Location: 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

2022 Regional District Chair & CAO Forum

March 22 - 23, 20022
Victoria, British Columbia
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville Street

Covid Policy: 

To protect the health and safety of staff and attendees, UBCM adheres to the order of the Provincial Health Officer, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. You  will be asked to show proof of vaccination (photo identification and vaccine card) at the registration desk on site. 
 

Location: Online

Whether you are researching the history of a house, have noticed an interesting building in the city or you want to learn more about the history of a neighbourhood, it can be tricky to know where to start. Join us for this one-hour learning session where we will use a case study to illustrate important tips and tricks to get the most out of resources and learning tools that are available online.

VHF Program Manager, Sarah Carlson will share an overview of key online resources and VHF Special Projects, such as the Heritage Site Finder, Places That Matter Community History Resource, and ways your research can help add to further education and learning tools online. She will cover oral histories, videos, archival images and other forms on digital content. For the second part of the session Archival Assistant at the City of Vancouver Archives, Bronwyn Smyth, will touch on what kinds of records exist in the Archives’ holdings, and how to use the Archives’ database to search for those records.
Bring your questions! 

$15 + tax
Register here

Location: Online

This webinar will explore highlights of innovation roadway infrastructure design, delivery and construction techniques. Participants will be introduced to innovations in road construction from around the world including:

• Warm mix asphalt
• Pre-cast concrete slabs
• Accelerated bridge construction
• High friction surfaces
• New quality assurance techniques such as ground penetrating radar and infrared imaging
• Thin surface restoration techniques
• In-place recycling techniques for pavement renewal
• Geosynthetic pavement reinforcement
• Quiet pavement surfaces and treatments
• In-place recycling
• Intelligent compaction
• Dynamic road paint and warning systems
• Solar energy roads
• Self healing asphalt and concrete materials

Webinar Benefits

• Understand the benefits of implementing innovative roadway design, construction and maintenance techniques
• Be able to describe key factors to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and procedures
• Identify potential sources for detailed information on innovation deployment

Location: Online

Facilitated by VICA’s most in-demand course instructor, Debbie Hicks, Project Delivery Methods puts you front-and-center with a training team of 3 ICI practitioners. You’ll review each project delivery method (Design-Bid, Design-Bid-Build, CM, IPD, P3) from the perspectives of a Project Owner, Consultant, and Contractor as well as the clauses in CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14, and 15, that are critical to each delivery method’s success.

We recommend this course for mid-management personnel from the following roles/disciplines who are familiar with standard contract clauses:

•  General Contractors and Subcontractors: Construction Company Owners/Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Business Development Managers
• Project Owners, Third Party Project Managers (For the Project Owner), and P3 Developers
• Architects and Engineers
• Allied Professionals including Bonding and Insurance specialists, Lawyers

Location: Online

Exciting News! The BCIT Zero Energy/Emissions Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC) is now offering two new microcredentials that each start on April 5.
Register online for info session on Monday, March 28 from 5pm to 6pm. Each microcredential is designed to recognize a set of skills for Net-Zero and Passive House construction.

The Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals to gain the skills, knowledge, and tools unique to supervising construction on Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, or Passive House projects.
+Tuition Subsidies
Learn about the tuition subsidies available to you.

The Essentials Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals to understand the fundamentals of high-performance buildings to meet the BC Energy Step Code and Net-Zero Energy, zero carbon, and Passive House standards.
Once you have registered, mark your calendar, and look out for the Zoom details in your inbox shortly before the session.
For more information, visit Zero Energy/Emissions Buildings Learning Centre or contact Melissa Hamer.

Location: Online

Update on the most recent tent city cases and the upcoming Court of Appeal in Stewart decision that will impact local governments for years.

Preparing for the Next Tent City GovLaw Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar | Thu., Mar. 31, 2022 
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

This is the temporary tent city at the empty lot on George Street across from the Courthouse. The George Street encampment (above) was ordered closed while the Lower Patricia encampment remains in Prince George v. Stewart subject to a final decision from the BC Court of Appeal. In this webinar, Troy will cover:
* The law on encampments in Adams & Johnson from the BC Court of Appeal.
* How Supreme Court judgements since those cases diverged from the law.
* How Prince George v. Stewart went “one tent” too far.
* The impact of recent cases relevant to tent encampment cases:
+ Prince George v. Johnny, 2022 BCSC 282
+ Beacon Hill Park Trust (Re), 2022 BCSC 284
+ Teal Cedar Products Ltd. v. Rainforest Flying Squad, 2022 BCCA 26
* Where do local governments go from here?

50% of all proceeds from this webinar will go to the City of Prince George to help cover costs of their appeal. Why You Should Attend:
* Update on the most recent tent city cases and the upcoming Court of Appeal decision in Stewart that will impact local governments for years;
* Understanding the challenges of tent cities – addictions, mental illness and crime;
* Shelter/housing may not be enough of a solution;
* Preventing the spread of U.S.-style encampments in BC.

** Webinar Presenter: Troy DeSouza
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Troy DeSouza, Managing Partner at Dominion GovLaw LLP Troy DeSouza is a lawyer and an honourary lifetime member of LIBOA and a well-known province-wide expert in regulatory law, bylaw compliance and law enforcement procedure at GovLaw. Troy's presentations are dynamic, informative, educational, and empowering.

Cost & Registration
PRICE: $125+taxes
(per person/computer)

Group Rates

• For those with 3 to 6 attendees* $350+taxeS
• For those with 7 to 12 attendees* $700+taxes
• For those with 13 to 20 attendees* $1100+taxes

*Attendees must be from same Local Government, Public Authority, Police Detachment or Ministry
To book your spot, please register on our website (https://govlaw.ca/preparing-for-the-next-tent-city/) .
For further information, call ;(250) 590-1840.

Location: Online

With 9 modules and 166 topics, this course has something for everyone – whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry. Don't be misled by the '101' - over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Perfect for procurement professionals and buyers, developing leaders, as well as operations and administrative staff. This course is the industry knowledge boot camp that will support your team's success.

Location: Online

Virtual Regional Forum for Atlantic Canada CAMA Members:  “Transitioning Purchasing on Price to Total Value Procurement”
Hosted by The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada

As part of our ongoing commitment to our members we are pleased to introduce you to a Virtual Regional Forum specifically for our Atlantic Canada members, hosted by CAMA’s Platinum Partner, The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada.  This opportunity is free to you and your employees so please share this information. 

This forum “Transitioning Purchasing on Price to Total Value Procurement” will be held on Thursday, March 31st, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. AST featuring the following speakers: 

*        Jeff Nichol, Director of Benefits, Canoe Benefits Program / Vice-President of Public Sector Consulting at Lane Quinn Benefit Consultants
*        Jesse Patenaude, MMP, Manager of Business Development, Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
*        Tim Elms, MBA, Manager of Client Relations for Atlantic Canada, Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
*        Tyler Hannemann, MBA, Manager of Supplier Relations, Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
*        Craig Pettigrew, FCIP, CRM, Manager of Insurance for RMA

Who Can Attend this Webinar?:  Atlantic CAMA Members and Their Employees.  Non-Members are also welcome to attend.

Who Will Benefit from this Webinar:  Chief Administrative Officers, Financial Officers, Purchasing Staff, Public Works and Engineering Staff, Fleet Staff

Registration Cost:  FREE but registration is required by emailing [email protected]

About this Session:
The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada helps municipalities, not-for-profit, and public sector organizations across the country with their procurement needs.  Representing over 5,000 member organizations, the benefits of Canoe membership continue to grow.  This session includes Canoe's procurement experts speaking to a more wholistic approach to purchasing - the total cost of procurement.  Going beyond just the sticker price, this session will focus on the concept of considering both the direct and indirect costs and looking at the lifecycle of a purchase.  For more information click here <https://www.camacam.ca/sites/default/files/2022-03/Virtual%20Regional%20Forum%20for%20Atlantic%20Canada%20CAMA%20Members%20Hosted%20by%20Canoe%20Procurement%20Group%20of%20Canada_2.pdf>  or see the attached brochure.

To register for this session please send an email to [email protected] and the Zoom Link, meeting planner, and other details will be sent to you prior to the webinar.

Location: 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC  View Map

The 2022 Convention is being held in Victoria from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3 at the Victoria Conference Centre. The City of Victoria will be our hosts, and we thank them for supporting the association.

