AMO Watchfile - February 13, 2025

- Join the AMO-OMAA discussion on the importance of the Mayor-CAO relationship.
- Registration for AMO 2025 is open.
- Book your AMO 2025 Conference Hotel!
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services at AMO 2025 Conference.
- AMO Education - Workshops addressing and supporting your leadership.
- Register today for the OSUM 2025 Conference hosted by the Town of Collingwood.
- OSUM Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall opportunities - Take advantage today.
- AMO Regional and Single-Tier caucus virtual meet-up - February 28.
- Video: Equity Market Outlook in an Interesting Political/Economic Time.
- Free Webinar - Impact a Claim with 10 days.
- LED upgrades make 2025 brighter.
- Elevate your safety strategy.
- Survey on displacement and protecting affordable housing.
- Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation War Memorial grant.
- New report highlights importance of funding for new recreation facilities.
- CCPPP new virtual P3 learning series for municipalities.
- Scotiabank 2025 Affordable Housing Summit.
- Careers.

Education Opportunities
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 click here. Save the date: March 19, 11:00 am-12:00pm. Registration information coming soon.

The City of Ottawa is pleased to welcome delegates to the AMO 2025 Conference August 17-20. Register today for Ontario’s premier policy conference. Book your accommodations here.

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. Registration will open soon!

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 has assembled an array of workshops focused on supporting and strengthening your role as a local leader. From asset management planning, land use planning, indigenous-municipal relations, navigating conflict, communications through local crisis, strategic thinking, planning and communication, understanding anti-semitism and islamophobia and so much more. AMO is also offering registration discounts. Check it all out here.

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.

The Regional and Single-Tier Caucus of the AMO Board is hosting a virtual meet-up on February 28 from 9:30am-11:00am. The meet up is an opportunity for members to connect and be brought up to date on AMO activities. Register today.

LAS
Guardian Capital LP, the portfolio manager for ONE’s Canadian Equity Portfolio, discusses the current market outlook and positioning of the ONE Investment Canadian Equity Portfolio amidst fluctuating market and political dynamics.

Join us for this free one-hour risk webinar on March 26 as Andy C. Jairam, Partner, Loopstra Nixon LLP discusses the 10-day notice provision and its role in claims management.

The LAS Facility Lighting Service is your complete turn-key solution for LED lighting upgrades, both inside and outside your buildings. Contact Christian today for a no-obligation proposal to brighten your year.

Join our Occupational Health & Safety Management service partner, 4S, on February 27 at 8:30am for expert insights on due diligence in municipal safety.

Municipal Wire*
CP Planning, as part of collaborations with the City of Toronto and ULI Toronto, launched a survey shaping strategies to prevent housing displacement in Ontario communities. Survey closes February 28.

To commemorate World War II's 80th anniversary, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation (CFHF) is offering to help municipalities wishing to honour their fallen soldiers. Please consider joining this initiative.

The Aquatic Sports Council of Ontario released a report making the case for provincial recreational facility funding. AMO has consistently sought long-term, sustainable infrastructure funding, including for high-quality recreational facilities.

Eager to learn earn about the latest advances in infrastructure procurement to help drive growth in your community? Join P3s for Municipalities, a FREE six-part webinar series. Explore hot topics with our experts.

Join industry experts in meaningful discussions on February 19 to tackle housing-related challenges at regional and national levels. Register now.

Careers
Policy Intern - Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Closing Date: February 18, 2025.

Taxation & Assessment Analyst - King Township. Closing Date: February 25, 2025.

Legislative Specialist - King Township. Closing Date: February 21, 2025.

Analyst, Budget & Operations - City of Peterborough. Closing Date: February 24, 2025.

Manager, Human Services - City of Kawartha Lakes. Closing Date: February 23, 2025.

Manager, IT Service Delivery - Peel Regional Police. Closing Date: February 17, 2025.

Waste Reduction and Diversion Specialist, Bilingual - City of Greater Sudbury. Closing Date: February 19, 2025.

Procurement Category Specialist (Construction-Related Procurements) - City of Vaughan. Closing Date: February 17 2025.

Manager, Risk Management & Insurance - Municipality of Durham. Closing Date: March 5, 2025.