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SUMMARY:Leadership Development and Coaching Skills Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Toronto – January 16 & 17\, 2018\nBuilding Leadership Strengths\nThe Extraordinary Leader (1 Day Workshop)\n Toronto – January 16\, 2018\n \nGrowing Coaching Skills\nThe Extraordinary Coach (1 Day Workshop)\n Toronto – January 17\, 2018 \nWhether you want to increase employee engagement or boost profitability\, great leadership in an organization matters. Zenger Folkman research shows that leaders are the primary factor behind employee commitment and productivity. Further\, these factors impact a company’s bottom-line\, meaning leadership and coaching\, good or bad\, can drastically affect the success of an organization. \nEnsure that your leaders are extraordinary — and drive extraordinary results. Register to attend one or more of these powerful coaching and leadership development workshops today! \nClick here for full details:\n The Extraordinary Leader Workshop\n The Extraordinary Coach Workshop \nThese are interactive\, leadership learning\, assessing\, and planning experiences led by Jim Clemmer in: \n\nToronto – hosted by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation\, Mississauga\n\nThe Extraordinary Leader Workshop – Jan. 16\, 2018\n \nThe Extraordinary Coach Workshop – Jan. 17\, 2018\n \n\n\n\nRegister Now!  (don’t forget to use your muniSERV discount codes!) \nDiscount Code: MUNIS1 for 1 day ($150) or MUNIS2 for 2 day ($250) \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/leadership-development-and-coaching-skills-workshops-2
CATEGORIES:CAO Workshops,Training Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
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SUMMARY:Develop Your Assertive Voice
DESCRIPTION:Develop Your Assertive Voice – Half-day Workshop on Wednesday\, November 29th \nAssertiveness and self-confidence are crucial for success in life and in business.  It will mean the difference between feeling energized and feeling confident to take on day-to-day challenges\,  and feeling low self-worth\, diminished confidence and challenges when communicating with others.  This can cause one to experience many cascading challenges\, especially in the workplace and manifest in other ways such as: absenteeism\, depression and physical illnesses.  \nThat said\, given an opportunity to explore what assertiveness is\, how to recognize one’s own strengths and start to gain self-confidence\, can be the first steps to building on these skills and behaviours. \nRegister or learn more at: http://www.sparkyourvitality.com/product/develop-your-assertive-voice/ \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/develop-your-assertive-voice
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
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SUMMARY:Boot Camp: Advanced Financial Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time – Tuesday\, August 15th\, 2017 – Friday\, August 18th\, 2017\, 12:00 PM PST\nLocation\n\nUniversity of Victoria\, Student Union Bldg\, Victoria\, BC V8P 5C2 \n\nDescription\n\nHOW CAN YOU ADAPT TO THE EVER-CHANGING ROLE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICER\, AND BECOME AN EFFECTIVE LEADER IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? \nStrengthen your leadership skills in this highly interactive and engaging program designed exclusively for finance professionals in local government. A combination of presentations on best practices and techniques\, and individual and small group exercises will exemplify how to master the leadership competencies necessary to address emerging issues facing local government. Gain the insights\, knowledge and skills to help you become a more effective and strategic leader. \nBe prepared for an intensive\, engaging and inspiring program that starts at 4:00 pm on Tuesday\, August 15th and finishes at noon on Friday\, 18th. All sessions will be held at the University of Victoria. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner will be included Wednesday and Thursday with Breakfast offered Friday morning. \n  \nPROGRAM OBJECTIVES: \nAdvanced Financial Leadership will introduce participants to a set of comprehensive leadership competencies needed to navigate the changing role of local government finance leaders\, while addressing the current issues facing local government in BC today. Recognized experts in the field of local government finance\, leadership\, strategic planning and communications will facilitate group exercises which have been developed to introduce and apply key leadership skill sets and competencies that can be used in your organization. \nIt is intended to give finance leaders in local government the skills they need to help enhance and transform their organizations to become more strategically focused on long term financial sustainability. Participants will be expected to come prepared to discuss current local government issues and best practices in the areas of: \n\nLong term financial planning and sustainable asset management\nFinancial reporting and accountability\nAward winning financial reporting and presentation skills\n\n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nAdvanced Financial Leadership has been designed for finance leaders in local government who want to take their career to that next level\, and help their organization make effective use of current resources through a more strategic and long term focus throughout the organization. While this program has a focus on the long term financial issues facing local government\, it will also be relevant for all current and emerging leaders in local government finance. \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/boot-camp-advanced-financial-leadership