Registration is available at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2022/AVICC

The program includes sessions on:

• Legislative Reform Initiative: Continuing the Discussion (Friday morning)
• When Disaster Strikes: Working with Emergency Management BC
• Resiliency for Local Elected Officials
• First Nations and Local Governments: the Future of Collaborative Governance 
• It’s Easy to Think Big When You’re Small (small, rural or remote communities forming coalitions to get their voices heard)
• Saving Salmon One Metre of Shoreline at a Time, a community-based approach to shoreline habitat restoration (Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project, BC Conservation Foundation)
• Big Moves in the Decade of Climate Action - BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council and the Community Energy Association
• Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities – Climate Leadership Plan Update
• UBCM Resolutions Process Review
• Affordable Housing as Essential Community Infrastructure
• Procurement for Community Wellbeing – BC Social Procurement Initiative Update

AVICC would like to thank the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation for welcoming our members to their territories for the upcoming convention, and we look forward to their involvement throughout.

Please be advised that to protect the health and safety of staff and attendees, AVICC will adhere to the orders of the Provincial Health Officer that currently require all attendees to be fully vaccinated to attend this event. Delegates will be asked to show proof of vaccination (photo identification and vaccine card) at the registration desk on site. Masking requirements will be based on the Provincial Health Officer’s orders in place at the time of the convention.

Location: Online

The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is presenting its 2022 Annual BC Economic Summit in a hybrid format from April 3rd to 5th, 2022 (tentative).   This is an opportunity to highlight success stories, lessons learned, share cutting-edge ideas, and engage your colleagues at the premier event for economic development practitioners in British Columbia.  The annual BC Economic Summit attracts over 200 local, regional, Indigenous, national and international experts in the field of economic development and elected officials from various parts of our province.  The Summit theme is “Reconciliation and Resiliency - A Future for BC”.

With the uncertainty around public health restrictions, we are planning a hybrid Summit, where delegates can choose to attend virtually or in-person.  The program will be delivered over two and a half days utilizing a comprehensive interactive virtual event platform to enhance your Summit experience. 

We will have a great lineup of speakers from leading economic development experts and peers, a program that will include many panel discussions and interactive discussion forums as well as exhibits, BC Economic Development Awards and networking opportunities.  

The BCEDA is BC’s largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development experiences. 

Location: Online

The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is presenting its 2022 Annual BC Economic Summit in a virtual format April 4th and 5th, 2022 with additional sessions every Tuesday in April.  This is an opportunity to highlight success stories, lessons learned, share cutting-edge ideas, and engage your colleagues at the premier event for economic development practitioners in British Columbia. 

The annual BC Economic Summit attracts over 300 local, regional, Indigenous, national and international experts in the field of economic development and elected officials from various parts of our province. 

2022 BC Economic Summit: Reconciliation and Resiliency - A Future for BC
Now is the time to come together and have important discussions on truth and reconciliation. How can we deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action regarding business and economic development? It is our collective responsibility to have relationships that are based on respect, recognition and dialogue. That will be the first step towards resiliency and a future for BC. 

The program will include numerous virtual keynote presentations, breakout sessions, online networking opportunities, panel discussions and discussion forums on reconciliation and economic development resiliency, utilizing a comprehensive interactive virtual event platform to enhance your Summit experience. 

Sessions Include: (subject to change)

• Keynote: Chief Councillor Robert J. Dennis Sr. (Emchayiik)
• Keynote: Joze Piranian
• Keynote: Marilyn Sherman
• Indigenous-Municipal Joint Economic Development Initiatives
• Urban Reserves
• A Look at Supply Chains
• And the Water Came
• The Co-operative Model: Indigenous Culture and Economic Development
• Challenges, Solutions and Best Practices in Using Data to Support Community and Regional Economic Development 
• Virtual Food Tour in Abbotsford
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Workforce Development Strategies
• The Path Forward: Advancing the Funding Journeys of BC Women Business Owners

The BCEDA is BC‘s largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development experiences. 

Click here to register.

Location: Online

Northern BC local government staff and elected officials are invited to participate in the first climate action network in and for Northern BC. The new network, which will kick off on April 4, was conceived by the Community
Energy Association and the Northern BC members of the BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council in order to enhance collaboration and capacity for local climate action. More details here.
 
 

Location: Online

Local and Indigenous governments in B.C. are working hard to respond to the challenges that COVID has both created and highlighted within our communities. Now, with the launch of the 2022 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, more funding and support is available to assist communities as they work to reconnect and build back better through more equitable policies and processes. The PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, administered by BC Healthy Communities, is offering grants for 2022 across two funding streams: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy. Applications are due by June 1, 2022.

On April 12, join us for an information session, where we will give an overview of the grant program, share application tips and answer questions.

Registration

Location: 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC  View Map

The Electoral Area Directors' Forum focuses on issues of concern to electoral area directors and provides an opportunity to discuss common problems and share potential solutions to the problems identified. The conference is open to regional district chairs, electoral area directors and their alternates, and regional district staff.

The Electoral Area Representative on the UBCM Executive works with staff to build the agenda around matters of current concern to those representing electoral areas. In addition, electoral area directors submit their own ideas or examples of best practices for discussion at the forum.

Scheduled annually in February, the Electoral Area Directors' Forum takes place immediately before the Local Government Leadership Academy Forum, to help reduce costs and provide an opportunity for delegates to attend both learning events.
 

Location: 8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC V6X 3X9, Richmond, BC  View Map

When: Tue, Apr 5 2022, 12pm - Wed, Apr 6 2022, 12pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC

The Forum will take place on April 5 (afternoon) and April 6 (morning). The EAD conference focuses on issues of concern to Electoral Area Directors and provides an opportunity to discuss common problems and share potential solutions.   Forum registration is open now.   

The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC. The conference is open to Regional District Chairs; Electoral Area Directors and their alternates; and regional district staff.

Please register by March 25, 2022. The Forum cost is $150 plus tax, and includes a light lunch on Tuesday, coffee and tea throughout the event, the reception on Tuesday evening and a hot breakfast on Wednesday. Cancellations provided by April 1 will receive a full refund.

The Forum will be held in conjunction with the Local Government Leadership Academy Forum to help reduce costs and provide an opportunity for delegates to attend both learning events.

To protect the health and safety of staff and attendees, UBCM adheres to the order of the Provincial Health Officer, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. You  will be asked to show proof of vaccination (photo identification and vaccine card) at the registration desk on site. 

To make your hotel reservations please visit www.radisson.com/vancouverca and use the promo code "LGLA" to receive the conference rate.  You can also contact [email protected]. 

Location: Online

Architecture plays an important role in shaping our cities and directly affects our relationship with and understanding of the spaces we inhabit.
This course offers an introduction to the purpose, theory and practice of architecture that will allow you to begin engaging with architecture and converse using design language. You will learn about key architectural figures and styles, basic architectural terms, design tools and considerations. You will also learn how to read architectural drawings and discover the steps required to design and construct a building in British Columbia.

Location: Online

The Essentials Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals who want to gain the skills and knowledge to construct high-performance buildings to meet the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy, and Passive House standards.
The microcredential consists of five courses using practical examples of wood-framed construction from seasoned industry leaders. To register click on course links below:

• XZEB 1001 - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings course Apr 05 - Apr 28

 

• XZEB 1120 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings  course May 03 - May 26

 

• XZEB 1130 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings course Jun 10 - Jun 11

 

• XZEB 1140 - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings course Jun 14 - Jun 23

 

• XZEB 1150 - Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes course coming up in fall 2022

Location: Online

The Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals in the construction industry or those who have recently completed a related construction program and seek to gain the skills, knowledge, and tools unique to supervising construction on Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, or Passive House construction projects.

The microcredential consists of five courses that build upon each other in knowledge and focus on practical examples in wood-frame buildings. To register click on course links below:

• XZEB 1001 - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings course from Apr 05 - Apr 28
• XZEB 1120 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings  course  from May 03 - May 26  
• XZEB 1146 - Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings course from June 14 – June 21
• XZEB 1171 - Site Supervision of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Construction – coming in fall 2022
• XZEB 1173 - Applied Project for Site Supervision of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Construction – coming in fall 2022

Location: Online

BCIT’s Civil Technology & Public Works Part-time Studies (PTS) programs and courses provide a BCIT credential in Civil Technology as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for individuals in various municipal, civil technology and public works fields.

