The Province has launched the next call for proposals to create and expand approximately 75 primary care teams that will connect 500,000 more people to a primary care clinician. The deadline for your OHT and PCN to submit proposals is 14 November 2025. This over $250 million investment is meant to bring the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to convenient primary care by 2029.
Primary care clinicians and teams are invited to submit proposals for funding consideration through their associated Ontario Health Team (OHT) and Primary Care Network (PCN). All OHTs and their PCNs are eligible to submit a set number of proposals. Who is eligible to apply: -
Primary care practices and clinicians working with their OHT and PCN can submit a proposal to create or expand one of the existing team-based models:
- Family Health Teams
- Community Health Centres
- Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
- Indigenous Primary Health Care Organizations
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Most everyone is interested in building healthier, more resilient municipal workplaces these days, The Tuesday morning sessions at the upcoming fall workshop are filled with practical tools for diagnosing stressors, resolving conflict, and restoring organizational health.
Stephanie Noël (Noël & Co) will show us how workplace restorations involve walking through the key stages: analysis, planning, intervention, and follow-up. Kathleen Jinkerson (The Talent Company) will provide fresh strategies to attract and retain talent by going beyond compensation, reframing your employee value proposition, and aligning with evolving workforce expectations.
Delegates will also have a chance to exchange ideas with their peers in an interactive discussion to uncover innovative, real-world approaches to recruitment in today’s competitive market. See the full details in the updated program.
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Hiring planners from diverse backgrounds – including internationally trained professionals and equity-deserving groups – strengthens your organization and the profession.
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute's Frameworks for Success - Employer Readiness is a free, in-person course that gives employers practical tools to support and invest in new hires, even when their experience varies. This includes an employer handbook (supported by AMO) that explores HR best practices that promote inclusion, retention, and long-term success. Register now!
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OMAA is accepting applications for the 2025 Maureen McCauley Bursary until 30 September.
Thanks to our partner, AMO, we can now offer two $5,000 bursaries annually to support the education of future municipal government leaders. The Bursary is available to any student in a post secondary program meeting the following criteria: - Is a student residing in Ontario.
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Has completed at least one year of an Ontario university or an Ontario community college program that has the potential to lead to a municipal government career.
- Has submitted a completed Application Form.
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The OMAA- Schulich CAO Leadership Program is ideal for 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. Classes are offered In-person at the Nadal Centre or Virtually.
Module 1: Transformational Leadership 25 March 2026 Module 2: Solving Complex Problems 26 March 2026
Module 3: Digital Futures 7 April 2026 Module 4: Culture Shaping Leadership 21 April 2026 Module 5: Political Acuity 5 May 2026 The 2024 and 2025 classes sold-out so reserve your spot early. |
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) |
The Municipality of Thames Centre was formed on January 1, 2001 with the amalgamation of the former Townships of West Nissouri and North Dorchester. The Municipality has a population of approximately 13,759 and is situated at the east end of the County of Middlesex. Thames Centre borders London directly to the east, features easy access to the London International Airport and is located near the centre of Southwestern Ontario along highway 401 between highways 402 and 403. This strategic access to the 401 allows residents and businesses easy access to London, Woodstock, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Toronto and the central and eastern United States.
With a combined operating and capital budget of approximately $33M and over 100 permanent and part-time staff, the Municipality of Thames Centre is committed to meeting the needs of our residents and business community by delivering efficient and effective services.
In 2024, The Municipality has adopted a strategic plan for the current term of Council and beyond. The vision is a vibrant and safe community combining innovation and tradition for all stages of our life. The mission is to work together to sustain and grow the community through quality services and responsible leadership. The new strategic plan is based on a foundation of sustainability, the pillars of which include the Framework of Smart Planning, Community Communication & Engagement, Active Living and Economic Development. These pillars strengthen the Strategic Priorities of the Municipality.
As the ideal candidate you are an inspiring, principled, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of results and accomplishments in an efficient and fiscally accountable fashion with related experience from either a public sector or private sector organization. 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 managing responsible growth, ensuring effective municipal operations in a fiscally accountable fashion and guiding our organization into the future, while retaining our small-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 will embrace our vision, mission and strategic priorities and develop and implement operational plans to 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 Thames Centre as an employer of choice. Thames Centre offers a competitive compensation package including benefits, vacation, training and development, not to mention an opportunity to work with an engaged Council in a beautiful community.
