In This Issue
- Thank-you to everyone who made AMO125 a success!
- Launching Municipal Workforce Development Project Roadmap.
- Call for proposals on gender-based violence.
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
- AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community & Supportive Housing Symposium.
- Plan your fall education schedule.
- AMO’s Healthy Democracy Forum.
- Canoe webinar: Accessible Facilities with RothIAMS.
- The Sewer and Water Line Warranty helped a Windsor homeowner.
- Blog: What is job order contracting?
- Foundations for a Municipal Investment Strategy training.
- McMaster Careers in Municipalities project.
- Substance Use Crisis Summit for elected officials.
- Blue Box Transition engagement session.
- Opportunity to help project researching future municipal energy needs.
- Careers.
AMO Matters
Thank-you to everyone who made AMO125 a success! To a record number of delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, and media, thank-you for participating in the 2024 AMO Conference. To our outstanding speakers and panelists, thank-you for bringing your experience and your voice to important public policy discussions. To our partners at the province and TVO, thank-you for your remarkable contributions to the event. To our facilities, suppliers and production partners, thank-you for your professionalism and service. Thank-you for supporting AMO in its work on behalf of municipalities in every part of Ontario.
AMO encourages you to read AMO’s Workforce Development Project Roadmap which identifies priority areas and future actions for AMO and its partners to support municipal employee recruitment and retention.
Provincial Matters
The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that prevent and address gender-based violence. The deadline for proposals is October 11, 2024 at 5pm.
The Ontario government is accepting applications for its new $200-million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund that will revitalize existing infrastructure and support new construction across the province. Apply now!
Education Opportunities
The AMO Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing Symposium, October 1 - 2, will convene elected officials, municipal staff, federal and provincial representatives, Indigenous partners, and other sector partners for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on how we can work together to advance community and supportive housing solutions in communities across Ontario. View full details and register today.
AMO has released a number of its fall education workshops. Sign up today for a range of workshops including, communication skills, planning for and understanding cyber security, Indigenous cultural awareness and a number council leadership programs. Click here to see all opportunities.
Since 2022 AMO has been working on building a healthy and sustainable local democracy in Ontario. The 2024 Healthy Democracy Forum is a 2 day working session, October 19 - 20, on a number of initiatives and strategies for municipalities to undertake. Join government officials, academics, community leaders and colleagues. Read more about AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project. The Forum is in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University.
LAS
Today, more than ever, there is a growing need to make the built environment more accessible for people with disabilities. Register now for our webinar on September 12 with RothIAMS to learn more about eliminating barriers in municipal facilities. RothIAMS is an approved supplier through the Canoe Procurement Group.
The LAS-endorsed Sewer and Water Line Warranty Program through SLWC came in handy for a Windsor homeowner who was challenged with a damaged sewer on her property. Learn more about the warranty coverage for the expensive repair and her experience.
For public sector owners, the traditional approach to engaging contractors is an extensive process. With public funds at stake, the sector could consider “Job Order Contracting”. Read our latest blog to learn more.
Do you want to enhance your understanding of municipal investments? This new on-demand training, which is perfect for municipal finance staff, will review the Municipal Act investment regulation, discuss current municipal finance challenges, and overview investment options available to the municipal sector.
Municipal Wire*
If you have knowledge of full-time, ongoing roles in municipal work that might be relevant to students considering their career options, you are invited to participate in this survey. Click here for more information on the project.
From September 5-7, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the City of Timmins are hosting a summit for elected officials on the substance use crisis in small Canadian communities. To attend, please RSVP at rsvp@ccsa.ca.
Circular Materials and Waste to Resource Ontario invite municipal waste staff to meet on the transition. Register here for the September 26 10am-12pm event at the Toronto Fairmont Royal York.
Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada aim to talk for one hour with Ontario communities for an OEB-funded project to address your innovative energy needs. Register at rkiro@pollutionprobe.org until September 16.
Careers
Director of Human Resources - City of Woodstock. Closing date: September 20, 2024.
HR Business Analyst - Niagara Region. Closing date: September 4, 2024.
Environmental Compliance/QMS Coordinator - City of Orillia. Closing date: September 6, 2024.
Economic Development Officer - Municipality of Redlake. Closing date: September 27, 2024.