Part-time courses instructional sessions are presented through live interactive web-lectures delivered through an online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter expert instructors.
For more information, please visit our commons webpage: https://commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/

Courses start in April 2022. To register, click on the courses below:

• Statics (CIVL 1120)
• Applied Hydrology (CIVL 1160)
• Construction Materials Testing Fundamentals (CIVL 1580)
• Stress Analysis 1 (CIVL 2121)
• Concrete Technology (CIVL 2123)
• Asphalt Technology (CIVL 2124)
• Introduction to Soil Mechanics (CIVL 2140)
• Introduction to Urban Traffic Engineering (CIVL 2151)
• Intro to Structural Design (CIVL 2170)
• Civil Construction Estimating (CIVL 3230)
• Public works Institute 3 (INFR 1130)
• Introduction to Public Works Operations (PUBW 1001)
• Municipal Plan Reading (PUBW 1141)

Location: 8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC  View Map

After two years of some very successful on-line engagments under our belt, we are ready to come back and share in person.

The theme for the 2022 Forum tells it all:  "Leadership Under Pressure...Reflections on an Extraordinary Term". 

The LGLA Annual Forum is one of the most highly anticipated events in the Local Government Calendar.  With a great combination of learning and networking opportunities, the Annual Forum is an exciting way to connect, or re-connect with colleagues.  Geared for elected officials and staff, the curriculum is packed with relevant up to date material.

Forum participation includes two evening receptions, several breakout sessions and two breakfasts.
See you soon at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Richmond.  Please don't forget to book your accommodations at [email protected]

Location: 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC  View Map

Whether you are a Councillor, Mayor, Electoral Area Director,  CAO or First Nation leader in a rural, small, medium sized or large metropolitan community,  you have faced and stood up to pressures that really tested your leadership skills. Often there was no script; we all wrote history as we stood together while staying apart, and collaborated to come through the events of 2020-2021.

The leaders of this term have extraordinary stories and  skills to share – and we all have so much we can still gain from others.  Please register for the Forum and bring what you have learned – and still want to learn – to this much-anticipated annual event in the Local Government calendar!

Location: Online

How do landscape architects create both beautiful and functional urban and rural spaces?
This course will introduce you to the field of landscape architecture and its relationship with history, art and design, urban adaptation/re-use, ecological systems, climate change, Indigenous reconciliation, and spatial and social justice. You will explore how landscape architects design private and public spaces using ecology, culture, art, and fabrication, and delve into some of the profession's foundational ideas, basic tools and contemporary issues.

Location: Online

In this interactive course, each stage of the RFP process will be reviewed from the perspectives of a Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor and you’ll gain key insights about what to consider for successful progression. Packed with tips and suggestions on how to make sure each partner is successful in their proposal pursuit; you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge you can put to work on the job immediately.

Using a hands-on, practical approach, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of presenting your proposal to the ‘client.’ This activity will give you the opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from our training team that will help you to hone your skills in responding to proposals.

This course is designed for all partners, including Project Owners or P3 Developers seeking qualified contractors or issuing a proposal request. 

Location: Online

GROW 1000 is designed for students, design professionals, contractors and planners who already have a basic understanding of green roofs. The course provides students with an understanding of green roof performance criteria, and offers knowledge and skills to manage the details, installation and maintenance aspects of green roof design. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods, and learn about green roof policy.

The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for Architectural Ecology (CAE). Through a project, students will integrate the lectures with practical hands-on activities. Students will further apply their knowledge through case study discussions and a tour of the BCIT Elevated Lab.

Location: Online

Avoid financial and legal mistakes that commonly result from misunderstandings of the Builders Lien Act! Join us for this short, content-packed course that will help you understand the rights, remedies, and processes created by the Builders Lien Act.

Location: Online

Spring is Tax Time! Property tax revenue is both the single largest source of revenue and one of the most highly regulated areas of local government finance. Every April we offer multiple opportunities for new and not-so-new finance professionals to get ready for property tax collection! 

Location: Webcast
Date: April 12, 19, 26, 2022 - Property Tax 101 Webinar Series - REGISTER

Location: Online

Local and Indigenous governments in B.C. are working hard to respond to the challenges that COVID has both created and highlighted within our communities. Now, with the launch of the 2022 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, more funding and support is available to assist communities as they work to reconnect and build back better through more equitable policies and processes. The PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, administered by BC Healthy Communities, is offering grants for 2022 across two funding streams: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy. Applications are due by June 1, 2022.

Join us for an information session, where we will give an overview of the grant program, share application tips and answer questions.

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-irrj8uG9Yb880MiOVC9nRhWWNOk13G

Location: Online

Join Rena Soutar, Manager of Decolonization, Arts & Culture at the Vancouver Park Board and Julia Hulbert, Arts & Culture Planner at the Vancouver Park Board for a conversation on the expanding relevance of heritage. This lunch-time conversation will introduce how the field of heritage planning can begin to decolonize and reckon with difficult histories.

Event information: https://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/events/workshops-and-talks/heritage-lunch-and-learn/#event-7494 
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vancouverheritagefoundation/655217
$15 / $9 + tax

Location: Online

Storm water management is a key component of urban infrastructure design. Numerous agencies throughout the United States and Canada include permeable pavements as a key component of best management practices for stormwater management.

If properly designed and constructed, permeable pavements can help rainwater infiltrate soil, decrease urban heating, replenish groundwater and reduce overall storm water runoff.  The construction of permeable pavement systems that can accommodate surface water runoff is gaining increasing attention through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

This webinar provides background on the key features of permeable asphalt, concrete and interlocking concrete block pavements along with guidance, design tools and methodologies to assist in designing pavements to accommodate hydrological and structural pavement design for municipal and parking area permeable pavements and compare equivalent structural designs.

Webinar Benefits

The learning objectives for this webinar include:

• Understand the key input parameters for the successful design of permeable asphalt, concrete and interlocking concrete block pavements.
• Ability to design a permeable pavement for both structural and hydrologic capacity.
• Recognize good maintenance practices for permeable pavements
• Utilize previously impervious infrastructure to reduce the impact of peak stormwater runoff and improve stormwater quality.

Location: 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC  View Map

2022 Future Ready
Nelson is pleased to host the AKBLG Convention and extends a warm welcome to all delegates and sponsors. You are invited to explore the village and all the area has to offer.

Early Bird Registration will be available until March 22, 2022

 

 

Location: 251 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm, BC  View Map

We're planning for an in person event! This page will be updated as speakers, tours and entertainment are booked. 
 
Keynote Speaker Jesse Wente 
Jesse Wente has appeared on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning as film and pop culture critic for 20 years. He’s currently Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.  He previously served as Director of Film Programmes, at TIFF Bell Lightbox, where he oversaw theatrical, Cinematheque and Film Circuit programming. A self-described ‘Ojibwe dude’ with a national and international lens, he encourages audiences to consider diversity and inclusion into the future view of their organization, industry and country. 

Location: Online

The dynamic face of Facebook and other social media is such a pressing platform for our local governments, and especially for our elected officials who can often be the ‘face’ of the message. The purpose of this facilitated session is to provide elected officials with information on best practices for social media for their local government sites, as well as their own personal sites, with discussion on how best to incorporate relevant practices, especially when it comes to dealing with the more challenging, and often negative posts.
 

Location: Online

B.C. has recently experienced an accelerated and diverse range of emergencies, including fire, flood, heat, extreme cold and COVID-19—with more anticipated compounding emergencies and worsening outcomes, largely due in part to climate change.  Local and Indigenous governments are looking for tools to help improve their emergency food responses and to ensure that their interventions reach those in their communities who are most in need of resources in difficult times. To address this unique challenge, on April 28, BC Healthy Communities, along with consultant Claire Gram, will host an hour-long webinar to present a draft framework for equitable emergency food planning action to local and Indigenous government decision-makers. Post-webinar, attendees are invited to stay for additional time to ask questions that will help guide the further development of the resource, for final release later this year.
Please go to http://bchealthycommunities.ca/emergency-food-response-developing-a-framework-for-action/ to register for the event.
 

Location: Online

Do you want to improve your written communications skills? In today’s world of information overload, it is vital to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively. The better your writing skills are, the better the impression you will make and the more successful you will be in ensuring your advice and ideas get noticed, assessed, and implemented. Improve your writing skills, avoid common pitfalls, and fix those pesky grammatical mistakes with this online course offered by experts in writing effectively and communicating successfully in a local government context.

