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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30th) – A Day to Reflect
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is September 30th and was first established in 2013.
The OPBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee encourages our members to take time on this day and every day to reflect. Reflect on how Indigenous Peoples have been impacted by Canada’s settler colonial policies since European contact. Reflect on the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous children, many of whom lay in unmarked, undiscovered graves at Residential School properties across what is now known as Canada. Reflect on the torture many endured, the sexual assaults, and the disconnection from their families and their lands. Reflect on Phyllis Webstad, the six-year-old whose personal clothing, including a new orange shirt, was taken from her and never returned.
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Congratulations to our NIGP 2024 Award Winners
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OPBA Congratulates Carl Bonitto, NIGP 2024 Volunteer of the Year
The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) proudly congratulates Carl Bonitto on being named the NIGP 2024 Volunteer of the Year! Carl has been a dedicated volunteer with NIGP for 10 years, starting as a Chapter Ambassador in 2014 and later serving as Chair of the NIGP Certification Commission. He played a key role in developing the NIGP-CPP certification and now serves on the NIGP Governing Council.
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Barb Johnson (left) and Lynda Allair (right) receiving their awards from Victor Leamer, Chair of the NIGP Talent Council.
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OPBA Congratulates Lynda Allair on Her Induction into the NIGP Instructor Hall of Fame
The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is thrilled to congratulate Lynda Allair on her induction into the NIGP Instructor Hall of Fame, a recognition that represents the pinnacle of educational excellence and leadership.
Lynda is a mentor, pioneer, and advocate who has not only mastered her craft but has also uplifted others throughout their journey in public procurement. Her deep commitment to excellence continually raises the bar, challenging herself and her students to tackle tough problems, learn through struggle, and ultimately grow.
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Announcing OECM’s WEBSITE SCAVENGER HUNT Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our LEARN AND WIN SCAVENGER HUNT. The three (3) lucky winners who answered all questions correctly first are:
- Tricia Gammon Holness - Procurement Specialist, City of Hamilton
- Trevor Tovell - Purchasing Manager, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation
- Lisa Scheffler - Procurement Agent, Town of Lincoln
Congratulations! Your gift cards will be sent to you via email shortly.
Questions about any of OECM’s agreements? Contact our Dedicated Customer Support email at: customersupport@oecm.ca or 1-844-OECM(6326)-900
Website: https://oecm.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oecm
X: @OECMCollaborate
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OPBA Becomes A UPPCC Exam Prep Training Partner
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The OPBA is honoured to have been selected as the first Canadian training partner by the UPPCC to offer exam prep courses for the CPPB and CPPO certifications. A dedicated team of subject matter experts is developing these courses, based on the new Body of Knowledge and Competencies (BoK-C). This exciting initiative will launch in 2025, starting with the CPPB prep course, followed by the CPPO course later in the year. OPBA is proud to enhance its offerings, further supporting the growth and advancement of public procurement professionals.
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See you at the 66th OPBA Annual conference in Ottawa!
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The OPBA Annual Conference is just around the corner, and we have a fantastic program prepared, offering top-notch professional development and valuable networking opportunities.
Registration is now closed. If you'd still like to register, please contact us at communications@opba.ca.
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Empowering Municipal Procurement with Modern Technology Solutions
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As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, its impact on public sector procurement—particularly at the municipal level—is profound and far-reaching.
When it comes to procuring goods, municipalities everywhere have unique considerations that set them apart from other public sector groups making significant purchases. Cities and towns, which purchase everything from traffic equipment to construction materials, must abide by their own bylaws and procurement policies when reviewing tenders and evaluating bids. As stewards of taxpayer monies, transparency throughout the entire process is also key.
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OPBA 5th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow is Just Around the Corner — Don't Miss Your Chance to Participate and Win a Free 2025 Conference Registration!
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The Reverse Vendor Tradeshow is a great opportunity to:
Educate vendors on how your agency conducts business.
Connect and build relationships with a variety of vendors in a structured and efficient manner.
Discover new products and services in the marketplace.
Support a key revenue-generating event for OPBA, which helps fund our professional development and member service programs.
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Member Perks: Get Your Exclusive OPBA Member Discount with Sonnet Insurance
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To learn about this and other exciting member perks programs, click here.
NEW Receive a complimentary 1-year membership to TELUS Health Virtual Care with your purchase!