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Coach Workshop - The Clemmer Group
DESCRIPTION:Effective leaders have the potential to significantly in- crease their personal leadership impact by utilizing coaching skills to raise the productivity and effectiveness of those they work with. Whether you want to increase employee engagement or boost profitability\, great leadership in an organization matters. \nEnsure that your leaders are extraordinary — and drive extraordinary results. Register to attend one or more of these powerful coaching and leadership development workshops today! \nToronto – June 2  \nSPECIAL DISCOUNT for muniSERV Members \nSAVE: $150 (1 DAY) OR $250 (2 DAY) \nThe Extraordinary Coach Workshop is a is a one-day interactive\, skills-building experience\, led by Jim Clemmer.  Leaders who coach and develop others have a huge impact on bottom-line results. In The Extraordinary Coach Workshop\, you will develop the essential coaching skills that are required to be a great leader. In addition\, you will learn what extraordinary coaches do well and how you can maximize your leadership impact and inspire others to perform at their peak. \nKey Learnings \n\nBoost on-the-job coaching skills for maximum impact on employee attraction/retention\, engagement/commitment\, productivity\, and customer service.\nLearn the key attributes of great coaches\, what they do that makes them so effective\, and how they do it.\nLearn the key coaching skills that expand awareness\, discover superior solutions\, and make and implement better decisions.\nAnd more ….\n\nWorkshop Audience \nThe Extraordinary Coach is designed for anyone who seeks increased employee engagement\, improved productivity\, and the insightful application of a best- in-class    coaching framework. The Extraordinary Coach is being used extensively for individual leaders at all levels of an organization from senior executives to first-line supervisors\, who coach others as part of their job responsibilities. \nTo Learn More & Register – Extraordinary Coach Workshop– Please note Registration closes May 23\, 2017 \nSee muniSERV Events for more information on Day 2 of this Leadership Development & Coaching Skills series –  Extraordinary Leader Workshop \nHere’s a free whitepaper related to this workshop for you too:  FUEL Framework: What Makes The Extraordinary Coach Unique  \nFor over three decades\, Jim Clemmer’s keynote presentations\, workshops\, management team retreats\, seven bestselling books\, articles\, and blog have helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The Clemmer Group is the Canadian strategic partner of Zenger Folkman\, an award-winning firm best known for its unique evidence-driven\, strengths-based system for developing extraordinary leaders and demonstrating the performance impact they have on organizations
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/the-extraordinary-coach-workshop-the-clemmer-group
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAO Workshops,Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Leader Workshop - The Clemmer Group
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing\, highly competitive environment\, the organizations that excel in their respective markets will be those whose people are most competent\, passionate\, and focused on delivering results. \nToronto — June 1 \nSPECIAL DISCOUNT for muniSERV Members \nSAVE: $150 (1 DAY) OR $250 (2 DAY) \nExtraordinary Leader Workshop is a one-day interactive\, skills-building experience\, led by Jim Clemmer. It utilizes behavior modeling with interactive videos and real-time demonstrations.  This workshop presents a proven framework for helping individuals make a profound difference in their organization’s results\, and in their own performance and development. \nThe Extraordinary Leader Process and Participant Outcomes \nThis is a uniquely powerful leadership development system using strengths-based leadership development\, on a foundation of evidence-based approaches\, producing a highly personalized development plan\, that’s built around a best of class 360 multi-rater tool. \nWorkshop Audience \nThe Extraordinary Leader process is being used extensively for individual leaders at all levels of an organization from senior executives to first-line supervisors. Customized in-house sessions are delivered to executive or management teams\, other intact or cross-functional work teams\, or to individuals gathered from different parts of an organization. \nTo Learn More & Register – Extraordinary Leader Workshop – Please note Registration closes May 18\, 2017 \nHere too is a free whitepaper related to this workshop you might find interesting:  11 Components of a Best in Class 360 Assessment \nSee muniSERV Events for more information on Day 2 of this Leadership Development & Coaching Skills series –  Extraordinary Coach Workshop  \nFor over three decades\, Jim Clemmer’s keynote presentations\, workshops\, management team retreats\, seven bestselling books\, articles\, and blog have helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The Clemmer Group is the Canadian strategic partner of Zenger Folkman\, an award-winning firm best known for its unique evidence-driven\, strengths-based system for developing extraordinary leaders and demonstrating the performance impact they have on organizations. \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/the-extraordinary-leader-workshop-the-clemmer-group