Course Format: This online course includes three modules, which include live, interactive webinars, assignments, and coaching. Participants attend the webinars; review additional resource documents and participate in online discussions; work on the assignments on their own time; and submit their assignments for review, coaching and direct feedback.
May 2: Introduction webinar to the online course (1:30 – 2:30 pm)
May 3: Webinar – Module 1 (1:30 – 3:00 pm)
May 10: Webinar – Module 2 (1:30 – 3:00 pm)
May 17: Webinar – Module 3 (1:30 – 3:00 pm)

Each interactive webinar is a 90-minute (1:30 – 3:00 pm) facilitated online workshop with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have seven days to complete their assignments for each module and will receive written feedback and coaching. Final assignment is due Tuesday, May 24.

Cost: $590 +GST LGMA member and $675 + GST Non-member Registration:
Register online for all three modules before April 26, 2022. Information will be sent to registered participants before each module.

Location: 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John, BC  View Map

The theme of NCLGA’s 67th Annual General Meeting and Convention is “Inspired to Lead” which reflects the spirit of resilience throughout the north-central region of BC. Local government leaders from across the region are invited to attend to learn about and discuss important issues affecting northern communities and pass resolutions that will be advanced to other orders of government for consideration.
 
Sessions at this year’s convention are expected to focus on healthcare, food security, affordable housing, policing services, resilient resource industries and reconciliation. 
 
Up-to-date program information will be posted on the NCLGA website as it becomes available.

 

Location: 1919 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC  View Map

West Kootenay Boundary & Rocky Mountain LGMA Chapters
2022 Conference, Rossland - May 4-6, 2022

Join us in Rossland, BC from May 4 -6 for an in-person event  - finally!
 
Along with keynote speaker Bruce Kirkby, a Canadian explorer and writer, we’ll offer the following sessions:

• Indigenous relations and reconciliation
• Blanket Exercise
• cost-effective procurement
• socially responsible long-term investing
• relations between elected officials/staff
• health and wellness post-pandemic
• legal updates
• electric vehicle rides
• and more

Expect great food, a casino night and a draw for a gas barbecue worth over $1000!
 
Conference registration cost: $185
 
For accommodation, contact the Prestige Mountain Resort, Rossland:
 
[email protected]
Phone: 250.362.7375
Room rate is $144.
Conference booking number is # 1764.
 

Location: 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Whistler, BC  View Map

This year our flagship conference will be in-person for the first time in 3 years! Pick up where we left off pre-pandemic in the beautiful mountain location of Whistler. Reconnect with your peers there May 4 & 5. We are also presenting one virtual conference day in the preceeding week on April 27.

Our theme, Moving Forward: Resilience and Adaptation, is both a call-to-action and an opportunity to take stock as a network of peers.

We invite you to join us for 2 days in Whistler, including 2 keynote presentations, 8 education sessions with 6 concurrent sessions from which to choose, an in-person Marketplace Expo, and Awards and AGM Luncheon, plus 1 virtual day featuring 3 sessions. Join us for in-depth presentations and collaborative discussions that explore the recreation and parks' sector's resilience, growth, creativity, and leadership, plus learn about the adaptation that has resulted from our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Location: 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC  View Map

The Lower Mainland Local Government Association will be hosting their Annual Conference and AGM from May 4th to 6th in beautiful Whistler, BC. 

Location: Online

Community Relations, the eighth installment in UDI Capital Region’s ongoing series of RED Management Certificate Program courses, focuses on the creation and management of community relations plans. Learn community engagement strategies and techniques, including what goes into planning a successful meeting, online communication and reputation management, building and maintaining support, and preparing for a public hearing.

Each course included in UDI Capital Region’s RED Management Certificate Program can be taken a la carte; professional development is just a click away.

Course Dates/Times
– May 5, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm
– May 12, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm
– May 19, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Online

If you work with real estate developers or want to understand how the development industry functions, this course offers an inside look into the development process.
Practitioners and experts in the field—from both the private and public sectors—will share a variety of personal experiences. Their stories, combined with case studies and interactive discussions, will provide you with a wealth of insights into the real estate development industry.
You'll leave with practical knowledge of how the industry is structured, how it functions, who the players are, what motivates them, and how they interact.

Location: Online

Join the BC Economic Development Association and the Golden Shovel Agency for this FREE #EconDevWeek22 Webinar!

A lack of entry-level housing could be the biggest thing preventing workers from moving to communities. Solving this challenge requires a comprehensive plan and more than a little creativity. 

Bethany Quinn, VP Strategy & Content Development, spoke with economic developers and community leaders from throughout North America to compile best practices and strategies that have worked to spur housing development at the local level. These solutions are being presented in our latest whitepaper so that economic developers can be inspired and empowered to solve the housing crisis for their communities.

You won't find this collection of strategies and solutions anywhere else. They are diverse, actionable and proven.

Economic developers who attend this presentation and read the whitepaper will benefit from reviewing comprehensive housing strategies without needing to do the research.

Register here

Location: 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC  View Map

The 2022 FireSmart BC Conference: Building Collaboration and Community will bring together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. Speakers and workshops will investigate how to make BC homes, communities and the landscape more wildfire-resilient in the future. This conference will focus on collaboration, community-led initiatives, wildfire management, prevention, ecology and wildfire resiliency research in British Columbia. BC has a diversity of fire-prone environments that bring a unique perspective to wildland fire challenges and opportunities.

The conference is open to all participants, but will be of special interest to firefighters, First Nations and local government staff who are implementing FireSmart initiatives within their communities using Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) funding. Wildland–urban interface (WUI) specialists (e.g. RPFs, RFTs, consultants, contractors, and other land specialists), landscape management agencies, rural or urban planners/managers, Office of the Fire Commissioner staff, emergency management staff, wildfire management staff, Local FireSmart Representatives and Wildfire Mitigation Specialists will also find the conference useful and informative.

For more information and to register for the conference, please click here.

Location: Online

Date: May 11, 2022
Time: 9am - 10:00am (approx.)
 
As CivicInfo BC members, all municipalities and regional districts can now access joint purchasing programs offered through the Canoe Procurement Group, a non-profit national partnership between major municipal associations across Canada.
 
By leveraging the group purchasing power of over 5,000 local governments and related organizations, Canoe Procurement offers preferential pricing on everything from office supplies to heavy equipment  Save time and money while accessing trusted brands and products from reputable national and local vendors.  There are no program fees, participation is optional, and local governments receive full support with purchases from start to finish. Find more information at https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/purchasing.

On Wednesday May 11, 2022, 9am, join CivicInfo BC and Canoe Procurement for an introductory webinar where you can learn more about Canoe Procurement and how you can use group purchasing in a way that meets all obligations under legislation and trade agreements. Canoe Procurement's Legal Counsel, Raman Khabra, BA, LLB, will be on-hand to answer any questions.  Please note: this is the same introductory webinar we hosted in January 2022, and we are hosting it again at the request of our members.

Register today at:  https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2022/Canoe
 

Location: Online

Join the BC Economic Development Association and the Province of BC's Immigration Programs Branch for a FREE #EconDevWeek22 webinar.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has re-opened intake to new communities interested in participating in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot (EI-RP). 

The EI Regional Pilot is an initiative under the BC PNP for participating communities to collaborate with the Province to attract international entrepreneurs looking to bring their expertise and establish new businesses in smaller centres. Entrepreneurs who are nominated by the Province are able to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent residence for themselves and their families.

More than fifty (50) communities across B.C. are actively participating in the pilot. Since the official launch in March 2019, more than 160 international entrepreneurs have been referred to the BC PNP. During that time, more than 20 approved candidates have arrived in B.C. with their families to establish new businesses in these communities. The pilot runs to March 2024.

In order to be eligible to participate, communities must have the endorsement of a local government with a population of fewer than 75,000 and be farther than 30 kilometres away from a municipality of more than 75,000.

Ministry staff will be offering a virtual information session for communities on May 11, 2022 during International Economic Development Week to provide more details about the pilot. Senior local government officials, regional district officials, economic development officers, individuals or organizations who play a role in community/economic development will benefit from this information session.