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Director of Long Term Care |
Home to 433 residents, Pioneer Manor is one of Northern Ontario’s largest long-term care facilities. We provide 24-hour compassionate, individualized care to adults who can no longer live independently. Referred through Home and Community Care Support Services, our residents benefit from a holistic approach that supports their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
The City of Greater Sudbury is currently seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Long-Term Care Services to lead Pioneer Manor. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Community Well-Being, this key leadership role is responsible for the overall operational management and excellence of our long-term care services, ensuring the highest standard of care for residents and support for our dedicated staff.
What You’ll Do Lead with strategy: Develop and implement the division’s business and strategic plans to meet evolving community needs. Oversee operations: Administer all aspects of our Long-Term Care Facility in compliance with legislative standards and best practices. Drive quality outcomes: Ensure exceptional resident care, continuous quality improvement and full regulatory compliance. Influence and advocate: Liaise with provincial ministries, government agencies and community stakeholders to optimize services and secure funding. Manage resources: Oversee budgets, staff, programs and facility upgrades in alignment with corporate priorities. Build partnerships: Engage with advisory panels, families, volunteers and professionals to support collaborative and compassionate care.
The range of pay for this position is $159,442.29 to $187,724.25 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive health benefits plan (100 per cent employer paid), OMERS pension plan, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, plus more. We offer the flexibility to work remotely on a part-time basis, along with a supportive work environment that promotes work-life integration. |
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Senior Director, Strategies and Initiatives |
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and participating as a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead the Strategies and Initiatives Branch — overseeing strategic planning, performance measurement, enterprise risk management, continuous improvement and emergency management across the Region. Your work will be instrumental in translating Council’s Vision into tangible and actionable results, guiding strategic initiatives and aligning organizational operations with the Region’s long-term goals. In this high-impact role, you will oversee development and delivery of the Region’s corporate strategic plan, coordinating updates every four years and reporting annually to Council on progress.
You’ll lead the charge on continuous improvement and innovation, champion enterprise risk and performance management frameworks, and guide change management initiatives that ensure York Region remains a forward-thinking, results-driven organization. With oversight of the Region’s emergency management and business continuity programs, you’ll ensure we are prepared to respond to crises and maintain service continuity under any circumstances, championing innovation at all steps. Your ability to connect the dots between people, data and strategy will help York Region advance its strategic priorities and vision — fostering a high-performing, resilient public service that delivers real, measurable outcomes for our diverse communities. We’re looking for a collaborative, dynamic, and strategic leader with deep experience in public sector transformation, enterprise planning and cross-functional execution. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape the Region’s future, we want to hear from you.
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. Defined Benefit Pension Program – With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. Employer of Choice – Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. Salary Grade: $168,015.00 – $197,574.00
Closes: 30 September 2025 |
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Director of Transportation and Fleet Management Services |
As one of Southern Ontario’s fastest growing cities, with its mix of urban and rural areas, Vaughan is an in-demand place to live and work. Vaughan is considered one of Canada’s most family friendly cities with a dynamic and diverse population of over 300,000. With one of the top performing economies, a growing tourism industry and an enviable portfolio of recreational and cultural venues, this is the place where you want to be.
Responsible for: Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Public Works, the Director of Transportation & Fleet Management Services is responsible for leadership and direction of the Transportation & Fleet Services department, including overall management of road maintenance, winter control, traffic engineering and operations, right-of-way and utility coordination, and fleet services. The Director ensures that the Department’s direction and activities are aligned with Corporate strategies and priorities, are compliant with regulatory requirements, and are positioning the Department for future success. The Director is responsible for fostering a culture of respect, dedication and accountability, where team members are engaged and eager to contribute ideas and innovations toward optimizing performance, value and citizen satisfaction.
The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Business, Business, Public Administration (or suitable equivalent). They have a minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated experience in transportation engineering or maintenance of public infrastructure, including several years of direct senior managerial experience that includes program, financial, budget, and human resource management. They are a registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits
Closes: 17 October 2025 |
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Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk |
Township of North Stormont |
The Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk (CAO/Clerk) is the senior administrative official of the Township and serves as the principal advisor to Council. This role provides strategic leadership, oversees the administration of municipal operations, and ensures the effective implementation of Council’s directives. The CAO/Clerk is responsible for guiding the organization toward operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and responsive service delivery, while fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Governance & Council Support Serve as chief policy advisor to Council, offering professional guidance and comprehensive information to support informed decision-making.