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAO Workshops,Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170517T105838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T105838Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar - A Sustainability Business Case Your CFO Will Love
DESCRIPTION:ISSP Alberta Chapter Presents: A Business Case Your CFO Will Love Seminar  \nLeader: Bob Willard\, Sustainability Advantage May 29th 2:30-4:30pm at Innovate Calgary \nWe are making progress on pressing sustainability issues\, but not enough progress\, fast enough.  Too many sustainability initiatives are failing.  Why?  Because they lack senior executive (CEO and CFO) support.  Why?  Because executives don’t always understand that sustainability initiatives are good for the company\, as well as for the environment and society. We need to support sustainability proposals with a more rigorous cost-benefit analysis that shows an attractive payback period and return on investment.  \nThis seminar is designed for professionals working to accelerate sustainability in industry\, government and corporations.   Bob Willard’s new\, free\, open-source\, fill-in-the-blanks Sustainability ROI Workbook enables a business case for sustainability proposals that CFOs will love. \nRegister Here: $50.00 Non-Members/$25.00 Members ISSP Members may also use this session to support ongoing credential maintenance. \nBecome an ISSP Alberta Chapter Member and get discounted access to local educational events\, professional development and certification\, as well as access to free webinars delivered by Sustainability Professionals world-wide! Learn more about the International Society for Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) and the ISSP Alberta Chapter! \nJoin our Linked In Group and follow us on Facebook for more local networking opportunities.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/seminar-a-sustainability-business-case-your-cfo-will-love
LOCATION:Innovate Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170508T195727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T195727Z
UID:9073-1495616400-1495643400@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Champions of Lean Six Sigma
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Wednesday\, May 24\, 2017 (1-Day Workshop) \n LOCATION: Town of Oakville \nMaking service improvements has typically been viewed\, as the way of introducing “higher costs and ultimately an increase in taxes”. Government Services are constantly under tremendous scrutiny with a focus on traditional cost-cutting measures such as; downsizing\, delaying the implementation/timing of a project\, cutting actual key components of the service\, etc… \nAt OMLI we are working closely with various governments and their agencies by shifting the focus on the “customer” with guaranteed process efficiencies and financial rewards! \n  “6 REASONS FOR CHANGE” \n\nYou have been doing the same thing over and over without any significant improvement – “same old results”.\nImproving services at the same or lower costs\, means getting a NEW PLAYBOOK!\nIf your objective is to find new capacity within your employees\, then you need to direct energy to important services and ELIMINATE the things that DON’T ADD VALUE.\nShifting your focus on your customer and eliminating the non-value added activities and business processes does NOT mean reducing quality customer service.\nRe-energizing your organization to get employees excited about what they do will ignite endless possibilities.\nTaking the time to examine the actual work performed will provide valuable insight into proper planning for the future.   \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/champions-of-lean-six-sigma
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170502T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T182039Z
UID:8854-1494925200-1494952200@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:The Reluctant Speaker/Presenter
DESCRIPTION:THE RELUCTANT SPEAKER/PRESENTER  \nMay 16\, 2017  \nMeet Our Facilitator – Shona Welsh  \nABOUT THIS WORKSHOP \n So much fun\, you won’t even notice you’re becoming an excellent speaker/presenter. \n This dynamic one-day workshop has been designed to conquer your fears\, build confidence\, and prove that you can survive in front of an audience. We incorporate specific exercises that focus on the “how” of effective speaking rather than the content of a speech\, including; vocal variety\, vocal energy\, volume\, body language\, eye contact\, and conquering fears and nerves. \n The session includes techniques from improvisational theatre and ends with all participants delivering a two-minute presentation about… anything! \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND: \n EVERYONE! This workshop is ideal for anyone who feels intimidated by speaking\, has had a negative past experience\, or is being newly required by the needs of their job to speak in meetings and deliver presentations. It is also a great refresher \nRegister here
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/the-reluctant-speakerpresenter