Attendees will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the pilot including successes and challenges to date
• Understand the respective roles of the community and the Province
• Have enough information to consider enrolment in the pilot for your community
• Learn how communities have benefited from the program

The enrolment deadline for communities wishing to participate is May 31, 2022.
For more information, visit the EI Regional Pilot page on the WelcomeBC website or email [email protected] to register.

Register for the webinar here

Location: Online

The Community Energy Association and the Northern BC Branch of the Canadian Home Builders' Association are partnering to deliver "Step Up to Step Code Week" in northern BC, to provide information about the BC Energy Step Code and upcoming changes to the BC Building Code for builders, local government staff, and elected officials. Various webinars will be held April 11-14. For more info and to register here.
 

Location: Online

Problems in urban sustainability, housing, transportation, land use, farmland security and infrastructure often go beyond the boundaries of a single municipality. Solving these problems requires an approach that brings various municipalities in a region together through shared strategies and action. Learning the “what”, “how”, and “why” of regional planning creates a powerful perspective on trying to solve some of the biggest urban problems facing cities and regions today.
This course will benefit anyone who wishes to learn how to solve common urban problems through mutual cooperation and negotiation. You will be introduced to the purpose, theory and practice of regional planning and how it applies to many current problems faced by cities. From viewing urban problems through a “regional lens” to learning about basic tools like regional population and employment forecasts, this course surveys how shared problems can be solved by municipalities working together.
The course will include a discussion of contemporary debates on urban and regional issues. Some key topics include: the tension between local and regional planning, industrial land protection, farmland security, environmental protection, regional housing markets, the effectiveness of regional planning and its limitations, and the relationship between regional land use and transportation planning. The emphasis will be on regional district planning in BC, with a focus on Metro Vancouver, but examples of best practices and case studies will be highlighted from around the world.

Location: 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC  View Map

Conference  - Members $225
Conference - Non-Members $260
 
*includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday; and breakfast and lunch on Friday (plus all nutrition breaks).
 
Registration Deadline:     April 28, 2022

Refund Policy:    Any cancellation resulting from COVID-19 will result in refunds processed automatically.  Request for refunds must be made by April 26, 2022 – otherwise, refunds cannot be provided.

For information about sponsoring the 2022 TOLGMA conference, please contact:
[email protected]

Location: Online

Join the BC Economic Development Association and Ruby Industries for a FREE #EconDevWeek22 Webinar.

In this webinar we will:
 
  + Look into the components of population change.
  + Analyze the momentum of interprovincial migration to British Columbia.
  + Compare the impact on urban and rural communities.
  + Include the analysis of most recent census population data, and more.
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This webinar is for you if you want to:
 
  + Understand the population growth trends based on most recent census data.
  + Use annual population estimates to understand interprovincial population migration patterns.
  + Provide support for policy makers to be proactive and make evidence-based decisions.
 
The webinar is organized by Ruby Industries Inc. (provider of Cityviz data platform for economic development) in partnership with BCEDA to celebrate the Economic Development Week 2022 #EconDevWeek22.
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About the host
Sasha Bogdanovic is an award-winning data expert with over 20 years of experience delivering data products that support evidence-based decision making. He is the solution architect and lead developer of Cityviz data platform that already supports a number of communities and regions in using data to their advantage.

Register here.

Location: Online

Join Janice Alpine and Elana Zysblat for this illustrated presentation on how the Ktunaxa finally became the tellers of their own story in the Fernie Heritage Strategy, the speakers' ongoing work together today, and a list of their shared understandings on this type of collaboration, both for Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants.

They will also share some tips, including: “Truth” comes first in TRC; Willingness to Work in Discomfort; How Beginnings Matter; Consensual Language; Taking the Time and Valuing Difficult Perspectives.

About the Speakers
Janice Alpine, Ktunaxa Nation Business Development Officer/Tourism Engagement, and Elana Zysblat, BCAHP – Heritage Consultant, Ance Building Services, first collaborated through the Fernie Heritage Strategy project. This working relationship was unprecedented on both sides. Although there were uncomfortable exchanges of views and language, it resulted in shared lessons and conclusions about how Indigenous and non-indigenous professionals can work together effectively. After anecdotal recounting of the collaboration in their own networks, they each began to receive requests to talk about their work together that could potentially support others in building working relationships with their Indigenous neighbours.

$15 / $9 + tax
Register here

Location: Online

Recognizing the importance of developing and managing the workforce for municipal administrators, CAMA created a Human Resources Toolkit which is a resource to support Chief Administrative Officers, direct reports and managers working in local government, for all size populations and municipalities with or without a Human Resources Department.  This document is designed to provide information regarding several different human resource topics with support through over 200 samples of policies and best practices from across the country.

CAMA is excited to launch this Toolkit during a Virtual Zoom meeting platform on Thursday May 12th, 2022  from 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST.

More information available online.

Location: Online

Are you a local government Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in British Columbia who would like an informal space to connect with your peers, gain support and advice for the challenges you face on a day-today basis while building meaningful connections? Join your colleagues every other month on a Friday for an LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion inspired by CAOs, for CAOs. You and your peers can submit suggested discussion topics in advance. Take advantage of the wisdom of your peers while you strengthen your professional networks in a safe, supportive environment.

The CAO Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified the need to build on previous efforts by local government leaders to strengthen informal networking opportunities for CAOs by hosting a virtual space for CAOs to connect with their peers and engage in collaborative problem-solving. The CAO Advisory Committee and the LGMA acknowledges the incredible work that has been done by past leaders to hold space for these important gatherings and recognizes that this work would not be possible without such a solid foundation upon which to build. The Committee noted CAOs are faced with significant challenges and mounting stressors and would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion network. The accessibility and technological familiarity gleaned over the past year affords CAOs the opportunity to connect with their peers for informal discussion without travel constraints or significant commitment.

Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the CAO Lunch Hour Connect Series form or by emailing Candace Witkowskyj, Executive Director at [email protected]

Frequency: Every other month, on the second Friday of the month (except statutory holidays or when sessions would fall on scheduled programming for CAOs)

Registration: Complimentary registration is online for all five sessions, for CAOs only.

Location: 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

The BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show is the premier water and wastewater event in BC, attracting delegates from across the sector. The in-person program boasts over 80 presentations, multiple panels sessions and technical tours, and features one of the largest trade shows of its kind in western Canada. This annual event brings in over 1,000 attendees from BC, the Yukon and beyond. Following on the heels of two successful virtual conferences we are excited to announce our 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show is anticipated to be held in person, with the potential for hybrid virtual attendance, in beautiful Victoria, BC! 

See website for more information

Location: Online

Uncertain and turbulent times call for ethical and resilient civic leadership.
 
In this 5 week (2 sessions a week) interactive program, learn to cultivate the values and leadership skills required to enhance empirical and ethical decision-making and increase personal, social and environmental well-being.
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Examine ways that civic leaders can shift their political, organizational and community culture from reactive and short-term to proactive and long-term decision-making and operations. Align your municipality behind a shared purpose the enhances the wellbeing of all and fosters sustainable service delivery.
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Are you a Mayor, Councillor, Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Staff person and/or Asset Manager wanting to join a national cohort of resilient civic leaders who are fostering this culture at the Council/Board table, in their organizations and in their community?
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Learn from distinguished civic leaders including Mayors of communities big and small to servant leader champion CAO Steve Kanellakos of the City of Ottawa to asset management and planning experts to leaders like Mary W. Rose, CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
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The course is hosted and delivered by educator, author, culture transformation expert and asset management champion Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC of Kalen Academy.
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By covering a range of skills from self-regulation, relating to others ethically and with compassion to engaging with complex systems, this training builds towards compassionate integrity: the ability to lead in accordance with one's values with a recognition of our common humanity, fostering trust and social cohesion―the key to resilient workplaces and communities.
 

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​Compassionate Integrity Training® is based on cutting-edge developments in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, trauma-informed care, peace and conflict studies, and contemplative science. It builds off of work done by Daniel Goleman (author of the book Emotional Intelligence) and Peter Senge, initiatives in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and other areas. Its development has been aided by the collaborative work of a team of experts with both academic and applied backgrounds.

