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2023 Awards

OMSSA is pleased to announce nominations for our 2023 Awards are now open. Learn more about OMSSA’s awards and nominate someone by September 15, 2023.

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Partner with OMSSA!

OMSSA is pleased to launch its advertising and sponsorship program. We have some great advertising and sponsorship opportunities for you to explore.

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Save the Date!

Save the date for our upcoming 2023 Forum. Coming to you virtually over two days, our Forum will focus on will explore the planning and delivery of social services nationally and internationally.

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Read OMSSA's Blog

Check out OMSSA's Knowledge Exchange blog providing members with an opportunity for knowledge exchange to discuss sector issues across Ontario

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Job Board

Find your next great candidate or your next opportunity on OMSSA's Human Services Job Board, with new postings from across Ontario added every week.

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RFP/RFQ Board

OMSSA is pleased to launch our RFP/RFQ Board. Learn about the latest open Request for Proposal and Quote opportunities in the broader human services sector.

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Call for Nominations: 2023 OMSSA Awards

Put forward your nominations for OMSSA's 2023 Awards to recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to both OMSSA and their communities in managing and delivering quality human services in Ontario. Nominations are due September 15, 2023. Learn more.

Latest from the Blog: A Summary of the Region of Waterloo's Encampment Decision

There are several significant takeaways that can be gleaned from this first-of-its-kind-in-Ontario decision. The decision represents the need for a serious shift in thinking around how OMSSA Members will address the issue of encampments moving forward.

Latest from the Blog: York Region EarlyON Registration Tool

In April 2022, the York Region EarlyON Child and Family Programs and Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) teams in collaboration with CMSMs/DSSABs came together to develop and implement a system-wide, centralized online registration platform for EarlyON programs.

Latest from the Blog: An Interview with Polly Smith

OMSSA sits down to speak with Polly Smith, Director of Employment and Social Services, from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent about human services delivery and the work being done in Chatham-Kent.

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Coming Up

Jun
1-16

Fundamentals of Transformative Mentoring and Coaching

Develop the interpersonal and transformative skills needed to successfully leverage the talents of staff.

Jun
6-7

Compassion Fatigue

 Learn more about defining and assessesing your compassion fatigue, and build the tools to effectively address and manage it.

Jun
8-9

OW Directives and SAMS Training: Family Violence and Refugee Sponsorship Support

 Examine Directives and Clearinghouses related to eligibility criteria of cases deemed as sponsored and obligations of sponsorship support. 

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Policy Updates

Read OMSSA's Letter on the 2024 Funding Formula

After consultation with its Members, OMSSA shared its priorities as part of the consultation process with the Ministry of Education on the proposed 2024 Child Care Funding Formula discussion paper.

OMSSA Releases Human Services Integration Report

Ontario’s 47 Service System Managers, the Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs) and District Social Services Administration Boards (DSSABs), have been advocating for and working towards Human Services Integration for many years.

Read OMSSA's 2023 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission

After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Ontario's Minister of Finance as the Province works to develop and finalize its 2023 Budget. Read our provincial pre-budget submission here (PDF).

Read OMSSA's 2023 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Canada's Minister of Finance as they work to develop and finalize Canada's 2023 federal budget. Read our federal pre-budget submission here.

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