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Emerging Municipal Leaders
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Course Schedule
This is an instructor-led online course. There will be one 2-hour virtual lesson each week for a total of 4 weeks. In addition, there will be pre and post work such as readings and activities that are to be completed online. Participants should plan to spend 2.5 – 3 hours on this course each week (2 hours in the virtual lesson and up to 1 hour for pre/post work).
- Weekly virtual lessons: Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm
- Virtual Lesson dates: Tuesday Oct 14, 21, 28, and Nov 4th
- Access to online content opens Tuesday Oct 7th
Note: Online courses take place on our education website not our main website. New users will be sent a username and link to set their password.
Attendance in all virtual lessons is required for completion of the course.
Course Description
As an Emerging Leader, you will recognize the essential skills and knowledge required to succeed as a new leader in the ever-changing municipal environment.
The program goal is to expose you to scenarios, opportunities, and tools that you can apply in your work environment. You will develop a better understanding of your leadership style, become more proactive, prepared in planning and expectations, and add tools to your toolbox to be more resilient. You will learn methods to communicate effectively with others and understand the importance of your role as an emerging leader and the impact you can bring.
Highlights:
- Interactive programming and virtual discussions led by an experienced Facilitator
- Opportunity to network with other leaders across other municipalities
- Participant Workbook for note taking and self reflection (printable PDF)
- Curated content via our D2L learning management system
- Action plan towards strengthening your performance and personal development with a Leadership Development Plan (LDP)
Participants who attend all virtual lessons will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Content
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Communication
- Self-awareness and discovery
- Resiliency
- Team Management and Generations
- Coaching & Feedback
Who Should Attend?
This course is for anyone that is hoping to better understand how to transition into a leadership position.
HR Essentials for Public Works
System Upgrade in Progress! We’re improving how we manage course registrations to serve you better. During this transition, beginning August 8th, online registration will be temporarily unavailable — but you can still register using our PDF forms located here.
Course Schedule
This is an instructor-led online course. There will be one 2-hour virtual lesson each week for a total of 4 weeks. In addition, there will be pre and post work such as readings and activities. Participants should plan to spend 2.5 – 3 hours on this course each week. (2 hours in the virtual lesson and up to 1 hour for pre/post work)
Course Description
Today’s organizations are doing more with fewer resources allocated to people services. And organizations are investing in their Management Team to become better Human Resource Leaders.
This introduction to HR Talent and Performance Management is designed for those who would like to learn about HR fundamentals and better manage their people resources This program was designed to introduce the many facets of HR and share foundational HR concepts to support your role. This HR 101 for non-HR professionals will help municipal leaders be better prepared to manage the HR function and align key practices and programs with their most valuable asset – people
The program goal is to provide you with the key skills to lead the HR function while engaging, selecting, retaining, and developing your top talent. Learn HR skills for non – HR managers while networking with other small municipalities.
Highlights
- Interactive programming and virtual discussions led by an experienced Facilitator
- Opportunity to network with other leaders from small municipalities
- Participant Workbook for note taking and self reflection (printable PDF)
- Curated content via our D2L learning management system
- Action plan that aligns with performance and personal development
Participants who attend all virtual lessons will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Content
- Strategic Human Resources
- Human Resources foundational topics
- Recruitment & selection
- Performance management
- Coaching and feedback
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- mangers that do not have a Human Resources department to support their talent and performance development needs.
- those that would like to increase their level of awareness of HR functions, and how you can improve your people programs
Snow School
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Thanks for your patience and support!
T.J. Mahony Road School – Construction Section
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Scott McKay Bituminous Technology
Familiarizes you with material and equipment specifications, inspection techniques, testing and construction practices pertaining to flexible pavement construction.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of bituminous products
- Testing bituminous products
- Aggregates in bituminous construction
- Mix design
- Asphalt plants
- Hot mix paving
- Hot mix compaction and segregation
- Hot mix testing and analysis
- Warm Mix Asphalt
- Surface treatment
- Pavement deficiencies
- Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation
- New developments
- End result specifications
- Field trips
Who Should Attend
Engineers and Construction technicians/technologists responsible for the inspection/testing of flexible pavement construction, surface treatments and production of hot mix aggregates.
Prerequisites
- Minimum one year related field experience in flexible pavement construction
- Completion of the General Inspection (TM32) and Scott McKay Soils Technology (TM33)
- Exposure to asphalt laboratory testing or field experience in paving would be an asset
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Case studies and final examination
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course qualifies as a “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification
- OACETT=This course may be used for technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs. Point Value = 10
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 7 Continuing Education Units to this course.
Register online or send to register@goodroads.ca or fax to 289-291-6477
General Inspection
Introduces the basic practices related to the municipal inspection of sewer, watermain and road construction projects. The focus of this course is municipal projects, MTO projects/procedures are not covered.
Course Content
- Contract documents
- Plan reading
- Role of the inspector
- Sewer and watermain construction
- Record keeping
- Safety
- Construction/field calculations
- Traffic control
- Concrete and asphalt
- Soils
- Construction and the environment
- Field trip
Who Should Attend
Inspectors with a significant portion of their job duties related to the inspection of sewer and watermain installation and road construction.
Recommendations
Recommended introductory course for Scott McKay Bituminous Technology, Scott McKay Concrete Technology, and Sewer & Watermain Construction Inspection.
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Comprehensive final examination. Some evening work may be required to complete assignments.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course qualifies as “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
- OACETT – This course may be used for technical specialist and technician programs. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3 Continuing Education Units to this course.
Road Design: Geometrics
Provides you with the tools necessary to assist in the design of safe and efficient roads.
Course Content
• Vertical alignment
• Sight distances
• Highway safety
• Horizontal alignment
• Pavement drainage and frost action
• Pavement design
• Superelevation
• Automated design
Who Should Attend
Those who are entering or who have experience in the field of road design and wish to reinforce or broaden their knowledge of fundamental highway design principles.
Prerequisites
• Basic knowledge of design principles, standards and engineering procedures.
• The ability to manipulate equations such as: L= π/180 X ∆ X R (to solve for all variables)
Participants will find it beneficial to review the following publications prior to the course:
• MTO Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways, Chapter C-Alignment
• MTO Roadside Safety Manual
• TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (updated 2017)
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Quizzes, projects, and comprehensive final examination
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course qualifies as an elective Tech/ Management course for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Senior level (CRS-S) certification program
- OACETT=This course may be used for technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs. Point Value = 7
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 3 Continuing Education Units to this course.