• Graduates of this online program will receive a certificate from Life University's Center for Compassion, Integrity & Secular Ethics based in Georgia, USA. Participants must attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 online sessions to receive their certificate.
• Participants include diverse civic and community leaders, from Mayors, Councillors, Board members and senior municipal staff to culture/well-being organizational representatives, non-profit directors and community builders.
• The time commitment for this course is 2 hours via Zoom twice each week for the 10 sessions (20 hour total). While there is no formal homework, participants are asked to spend time in between sessions reflecting, journaling & engaging in personal practice of the skills learned.
• Ongoing membership in alumni learning community upon graduation.

FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE:
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​SERIES 1: SELF-CULTIVATION
Calming Body & Mind
Ethical Mindfulness
Emotional Awareness
Self-Compassion
Reactive/Proactive Thinking
Resilience Zone
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SERIES 2: RELATING TO OTHERS (ETHICS)
Impartiality & Public Servant Ethos
Civic Values & Ethics
Psychological Safety & Inclusion
Transformational Leadership
Empathetic Concern & Compassion
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SERIES 3: ENGAGING IN SYSTEMS
Appreciating Interdependence
Systemic Violence, Injustice, Culture
Long-term stewardship
Engaging with Discernment
Culture Change/Transformation
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Dates:  May 17, 2022 - June 16, 2022 (5 weeks)
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am PST to 12 pm PST

Register early. Space limited.

BOOK NOW. 
 

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Kalen Academy 2021/2022 Civic Leadership Training Schedule

Location: 1050 Paignton House Rd., Minnet, ON  View Map

The 2022 OMAA Spring Workshop while a regular part of the OMAA annual programming, has been reformatted this year in order to address pandemic health and safety requirements. 

Location: Online

UBCM is hosting a series of regional workshops across the province this spring. Each session will provide updates on the funding programs administered by UBCM along with current trends in Asset Management.
 
Programs highlighted in the workshops include the Canada Community Building Fund and the suite of provincially funded programs administered by Local Government Program Services. The workshops will be led by Glen Brown, General Manager of UBCM's Victoria Operations, and Brant Felker, Canada Community Building Fund Policy & Program Manager.
 
This learning opportunity will be of particular interest to senior staff but could also be of interest to staff involved in grant program administration, delivery, and/or asset management.
 
To attend a free workshop in your area, participants must register online. Limited space is available at each location so we recommend registering early.

May 25th: The Bayside Oceanfront Resort, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 1E1
May 26th: Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X3
June 8th: St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7E5
June 9th: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, 1665 Innovation Drive, Kelowna BC, V1V 2Y9
June 15th: Courtyard by Marriot Prince George, 900 Brunswick St, Prince George, BC V2L 2C3
July 5th: Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Vancouver International Airport, 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A6

Location: Online

The design, construction and long-term stability monitoring of MSE walls continues to evolve as designers, researchers and specifiers push the leading edge of the technology and use more advanced geosynthetic materials and systems. 

At present, MSE walls represent more than half of all retaining walls used for transportation applications. MSE walls can offer some fairly significant advantages for the construction of transportation infrastructure. They are used to reduce or eliminate the need for the improvement of poor foundations where piles, caissons or other soils stabilization techniques would be required for the use of conventional reinforced concrete retaining walls.  They are most commonly used as cost-effective solutions where the cost of fill, right-of-way or other restrictions require a steeper slope than is practically possible. 

There are many type of MSE wall types categorized by the geometry of the reinforcement, mechanism used to transfer stress, the type of reinforcement material (metallic or non-metallic) and the type and geometry of the wall facing. 

This webinar provides a basic understanding of the type of MSE walls, their primary uses, key factors in their design and lessons learned from construction. A series of case studies provides the “good” the “bad” and the “ugly” experiences with the use of MSE walls along with key lessons learned for their long-term success.  

The learning objectives for this webinar include:

• Recognize potential MSE wall applications for transportation facilities
• Understand the primary design considerations and select appropriate parameters for design
• To be able to check contractor submitted designs for MSE walls
• Select appropriate specification and contracting methods
• Identify appropriate construction inspection activities to confirm compliance with design

Location: Online

Remember when it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions; it’s about what is written!

What has caused changes to industry-standard contract clauses? Allocation of risk often gets modified in contract clauses based on Project Owners or their lawyers’ past experiences. The issue with modifications to contract clauses is the lack of understanding of what these clauses mean and associated risks to Project Owners, Consultants, Contractors, and other Stakeholders when they are changed.

When contract clauses are modified these risks materialize:

• disputes arise,
• relationships are damaged,
• project costs can increase,
• schedules can be compromised,
• bidders can jeopardize their businesses 
• the potential for litigation increases

It’s critical to be aware that in the nuances of the prime contract clauses, there are implications and requirements impacting all partners including the Consultants and Subcontractors.

Location: NE3 – 3700 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby, BC  View Map

This 18-hr course provides students with a good understanding of the role that green roofs can play in the conversation of biodiversity in urban environments.

Students will explore an ecological approach to plant selection and design to integrate into current green roof design practices. Using critical thinking to analyze the underlying topics of sustainability, biodiversity and natural processes, students will develop an appropriate plant selection for green roofs in the Pacific Northwest. They will study in detail a range of plants available in regional ecosystems and investigate their growing requirements as well as some non-native plants used in the green roof industry. They will also study the relationships between plant function, plant form and canopy complexity on plant survival and habitat implications.

Students will practice the basic principles of plant design based on site conditions, plant function, species mix, berries, pollen, and habitat, through the preparation of a planting plan for an actual project. Students will participate in a green roof tour and visit to a local nursery.

More Information available online.

Location: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON  View Map

Canada's largest information management conference, Information Conference, by ARMA Canada, brings together the national records and information community. Back in-person in Toronto, this centrally-located conference will bring together industry innovators and experts. 

More information can be found on the website as details unfold: https://armacanada.org/home/information-conference/

Location: 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5, Penticton, BC  View Map

Dates & Workshops:

• May 30, 2022 - Debt Financing - REGISTER
• May 30, 2022 - ARO Workshop: Scoping & Measurement - REGISTER
• May 31, 2022 - Annual Municipal Tax Sale - REGISTER
• May 31, 2022 - Treasury & Investment Management (Part 2) - REGISTER

 Workshop Fees:

	Early Bird	After March 31
GFOABC Member	$450	$500
Non-Member	$550	$600

Location: Online

This is a practical course on writing reports.
Many council reports are standardized; staff are able to refer to past examples and municipal formats. By contrast, policy reports are frequently "one-offs." This course focuses on these policy reports. It addresses the challenges of assembling strategic directions, incorporating public input, conveying options and framing recommendations.

Location: Online

CESA 0158 - Introduction To Solar Electricity course
This online course introduces the equipment used to generate electricity from solar power, such as photovoltaic modules, batteries, inverters and charge controllers. Participants are taught to identify the various components, understand how the components interact and interpret manufacturer's specifications. Design principles of stand-alone photovoltaic systems are explained and participants visit demonstrations of PV systems on the BCIT campus. At the end of the course, the participants should be able to: Analyze the solar energy resource of a potential site; explain the function of each PV system component; interpret performance data for each PV system component; identify the different types of PV systems; specify the main component of an off-grid PV system; perform basic PV system maintenance.

CESA 0159 - Solar Electric Design course
This course addresses more advanced PV system design as well as the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. The design principles of grid-tie PV systems, off grid hybrid systems and Building Integrated PV systems are covered in detail. Advances in PV technology, the economics of PV systems, computer programs for PV design, and the PV industry in general are also discussed. Students will also learn to: identify potential PV system designs suitable for a particular application and site; specify and design PV systems for various types of applications; relate the operating principles of PV system components to PV system design; estimate the energy production of a grid-tie PV system; and refer to and interpret sections of the CEC applicable to PV systems.

CESA 5310 - Green Energy and Local Economic Development course
This online course provides an introduction to the wide range of green energy strategies and local economic development opportunities for communities. Green energy is sourced from clean and renewable sources. Students will be able to identify green energy project development pathways, provide case study examples and describe how green energy can attract investment and infrastructure development. Students will be able to link a healthy environment to health impacts and costs. Students will be able to justify green energy projects by totaling estimated energy spending in a community and demonstrating how green energy can create jobs, keep energy dollars circulating locally and improve community resilience.

CESA 5410 - Finance and Governance for Green Energy Systems course
This online course provides an introduction to investing in green energy systems and the choices and trade-offs associated with different ownership and governance arrangements. The legal, tax and incorporation considerations involved in establishing a green energy utility will be explained, and the financing options available to local governments and First Nations will be covered. The importance of public engagement when developing projects will also be explored. Students will be able to identify case studies and integrate lessons learned.