LOCATION:Army Navy & Air Force Club\, 52 Morrow Road \, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170425
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T191652Z
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SUMMARY:NECI - Interactive Course: Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 201: Planning
DESCRIPTION:Apr 24 – May 19\, 2017 Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 201:  Planning $879 \nThis interactive course is delivered over 4 weeks\, entirely online. It provides participants with a detailed understanding of the steps\, considerations and documentation needed to ensure that adequate planning is done for procurement and contracting processes. \nThe course covers the importance of a thorough market assessment when preparing a procurement plan\, and how to select the most appropriate solicitation methodology and minimize risk when setting up the evaluation and selection process. \nThe elements of a basic business case are discussed\, along with cost benefit analysis considerations. Key legal issues\, such as intellectual property and conflict of interest\, are explored\, and the importance of maintaining good vendor relationships throughout the procurement and contract management cycle is emphasized.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-interactive-course
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170403T232308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T211217Z
UID:8167-1491901200-1491912000@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Procurement Essentials for Executives
DESCRIPTION:Date:  April 11\, 2017 \nTime:  9:00 – 12:00 PST \nTopic:  Procurement Essentials for Executives \nRegister Button:  http://neci-legaledge.com/eseminars/procurement-essentials-executives/ \nDESCRIPTION:  eSeminar (3-Hour online) \nExecutives and senior management provide oversight to ensure that procurement processes are conducted fairly\, legally and within corporate policy. This 3-hour eSeminar\, which includes a 15 minute break\, provides a high level overview of the foundational laws behind competitive contracting\, identifies key risk areas in the procurement process and outlines the critical role that executives play in ensuring that their organization receives maximum value from procurement activities. \nParticipants will identify the high-risk procurement activities in their own organization and discover strategies to mitigate those risks. \nLearning Objectives \n\nReview the laws of competitive contracting\nIdentify high-risk areas in the procurement process\nDiscover tips to avoid supplier challenges and claims of unfairness\nConsider how to avoid allegations of preference\, bias and conflict of interest\nOutline strategies to avoid personal and corporate liability\n\nPrice:  $297
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/procurement-essential-for-executives
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170406
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170117T145800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T145800Z
UID:7258-1491264000-1491436799@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Asset Management Symposium - Progress Not Perfection - MFOA
DESCRIPTION:The Asset Management Symposium continues to be the premier professional development event for those involved in municipal asset management. The Symposium provides a rich learning environment for elected officials and municipal staff to learn in a collaborative and interactive forum. The goal of the event is to provide access to cutting-edge research\, best practices and more for attendees to take back to their municipalities. \nWhy Attend? Simply\, to get the tools and knowledge to be able to ask and answer the right questions when it comes to Asset Management at YOUR municipality!  \nCome to: \n\nListen to a varied roster of asset management speakers\nLearn about updates in beneficial federal and provincial policies\, plans and projects\nFind out how to ensure that you link overall service levels with your asset management plan\nGain insights into best practices for refining\, funding and implementing your long-term asset management strategy\nFrom getting buy-in for asset management to ways overcoming resistance to change\, learn how to transform your initiative into an accepted standard operating procedure.\n\nDate: April 4 & 5\, 2017 \nLocation: Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport\, 970 Dixon Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9W 1J9 \nClick here to register or for further information
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/asset-management-symposium-progress-not-perfection-mfoa
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170401
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160615T200104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T230941Z
UID:4873-1490659200-1491004799@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Parks & Recreation Ontario (PRO) Educational Forum
DESCRIPTION:Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO)  2017 PRO Educational Forum and Trade Show\, being held March 28-31\, 2017 at Deerhurst Conference Centre in Huntsville\, ON \nFor more information on the 2017 PRO Forum and Trade Show\, please contact: Parks and Recreation Ontario 416-426-7142 forum@prontario.org
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/parks-recreation-ontario-pro-educational-forum
