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Parks & Recreation Ontario - MBA 16 Symposium for Managers/Directors and Program Staff of Youth Development and Engagement Programs
2016-11-23 - 2016-11-24
November 23 & 24, 2016 Teatro Conference and Event Centre, Milton, ON
Pre-Symposium Workshop: November 22, 2016
Early Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 26 Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 24 Registration Deadline: November 8

The 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.
Also, 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.
MBA 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.
Live outside Ontario? Look for special rates for CPRA/Provincial and Territorial Parks and Recreation Association Members.
Please click here for the full Program Brochure and registration information.
Click here to register online today!
For more information on the MBA, please contact:
416-426-7142 pro@prontario.org
Brought to you by Parks and Recreation Ontario and Play Works, Founder of the Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program.
Play 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

Public Sector Digest - Analyzing Traffic Congestion & Policy Solutions for Canadian Municipalities Webinar
2016-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
PSD Open Webinar
Cities across Canada are experiencing unparalleled gridlock, leading to increases in pollution, obstruction of business operations, diminished quality of life for commuters, and contributing to the deterioration of municipal infrastructure. While common policy solutions, such as road expansion and adjusting traffic signal re-timing, have been well researched, these types of solutions have proven to be too costly for cities, highly unpopular among voters, or in some cases have accomplished little in alleviating the overall problem of traffic congestion.
Together with project partners City of Vancouver, City of Surrey, and TransLink, PSD’s research team has completed a study analyzing the economic, social, and environmental costs of traffic congestion for Canadian cities, with an in-depth look at defining congestion and the efficacy of new innovative policies and solutions to combat this significant problem.
Please join us as we discuss and expand on our findings of congestion and congestion reduction initiatives across Canada.
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Free Webinar: Embracing Change and Building Your Resilience
2016-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Juice Inc. Presents – Embracing Change and Building Your Resilience
November 17, 2016 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Resilience: the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens
As organizations engage in large-scale change to adapt to changing external environments and pressures, leaders and their teams are under distress. Leaders are expected to be resilient and to help others navigate the change.
The support leaders often get to manage this pressure is simply learn a change model – but this doesn’t help them with the day to day pressure their employees face in trying to navigate the changes.
Resilience is not genetic. Join us for this FREE webinar to learn and practice three concrete things that can produce resilience.
Register here

Knowledge Translation
2016-11-10 | Unnamed Venue, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Knowledge Translation
Sustainability 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.
More information and to register
Thursday, Nov 10, 2016
Time: 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Location: Calgary Innovates
Price: 157.50 CAD (Taxes Included)

CivicInfo BC - Conference on Asset Management
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-04 | Vancouver Airport Hilton Hotel, 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, V6X 4C7, Canada
Asset Management BC – Conference on Asset Management
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 Asset Management for Sustainable Service Delivery: A BC Framework
 Shaping your organization for Asset Management
 Communicating the message
 Long term financial planning
 Performance measures
 How to define service levels
 UBCM Survey: Lessons learned
November 3 – 4, 2016
More information & To Register

Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge Employment Expo
2016-11-02 10:30 - 17:00
The Employment Expo Is a free career and employment fair, this is a great recruitment opportunity for employers looking to hire and recruit qualified candidates and a fantastic way for job-seekers to connect face to face with potential employers and network with organization that can help them with their career paths.
The Employment Expo, will offer a unique and exciting environment to reach job-seekers within the Greater Toronto Area who are seeking employment, as well as inspiration and information on training and other career information and resources as they job search,
Becoming a exhibitor at the Employment Expo allows your company or organization to opportunity to connect directly and recruit qualified candidates.
If you are looking for a new Job or Career opportunities, the Employment Expo is your one stop connection to find new career opportunities and connect face to face with employers that are looking to hire.
EDUCATION
Meet with representatives from colleges and universities and get information you need on academic and Credential assessment Services, bridging Programs, language training and guidance that can help you reach your educational and career goals.
EMPLOYMENT Are you looking to jump start your career in Canada? Be sure to attend the Employment Expo to find new opportunities in employment with local employers who are looking to hire.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EXHIBITOR: CLICK HERE
LEARN MORE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kitchener-waterloo-cambridge-employment-expo-tickets-26803131889
When
Wednesday, 2 November 2016 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) – Add to Calendar
Where
The Cambridge Hotel & Conference Center – 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, ON N3H5LB – View Map
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PRO Aquatics Conference - Where it All Comes Together!
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-04 | Deerhurst Conference Centre, Huntsville, Canada
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.
Did 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.
Early registration has its rewards. Receive discounted registration rates and secure your spot today!
Download your copy of the program brochure at http://bit.ly/PROAquatics16.