Location: Online

Are you interested in a career in the water and wastewater treatment sector?  Join us on May 31, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (PST) for an online information session about BCIT’s Associate Certificate in Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Operations online program, presented by Zaki Abdullah, Faculty with BCIT’s Civil Engineering Department.

This program provides the essential knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the water and wastewater treatment sector.  We are currently accepting applications for the September 2022 intake.  There will be a Q&A session following the presentation to answer your questions.  This session will be delivered online using Zoom. You will receive an email upon registration with a link and further instructions on how to join the info session.

If you would like to register for this event, please contact Andrea Dusanj, Industry Services Assistant

Note: you can register for this event until Monday, May 30th at 12:00 pm.

Location: Online

Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s popular Heritage House Tour returns this year in virtual format! Through a series of curated video tours and our exclusive Heritage House Tour web portal we will explore the stories of six unique properties around the city. We will learn about their past and present, about their early architects, builders and residents, and about how they have been restored and adapted for modern living.

This year, we will visit a Mission Revival building in Hastings-Sunrise that has been converted to residential townhouses; a 1928 award-winning Tudor-Revival style cottage; a grand Edwardian commercial building; a 1912 Craftsman home in Kitsilano lovingly restored by its current owner; an early passive solar home in Dunbar Southlands; and a Dutch Colonial Revival home in Marpole that has been transformed into a community museum. We will showcase the original interior features, craftsmanship, and unique designs, and explore the history and heritage significance of each of these special properties.

Tour participants will have exclusive access to our special Heritage House Tour Online Web Portal where they can view the curated video tours as well as a collection of photographs highlighting details of the properties. During the two live events on May 31 and June 2, we will showcase the video tours and have special presentations from heritage professionals and homeowners who will dive deeper into the historical aspects of the properties and then answer questions from the audience.

Event 1 | Tuesday May 31, 7PM - 8:30PM
Event 2 | Thursday June 2, 7PM - 8:30PM

Exclusive Access: Heritage House Tour Online Web Portal | Available to registered participants June 6 - 30

Webinar details for the virtual events will be provided to all registered participants three days in advance of the events and will be re-sent the day of each event. If you have not received the details before each virtual event, please contact [email protected] If you are unable to attend at the time of both the virtual events, you can still register and have access to the recordings via the web portal after the event. An access code for the web portal will be sent to registrants after June 2. 

Tickets: $40 + tax
Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vancouverheritagefoundation/694331

Location: 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5, Penticton, BC  View Map

NEXT LEVEL FINANCE: Leadership & Transformation
Penticton Lakeside Resort

SAVE THE DATE!
June 1-3, 2022

While still grappling with the challenges of a global pandemic, British Columbia is now navigating the fallout from two devastating climate events. We are in a transformational moment in history, the scale of which is playing out around the globe, across the country, and, locally here in BC. Set against this backdrop, this year's annual conference, NEXT LEVEL FINANCE: Leadership & Transformation, will explore the key topics impacting local governments and the leadership role that finance plays in navigating transformation.

Join your colleagues in Penticton for conference content and events dedicated to local government finance professionals.

Location: Online

FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show is back with a unique hybrid format that’ll feature something for everyone. Join us in Regina—or connect online—and be part of Canada’s fullest gathering of municipal leaders. AC2022 is where local leaders are coming together to gear up for the recovery Canadians deserve.

This year’s hybrid conference model brings the best of previous gatherings to life—in-person and online—as your one-stop shop to gear up for recovery:

• Get new recovery tools and ideas through workshops, panels and networking.
• Engage with federal leaders and senior officials as they debate Canada’s recovery.
• Connect at the Trade Show with partners and suppliers who’ll be allies in recovery.
• Learn how FCM’s programs, like GMF and MAMP, can support your recovery efforts.
• Shape the national municipal agenda by electing FCM’s 2022-23 Board of Directors.
• Experience beautiful Regina through our innovative study tours (and after hours!).

We're also pleased to welcome back the incredible, dynamic and fluently bilingual Catherine Clark—as this year’s on-stage master of ceremonies.

Want more details? Have a peek at our program to see what we've got in store for you.

Location: Online

As a result of significant interest, a second iteration of the Indigenous Awareness Training webinar is now available. Join us in honouring Indigenous History Month with a half-day webinar designed to provide a foundational understanding of historical and present-day issues that impact Indigenous Peoples. The webinar offers important guidance for those new to Indigenous relations or experienced individuals looking for a refresher course. LGMA is pleased to work with Indigenous Corporate Training to offer this opportunity specifically for local government leaders such as CAOs, Corporate Officers, Managers/Supervisors, and HR professionals.

At this training, you will:
• Review historical events and their relation to the present day
• Review major court cases and their implications
• Begin to understand the cross-cultural perspectives of the same issue
• Become familiar with terminology and know what terms to use in different situations

The webinar will give you an overview of Indigenous self-government, the constitutional, political and legal context of Indigenous issues, and how Indigenous and western world views impact decision-making.

The intended audience for the training is non-Indigenous learners, in particular for the foundational course, Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®, (of which Indigenous Awareness is the first half). Indigenous Peoples with a connection to their community very likely have this information in addition to lived experience of their own community’s history and could be triggered by the information provided in the training.

Course Format: This half-day webinar provides time for questions and discussion

Location: Online

Climate change is affecting our cities, our communities, and our homes and is changing the way we must design and build our urban landscapes. Each city, town and community must seek solutions and develop initiatives that are specific to their needs – on their streets, in their parks, playgrounds and schools, at all their green spaces, at every opportunity. Join Bill Hardy and the City of Maple Ridge, BC, as they review the new CiB Green Cities grid, and provide practical examples of how your community can strive to become a greener city through the use of nature based solutions/green infrastructure.

Location: 36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore, NS  View Map

AMANS 2022 Spring Conference
June 15 - 17, 2022
Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre
Western Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our 2022 Spring Conference will be held at the Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre, in Western Shore NS. The conference will be held from June 15-17, 2022. The chair of our Spring Conference committee is Dan McDougall, from the Municipality of Chester. The committee has developed a program that provides opportunities to network, learn and share your knowledge. Our program will be found on our conference website: https://www.amaconference.ca/ 

To book your room today please call:1 800-565-5075 and reference "The Association of Municipal Administrators". There are 1 & 2 bedroom chalets available, overlooking the waterfront. Please request these at your booking, if you would like to have one. 

Location: Online

AMBC is pleased to being you the 2022 Workshop Series, built on the themes explored at the November Virtual Conference.

Workshops will be held quarterly in a virtual format, on three Thursday mornings, from 9:30 am to Noon. The first of the series is Natural Capital to be held virtually on Thursday June 16 10 9:30am-12 noon.

Natural Capital
Record wildfires that wiped out settlements, flash floods that obliterated water management infrastructure and destroyed bridges, a heat dome that melted roads and rendered structures uninhabitable, freezing rain, snowfalls, tidal waves, atmospheric rivers.  Climate change has shined a bright spotlight on municipalities’ reserves, and abilities to react to natural disasters.  Depending on the size of the community, the ability to respond to a natural disaster might be very different.  How does a small or medium community respond as opposed to a large metropolis.  Find out more through real live accounts and examples at AMBC’s Natural Capital session.


Cost is $75 + GST.

Location: Online

Project success takes more than just understanding what is “written” in your contract; it’s about leveraging key requirements from start to finish!

Many projects run into cost overruns, schedule delays, as well as quality and performance issues - and Project Owners are looking for solutions! A great solution if done well, Construction Management (CM) is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project. A Construction Management approach brings the Project Owner, Consultant, and Contractors together in order to address key areas of functional requirements, time, cost, quality, and constructability.

Whether you are the Project Owner, Consultant, General Contractor or Subcontractor, you need to understand your Construction Management roles and responsibilities throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery, and post-construction. It’s also important to be well versed in the Construction Management project drivers and concepts in order to fulfill your contractual responsibilities and achieve success.  A well-orchestrated Construction Management project drives success for all partners. 

