Course Content

• Asphalt technology
• Concrete technology
• Grade construction
• Utilities
• Trails
• Municipal law
• Traffic control
• Planning
• Introduction to design and soils
• Frost action
• Pavement structure and granulars

Course Objective

This is an entry level course, which provides students with a basic foundation prior to attending any of the C.S. Anderson Road School Courses.  The T.J. Mahony Road School is a two-year course comprised of two separate semesters.  Road construction and road maintenance are offered in alternate years.

Who Should Attend

Public works employees involved in road construction and/or maintenance.

Accreditation

• The T.J. Mahony completion certificate is one of the options for the AORS Certified Road Supervisors Certification program, contact AORS for additional details.
• Must take both construction and maintenance to obtain 10 points credit in the technical specialist program
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

The Maintenance section provides participants with a basic foundation prior to attending any of the C.S. Anderson Road School courses. The T.J. Mahony Road School is a two-part course comprised of a construction and a maintenance section. Road construction and road maintenance are offered in alternate years.

Course Content

• Minimum Maintenance Standards
• Road maintenance and drainage legislation
• Drainage structures maintenance
• Road surface maintenance
• Road markings
• Legal demo
• Roadside maintenance
• Signs, signals and devices
• Winter maintenance
• Legal issues

Who Should Attend
Public works employees involved in road construction and/or maintenance.

Certificate
A grade of 65% is required on each of the two Mahony sections to successfully complete the course.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• The T.J. Mahony completion certificate is one of the options for the AORS Certified Road Supervisors Certification program, contact AORS for additional details.
  Must take both construction and maintenance to obtain 10 points credit in the technical specialist exam program.
• These courses may be used for the technical specialist program if you complete the construction course and the maintenance course. Point Value:  10
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

By working through several examples, you will learn how to create crisp, concise and clear reports. You learn how to present reports persuasively, using common audio-visual aids.

Course Content
• What makes a good report
• How to write clearly and concisely
• How to organize your thoughts and materials
• How to give your report more punch
• How to deliver your presentation like a pro
• Getting comfortable with the use of audio-visual aids
• Tips for overcoming nervousness

Who Should Attend
CRS candidates and anyone who is asked to prepare and deliver brief reports to senior management and Council.

Format
Presentations, discussions and group assignments

Evaluation Process
Prepare and deliver a short report and presentation to a mock council plus a comprehensive final examination.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors- Senior level (CRS-S) certification program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

 

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

Bridge and Culvert Management deals with the principles of good management of bridges and culverts, and outlines the need for routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and proper signage of structures.

Course Content

• Types of bridges
• Terminology and structure components
• Bridge and culvert inspection
• General housekeeping
• Concrete bridge and culvert maintenance
• Concrete deck rehabilitation
• Steel bridge and metal culvert maintenance
• Load limit posting and vertical clearance
• Deck joints and bearings
• Timber bridges
• Soil steel culvert installation and construction
• Precast concrete culvert installation and construction
• Field trip inspections of various structures
• Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM)

Who Should Attend
Supervisors, general forepersons and other personnel involved in resolving problems associated with existing municipal bridges and culverts.

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 program
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

Course Content
•    Management vs. leadership
•    Communications
•    Conflict management
•    Work & personal life balance
•    Organizational structure & culture
•    Team building
•    Performance management
•    Emotional intelligence

Who Should Attend
Municipal supervisors and managers, and future supervisors.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course or Managing Human Resources is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

 

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

Fleet Management offers an overview of best practices related to municipal fleet management, procurement, equipment maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance.

Course Content
• Equipment procurement
• Greening the fleet
• Fuel management
• Work order management
• Purchase orders
• Inventory controls
• Seasonal changeovers
• Vehicle assessments
• Preventative maintenance
• Shop health and safety
• Facility management
• Facility security and emergency plans
• Record-keeping
• Training
• Licenses
• Collision investigations
• CVOR requirements

Who Should Attend
Road/fleet supervisory staff.

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 program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

 

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

Introduction to Plan Reading and Contract Interpretation guides you through the relevant data found in various engineering documents then reviews the components of a municipal contract. Using the information, you work through practical examples in applying the data to the administration of construction contracts.

Course Content
• Symbols and abbreviations on plan views
• Symbols and abbreviations on profile views
• Existing site conditions
• Plan vs profile drawings
• Elevation and grade (including calculations)
• Specialized information and instructions
• Environmental contract components
• Contract elements and content
• Bonds, insurance and method payment
• Information for bidders
• Case studies based on actual projects
• Roles of Inspectors

Who Should Attend
Road supervisors, inspectors, lead hands, forepersons, and any personnel directly involved in the administration of construction contracts.

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 program.
• This course will count towards the OACETT continuing professional development requirements. Contact cpd@oacett.org if you have any questions.
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

 

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

In Manageing Human Resources, you will learn what the human resources functions are and how managers and supervisors can apply them in supporting operational goals while balancing staff concerns, collective agreements and legislative compliance.

Course Content

• Recruitment & Selection
• Legislation
• Labour Relations
• Progressive Discipline
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance
• Developing a Healthy Workplace Culture
• Training & Professional Development
• Succession Planning
• Risk management related to personnel issues
• Human rights
• Harassment

Who Should Attend

Municipal supervisors, managers, and future supervisors.

Accreditation

This course is recognized by:

• This course or Effective Management is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

PLEASE NOTE: For those who require certification to serve on Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, PSHSA offers another course that meets the requirements of Part 1 JH&SC certification (Basic Certification).

An overview of occupational health and safety issues and workplace hazards related to Public Works and Roads Departments and how these hazards may cause injury or illness. Legislative requirements as well as best practices will be discussed with an emphasis on recognizing and effectively controlling these sector specific hazards.

Course Content

• Legislation, regulations and enforcement programs
• Confined space entry
• Personal protective equipment and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Trenching
• Traffic protection
• Fall protection
• Workplace inspections and investigations
• Buyers of service and liability
• Electrical safety
• Joint Health and Safety Committees
• Hazard recognition, assessment and control

Who Should Attend
Road supervisors, forepersons and other personnel involved with supervision in a municipal setting.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

• This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).

Municipal Legislation introduces you to municipal law in general, as well as specific issues related to their legal obligations as road supervisors.

Course Content

• Municipal law
• Open and closed local government
• Occupiers and trespassers
• Civil litigation
• Local government ethics
• Trees
• Bridge matters
• Inspections and investigations
• Mail receptacles on road allowances
• Roads
• Contracts, bonding and insurance
• Labour and employment law
• Drainage: municipal rights and obligations

Who Should Attend
Road supervisors, forepersons, and other personnel involved with supervision in a municipal setting.

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
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.