Virtual National Forum for CAMA Members: 

“Maintaining A Vibrant Organization Through Effective Procurement”

Hosted by The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada 

As part of our ongoing commitment to our members we are pleased to introduce you to a Virtual National Forum, hosted by CAMA’s Platinum Partner, The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada. This opportunity is free to you and your employees so please share this information.

This forum “Maintaining a Vibrant Organization Through Effective Procurement” will be held on Thursday, May 26th, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.

Who Can Attend this Webinar?:  CAMA Members and Their Employees. Non-Members are also welcome to attend.

Who Will Benefit from this Webinar: Chief Administrative Officers, Financial Officers, Purchasing Staff, Public Works and Engineering Staff, Fleet Staff.

Registration Cost: FREE but registration is required at admin@camacam.ca 

About this Session:

The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada helps municipalities, not-for-profit, and public sector organizations across the country with their procurement needs. Representing over 5,000 member organizations, the benefits of Canoe membership continue to grow. This session includes Canoe's procurement experts speaking to a more wholistic approach to purchasing - the total cost of procurement. Going beyond just the sticker price, this session will focus on the concept of considering both the direct and indirect costs and looking at the lifecycle of a purchase. 

MUNICIPAL PRIORITIES FOR 2022 AND BEYOND

STRATEGYCORP REPORT

Since 2016, StrategyCorp has conducted an annual survey of municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and City Managers from across Ontario, seeking their opinions on the most pressing issues in the municipal sector. Here are our findings from 2022.

We interviewed CAOs from municipalities of all sizes across Ontario, from upper-tier, lower-tier and single-tier municipalities.  We conducted the interviews for this survey in late 2021 and early 2022. It was a time when summer’s public optimism that the pandemic might have run its course collided with the renewal of lockdowns and the Omicron variant.

This report is a snapshot of what the leaders of Ontario’s municipal sector are thinking at a critical time in Ontario’s history.  Download the full 2022 report.

CAMA'S CAO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TOOLKIT "KNOWING YOUR WORTH"

CAMA's CAO Employment Contract Toolkit provides many tips to Chief Administrative Officers in the negotiation of their employment contracts. Today's tip is about "Knowing Your Worth".

Knowing your worth is a tricky concept. This is not so much about your own confidence, but more about your marketability for the role. Our toolkit provides you with some questions to help guide you in understanding your negotiating position better.

Understanding what you value, and your personal worth will assist you in your decision-making process right from the moment you apply or respond to a posting.  A move in your career may not be in your personal best interest if you value time and a less stressful work environment. While at first your self confidence and ego may get a boost from the opportunity to take on bigger and better things, do not be afraid to walk away if the offer does not meet your personal and professional expectations.

For more information on this topic and to view the Toolkit visit the Member's Toolkit Section.

REMINDER OF UPCOMING CAMA EVENTS

Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST: Launch of CAMA CAO Human Resources Toolkit. Join President Jack Benzaquen as we launch the CAO Human Resources Toolkit, an electronic interactive document. For more information click here. You can register by sending an e-mail to admin@camacam.ca. The Toolkit will be e-mailed to all CAMA members following the launch and will also be available in the CAMA Member's Section

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST - Virtual CAMA Awards of Excellence & Leadership Recognition Ceremony. Celebrate the success and innovation of successful programs, projects and services in several Canadian municipalities in four areas of excellence: Professional Development, Environmental Leadership & Sustainability, Innovation, and Collaboration with External Organizations and Municipalities. Send an e-mail to admin@camacam.ca to register.

Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST: Virtual National Forum hosted by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada: "Maintaining a Vibrant Organization Through Effective Procurement". The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada helps municipalities, not-for-profit, and public sector organizations across the country with their procurement needs.  Representing over 5,000 member organizations, the benefits of Canoe membership continue to grow.  This session includes Canoe's procurement experts speaking to a more wholistic approach to purchasing - the total cost of procurement.  Going beyond just the sticker price, this session will focus on the concept of considering both the direct and indirect costs and looking at the lifecycle of a purchase.  You can register for this session by sending an e-mail to admin@camacam.ca 

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. EST - Virtual Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. EST.  Details on how to register will be sent to all regular voting members in good standing in the near future.

May 28-31, 2023 CAMA Conference - Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON.  Mark your calendars for this event. Please note that the Conference will be taking place following FCM this year.

WELCOME NEW CAMA MEMBERS

Sandra Miller, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Rural Municipality of Headingley, MB

Holly Krysko, Chief Administrative Officer, Rossburn Municipality, MB

Samantha Bayha, Senior Administrative Officer, Hamlet of Tulita, NWT

Ryan Leuzinger, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Three Hills, AB

Darlene Joslin, Interim City Manager, City of Richmond Hill, ON

Moira Green, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Taylor, BC

Bethany Kauzlarick, Manager of Human Resources, City of Charlottetown, PEI

Sean Durkin, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake, AB

Chris McQueen, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Fort Erie, ON