We recommend this course for mid-management personnel from the following roles/disciplines who will actively be working on and/or responsible for the administration of Construction Management projects: 

• General Contractors and Subcontractors: Construction Company Owners/Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Business Development Managers
• Project Owners, Third Party Project Managers (For the Project Owner), and P3 Developers

Location: 273 Power Street, Penticton, BC  View Map

We gratefully acknowledge we will be gathering on the traditional territories of the Syilx Okanagan People.

Get ready for an exciting learning experience and chance to reconnect in person at LGMA’s Annual Conference, Shifting the Lens: Bringing Opportunity into Focus, June 21-23, 2022.
 
This year’s program will challenge local government professionals to share their insights, broaden their thinking, and embrace diverse perspectives to bring new opportunities into focus. It is through innovation and collaborative efforts that solutions will be found to current and future challenges.

Take a deep dive into expert-led educational sessions spanning a broad spectrum of important and timely topics. Enjoy expert-led educational sessions that have been carefully curated along primary learning tracks.
 
Engage in meaningful conversations and build your networks again throughout this three day in person event. Don’t miss the chance to attend the Conference finale and celebrate your peers at the Old Hollywood Black and White Dinner and Awards Gala.

Review the conference agenda at-a-glance and conference outline select your concurrent sessions when you register. Visit the annual conference website for all the details.

Conference Fees:
Early bird rates until April 30: $710 + GST Member, $860 + GST Non-member
Regular Rates starting May 1: $770 +GST Member, $920 + GST Non-member

Pre-conference workshops:
FULL Day Early Bird: $305  Regular Rate: $345
HALF Day Early Bird: $195 Regular Rate: $220

Register online before Friday, June 10, 2022.

Location: 273 Power St, Penticton, BC V2A 7K9, Penticton, BC  View Map

A three-day forum for peer-to-peer sharing, LGMA2022 will bring together local government practitioners, experts, and partners from across British Columbia to share effective practices, exchange perspectives on current trends, create solutions for shared issues, and expand their professional networks. Presentations, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities provide participants with a learning experience that continues to impact their work throughout the year.

Location: Online

Join Alan White, Chair of CNLA’s Climate Adaption Committee, as he discusses the global climate situation and how it affects the urban climate. Alan will introduce the concept of Nature-Based Climate Solutions; more specifically the new Clean Air Calculator project, goals and metrics and how they can benefit your community and residents.

Location: 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC  View Map

Boot Camp is designed for municipal and regional district finance professionals who are new to local government, are responsible for finance functions and aspire to be a statutory financial officer, or are in the statutory financial officer role and want a better grounding in the requirements and responsibilities of the position.

Location: University of Victoria

This is a residential program held every summer at the University of Victoria. The fee includes four days of accommodation, all meals and refreshments as well as workshop materials. Participants are required to stay at the University of Victoria accommodations in order to gain the full benefits of the program. 

Dates: August 7-11, 2022

Program Fees: 

	Early Bird	After June 17
GFOABC Member	$2,000	$2,500
Non-Member	$2,500	$3,000

Location: 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J2, Whistler, BC  View Map

UBCM’s annual Convention brings together its local government and First Nations members to identify key policy issues and engage with other orders of government.

The 2022 UBCM Convention is scheduled to take place September 12th - 16th in Whistler, BC.

Location: Online

AMBC is pleased to being you the 2022 Workshop Series, built on the themes explored at the November Virtual Conference.

Workshops will be held quarterly in a virtual format, on three Thursday mornings, from 9:30 am to Noon. The first of the series is Human Capital to be held virtually on Thursday September 22, 9:30am-12 noon.

Human Capital
Managing our assets has become infinitely more complicated. The standard workplace as we all knew it, is gone.  It is replaced by a hybrid, evolving workplace, where more and more functions are being executed remotely.  What does this mean in terms of labour shortages?  How do we even define the new labour shortage, in particular when it comes to managing a remote workforce leading to record cyber security issues. Higher Education is lagging behind in turning out experts in the field.  Are we all fighting for the same cyber security specialists, and at what cost?  AMBC’s Human Capital session delves into the cyber security insurance and professional labour shortage problems, and explores some possible solutions.

Cost is $75 + GST.

Location: 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC  View Map

ARMA Canada was established as an ARMA International region in 1968, and currently there are almost 1000 members in the Canadian Region. In collaboration, ARMA Canada’s five western local chapters (Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan) will be holding a Records and Information Management conference at the Coast Capri in Kelowna, October 5-7, 2022.

This conference is a reiteration of the very successful Whining about Records conference held in 2010. Also held at the Coast Capri, the conference was intended to provide an opportunity for members and non-members from a variety of professional backgrounds and levels to expand their Records and Information Management (RIM) knowledge, meet with exhibitors and network with their peers. Feedback was incredibly positive and after ten years of receiving continued requests to do it again, we’re well on our way to making it a reality.

The conference will take place over three days and consist of three themed streams: Records Management Basics 101, Records Management in Indigenous Organizations, and Special Topics.

Location: Online

October 24, 25, November 1 and 8, 2022

Every Tuesday from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. PST

 

Registration will open end of June.

Location: 3099 Corvette Way, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Everyone has a different, significant role to play in managing the assets of BC’s communities. AMBC looks at the challenges and opportunities from the vantage point of small, medium and large communities in BC.

Conference will take place at the Westin Wall Centre Airport Hotel in Vancouver, November 2-4.
Registration will be through CivicInfo.  Cost: $395+GST; Registration Date TBA

Location: 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, BC  View Map

Every November we offer a variety of workshops that cover a wide breadth of programming relevant to local government finance professionals. Workshops take a best practice approach providing opportunity for attendees to network and share their experience.

Location: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

Booking Link: Coast Coal Harbour | Group Code: CCC-GFC8390

Dates & Workshops:

• November 14, 2022 - Development Cost Charges - REGISTER
• November 14, 2022 - Financial Indicators - REGISTER
• November 15, 2022 - ARO Workshop: Measurement & Financial Statements - REGISTER
• November 15, 2022 - Property Tax Policy & Rate Setting - REGISTER

Workshop Fees:

	Early Bird	After September 16
GFOABC Member	$450	$500
Non-Member	$550	$600

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NOTE: A minimum of 15 attendees are required for each workshop to run. It is highly recommended that you register as early as possible to avoid workshops being cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Credit cards will be automatically charged on September 16.

Requests to cancel registration will be accepted until noon on October 14, 2022. No refunds after October 14, 2022. Program attendance is transferable.

Location: 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

Our event will be held in Victoria BC from Nov15- Nov 17, 2022, on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen People. This event will  bring the Indigenous and non-Indigenous govenments, leardship, communities, organizations together to learn, connect and collaborate in adressing the unique barries that Indigenous people living with disabilities face. The event will be held for 3 days at Victorial Conference Centre. We will have guest speakers The Honourable Carla Qualtrough and Tabatha Tribulla. Adimssion is required. Peple can purchase tickest through our website.
For the more detailed information about the event, please go to our website Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering (indigenousdisabilitygathering.com).

Location: 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

Our event will be held in Victoria BC from Nov15- Nov 17, 2022, on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen People. This event will  bring the Indigenous and non-Indigenous govenments, leardship, communities, organizations together to learn, connect and collaborate in adressing the unique barries that Indigenous people living with disabilities face. The event will be held for 3 days at Victorial Conference Centre. We will have guest speakers The Honourable Carla Qualtrough and Tabatha Tribulla. Adimssion is required. Peple can purchase tickest through our website.
For the more detailed information about the event, please go to our website Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering (indigenousdisabilitygathering.com).

Location: Online

2022 CAGFO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
“Value Beyond Numbers”

Tuesday, November 15 - Friday, November 18, 2022

We are delighted to announce that our annual national conference, “Value Beyond Numbers” will be held November 15 – 18, 2022.
This will be a Virtual Conference and you may be surprised by that. 

Our decision is based on:
Recognition that there are municipalities who are restricting staff travel for the balance of 2022 Some individuals are expressing continued concern over covid. This offers an opportunity for more members from across Canada to attend
We are utilizing a new dynamic platform that both delegates and sponsors/exhibitors will enjoy.
So mark your calendars and stay tuned for Keynote & Speaker details!

Registration will open soon.

Sponsorship opportunities will be circulated soon as well for those organizations who wish to connect with up to 1000 government financial officers from  all across Canada. We look forward to launching our 2022 Conference in the coming months - stay tuned for more details!
CAGFO, the 2022 Virtual Conference of Choice.