Programs & Training

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement September 12, 2025 9AM - 12PM Registration is now open. NEW Course! Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a half-day webinar designed to provide a guide to fostering sustainable, long-term partnerships between local governments and Indigenous communities. Offered in partnership with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. , this training will: Review and build on the elements of consultation Understand the difference between consultation and engagement Learn when engagement turns into consultation Review what constitutes accommodation Review ways we can strengthen our consultation practices Prepare for questions your Indigenous counterparts will ask you Review the brochure and register online before August 29, 2025. Eligibility: B.C. local government leaders, managers, and staff who are directly responsible for consultation and engagement with First Nations. To get the most out of this training, it is highly recommended that participants have completed Indigenous Awareness & Indigenous Relations training or training with a similar agenda recently. If you wish to attend but do not meet the criteria or have any questions, please contact us at office@lgma.ca before registering. Cost: $255 + GST LGMA Member, $285 + GST Non-Member Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided after the registration deadline of August 29, 2025. Instructor: Norman Doerksen , Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.

Foundations of Local Government Learning Series September 4 - November 27, 2025 13 online modules, Thursdays, from 10 AM - 12 PM Registration is currently open for this series. LGMA is excited to offer a multi-part, interactive webinar series that explores core areas and concepts related to local government administration. Designed to provide a high-level introduction or refresher, learn from skilled practitioners and experts while connecting with your peers. Topics include: Ethics in Local Government Human Resources and Labour Relations Municipal Law Local Government Finance Land Use, Zoning & Planning Economic Development Regional Districts Role of the Corporate Officer Information and Privacy Fundamentals Records Management Fundamentals Emergency Management Risk Management Council/Board-Staff Relations Continuous Professional Learning: A certificate of completion will be provided to those who meet the completion requirements of the Learning Series. Participation may be used as credit toward requirements for various professional designations. Review the 2025 brochure and register online .

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement September 12, 2025 9AM - 12PM Registration is now open. NEW Course! Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a half-day webinar designed to provide a guide to fostering sustainable, long-term partnerships between local governments and Indigenous communities. Offered in partnership with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. , this training will: Review and build on the elements of consultation Understand the difference between consultation and engagement Learn when engagement turns into consultation Review what constitutes accommodation Review ways we can strengthen our consultation practices Prepare for questions your Indigenous counterparts will ask you Review the brochure and register online before August 29, 2025. Eligibility: B.C. local government leaders, managers, and staff who are directly responsible for consultation and engagement with First Nations. To get the most out of this training, it is highly recommended that participants have completed Indigenous Awareness & Indigenous Relations training or training with a similar agenda recently. If you wish to attend but do not meet the criteria or have any questions, please contact us at office@lgma.ca before registering. Cost: $255 + GST LGMA Member, $285 + GST Non-Member Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided after the registration deadline of August 29, 2025. Instructor: Norman Doerksen , Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.

Corporate Officer Connect Lunch Series Quarterly on Wednesdays 2025 Dates: April 16 and September 17 Noon - 1 p.m. PST Are you a local government Corporate Officer (CO) or Deputy CO in British Columbia who wants more networking opportunities with your peers, advice about the challenges you face in your increasingly complex role while building meaningful connections, without travelling or a significant time commitment? Join your colleagues quarterly for a complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion inspired and led by COs. You and your peers can submit suggested discussion topics in advance. Take advantage of the knowledge and experience of your peers while you strengthen your professional networks, and access mentoring opportunities in a safe, supportive environment. The CO Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified the need for additional educational support for new and experienced COs to connect with their peers and engage in collaborative learning and problem solving. The Committee noted in their positions, COs are faced with an increasingly complex environment within which they must perform various roles, and they would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion network to share current issues and problem solve. Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the CO Lunch Hour Connect Series SUBMISSION FORM or by emailing Liz Cornwell, Advisor, Corporate Officer Advisory Committee at lcornwell@lgma.ca Registration is complimentary and is open to Corporate Officers and Deputy Corporate Officers only. You only need to register once for the entire series. Please note, registration will close 5 business days prior to the scheduled lunch series date. For more information review the CO Connect Lunch Series brochure or contact Liz Cornwell at lcornwell@lgma.ca

CAO Connect Lunch Series April 25 and November 14, 2025 12 – 1:00 p.m. Registration Eligibility Requirements: You must be a CAO or board/council-appointed Deputy CAO for a local government organization in order to register for this complimentary lunch series. A complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour discussion is being offered to CAOs who want an informal space to connect with peers and gain support and advice for the challenges faced on a day-to-day basis. This virtual opportunity is inspired by the historical efforts of local government leaders who have sought to create informal opportunities for CAOs, by CAOs. Bring your own lunch and 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 . Complimentary registration is online for all sessions, for CAOs or board/council-appointed Deputy CAOs. Attend one or all with one registration. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the scheduled lunch series date. For more information contact Candace Witkowskyj, Executive Director at cwitkowskyj@lgma.ca