The 2016 OMAA Fall Workshop
2016-10-19 - 2016-10-21 | Blue Mountain Inn, The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada
Twice yearly OMAA holds a Workshop for CAOs. These professional development events are held in the Spring and the Fall. Details regarding upcoming events are posted here when they become available

Public Sector Digest - Infrastructure and Capital Asset Management Tools for Local Government
2016-10-13 13:00 - 14:00
October 13th, 1-2pm ET
In this PSD open webinar series, learn how PSD’s infrastructure and capital asset management tools integrate with and enhance your municipality’s financial planning and asset management processes.
Municipalities are in need of advanced tools to not only coordinate asset management decision-making, reporting, and implementation across departments, but also streamline and automate ongoing activities as TCA inventories are updated and assets are maintained, rehabilitated, replaced, and disposed of. Excel spreadsheets are no longer sufficient for the requirements of municipal asset management planning and implementation in Canada.
Register Your Asset Management Team Today

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - Roundtable Discussion with all Speakers
2016-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
Roundtable Discussion with all Speakers
Register Here

Municipalities of Newfoundland & Labrador 2016 Conference
2016-10-06 - 2016-10-08 | St. John’s Convention Centre, St. John's , Newfoundlan, Canada
MNL 2016 AGM – October 6-8, 2016
St. John’s Convention Centre

Convention rooms are going FAST!
MNL’s block of rooms are the Delta St. John’s is going fast and Wednesday night (October 5th) is currently book up. If you are planning to stay at the Delta St. John’s or have a hospitality room for the convention, we would advise you to call ASAP! 709-739-6404.
A block of rooms have also been dedicated at JAG – 115 George St W, (709) 738-1524

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - In the Hot Seat
2016-10-05 12:15 - 12:45
In the Hot Seat – Navigating Contentious Issues
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Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) 2016 Symposium
2016-10-05 - 2016-10-06
Healthy Communities & Planning for the Public Realm
Hamilton Convention Centre Hamilton, Ontario, October 5 & 6, 2016
With 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!
This year’s theme seeks to inform professional planners about the best practices and latest trends concerning the public realm in three key areas:

Fundamentals of Community Design

Culture & Diversity

Environmental Planning & Issues

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.
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!
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.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton this October for an unforgettable event!
Sincerely, OPPI Staff

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - Emergency Management
2016-09-28 12:15 - 12:45
Emergency Management – Keeping Cool Under Pressure
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Municipal Innovators Community (MIN) Conference
2016-09-27 - 2016-09-28 | Unnamed Venue, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Igniting Ideas In Municipalities
This 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!
Burlington, ON

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Series - What's Your Brand?
2016-09-21 12:15 - 12:45
What’s Your Brand – Creating an Identity for your Municipality
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Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) Annual Conference & AGM
2016-09-21 - 2016-09-23
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.

Three Bonus PD Workshops at MFOA in Niagara Falls
2016-09-20
Automate Your Annual Financial Statements & Internal Reports
BONUS 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.
REGISTER for September 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in Niagara Falls

Long-Range Financial Planning & Fiscal Tools and Measures
BONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!
Municipalities 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.
REGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls

Operational Asset Management – Part 2
BONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!
At 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:

An overview of topics discussed last year
Internal Governance and Ownership of the Plan
Public Engagement and Communication
Council Approval and Support
Asset Management Case Study and
Performance and Sustainability Measures to evaluate your Plan.

REGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - Leveraging Digital Communications
2016-09-14 12:15 - 12:45
Leveraging Digital Communications – Social Media and Beyond
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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference
2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16
HR – Pathways to ExcellenceSeptember 14 -16th, 2016 – Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston, ON
Register Now!
Guest 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.
Official Agenda to follow
Breif 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

Ontario Municipal Tax & Revenue Association (OMTRA) Fall Conference
2016-09-11 - 2016-09-14 | JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Road, Minett, Ontario, P0B 1G0, Canada
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.
To make your reservations, please use the following link:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/OMTRA16
Book your room early to avoid disappointment!

