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SUMMARY:eSolutions Group AODA Accessible Documents Training On Demand
DESCRIPTION:2017 AODA Accessibility Compliance Report deadline – Dec. 31 – Are you ready? \nTo help meet those requirements\, eSolutionsGroup with the Region of Waterloo\, now offers online training to create accessible documents including Fillable Forms\, Word documents and PDFs. \nOnline Training Module Details \nWhat you get:  \nFor just $75 you get access to all 3 training modules\, including a printable certificate to document your completion of the courses. \nHow it works:  \nUsers will complete the online form to sign-up and pay for access to the training modules. They will receive a login ID and password which allows them to access the online training modules. Once they’ve completed each module they will be able to print their Certificate of Completion.  \nLearn more here. \n 
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/esolutions-group-aoda-accessible-documents-training-on-demand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170228
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SUMMARY:NECI -Interactive Course: Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 203:  Managing & Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Feb 27 – Mar 24\, 2017 Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 203: Managing and Evaluation $879 – \nThis interactive course is delivered over 4 weeks\, entirely online. It gives learners the skills and knowledge to manage contracts effectively and handle any performance or other issues that arise. \nThis course includes mandatory participation in 3 of the 4 weekly online live exercise sessions. \nPlease ensure you are available and committed to these live exercise sessions as part of the course prior to registering as cancellation/course transfer based on unavailability is not accepted.
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/neci-interactive-course-public-sector-procurement-program-pspp-203-managing-evaluation
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170110
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161129T000307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T192034Z
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SUMMARY:NECI - Interactive Course - Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 202:  Solicitation & Award
DESCRIPTION:Jan 9 – Feb 3\, 2017 Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) 202: Solicitation and Award $879 – \nThis interactive course is delivered over 4 weeks\, entirely online. \nIt provides participants with a detailed understanding of the steps\, considerations and documentation needed to ensure that adequate planning is done for procurement and contracting processes. The course covers the importance of a thorough market assessment when preparing a procurement plan\, and how to select the most appropriate solicitation methodology and minimize risk when setting up the evaluation and selection process. \nThe elements of a basic business case are discussed\, along with cost benefit analysis considerations. Key legal issues\, such as intellectual property and conflict of interest\, are explored\, and the importance of maintaining good vendor relationships throughout the procurement and contract management cycle is emphasized.
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-public-sector-procurement-program-pspp-202-solicitation-award
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161128T235717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034405Z
UID:6704-1482148800-1482154200@stefdev.muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI - e-Seminar - Contract Drafting:  Practical Drafting Tips
DESCRIPTION:Aside from the legal and business considerations when drafting a contract\, there are also practical considerations. \nYou need a well thought out process to draft the contract and finalize terms once you have selected your successful proponent. \nYou need to make sure the contract is clear\, communicates the necessary information\, and incorporates the contractor’s promises from their proposal. \n$97 Per Person \nLearn more here eSeminar: Contract Drafting:  Practical Drafting Tips 
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-contract-drafting-practical-drafting-tips
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161128T235400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034253Z
UID:6703-1481544000-1481549400@stefdev.muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI e-Seminar:  Contract Drafting: Relationship Management
DESCRIPTION:Successful contract outcomes rely heavily on your dealings with contractors. \nMaintaining positive working relationships requires people skills and a fair deal of effort— \nLearn the tools and provisions you can build into the contract to help guide the relationship along the way. \n$97 Per Person \nLearn more here eSeminar:  Contract Drafting:  Relationship Management
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/neci-e-seminar-contract-drafting-relationship-management
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161020T151047Z
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SUMMARY:The Mental Health Commission of Canada - The Working Mind Train-the-Trainer Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Working Mind: Promoting mental health and building resilience for Canadian workers.  Workplace mental health is fast becoming one of the highest priority concerns among Canadian employers. \nThe Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence based program designed to reduce stigma and address and promote mental health and resiliency in the workplace. \nThis certification by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) trains you to deliver both the full and half-day formats to staff within your organization. \nSee More and Register  
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/he-mental-health-commission-of-canada-the-working-mind-train-the-trainer-certification
LOCATION:Gary Morden Centre\, 7535 - Ninth Line\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161128T234930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T034149Z