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170315
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20170314T153657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T153657Z
UID:7877-1489449600-1489535999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:eSolutions Group AODA Accessible Documents Training On Demand
DESCRIPTION:2017 AODA Accessibility Compliance Report deadline – Dec. 31 – Are you ready? \nTo help meet those requirements\, eSolutionsGroup with the Region of Waterloo\, now offers online training to create accessible documents including Fillable Forms\, Word documents and PDFs. \nOnline Training Module Details \nWhat you get:  \nFor just $75 you get access to all 3 training modules\, including a printable certificate to document your completion of the courses. \nHow it works:  \nUsers will complete the online form to sign-up and pay for access to the training modules. They will receive a login ID and password which allows them to access the online training modules. Once they’ve completed each module they will be able to print their Certificate of Completion.  \nLearn more here. \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/esolutions-group-aoda-accessible-documents-training-on-demand
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170228
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161129T000623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T191856Z
UID:6706-1488153600-1488239999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI -Interactive Course: Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 203:  Managing & Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Feb 27 – Mar 24\, 2017 Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 203: Managing and Evaluation $879 – \nThis interactive course is delivered over 4 weeks\, entirely online. It gives learners the skills and knowledge to manage contracts effectively and handle any performance or other issues that arise. \nThis course includes mandatory participation in 3 of the 4 weekly online live exercise sessions. \nPlease ensure you are available and committed to these live exercise sessions as part of the course prior to registering as cancellation/course transfer based on unavailability is not accepted.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-interactive-course-public-sector-procurement-program-pspp-203-managing-evaluation
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170110
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161129T000307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T192034Z
UID:6705-1483920000-1484006399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI - Interactive Course - Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 202:  Solicitation & Award
DESCRIPTION:Jan 9 – Feb 3\, 2017 Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 202: Solicitation and Award $879 – \nThis interactive course is delivered over 4 weeks\, entirely online. \nIt provides participants with a detailed understanding of the steps\, considerations and documentation needed to ensure that adequate planning is done for procurement and contracting processes. The course covers the importance of a thorough market assessment when preparing a procurement plan\, and how to select the most appropriate solicitation methodology and minimize risk when setting up the evaluation and selection process. \nThe elements of a basic business case are discussed\, along with cost benefit analysis considerations. Key legal issues\, such as intellectual property and conflict of interest\, are explored\, and the importance of maintaining good vendor relationships throughout the procurement and contract management cycle is emphasized.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-public-sector-procurement-program-pspp-202-solicitation-award
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161128T235717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034405Z
UID:6704-1482148800-1482154200@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI - e-Seminar - Contract Drafting:  Practical Drafting Tips
DESCRIPTION:Aside from the legal and business considerations when drafting a contract\, there are also practical considerations. \nYou need a well thought out process to draft the contract and finalize terms once you have selected your successful proponent. \nYou need to make sure the contract is clear\, communicates the necessary information\, and incorporates the contractor’s promises from their proposal. \n$97 Per Person \nLearn more here eSeminar: Contract Drafting:  Practical Drafting Tips 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-contract-drafting-practical-drafting-tips
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161128T235400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034253Z
UID:6703-1481544000-1481549400@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI e-Seminar:  Contract Drafting: Relationship Management
DESCRIPTION:Successful contract outcomes rely heavily on your dealings with contractors. \nMaintaining positive working relationships requires people skills and a fair deal of effort— \nLearn the tools and provisions you can build into the contract to help guide the relationship along the way. \n$97 Per Person \nLearn more here eSeminar:  Contract Drafting:  Relationship Management
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-contract-drafting-relationship-management
