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Training & Development | May 7, 2024 |
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Upcoming Events CANOE PROCUREMENT | Streamlining Municipal Procurement May 23, 2024 |
Streamlining Municipal Procurement Join Stéphanie Dion and William Peachman as they share their insights on how to develop a straightforward procurement policy framework, emphasizing compliance with key trade agreements (CFTA, NWPTA, and CETA). LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | Indigenous Awareness Training June 7, 2024 |
The next offering of the LGMA Indigenous Awareness Training, presented in partnership with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., is now open for registration! Join us in honouring Indigenous History Month with a half-day webinar designed to provide a foundational understanding of historical and present-day issues that impact Indigenous Peoples. Review the course brochure and register online by May 24. PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION OF BC | Virtual Fleet Certificate Training June 10 - 11, 2024 8:00AM - 12:00PM |
Learn from one of the Canadian experts who is actively involved in the APWA’s fleet programs. This is an eight-hour program designed for both existing fleet managers and new fleet managers (or those who aspire to become fleet managers). The program will provide an overview of the many skills and areas of knowledge fleet managers need to be successful - including organization structures, communication, procurement, purchasing, finance, and fleet operations. After completing this course, participants will be better able to: 1. Describe the role of a fleet manager and determine the benefits of enhanced communication with partners and fleet customers. 2. Recall basic finance and technology issues related to fleet management and identify global issues and their impact on fleet management. 3. Explain common industry best practices. This program will blend the best of live face-to-face interaction with the ease and convenience of online learning. The virtual program will be held over two days for 4 hours per day on Monday June 10th and Tuesday June 11th 2024 from 8am–12pm both days. A short quiz will be administered at the end of the second day and a certificate of completion will be delivered to those that pass the quiz successfully. REGISTRATION COSTS: $200 for PWABC members, $250 for non-members. REGISTRATION LINK: https://pwabc.ca/event/apwa-public-fleet-management-certificate-virtual/ LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Thursday June 6th, 2024, 12pm. ***Joining instructions and course material will be sent out after registration closes LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | LGMA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference workshops June 11 – 13, 2024 |
Registration for LGMA 2024 Annual Conference, Blooming Together, is now open! This conference provides an opportunity to welcome local government leaders, experts, and partners to Victoria to collectively address emerging issues impacting communities, citizens, and local government organizations. Review the 2024 Conference Program and register online. In conjunction with the 2024 LGMA Annual Conference, don’t miss this incredible selection of full and half-day pre-conference workshops taking place on June 11! Workshop registration is separate from general conference registration, and you don’t have to attend the full conference to register for these engaging workshops. Visit the annual conference agenda page for workshop descriptions and details. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | Foundations of Local Government Learning Series September – December 2024 Register before August 22, 2024 |
Registration for the LGMA Foundations of Local Government Learning Series is now open! Several enhancements are being introduced this year, including extended, two-hour webinars accompanied by various learning and networking activities. Participants will be better able to collaborate with their colleagues across departments and contribute to the effectiveness of their organizations. Review the brochure and register online before August 22. |
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Post Secondary Programs & Courses UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA | Emergency Management for Organizational Continuity Program |
Emergency Management for Organizational Continuity is an online asynchronous program that equips you with the skills to prepare for a range of crises, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience in times of turbulence. Relevant for those working in any sector: public, private, or non-profit. Take all four 12-week courses in any order, or just one or two. Upcoming for the Summer term: IT Security for Business Continuity course Get the information technology security fundamentals you need to prepare for and maintain business continuity in the event of an emergency. Learn about security topics related to risk assessment, vulnerabilities and threats, tools and technologies, policies, user awareness, incident response and recovery planning. Explore security issues and solutions in the context of modern technologies such as mobile devices, cloud computing and web applications. Course begins May 13, 2024. Find out more, or register now. For more information, contact Lara Read here. Operational Resilience course Learn how to strengthen your organization’s operational resilience now so that in the event of a crisis, your organization can continue its work. Develop your business continuity management skills to gather and analyze key information and propose solutions to prevent or minimize disruptions. Explore concepts including theory of risk, risk assessment, policy and program management, organizational cultural challenges, leadership for business continuity, impact analysis, business continuity plans and communicating decisions. Course begins May 13, 2024. Find out more, or register now. For more information, contact Lara Read here. |
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Online Registration Desk Minerals North 2024 Annual Conference & Tradeshow - Exploring Opportunities Kitimat (District) May 8 - 10, 2024 Kitimat, BC REGISTER NOW Mountain Refresher - Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop Society of Local Government Managers of Alberta May 12 - 17, 2024 Kananaskis Village, AB REGISTER NOW 2024 NCLGA AGM and Convention North Central Local Government Association May 13 - 16, 2024 Smithers, REGISTER NOW 2024 Spring Conference Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia May 22 - 24, 2024 Fox Harbour, NS REGISTER NOW 2024 Annual National Conference (Exhibitor) Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators June 3 - 5, 2024 Banff, AB REGISTER NOW 2024 CAMA Annual National Conference & General Meeting Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators June 3 - 5, 2024 Banff, NB REGISTER NOW 2024 CAMA Executive Assistants in Local Government Conference Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators November 3 - 5, 2024 Fredericton, BC REGISTER NOW Today’s Decisions-Tomorrow’s Future Asset Management BC November 6 - 7, 2024 Richmond, BC REGISTER NOW |
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