UID:6702-1480939200-1480944600@stefdev.muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:NECI eSeminar: Contract Drafting: Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Contracts can quickly go sideways if you neglect to actively manage performance. Make sure the tools and strategies to keep the contract on track are built into the contract so you have what you need to address issues head on when they arise. And\, learn how to identify shortcomings so you can improve the performance management provisions in your next contract. \n$97 per person \nLearn more here eSeminar:  Contract Drafting:  Performance Management  \nNECI \nProcurement and Contract Management Learning Specialists
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/neci-eseminar-contract-drafting-performance-management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
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SUMMARY:Parks & Recreation Ontario - MBA 16 Symposium for Managers/Directors and Program Staff of Youth Development and Engagement Programs
DESCRIPTION:November 23 & 24\, 2016 Teatro Conference and Event Centre\, Milton\, ON \nPre-Symposium Workshop: November 22\, 2016 \nEarly Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 26 Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 24 Registration Deadline: November 8 \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \nAlso\, 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. \nMBA 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.  \nLive outside Ontario? Look for special rates for CPRA/Provincial and Territorial Parks and Recreation Association Members. \nPlease click here for the full Program Brochure and registration information. \nClick here to register online today! \nFor more information on the MBA\, please contact: \n416-426-7142 pro@prontario.org  \nBrought to you by Parks and Recreation Ontario and Play Works\, Founder of the Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program. \nPlay 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
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/parks-recreation-ontario-mba-16-symposium-for-managersdirectors-and-program-staff-of-youth-development-and-engagement-programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260421T092044
CREATED:20161108T144059Z
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UID:6559-1478736000-1478822399@stefdev.muniserv.ca
SUMMARY:Knowledge Translation
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge Translation\nSustainability 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. \nMore information and to register  \nThursday\, Nov 10\, 2016 \nTime: 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm\nLocation: Calgary Innovates\nPrice: 157.50 CAD (Taxes Included)\n 
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/knowledge-translation
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTSTAMP:20260421T092045
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SUMMARY:Three Bonus PD Workshops at MFOA in Niagara Falls
DESCRIPTION:Automate Your Annual Financial Statements & Internal Reports  \nBONUS 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.  \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nLong-Range Financial Planning & Fiscal Tools and Measures  \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nMunicipalities 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. \nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls  \n  \nOperational Asset Management – Part 2 \nBONUS PD Workshop in Niagara Falls!  \nAt 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: \n\nAn overview of topics discussed last year\nInternal Governance and Ownership of the Plan\nPublic Engagement and Communication\nCouncil Approval and Support\nAsset Management Case Study and\nPerformance and Sustainability Measures to evaluate your Plan.\n\nREGISTER for September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Niagara Falls
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/three-bonus-pd-workshops-at-mfoa-in-niagara-falls
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160722
DTSTAMP:20260421T092045
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SUMMARY:MFOA - Assessment & Property Tax Training Webinars
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nREGISTER for Assessment and Property Tax – Changing Landscape 3-part Webinar – July 21\, July 27\, Aug 10 \nThese 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.  \n  \nMany thanks\, \nKrista \nKrista Klesch \nManager of Training and Education
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/mfoa-assessment-property-tax-training-webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160703
DTSTAMP:20260421T092045
CREATED:20160630T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T103144Z
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SUMMARY:AMCTO's Municipal Administration Program - Registration for Fall Term Opens
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Administration Program (MAP) (Re-developed as of July 1\, 2015) \nRegistration 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.              \nMAP 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. \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/amctos-municipal-administration-program-registration-for-fall-term-opens
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092045
CREATED:20160615T231904Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 1 Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nThis session will address: \n\nDeveloping a PTSD Prevention Plan and Program\nClaims management and return to work\nFinancial implications\n\n  Presenters for this one day workshop will include: \n\nJoseph Cohen-Lyons\, a labour and employment lawyer from Hicks Morley\, will provide the legal perspective on Bill 163.\nDawn 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.\nMonica 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.\nSal Cavaricci\, Director\, Serious Injury Program\, WSIB\,will speak on the financial impact of Bill 163 on municipal employers.\n\nREGISTER TODAY!  \nHoliday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre \n3063 South Service Road\, Burlington\, ON \nCost: $199 + HST for members and non-members \n 
URL:https://stefdev.muniserv.ca/event/ontario-municipal-human-resources-association-omhra-1-day-workshop
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre\, 3063 South Service Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7N 3E9\, Canada
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