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161020T151047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T151223Z
UID:6402-1481500800-1481932799@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:The Mental Health Commission of Canada - The Working Mind Train-the-Trainer Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Working Mind: Promoting mental health and building resilience for Canadian workers.  Workplace mental health is fast becoming one of the highest priority concerns among Canadian employers. \nThe Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence based program designed to reduce stigma and address and promote mental health and resiliency in the workplace. \nThis certification by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) trains you to deliver both the full and half-day formats to staff within your organization. \nSee More and Register  
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/he-mental-health-commission-of-canada-the-working-mind-train-the-trainer-certification
LOCATION:Gary Morden Centre\, 7535 - Ninth Line\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161128T234930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034149Z
UID:6702-1480939200-1480944600@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI eSeminar: Contract Drafting: Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Contracts can quickly go sideways if you neglect to actively manage performance. Make sure the tools and strategies to keep the contract on track are built into the contract so you have what you need to address issues head on when they arise. And\, learn how to identify shortcomings so you can improve the performance management provisions in your next contract. \n$97 per person \nLearn more here eSeminar:  Contract Drafting:  Performance Management  \nNECI \nProcurement and Contract Management Learning Specialists
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/neci-eseminar-contract-drafting-performance-management
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160901T150705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T150705Z
UID:5760-1479859200-1480031999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Parks & Recreation Ontario - MBA 16 Symposium for Managers/Directors and Program Staff of Youth Development and Engagement Programs
DESCRIPTION:November 23 & 24\, 2016 Teatro Conference and Event Centre\, Milton\, ON \nPre-Symposium Workshop: November 22\, 2016 \nEarly Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 26 Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 24 Registration Deadline: November 8 \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nThe MBA Symposium is celebrating 15 years as the largest annual training event for people who work with/supervise recreation\, arts\, health promotion\, sport\, and education programs and/or youth advisory committees/networks with youth ages 13 – 19. \nAlso\, back by popular demand the pre-symposium workshop: Positive Youth Development. You’ll gain valuable skills to help you support youth to develop the core competencies they need to transition into adulthood. \nMBA delegates can select from a wide range of presentations on topics such as understanding youth sub-cultures\, youth-adult partnerships and mental health for youth. Join the Thursday plenary presentation\, 10 Bug Ideas to Increase Engagement on Social Media.  \nLive outside Ontario? Look for special rates for CPRA/Provincial and Territorial Parks and Recreation Association Members. \nPlease click here for the full Program Brochure and registration information. \nClick here to register online today! \nFor more information on the MBA\, please contact: \n416-426-7142 pro@prontario.org  \nBrought to you by Parks and Recreation Ontario and Play Works\, Founder of the Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program. \nPlay Works Members 4-H Ontario Arts Network for Children and Youth Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada – Central Region Ophea Parks and Recreation Ontario YMCA Ontario
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/parks-recreation-ontario-mba-16-symposium-for-managersdirectors-and-program-staff-of-youth-development-and-engagement-programs
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20161108T144059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T144059Z
UID:6559-1478736000-1478822399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Knowledge Translation
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge Translation\nSustainability requires decision makers to consider a wide variety of types of information. There’s a great need for tools to help decision makers understand ecology\, climate science\, and sustainability\, and become better consumers of scientific information. In this half-day workshop\, participants will become familiar with knowledge translation planning and concepts. \nMore information and to register  \nThursday\, Nov 10\, 2016 \nTime: 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm\nLocation: Calgary Innovates\nPrice: 157.50 CAD (Taxes Included)\n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/knowledge-translation
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161105
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160919T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T185822Z
UID:5962-1477958400-1478303999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:PRO Aquatics Conference - Where it All Comes Together!
