AMO Watchfile - September 19, 2024

In This Issue
- Apply for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.
- Call for proposals on gender-based violence.
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund - webinar.
- Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors virtual workshop - September 24.
- Managing Communications through Crisis - October virtual workshop.
- Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official - October workshop.
- Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing - October 1-2.
- Foundations in Land Use Planning & Advanced Land Use Planning - October virtual workshops.
- Advanced Councillor Training workshops.
- Understanding Competing Human Rights - September 26 workshop.
- Indigenous Community Awareness training.
- Roads budgets made simple.
- Transitioning to Net Zero Buildings with LAS.
- Policing Board discussion groups.
- Learn about food waste reduction by businesses.
- Blue Box Transition engagement session.
- Careers.

Provincial Matters
Ontario has announced an additional $5 million through an application-based program to help increase emergency preparedness. Municipalities under 100,000 are eligible to apply. Applications are due October 31, 2024. 

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!

Apply for Ontario’s new Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund intake to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to enable housing. Register for the September 26 webinar.

Education Opportunities
Understand cybersecurity and learn how to make critical decisions related to preventing, preparing for, and responding to cyber security incidents at the Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors virtual workshop on September 24.

The Managing Communications through Crisis workshop in October teaches participants how to manage all aspects of crisis communications during an emergency, providing attendees with techniques to communicate with community and media effectively and proactively.

Transform conflict into collaboration. The Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official October workshop teaches skills in building collaborative relationships and negotiating difficult ones in your role as an elected municipal official.

The AMO Knowledge Exchange Symposium will explore innovation and action on what municipalities could be doing to find solutions to the housing and homelessness challenges in our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the solution.

Foundations in Land Use Planning familiarizes participants with legislation, processes, and provides real life examples to give a deep understanding and insight into important planning matters. From a strategic perspective, Advance Land Use Planning analyzes case studies and real life examples through instructor lead instruction and group discussion.

As an elected municipal official, we know the pressure you deal with is real and we are here to support you. AMO has developed Advanced Councillor Training focused on core elements of leadership. Register for the September 25 Strategic Thinking, Planning and Leading workshop, and the October 2 Community Engagement Strategic Approaches workshop.

AMO and Hicks Morley have developed training to support municipal elected officials and council in understanding their obligations related to human rights and understanding how to manage seemingly competing human rights. Register for this important Competing Rights September 26 workshop.

OFIFC and AMO are offering training to build indigenous cultural competency in municipal government. Through a self-paced learning module and live virtual component, this training will provide knowledge and tools to utilize in moving improved and stronger Indigenous-municipal relations forward in Ontario. Register today for the October 8 workshop.

LAS
If you’re not already using Citylogix Software for your road budgetting, you’ll want to check it out. Contact Tanner to find out how LAS’ Road and Sidewalk Assessment Service can help you easily plan your maintenance activities and maximize your public works dollars.

Many municipalities are considering how to transition their buildings to net zero operations. Whether using heat pumps or other low carbon technologies, LAS is here to help. Sign up for one of our customized Low Carbon/Net Zero workshops to learn how to transition effectively. Contact Christian for more information.

Municipal Wire*
Municipal staff are encouraged to attend the OAPSB’s fall discussion groups around the implementation of the Community Safety and Policing Act. Sign up today!

On September 24, join the Ontario Food Collaborative for a free webinar to hear how Circular Innovation Council and Too Good To Go are helping Canadian businesses reduce food waste.

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.

Careers
Water Resources Engineer, Natural Hazards - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Closing date: October 11.

Municipal Planner - Municipality of Red Lake. Closing date: October 12.

Hearing Officer - City of Vaughan. Closing date: September 30.

Planning and Regulations Supervisor - Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. Closing date: October 17.