise on their own. In tending to the weak, we restore balance to the moral fabric that threatens to unravel with neglect.
If you’ve ever walked the furrows of the earth, you know a field untended grows wild, yielding little but weeds. A society, too, must be cultivated—watered with compassion and turned by the plow of responsibility. And so, as the sun rises on yet another day, ask yourself: who among us needs tending? For in answering that call, we answer for ourselves, for our shared humanity.
Our worth, after all, is not measured in wealth amassed or monuments built but in the quiet, steadfast care we give to those who cannot give back. The arc of history waits, and it is in our hands to pull it toward justice. |
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Performance Review Time? Why not ask for more severance? |
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Performance reviews are more than just a formality; they provide an opportunity for city managers to showcase their achievements, outline challenges faced, and demonstrate their commitment to the community. By effectively communicating their contributions—such as improvements in city services, budget management, and community engagement—CAOs can build a compelling case for their value. These reviews can also serve as a strategic tool for negotiating severance packages, particularly the transition from a three or six-month severance to a more favorable twelve-month term. It is common for CAOs and municipal executives to require up to a year to secure a new job so try to include this level of protection in your employment agreement. |
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