2. Strategic Leadership & Corporate Administration Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, corporate initiatives, and service delivery improvements. Exercise general control and management of municipal affairs in accordance with the Municipal Act, by-laws, and approved policies.
3. Financial Management Lead the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, including long-range financial forecasting. Monitor financial performance and ensure fiscal responsibility and cost-effective operations. Authorize expenditures and enter into contracts in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Council’s delegation of authority.
4. Human Resources & Organizational Development Oversee all aspects of human resource management including recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation, training, labour relations, and succession planning. Promote a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace culture. Ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment legislation.
5. Legislative & Statutory Duties Perform statutory duties under the Municipal Act and other relevant legislation including the Planning Act, Drainage Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Municipal Elections Act. Administer municipal elections in accordance with legislative requirements. Ensure compliance with policies related to health and safety, emergency management, and accessibility. 6. Stakeholder Relations & Communications Act as a liaison with elected officials, internal departments, other governments, residents, community organizations, and the media. Respond to inquiries, monitor sensitive issues, and take corrective action where necessary.
7. Clerk Responsibilities & Legislative Services Perform Clerk duties under the Municipal Act and other statutes. Maintain official records and manage Council documentation. Administer elections, records management, and access to information. Advise on procedural and legislative matters; support Council’s statutory functions.
Closes: 6 October 2025 |
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Can't even go to the dog park these days without hearing some ruffian going on and on about free speech. But I know you folks know better than most that words shape communities. The things said in council chambers, on sidewalks, and on social media ripple outward, carrying consequences. That’s why the idea of free speech so often lands on your desk—not as a theory, but as a lived problem.
But free speech is not the wild garden many think it is. It has fences, hedgerows, and responsibilities built into its soil. John Stuart Mil reminded us that “the liberty of the individual must be thus far limited; he must not make himself a nuisance to other people.” Speech is protected until it tips into harm such as incitement, harassment, or threats. The law recognizes the difference between disagreement, which is vital, and endangerment, which is intolerable.
Consider also the words of Aristotle: “It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it.” A healthy municipality depends on this capacity—not silencing voices because they are unpopular, but also not mistaking every utterance as wisdom. Free speech invites debate, but it doesn’t guarantee applause.
Most relevant to our age of instant posting, Søren Kierkegaard warned: “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Too often, free speech is invoked as a shield for carelessness rather than a platform for civic responsibility.
So what is free speech? It is the chance for communities to test ideas, even uncomfortable ones, without fear of suppression. But it is not a license for abuse, nor a guarantee of a microphone, nor freedom from the consequences of one’s words. Too many of these ruffians want the freedom without the consequences. Seems to me that CAOs live at the sharp edge of this principle. Upholding free speech means protecting the unpopular speaker, but also knowing when speech undermines safety or corrodes the very public trust that democracy depends on. It’s a balancing act, but one that keeps the civic garden alive and growing. |
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BC town fixes doctor issue by making them municipal employees
After talking to doctors in 2022 about what was important to them, many said less paperwork, more financial stability and a better work/life balance. |
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Building, consuming, and exporting more to boost GDP inevitably strains the forests, soils, and waters that make all growth possible. But pro-growth agendas also present a generational opportunity–to treat nature not as a cost to manage but as an asset to build, value, and leverage. More than $78 trillion of the global economy–roughly half of total GDP–is highly to moderately dependent on nature. This includes carbon storage in agricultural soils, water filtration in healthy peatlands, and cultural and biodiversity benefits of intact forests. Valued at more than $200 trillion, ecosystem services remain largely invisible in economic accounts, leaving both a major source of growth and a growing source of risk unrecognized. Learn more in RBC's Unearthing Value: How nature can play a critical role in pro-growth agendas
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The Civility Oath
I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my town. |
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In 2021, the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s board of directors adopted a strategic plan that included restoring civility in government as a top priority.
As destructive as incivility can be in everyday life, it is particularly harmful in a city council meeting, or in our municipal offices. Local government is about solving practical problems, and anything that interferes with effective, respectful communication, renders nearly impossible the vital jobs our members do. That's why many cities and towns in the state start their meetings with everyone in attendance reciting the civility oath.
Check out the Nine Pillars of Civility and a sample Council resolution pledging to practice and promote civility: Civility. Respect. Solutions. | MASC |
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