Public Sector Digest's Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - Municipal Website Design
2016-09-07 12:15 - 12:45
Municipal Website Design Webinar – Capture Your Community on the Web
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2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference
2016-08-14 - 2016-08-17 | Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7H7, Canada
2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference
AMO: Bridging the Gap

MFOA - Assessment & Property Tax Training Webinars
2016-07-21
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.
REGISTER for Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape 3-part Webinar – July 21, July 27, Aug 10
These 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.

Many thanks,
Krista
Krista Klesch
Manager of Training and Education

AMCTO's Municipal Administration Program - Registration for Fall Term Opens
2016-07-02
Municipal Administration Program (MAP) (Re-developed as of July 1, 2015)
Registration is open from July 2nd to Aug. 12th for the Fall Term that will run from September to December 2016 – see Assignment Schedule. Spaces are guaranteed for anyone who registers on or before August 12th. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 – 48 hours that will include the link to materials and details for your specific course. MAP is one component of AMCTO’s Diploma in Municipal Administration (DMA). MAP is also one pre-requisite for applying for AMCTO’s Accreditation Programs (CMO or AMP). It is recommended that the MAP Units are completed in order from 1 to 4 and taken one at-a-time.
MAP was re-developed for implementation of the new curriculum during the Fall 2015 Term. Moving forward, the Certificate of Completion will be awarded once you have successfully completed all four units of MAP within a three-year timeline. However, anyone who completed the four units prior to July 1, 2015 and within the three-year timeline, was required to successfully write the Comprehensive Exam to receive the Certificate of Completion.
The FINAL MAP Comprehensive Exam dates were offered during the Winter 2016 Term. Any questions, please contact Rosita Bourke rbourke@amcto.com or 905-602-4294 ext. 225. Following the re-development of MAP, the AMCTO Board of Directors has approved the granting of exemptions for Units of MAP to graduates of relevant courses of study from accredited Canadian Universities – MAP Equivalency Assessment Application form.

Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 1 Day Workshop
2016-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 3E9, Canada
OMHRA’s one day workshop will focus on Bill 163, Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (PTSD), 2016 and its implications for municipalities across Ontario. This new legislation will amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and the Ministry of Labour Act to make PTSD presumptive for first responders.

This session will address:

Developing a PTSD Prevention Plan and Program
Claims management and return to work
Financial implications

Presenters for this one day workshop will include:

Joseph Cohen-Lyons, a labour and employment lawyer from Hicks Morley, will provide the legal perspective on Bill 163.
Dawn Yearwood, Vice President of Operations, and Susan Brown, Vice President of Business Development from Acclaim Ability Management will be sharing best practices and practical hands-on solutions for prevention, claims management and return to work.
Monica A. Szabo, Executive Director, Government, Municipal, and Public Safety, and Kim Slade, Director of Research and Product Development, Public Services Health and Safety Association will provide information on the online resources toolkit to assist employers.
Sal Cavaricci, Director, Serious Injury Program, WSIB,will speak on the financial impact of Bill 163 on municipal employers.

REGISTER TODAY!
Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre
3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON
Cost: $199 + HST for members and non-members

Internal Controls to Help Manage Risk - An Introduction
2016-06-22 08:30 - 16:00 | Courtyard By Marriott Brampton, 90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 4S1, Canada
The objectives of this workshop are to guide attendees through the many internal controls required and risks associated with the disbursement process. This workshop will introduce the fundamentals of internal controls and its critical importance in achieving the organizations objectives. Benefits of Attending: Participants will discuss and gain an understanding of the following:

Overview of Internal Control

Framework & Definition
Concepts, Components & Principles

Payment Fraud Mitigation
Purchase to Pay Process

Key Risks / Policies & Prodecures / Best Practices

Automation Opportunities

NEW Live Streaming: LIMITED VIRTUAL SEATS AVAILABLE! Interested in attending, but the cost of travelling to Brampton is cost prohibitive? We will be offering the complete Wednesday, June 22nd workshop LIVE and on-line for the more remote municipalities!
REGISTER for June 22 Brampton Workshop
REGISTER for June 22 Live Streaming Workshop

2016 AMCTO Annual Conference
2016-06-12 - 2016-06-15 | Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 3K7, Canada
Seeing the Big Picture
AMCTO’s 78th Annual General Meeting & Professional Development Institute

2016 Spring CAO Workshop
2016-05-11 - 2016-05-13 | Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston, 6015 Highway 89, Alliston, ON, L9R 1A4, Canada
Each year OMAA holds a Workshop for CAOs in the Spring.
Theme: “Experience Meets Expectations”
