Credits: None

Emerging Municipal Leaders – VIRTUAL

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: Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm
  • Virtual Lesson dates: March 20, 27, April 3, 10
  • Access to online content opens Thurs, March 13

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 – VIRTUAL

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

Navigating Low Volume Roads Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Learn how to effectively manage low volume roads, from potholes, erosion, dust, budget constraints, and drainage issues.

If you have roads that see up to 1,000 vehicles a day, you will want to join us for an exclusive one-day workshop tailored to address the unique maintenance issues faced by low volume road managers, road supervisors, engineers, and maintenance crews.

Take control of your road maintenance challenges and lead the way for smoother travels for your community. Our expert-led sessions will equip you with invaluable insights and practical strategies to tackle these challenges head-on.

Workshop Content

– In-depth discussions on the unique characteristics of low volume roads and their maintenance requirements.

– Practical solutions to common everyday challenges encountered with low volume roads.

– Case studies showcasing successful maintenance approaches from around North America and the globe.

– New techniques and technologies from planning, design, construction, maintenance and administration.

– Exhibitor Hall.

Who Should Attend

Road managers, road supervisors, engineers, technologists, road system management, and maintenance crews.

Good Roads Conference

Ideas. Inspirations. Contacts. Every year, the Good Roads Annual Conference brings together members and affiliated enterprises for an intensive three-day summit of road-forward thinking. The speaker roster is always first-class. The exhibit hall is loaded with innovations. The learning is cutting-edge. Meet your peers. Take home new energy and important ideas for the coming year.