2026 CAO Leadership Program
3/25/2026 - 5/5/2026
8:45 AM - 4:00 PM EST


Location: Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (Hybrid) , 222 Bay Street, Suite 500, Toronto, On M5K 1K2


There are currently 22 spots remaining out of 30




Event Description

OMAA is pleased to partner with the #1 business school in the country, the Schulich School of Business at York University, to offer the CAO Leadership Program each spring.

This five-day 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 Schulich instructors with guest appearances from practising CAOs.

  • Module 1: Transformational Leadership       Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre              25 March 2026
  • Module 2: Solving Complex Problems          Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre              26 March 2026
  • Module 3: Digital Futures                               Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre              7 April 2026
  • Module 4: Culture Shaping Leadership         Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre             21 April 2026
  • Module 5: Political Acuity                               Virtual or In-person at the Nadal Centre              5 May 2026

This 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. 

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.

Classes sold-out in 2024 and 2025 so be sure to reserve your spot early.

Members             $5164
Non-Members     $6164