DESCRIPTION:2016 Parks and Recreation Ontario Aquatics Conference at Deerhurst Conference Centre from November 1 -4. The conference committee has created another dynamic program of excellent sessions\, keynote presenters and networking opportunities. \nDid you know that registration is open for the 2016 PRO Aquatics Conference?  Your Aquatic Conference badge is more than just a confirmation\, it’s your gateway to essential education\, networking opportunities and exhibits at the show. \nEarly registration has its rewards. Receive discounted registration rates and secure your spot today! \nDownload your copy of the program brochure at http://bit.ly/PROAquatics16.
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/pro-aquatics-conference-where-it-all-comes-together
LOCATION:Deerhurst Conference Centre\, Huntsville\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160714T104712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T104712Z
UID:5024-1475625600-1475798399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) 2016 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Communities & Planning for the Public Realm \nHamilton Convention Centre Hamilton\, Ontario\,  October 5 & 6\, 2016 \nWith a program that boasts nearly 80 interactive training sessions\, keynote speakers and engaging mobile workshops\, the OPPI Symposium promises to be one of the premier planning events of 2016. REGISTER NOW to take advantage of early bird pricing\, which ends on August 1st and save $75! \n This year’s theme seeks to inform professional planners about the best practices and latest trends concerning the public realm in three key areas: \n\n\nFundamentals of Community Design \n\n\nCulture & Diversity \n\n\nEnvironmental Planning & Issues \n\n\n New for 2016\, student members of OPPI are invited to join us for both days of the Symposium to network\, learn more about the planning profession and discover industry specific knowledge. Buses will be provided to student members on both days. \n Student members are encouraged to submit presentation proposals via email to oppi@absolutevents.com before September 23rd to showcase their research to colleagues and planning professionals from across Ontario. Get your work noticed! \n Are you a supporter of the planning profession in Ontario? Consider sponsorship! Sponsoring the OPPI Symposium gives you access to key decision-makers\, over 600 delegates and offers excellent opportunities to demonstrate your support and do business in an educational and professional environment. \n We look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton this October for an unforgettable event! \n Sincerely\, OPPI Staff
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-professional-planners-institute-oppi-2016-symposium
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160929
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160615T230908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T230908Z
UID:4875-1474934400-1475107199@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Municipal Innovators Community (MIN) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Igniting Ideas In Municipalities \nThis two day event will feature opportunities for networking\, learning and participating in a unique ‘un-conference’ session designed to encourage new\, outside-the-box thinking that will push you to become a municipal innovator. This two day conference is sure to ignite lively conversations about municipal innovation that you won’t want to miss!    \nBurlington\, ON
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/municipal-innovators-community-min-conference
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160924
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160615T201040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T231009Z
UID:4874-1474416000-1474675199@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) Annual Conference & AGM
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference is being held once again at the Sheraton-on-the- Falls in Niagara Falls. The theme will be “Big Data – Turning Insight into Action”. Big Data analytics examines large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns\, correlations and other insights. With today’s technology\, it’s possible to analyze your data\, get answers and make strategic decisions from it almost immediately. There are classroom settings and open forum discussions that we encourage you to participate in. You will have the opportunity to “shop” for Municipal Finance Services by becoming acquainted with our many expert exhibitors. \n \n 
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/municipal-finance-officers-association-mfoa-annual-conference-agm
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Trade Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160809T105327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T105327Z
UID:5255-1474329600-1474415999@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Three Bonus PD Workshops at MFOA in Niagara Falls
