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TJ Mahony Road School – Maintenance offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of municipal road maintenance. Designed as a foundational course for those planning to attend more advanced Road School courses. This online program covers everything from drainage legislation and surface maintenance to winter operations and legal considerations.
Participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence in applying standards, managing roadside assets, and navigating the regulatory landscape. This course is essential for anyone looking to build a strong base in public works.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON
$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm
To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “special rate.
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 26, 2027, to guarantee a reservation. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 18, 2027.
Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre 50 Stone Rd. West, ON
$209.00 + taxes/night
Book your group rate for Good Roads – Open Block
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 5, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.
Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON
$149 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or Email frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Guelph Road School 2027
A valid credit card is required for all individual reservations to guarantee the room.
Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 2, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.
Joseph D. Reid CET, CRS-S, CMM-II
Joseph has 20 years of progressive experience in the field of Municipal Transportation and Operations Management working at the City of Belleville. He oversees Public Works, Transit Operations, Parks and Open Spaces, and Fleet Operations. Joseph is a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), and a Certified Road Supervisor (CRS). He’s involved in: OGRA TJ Mahoney Road School, District 8 Road Supervisor’s Association, Eastern Lake Ontario Parks Association, Ontario Public Transit Association, and is currently the 2nd Vice President of Association of Ontario Road Supervisors. He teaches Part-time in the Civil Engineering Program at Loyalist College. Joseph has 20 years of experience in the field of Municipal Transportation and Operations Management working at the City of Belleville. He oversees Public Works, Transit Operations, Parks and Open Spaces, and Fleet Operations. He teaches part-time in the Civil Engineering Program at Loyalist College.
Les Shepherd P.Eng.
Les is head of maintenance east for MTO and has 33 years of wide ranging experience in engineering, maintenance and construction administration working for the Ontario Public Service and two Ontario Counties. His resume covers a wide range of the province, including MTO Central and Northeast Regions, County of Haliburton Director of Public Works, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Director of Public Works, plus MTO East Region.
Michael Touw
Michael is an expert in the field of public works and has spent the last 15 years in the municipal field in Eastern Ontario. With a degree in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University and a Masters of Public Administration from Western University, Michael brings a unique perspective that is a balanced between the technical and administrative lens. He’s been volunteering with OGRA’s TJ Mahoney Road School for close to a decade.
Alexander McPherson
Alex has an Hon. B.A. from the University of Toronto. an M.A. from Trent University, and graduated law school from Queen’s University. He’s currently an articling student at the Region of Durham and will become a lawyer in June 2021. At the Region, he provides research and support to legal counsel and provincial prosecutors across all areas of municipal legal practice, including planning and development, human resources, litigation and real estate.
