AMO Watchfile - March 13, 2025

- Apply for AMO Board of Directors Large Urban Caucus.
- Progress in Asset Management: Risk Assessment webinar.
- AMO RFP to provide services creating a Municipal Civility & Anti-Harassment Strategy.
- Join the AMO-OMAA discussion on the importance of the Mayor-CAO relationship.
- Plan your stay in Ottawa for AMO 2025.
- Save the date for AMO’s Rural Healthy Democracy Forum - June 11, 2025.
- Book your AMO 2025 Conference hotel!
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- Be an equity informed leader.
- Register today for the OSUM 2025 Conference hosted by the Town of Collingwood.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- Group benefits webinar April 1.
- Municipal series: Net Zero Planning & Low Carbon Initiatives webinar.
- Subscribe to the Canoe Trader Newsletter.
- BPS energy reporting season has begun.
- Flood safety.
- OBIAA launches Buy Local Toolkit.
- OPPI launches call for nominations for its Board of Directors.
- Seminar: Should municipalities be required to engage in heating planning?
- Careers.

AMO Matters
The AMO Board of Directors is seeking applications to fill one (1) vacant elected official position on the Large Urban Caucus. Applications close Wednesday, March 19.

AMO is hosting a webinar on asset management risk assessment on March 20 at 12 PM. This is part two of AMO’s four-part webinar series on 2025 compliance. Register here.

AMO has issued an RFP to develop a comprehensive strategy that will enable AMO to support municipally elected officials and staff with the tools, resources, and education to foster civility and combat harassment in local communities. Deadline to submit proposals is March 20 at 4:00pm.

Education Opportunities
On March 19 from 11:00am - 12:00pm, AMO and OMAA are hosting a conversation that is a key ingredient to a successful, effective and high-performing municipality - the relationship between a Mayor and CAO. This virtual event includes a moderated discussion with an expert panel on the elements of a productive Mayor-CAO relationship. For more information and to register click here.

From outstanding educational programming, networking, the trade show and delegations, the AMO Annual Conference is a busy, event filled time for participants. For a change of pace delegates have an opportunity to explore the wonderful sites and sounds of the City of Ottawa in summer. Ottawa Tourism has pulled together must sees, and great suggestions on planning your visit. Register for AMO 2025 today!

AMO and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), are thrilled to announce the inaugural Rural Healthy Democracy Forum taking place in the scenic Municipality of Mississippi Mills. This full-day event will bring together municipal and sector leaders, academics and experts for insightful discussions on the state of democracy in rural Ontario. Save the date for June 11. Program and registration information coming soon.

You can now book your accommodations for the 2025 AMO Conference in Ottawa August 17-20. Here is where you will want to click for all the information you need and links to conference hotels.

AMO has launched its Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 conference in the City of Ottawa August 17-20. Our event provides you exposure to over 3,000 of Ontario’s municipal leaders representing Ontario’s 444 municipalities and a $68 billion sector. Both the Exhibit Hall and Sponsorship opportunities sell out fast. Click here to download the Exhibitor Package and here for the Sponsorship Package.

AMO’s new Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Workshop for Municipal Leaders will support you in making a real impact on your community and council. Through presentations, discussions, and interactive activities, elected officials will explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and equitable local governance and service delivery. Don’t miss this important event on March 25, 12:00pm-3:00pm. Register today.

Join the 2025 OSUM Conference host the Town of Collingwood April 30-May 2 for compelling programming and opportunities to engage, network and address the issues top of mind for small urban leaders. Registration is open and you can book your accommodations here.

The OSUM Annual Conference is a prime opportunity for locally elected officials to network, discuss critical social, economic and policy matters facing small urban communities. For exhibitors and sponsors, this conference provides access to local decision makers for a $68b sector and for you to showcase your organization and services. Both packages are available here.

LAS
Join our webinar to learn about trends in municipal group benefits and the advantages and cost savings opportunity with the LAS Group Benefits Program through Mosey & Mosey. We encourage you to attend live if you would like to ask questions.

Have you made a commitment to net zero and don’t know where to start? Join the IESO’s guest speaker, our very own Christian Tham, in the next Municipal Series webinar on Friday, March 21 (rescheduled from January 31). Christian will lay out practical steps to take and provide real life examples to help you on your low carbon journey. Register today.

Did you know the Canoe Procurement Group has a monthly newsletter? Click to subscribe and stay up-to-date on program developments and exciting new offerings.

The BPS Energy Reporting season is officially underway. Municipalities must report their 2024 energy consumption by July 1 under O.Reg 25/23. Contact bpssupport@ontario.ca for more information. If you are an EPT subscriber, this information can be easily downloaded from our software and uploaded to the portal. If you also use our natural gas or electricity programs, this data has been automatically imported into EPT - no data entry required.

Municipal Wire*
As the Province has faced considerable snowfall, there is an elevated risk of flooding in some communities. The Electrical Safety Authority has key messages regarding Flood Safety for communities and individuals so that they have the right information available in the event of a flooding event to keep residents safe.

The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association has released a toolkit to promote a national “Shop Main Street Canada, Support Local” initiative.

The Governance & Nominating Committee of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute invites individuals to step up and make a difference by serving on OPPI Council. Applications are due by March 31. For more information and how to apply, click here.

The Boltzman Institute is hosting a seminar at the University of Toronto on March 20 exploring the question “Should Ontario municipalities be required to engage in heating planning?”

Careers
Digital Communications & Marketing Coordinator - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Closing Date: March 28, 2025.

Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Services - Town of Innisfil. Closing Date: March 28, 2025.

Supervisor, Enforcement Services - City of Vaughan. Closing Date: March 27, 2025.

Waste Reduction and Diversion Specialist – Bilingual - City of Greater Sudbury. Closing Date: March 20, 2025.

Licensed Mechanic - Town of Oakville. Closing Date: March 20, 2025.

Clerk and Council Support Specialist - City of Peterborough. Closing Date: March 17, 2025.

Elections Supervisor - City of Peterborough. Closing Date: March 17, 2025.

Sr. Financial Analyst 2, Budgets - Region of Durham. Closing Date: March 30, 2025.