DESCRIPTION:Automate Your Annual Financial Statements & Internal Reports  \nBONUS PD Workshop at MFOA Conference in Niagara Falls!  This workshop is part one of a two part series which is designed to provide finance officers with the base level of knowledge required to begin effectively using and or implementing CaseWare in a municipal government environment. Topics Include: planning\, creating new file\, importing balances\, annotation\, tick-marks\, sign-offs\, document management\, grouping your general ledger\, create lead-sheets & supporting docs\, and adjusting journal entries.  \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nLong-Range Financial Planning & Fiscal Tools and Measures  \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nMunicipalities are increasingly required to understand and quantify the long-range fiscal consequences of past and present decisions made by Council. Asset management plans\, rate/fee studies\, grant applications\, debenture requests\, and Financial Information Returns all require varying degrees of long-range financial analysis. This session will describe the key demographic\, revenue and expenditure inputs required for preparing sound financial projections. The session will conclude with an interactive session identifying the top five must have financial performance measure outputs through the use of case studies. Case studies will include the Region of Peel\, City of Leduc\, City of Brampton and Town of Innisfil. \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nOperational Asset Management – Part 2 \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nAt last year’s MFOA pre-conference session on asset management\, topics focused on “how to operationalize your plan”\, including the importance of an asset register\, level of service focused asset management\, asset management strategy optimization and financing strategy integration.  This year\, the pre-conference session will look at the next step in making your plan operational. Discussions will include: \n\nAn overview of topics discussed last year\nInternal Governance and Ownership of the Plan\nPublic Engagement and Communication\nCouncil Approval and Support\nAsset Management Case Study and\nPerformance and Sustainability Measures to evaluate your Plan.\n\nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/three-bonus-pd-workshops-at-mfoa-in-niagara-falls
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160714T104048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T104048Z
UID:5023-1473811200-1474070399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:HR – Pathways to ExcellenceSeptember 14 -16th\, 2016 – Nottawasaga Inn\, Alliston\, ON\nRegister Now! \nGuest Room InformationRoom rate $149 + taxesPlease call 1-800-669-5501 or 705-435-5501\, or fill out the attached Reservation Form and email or scan it to the Nottawasaga Inn to book your guest room.  Please note\, this is to book your guest room only\, you must also register through OMHRA’s online regitration link to register your attendance at the conference. \nOfficial Agenda to follow \nBreif timeline of events at the Fall Conference:Wedneday afternoon – optional golf fun tournamentWednesday evening –  dinner and hospitality suiteThursday – educational sessions\, banquet\, and hospitality suiteFriday – morning educational sessions\, finishes at noon
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-human-resources-association-omhra-fall-conference
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160915
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160616T111226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T111226Z
UID:4879-1473552000-1473897599@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Tax & Revenue Association (OMTRA) Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 2016 OMTRA Fall Conference is once again being held at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa and reservations are now being accepted. \nTo make your reservations\, please use the following link: \nhttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/OMTRA16 \nBook your room early to avoid disappointment!
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-tax-revenue-association-omtra-fall-conference
LOCATION:JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa\, 1050 Paignton House Road\, Minett\, Ontario\, P0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160818
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160426T172909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T152644Z
UID:2562-1471132800-1471478399@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference \nAMO: Bridging the Gap
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/2016-amo-agm-and-annual-conference
LOCATION:Caesars Windsor\, 377 Riverside Dr E\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 7H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160722
DTSTAMP:20260411T173514
CREATED:20160718T225118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T225118Z
UID:5048-1469059200-1469145599@muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:MFOA - Assessment & Property Tax Training Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape” 3-Part Webinar Series This intensive 3-part webinar series will comprehensively review current reforms to Ontario’s assessment and property tax regime. The curriculum will extend to include: changes to the property assessment and appeal process\, advance disclosure protocol and the pending reassessment\, reporting on and managing assessment at risk\, strategic assessment base management\, and responsive tax policy development and implementation. Participants will benefit from the “best practice” approach that will be taken to these subject matters allowing for more effective and efficient municipal involvement in various aspects of the assessment and property tax functions.  \nREGISTER for Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape 3-part Webinar – July 21\, July 27\, Aug 10 \nThese webinars are fast approaching\, so register today. If you can not attend a webinar\, we will forward you a taped copy to view at a later date that’s convenience for you. If you have any questions\, please feel free to contact me.  \n  \nMany thanks\, \nKrista \nKrista Klesch \nManager of Training and Education
URL:https://muniserv.ca/event/mfoa-assessment-property-tax-training-webinars
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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