Upcoming Events
BC MUNICIPAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION &
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Ask Us Anything – Moving Into Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan
July 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM PT |
Mike Roberts, Executive Director, BC Municipal Safety Authority
Lisa Houle, Manager of Industry and Labour Services, WorkSafeBC
Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
As BC’s Restart Plan moves towards Step 3 sometime on or around July 1st, employers will be operating under a new sector COVID-19 Safety Plan. But what does this mean for local governments? What is expected to change and how can local government prepare for this?
Join Mike Roberts, the BCMSA’s Executive Director as he discusses these emerging issues with WorkSafeBC’s Manager of Consultation and Education Services, Lisa Houle, and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Mark Lysyshyn. In order to keep this session true to our Ask Us Anything sessions’ collaborative roots, we are inviting all participants to send us the questions or topics they want to see addressed in this webinar. This will help our panelists better focus their discussion to address the issues that matter most to your local government. While you can register for the webinar at any time, if you would like your question or topic to be considered for the discussion, please register by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 and include your questions or topics in the applicable field of the registration form.
This webinar is completely FREE to join for staff and elected officials of BC local governments. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you do not work for a BC local government and would like to attend this webinar, please contact us at AskUsAnything@miabc.org.
ALBERTA URBAN MUNICIPALITIES ASSOCIATION, AMHSA, & HOWATT CONSULTING
Free Webinars: Maintaining Mental Fitness
The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic are creating a lot of uncertainty and anxiety across many groups. Feeling stressed and fearful takes a toll on our health and well-being both at home and in the workplace. In order to help you, your employees, and members stay mentally fit and increase resiliency, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), AMHSA, and Howatt HR Consulting are pleased to announce season 2 of our well received free Maintaining Mental Fitness webinars.
Until Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 9:00 am (Pacific) / 10:00 am (Mountain) we will be offering free bi-weekly webinars created in partnership with Howatt HR and the AUMA. Author, columnist, and workplace productivity expert Dr. Bill Howatt returns to examine key behaviors organizations and individuals can do to maintain mental fitness during these challenging times. Each webinar includes a 15-minute mental fitness concept or skill, followed by an interactive Q&A session for mental fitness-related questions.
Upcoming webinars will focus on the following topics: - July 6, 2021 - Tips for dealing with emotional exhaustion
- July 20, 2021 - Benefits of monitoring positive and negative daily changes
- Aug. 3, 2021 - Insulating for irritability (Tips for managing anger)
- Aug. 17, 2021 - Halting self-doubt
- Aug. 31, 2021 - Tips for unplugging from work
- Sept. 14, 2021 - Tossing social rejection
- Sept. 28, 2021 - Blending demands of home and work
- Oct. 12, 2021 - Setting social media boundaries
https://www.MaintainingMentalFitness.com
Register for any or all of MMF Season 2 here
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC  | CAO Lunch Hour Connect Series Promo
July 16, September 3, November 12
Noon – 1 p.m. |
A complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion is being offered to CAOs who want an informal space to connect with peers and gain support and advice for the challenges faced on a day-to-day basis. This virtual opportunity is inspired by the historical efforts of local government leaders who have sought to create informal opportunities for CAOs, by CAOs. Bring your own lunch and take advantage of the wisdom of your peers while you strengthen your professional networks in a safe, supportive environment.
Dates include: Friday, July 16, September 3 and November 12, Noon – 1 p.m.
Online complimentary registration is for all three sessions. Attend one or all three with one registration. Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the CAO Lunch Hour Connect Series form. For more information review the CAO Connect Lunch Series brochure or contact Candace Witkowskyj, Senior Program Manager at cwitkowskyj@lgma.ca
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF BC  | Virtual Boot Camp
August 8 - 12, 2021 |
Local government finance leadership starts here with a comprehensive overview of the local government finance arena and the ever-evolving role of the local government finance officer. Strengthen your understanding of local government and the important role that the Finance Officer and their team plays in this highly interactive and engaging program designed exclusively for new local government finance officers, current local government finance staff who aspire to the position of Finance Officer, as well as current Finance Officers who want a better understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of the position. A combination of presentations on best practices and techniques, and individual and small group exercises will focus on the importance of team work. Complete program details and registration: https://www.gfoabc.ca/events/event-details/?EventID=179
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC | Foundations of Local Government Learning Series
August through December
13-module learning series, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST |
The Foundations of Local Government Learning Series is a multi-part, interactive webinar series delivered from August through December that provides a high-level overview of core local government functions and topics relating to local government administration. This is an excellent introduction or refresher series for any local government employee to take. Topics to be covered include local government finance, ethics, regional districts, municipal law, land use zoning and planning, and more. Wherever you are, this is a great opportunity to come together as a local government community by engaging and learning together! A certification of completion will be provided for those who complete all modules, and participation may also be used as credit toward Continuous Professional Learning requirements for various professional designations.