HR Connect Lunch Series May 5 and September 29, 2025 Online Monday, Noon - 1 p.m. PST Are you a local government Human Resources (HR) practitioner or have HR duties as part of your role, who wants more peer learning opportunities and exposure to experienced HR knowledge holders? Would you appreciate a safe space to get advice about the challenges you face in your increasingly complex role while building meaningful connections and mentorship, without travelling or a significant time commitment? Join your colleagues for the complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour virtual discussions inspired and facilitated by HR knowledge holders. The HR Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified this exciting new opportunity to connect with your peers and engage in collaborative learning and problem solving. HR practitioners are faced with an increasingly complex environment within which they must perform various roles and would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion to share resources, discuss gaps, support one another, and problem solve to increase the capacity of local government HR practitioners in BC. Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the HR Lunch Connect Series Form or by emailing Teressa Johnson, Program Manager, LGMA at tjohnson@lgma.ca with the subject line: HR Connect Lunch Series Topics. Complimentary registration is online for all sessions. Attend one or all with one registration. Please review the brochure . Registration will close 5 business days prior to the scheduled lunch series date . Online registration is complimentary. Attend one or all sessions with one registration.

Foundations of Local Government Learning Series September 4 - November 27, 2025 13 online modules, Thursdays, from 10 AM - 12 PM Registration is currently open for this series. LGMA is excited to offer a multi-part, interactive webinar series that explores core areas and concepts related to local government administration. Designed to provide a high-level introduction or refresher, learn from skilled practitioners and experts while connecting with your peers. Topics include: Ethics in Local Government Human Resources and Labour Relations Municipal Law Local Government Finance Land Use, Zoning & Planning Economic Development Regional Districts Role of the Corporate Officer Information and Privacy Fundamentals Records Management Fundamentals Emergency Management Risk Management Council/Board-Staff Relations Continuous Professional Learning: A certificate of completion will be provided to those who meet the completion requirements of the Learning Series. Participation may be used as credit toward requirements for various professional designations. Review the 2025 brochure and register online .

Advanced Supervisor Essentials Online Course October 14, 21 and 28, 2025 10-11:30 a.m. PST Registration is now open. Are you a manager or supervisor with leadership experience who would like to expand your skillset as an effective leader? Are you an experienced manager who would like to develop as an authentic leader capable of increasing your teams’ capacity through coaching and effective conflict management? Articulate your leadership vision and values to develop resiliency and lead with presence. Identify essential coaching skills to engage and sustainably support your team, and lean into conflict management for enhanced collaboration, inclusion, and psychological safety at work. Learn new strategies emphasizing application and practice to cultivate a positive work environment, encourage growth within your team, and foster connectivity across differences. This online course utilizes blended learning, combining self-paced activities with three 90-minute facilitated online webinars with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants attend the webinars, review additional self-paced content, and complete their assignments for each session. See detailed session descriptions below. October 7 - Pre-work available on Moodle October 14 - First webinar and assignment October 21 - Second webinar and assignment October 28 - Third webinar and assignment Review the 2025 course brochure and register online . Cancellations: No refunds will be provided after September 30, 2025.

Effective Report Writing Online Course October 21 - November 4, 2025 (3 modules) Registration is now open. Do you want to improve your written communication 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. This online course is comprised of three modules which include live, interactive webinars, assignments, and coaching: MODULE 1: Effective Report Writing and Audience Analysis MODULE 2: Effective Writing Techniques MODULE 3: How to Write a Recommendation Participants attend the live webinars; review additional resource documents and participate in learning activities in the Moodle virtual classroom; work on the assignments on their own time; and submit their assignments for review, coaching, and direct feedback. Review the course brochure and register by October 7, 2025. Cancellation Policy: No refunds are available after the registration deadline of October 7, 2025. Instructors: Fiona Prince, MA and Sonia Santarossa, MA

2025 CAO Dinner Sunday, September 21, 2025 Craft Beer Market, 450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC Register online before September 8, 2025. The LGMA will hold a CAO Dinner as a chance to connect with colleagues during UBCM week in Victoria, BC. The LGMA is proud to carry forward and facilitate a space for peer-learning that was originally championed by CAOs within the sector. Hosted by LGMA President and long-standing member, Ron Poole. CAOs and Deputy CAOs are invited to attend with partners and spouses. This is a networking dinner. Cost: $99 + GST/ member rate, or $115.50+ GST/ non-member Spousal tickets: $99 + GST