OMSSA Lunch and Learn
OMSSA Lunch and Learn
OMSSA is pleased to provide sponsored Lunch and Learn opportunities for Non-Members and staff of Member organizations.
These free Lunch and Learns provide opportunities for organizations (inside and outside of human services) to speak with Non-Members and Members about the products and services they provide in a webinar format. These webinars will be hosted by the Association.
As OMSSA hosts additional Lunch and Learn webinars we will share this information on this webpage. Please see details on our upcoming Lunch and Learns below.
Upcoming Webinars
All sessions in Eastern Standard Time.
Leveraging Energy Efficient Programs to Reduce Costs
July 29, 2025 | 12:00PM to 12:30PM
Registration is open. See information below.
Increasing income and financial stability for residents: A critical role for municipalities
November 12, 2025 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Registration to open in September
Pricing
There is no cost to attend this webinar, but registration is required. Please click on the registration link associated with each webinar to complete the process.
Please note: Speakers and sessions are subject to change. Members who have questions can contact OMSSA at communications@omssa.com.
Let's start a conversation about how we can introduce your organization to OMSSA Members:
If your organization is interested in hosting a Lunch and Learn, please contact OMSSA at sponsorship@omssa.com.
2025 Lunch and Learn Webinars
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Leveraging Energy Efficient Programs to Reduce Costs
July 29, 2025 | 12:00PM to 12:30PM
Learn how to leverage energy efficient programs to reduce costs for housing providers and clients on social assistance with CLEAResult.
Hear about their Energy Affordability Program (EAP) and Home Winterproofing Program (HWP) and the types of support offered, including a walkthrough of the typical participant journey from application to completion.
Speaker:
- Tanya Haas, Market Outreach Specialist, CLEAResult Canada
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Registration to open in September
Presentation Details Coming Soon
October 9, 2025 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Presentation details coming soon.
Speakers:
- TBC
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Registration to open in September
Presentation Details Coming Soon
October 21, 2025 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Presentation details coming soon.
Speakers:
- TBC
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Registration to open in September
International Academic Document Authentication and Evaluation
October 29, 2025 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
This World Education Services (WES) webinar is designed to cover the utility of international academic credential evaluation service and recognition by employers, academic institutions, licensing bodies and other end-users.
You will learn about the available evaluation services, the type of evaluation reports your clients may need for different purpose, and how to best capitalize their Canadian academic equivalency for labour market integration and Canadian society at large.
For those of your clients who may already have WES ECA for Immigration (IRCC Express Entry Program), there will be instructions on how to Upgrade their ECA for employment, higher education and licensing purposes.
The session will cover WES’ renowned Gateway Program as well as free Resources and Tools.
Speaker:
- Kevin Kamal: Director, Business Development, World Education Services
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Registration to open in September
Increasing income and financial stability for residents: A critical role for municipalities
November 12, 2025 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM
This webinar will help municipal staff understand how financial empowerment can enhance the well-being of individuals, reduce municipal costs, and foster thriving, resilient communities. This session is perfect for municipal leaders and anyone looking to improve financial access for their residents. You will learn:
- Why municipalities should prioritize financial empowerment.
- The impact of financial empowerment on reducing financial stress within communities.
- How financial empowerment can support strategic plans, including poverty reduction initiatives.
- About a powerful model (Prosperity Gateways) that integrates financial empowerment into local municipal services through human-centered design.
- About the Benefits Wayfinder, a tool to help individuals access income-boosting benefits and improve financial stability.
- How Prosper Canada supported the City of Toronto to increase the financial stability of residents through collaboration with the Toronto Public Library.
Speakers:
- John Stephenson, Manager, Program Delivery and Integration, Prosper Canada
- Lua Eghanian, Senior Officer, Program Delivery and Integration, Prosper Canda
- Janet Flynn, Manager, Program Delivery and Integration, Prosper Canada
Lunch and Learn Archive
Leveraging Energy Efficient Programs to Reduce Costs
This webinar will help Members learn how to leverage energy efficient programs to reduce costs for housing providers and clients on social assistance with CLEAResult.
Leveraging Utility Programs to Support Your Housing Capital Plans
Come learn how Enbridge is working with housing providers to support both sustainable new construction and resiliency and renewal projects. Speakers: Divya Basandra, Advisor Affordable House Program Design Eduardo Romero, Advisor Energy Solutions Alex Colvin, Advisor Energy Solutions Presentation Slides Brought to you by:
Less Waiting, More Support: Streamline Social Services & Staff Productivity with WaitWell Queue Management
Client no-shows, long wait times, and overwhelmed staff can make it difficult for service staff to provide the best support to clients. WaitWell is here to transform social service centers by making queue management and booking more efficient and convenient.
#ImmigrantsWork: A Collective Approach to Co-Designing Solutions for Immigrant Inclusion
Closing the talent gap and ensuring skilled immigrants and refugees successfully transition from arrival to settlement and employment is critical to economic competitiveness and social cohesion. Communities that put the unique experiences and needs of newcomers at the centre, taking a collaborative approach that brings together settlement agencies, municipal governments, workforce development stakeholders and industry/employer-facing organizations/employers, are better positioned to welcome newcomers and reap the benefits of immigration.
World Education Services: Unlocking Opportunities: Facilitating newcomer and refugee integration through evaluating credentials
With demographic shifts, increasing immigration, and an evolving economic landscape, our cities are changing. As newcomers arrive in our municipalities, they bring with them unique perspectives, skills, and cultural richness. However, there are significant challenges in the economic and social integration of these newcomers into our communities...
REI Systems: Region of Peel GovGrants Implementation
Grant managers need a solution that addresses the complete grant life cycle from cradle-to-grave. GovGrants is the industry’s leading enterprise-level grants management solution with capabilities and functionality to support the entire grants process through a single, unified solution.