With thanks to Municipal Finance Authority of BC, participants can apply for a program bursary. Review the learning series brochure and register online as this program fills up quickly.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC | Performance Management Online Course
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2021
10-11:30 a.m. PST |
Do you want to foster a culture of growth and accountability? Do you want to learn how to manage the performance of individuals and teams to meet organizational goals using clear communication around performance expectations and activities? As a local government leader or supervisor, this new online course is for you.
Performance Management is the continuous process of assessing, improving, and utilizing both team and individual employee performance to achieve strategic objectives. Performance Management is a key leadership competency integral to organizational success. In this course, learn how to set and communicate clear performance expectations utilizing the most appropriate and effective feedback methodology. Evaluate, reward, and correct performance in a fair and consistent manner and understand and manage performance barriers and motivators in this online course. Review the online course brochure and register online by September 7, 2021.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC | NEW: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE
September 10 – November 5, 2021
6 modules including virtual classes and self-paced work spread over 8 weeks
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Managers in local government all have to either lead or oversee projects, whether in corporate administration, public works, parks and recreation, planning or finance. If you are looking for a comprehensive overview of leading project management skills, this online program will help you become a more successful project manager.
In this highly interactive mix of virtual classes with other local government professionals combined with self-paced learning, participants will learn to develop leadership capacity and expertise in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing project work to deliver successful projects. Understand how to identify stakeholders, identify and manage risk and changes in projects, minimize communication issues, and so much more.
Each class is a 90-minute (1 – 2:30 p.m.) online session with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have one or two weeks to complete their assignments depending on the module.
Review the online course brochure and register online by September 1, 2021.
UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES  | Obstacles to Opportunities - UBCM 2021
September 14 - 17, 2021
Online |
UBCM is pleased to announce that the 2021 Convention will be held from September 14th - 17th. The Convention will follow the 2020 format and be held virtually. Registration for the 2021 Convention will open on Monday, July 5th.
- Member Registration: $475
- Non-Member Registration: $r500 The online registration form, payment options, cancellation policy and more relevant details will be posted July 5th. For program details and more information, see: https://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/convention/2021-convention.html
BC HOUSING  | Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable
Housing in B.C. Communities
Multiple Session Dates |
Housing demand in non-metropolitan areas is affected by a number of factors. Join us for this webinar series to learn how housing demand will be impacted in the coming years. Each webinar will focus on a specific region of the province with detailed information about population trends, housing stock, and the housing market.
A discussion will follow about the opportunities for the housing industry, the challenges of meeting this demand, and the strategies that can result in more housing on the ground. Based on research conducted by the Community Development Institute at the University of Northern British Columbia, this presentation provides data that can be used by developers, builders, planners, architects, and government in developing business models and strategic plans.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (PDT)
Location: Online, webinar
Cost: Free
CPD: 2 Continuous Professional Development Points
PLU: 2 Professional Learning Units for PIBC members
Region or Association / Building Industry / Local and Regional Government
East Kootenays / Tues - Sept 21 / Thurs - Sept 23
West Kootenays / Tues - Sept 28 / Wed - Sept 29
Okanagan / Tues - Oct 19 / Thurs - Oct 21
Vancouver Island / Tues - Oct 26 / Thurs – Oct 28
Note: Each event is tailored to the listed audience and may involve guest speakers from specific regions or sectors. You are welcome to sign up for whichever session is convenient.
Register today
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC | Change Management Online Course
November 2, 9 and 16, 2021
10 - 11:30 a.m. PST |
Change management, a key leadership competency, is so much more than training people or communicating what's new. It requires significant preparation and critical leadership skills to both implement a desired initiative and empower people to embrace change within their current environment. Skillful change management can improve adaption to change and lead to a more fluid dynamic organization.
Using self-paced activities combined with virtual webinars, this brand-new online course will provide local government leaders with the strategies they need to identify and plan for the stages of change, recognize and evaluate the impact of change, and apply change strategies that support strategic priorities and put the structures in place to foster lasting change.
Review the course brochure and register online by October 26, 2021.
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