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Managing Winter Operations Workshop

Join this one-day conference for expert presentations on winter road maintenance—from salt management and legal obligations to the latest technology and strategies.
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Registration Info

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October 21, 2026
Fee:
$420.00
Duration:
1 Day

What You’ll Learn

  • Explore practical approaches to planning and delivering winter operations in a changing service environment.
  • Review current trends and emerging practices in snow and ice control, with a focus on operational decision-making, risk management, and evolving public expectations.
  • Learn from a mix of presentation-style sessions, discussion-based learning, and applied examples relevant to municipal and contractor settings.
  • Understand how weather, equipment, staffing, communication, and documentation influence winter response.
  • Take away practical ideas you can adapt to local policies, service levels, and operational needs.

Course Description

Managing Winter Operations Workshop is a single-day event for professionals involved in winter maintenance, roadway operations, and seasonal service planning. Built around the practical realities of snow and ice control, the workshop is intended to give attendees a useful overview of current challenges, emerging practices, and day-to-day considerations that affect winter readiness and response.

The program is expected to include a balanced mix of morning presentations, networking breaks, applied discussions, and afternoon learning blocks. Topics may touch on salt management, legal and documentation responsibilities, service delivery choices, weather awareness, equipment and inspection practices, communication with the public, and broader questions affecting winter operations teams.

A full agenda will be available soon.

Course Details

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Mississauga
Company Name: GOOD ROADS CONFERENCE AT THE MISSISSAUGA GRAND BANQUET & EVENT CENTRE

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=YYZMSGI&arrivaldate=2026-10-18&departuredate=2026-10-23&corporateCode=3546461

Question:
Will the agenda be posted in advance?

Answer:

A general outline may be shared first, followed by a more detailed agenda once session order, speakers, and final timings are confirmed.

Question:
Are the sessions technical or high-level?

Answer:

The event is expected to combine practical operational content with broader discussion of planning, legal responsibilities, communication, technology, and service delivery issues.

Question:
Who is this workshop designed for?

Answer:

It is intended for people involved in winter maintenance operations, supervision, planning, coordination, contracting, and related support functions.

Question:
Will there be breaks and networking time?

Answer:

Yes. The day is expected to include scheduled breaks and informal opportunities for attendees to connect with peers.