If you're attending the OPBA Annual Conference this month, be sure to stop by our table! Get a quote and receive a $10 Starbucks gift card—no purchase necessary!
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Top 6 Reasons to Watch Gordian’s Job Order Contracting (JOC) 101 Video Series
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If you're involved in public sector procurement or facilities management in Canada, Gordian's Job Order Contracting (JOC) 101 Video Series is a must-watch. This series is an essential resource for anyone
looking to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality projects within tight timelines and budgets. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to JOC, these videos offer valuable insights that can help you achieve better outcomes for your organization and the communities you serve.
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Be sure to visit OPBA’s Calendar of
Events for details about these and other upcoming events.
Principles — Cooperative Purchasing
October 15 & 16, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This course gives an overview of the cooperative purchasing process in the public sector, describing the types, benefits, structure, legal considerations and challenges cooperative purchasing groups face. Attendees will be shown and discuss examples of constitutions, strategic plans, business plan reports, commodity listings and standard terms and conditions for public tenders issued by cooperative groups.
Register here
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Principles Certificate Exam Prep Virtual Class
October 19 & 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Principles Certificate exam prep course is designed to get you ready for the exam. The topics covered in the course are what will be on the exam.
This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
• Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Sunday, October 20th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register here
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Principles — Competitive Bidding
October 22 & 24, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This session gives a detailed examination of the tendering and request for proposal processes. It includes concepts, issues and the resolution of issues relating to preparing and issuing the procurement documents as well as the ultimate receiving, opening and checking of bids. Candidates will be given an overview of the various components comprising tenders and request for proposal documents and the differences of each.
Please note: This course will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 24th.
Register here
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Principles — Advanced Competitive Bidding
October 30 & 31, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This course builds on the foundations of the Competitive Bidding course and focuses more on complex competitive bid solicitations, including both RFTs and RFPs. Candidates will discuss evaluated bid submissions, how to develop evaluation criteria, work with evaluators and evaluation groups, explore different costing calculations, as well as the two-envelope approach for the receipt of both proposals and tenders.
Prerequisite: Learners must complete Competitive Bidding before registering for this course
Register here
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New Members
OPBA warmly welcomes the following new members:
Ted Clair, Corporate Buyer, City of Kingston
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GovDeals
“Building the Bridge Between Transportation and Sustainable Practices: How Governments Selling Online Benefits the Global Economy and Constituents” highlights the critical role of online sales in liquidating government assets. Encompassing a wide array of properties, vehicles, and commercial products, online auctions not only streamline government processes but also take an important step in building better futures for surplus disposition powered by the circular economy.
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Expedite and Simplify Your Projects with Job Order Contracting (JOC)
Whether it’s repairs, renovations, upgrades or straightforward construction, JOC allows you to put contractors in place immediately on a substantial number of projects with one, competitively awarded contract.
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Join OPBA Today!
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As a thought leader in public procurement, OPBA offers a wealth of information, education, and resources designed to help you improve your skills and abilities and advance your public procurement career through professional development and peer networking.
Unique to the public sector, public procurement professionals aren’t in competition with each other; consequently, OPBA members welcome the opportunity to support their colleagues to excel in their profession.
When you join OPBA, you are:
- Investing in your Career
- Increase your knowledge and enhance your value to your employer by learning from subject matter experts.
- Growing Your Professional Network
- Gain access to a broad network of public procurement professionals who are willing to share resources and support each other.
- Supporting Your Profession
- A strong professional association results in a stronger advocacy voice for the profession.
- and more!
- Our Member Perks Program adds value to your membership and can save you money.
For more information contact us at members@opba.ca or 905-682-2644 ext. 255.
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Advertising and Sponsored Content in the Caveat Emptor enews:
The OPBA is diversifying its revenue sources so that we are not solely reliant on revenue generated through membership fees. Our goals are to strengthen the financial health of the association and continue to deliver valued member services while maintaining a reasonable cost of membership. We appreciate the support of our partner vendors and suppliers, many of whom have advertising and sponsored content in this enews. Articles provided by advertisers are solely for the purpose of raising awareness. OPBA does not endorse, promote, or advocate any products and services..
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representing public procurement professionals throughout Ontario. We promote the ethical and effective expenditure of public funds and encourage excellence in public purchasing through our continuing professional development opportunities, the encouragement of certification programs and through networking among our members.
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