Online Training

HR Connect Lunch Series February 12, May 27 and September 23, 2024 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. To register for the event, please view 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.

Advanced Supervisor Essentials Online Course October 29, November 5 and 12, 2024 10-11:30 a.m. PST 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. Review the course brochure and register before October 15, 2024. Registration is limited to local government professionals. Cost : $640 + GST LGMA Members / $735 + GST Non-members Cancellations: No refunds will be provided after October 15, 2024.

Indigenous Awareness Training March 12 and June 7, 2024 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST Registration for the March session is now at capacity. Registration for the June session is now open. Engage in 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 Review the March course brochure for reference. This offering is now at capacity. Review the June course brochure and register online by May 24, 2024. March 12 Instructor: Rob Everson , Indigenous Corporate Training Inc June 7 Instructor: Flavio Caron, Indigenous Corporate Training Inc

Corporate Officer Fundamentals Online Course January 23 - March 5, 2024 Registration for this program is now at capacity. 7 week online course, every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 am PST: January 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, and 27 March 5 Are you a newly appointed or aspiring Corporate Officer? Are you a newly appointed CAO responsible for corporate administration? Are you an administrative assistant who provides support to elected officials or works closely with the Corporate Officer? If you said "yes" to ANY of the above, then this Fundamentals program is for you! Join knowledgeable experts Lisa Zwarn and Sonia Santarossa for this online seven-week course that will help build your fundamental skills as a Corporate Officer. You will also hear from other experienced Corporate Officers and have an opportunity to tap into their knowledge, ask questions, and learn from their experiences. At the end of this course you will be able to describe the key roles and responsibilities of the Corporate Officer; refer to and articulate the relevant sections of the legislation that apply to the role; prepare meeting agendas and minutes; apply a procedure bylaw; and so much more! Review the brochure for course details and register to the waitlist before January 9, 2024. Cost : $1,200 LGMA Member / $1,500 Non-Member + GST Textbook: This course will be using the Clerks and Corporate Officers Handbook and participants can purchase it separately if not already owned by their local government: $300 e-Version or $375 Printed copy and e-Version Cancellations are accepted without penalty before January 9. No refunds will be provided after January 9.

Corporate Officer Connect Lunch Series Quarterly on Wednesdays 2024 Dates: January 17, April 10 and September 18 Noon - 1 p.m. 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 committment? 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 May 10 and November 15, 2024 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

Foundations of Local Government Learning Series September 5 - December 5, 2024 13 online modules, Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is now open. 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. Cost: $1,260+ GST LGMA Member, $1,575+ GST Non-member  Cancellation Policy: The registration and cancellation is August 22. No refunds are available after this time. Review the brochure and register online before August 22, 2024.

Supervisor Essentials Online Course April 30, May 7 and 14, 2024 10 - 11:30 a.m. Registration for this program is now open. Are you new to a management role or have more responsibility and more staff to supervise? Learn how to effectively lead and engage a high-performing team and create a motivational environment for your staff to work in. Brush up on fundamental communication skills that are critical to the success of a supervisor. Provide positive and constructive feedback and learn the difference between managing performance and coaching others effectively. As you move through your careers and take on the responsibly of leading others, the nature of your work changes. Your performance is measured by the health of your teams and your ability to effectively manage the work of others. This online series of modules equips leaders with essential skills to help you navigate the transition to supervision successfully. April 16 Pre-work available on Moodle April 30 First webinar and assignment – The Role of a Supervisor May 7 Second webinar and assignments – Communications Skills for Supervisors May 14 Third webinar and assignments – Case Study Final assignment due by May 21. Review the course brochure for more details and register online before April 16, 2024. Eligibility: Registration is limited to BC local government professionals. Cost: $640+ GST for LGMA Members and $735+ GST for Non-members. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided after the registration deadline of April 16, 2024. Instructors: Kathy Andrews and Molly McGuire, Cinga Leadership & Learning Course Format: This online series includes three x 90-minute webinars and follow-up sustainment activities and resources. Attend webinars; review additional resource documents; work on assignments on your own time; submit your assignments for review, coaching, and direct feedback before the next assignments are due.

Project Management Fundamentals Online Course October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2024 Friday, 10 a.m. - Noon 6 modules including live Zoom webinars and self-paced work spread over 6 weeks Managers in local government who lead or oversee projects in areas such as corporate administration, public works, parks and recreation, planning, finance or others will benefit from this training. If you are looking for a comprehensive overview of leading project management skills, this online course will help you become a successful project manager. Module 1: Introduction to Project Management Fundamentals Module 2: Project Governance and Leadership Module 3: The Body of Knowledge in Project Management Module 4: Assessing Project Scope, Risk and Quality Metrics Module 5: Scheduling, Budgeting and Procurement Management Module 6: Agile/Hybrid Project Management Considerations Each class is 120 minutes (10 a.m. -Noon PST) online session with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. See webinar dates for course outline and details in the brochure. Participants will have one or two weeks to complete their assignments depending on the module. The Project Management Fundamentals Online Course content is based on the current Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) which is viewed as the fundamental resource for effective project management, worldwide. Review the 2023 course brochure for reference only. Instructor: Amber McMillan, PMP AHPP OTF PROSCI CVA EQP NLP MCPC, current President of PMI-Vancouver Island Chapter

Bylaw Drafting Online Course March 26, April 2 and 9, 2024 (three modules) 10 - 11:30 a.m. PST This interactive, fully online course has been developed for staff whose job requirements currently include bylaw drafting and bylaw amendments. Do you want to improve your bylaw drafting skills with practical training and hands-on exercises? Then this program is for you! Join Lisa Zwarn for three facilitated, interactive modules and learn how to develop a comprehensive bylaw. March 26 Module 1 : Getting Started (webinar and assignment) April 2 Module 2: Constructing Bylaws (webinar and assignment) April 9 Module 3: Review and Final Touches (webinar and assignment) *Final assignment is to be completed by April 14 Each interactive webinar is a 90-minute (10 – 11:30 a.m.) facilitated online with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have five days to complete their assignments for each module and will receive written feedback and coaching. Review the brochure and register online before March 12, 2024. Eligibility: B.C. local government employees whose job requirements currently include bylaw drafting and bylaw amendments are eligible to register for this course. Registrants who wish to attend but do not meet the criteria should contact us at office@lgma.ca before registering. Cost : $640 + GST LGMA Members / $735 + GST Non-members Cancellations: No refunds will be provided after March 12.

November 12, 19 and 26, 2024 Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Course information Do you want to learn how to take comprehensive yet concise minutes that fulfill legal requirements and operational standards? Then this program is for you! If you take minutes for your council, board, or other organization and want to learn administrative best practices this program is a must. Recognize your role in creating a successful meeting, going beyond taking notes for minutes, and ensure that your minutes have legal force and effect. Module 1: Before the Meeting Organization (webinar and assignment) Module 2: During the Meeting (webinar and assignment) Module 3: After the Meeting (webinar and assignment). Review the 2023 course brochure for reference only. Course Format: Each interactive webinar is a 90-minute (10 – 11:30 a.m.) facilitated online workshop with Q&As and an overview of the assignments. Participants will have five days to complete their assignments for each module and will receive written feedback and coaching. Maximum 30 participants.