Building Stronger Communities Through Human Services
OMSSA empowers Ontario’s 47 Service System Managers to deliver integrated, people-focused social services. Together, we build stronger communities by improving lives through collaboration, advocacy, and strategic leadership.
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association. We are very pleased to be able to celebrate this incredible milestone with our Members and partners across Ontario.
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Conferences
OMSSA hosts several key conferences for Members throughout the year. Some of these conferences are topical Forums in key areas of human services management and delivery. Others are Conferences that bring Members from front-line staff to senior managers together to focus on professional development.
These conferences offer valuable opportunities for professional development, networking and knowledge exchange with colleagues from across Ontario, with key updates on relevant emerging trends and policy developments.
2025 Policy Conference
2025 Policy Conference Only a few months into 2025 it was clear the year would be marked by significant change; from election uncertainty to the growing reality of trade disruptions, social, and economic instability would exacerbate already rising service demands....
2025 Virtual Forum
2025 Virtual ForumJoin OMSSA for Our 2025 Virtual Forum on September 23-24 and October 7-8 OMSSA is excited to host its annual Virtual Forum! For our 2025 Virtual Forum, OMSSA, in collaboration with our Planning Committees, will hold four half-days of sessions that...
2025 Exchange Conference
2025 Exchange ConferenceOMSSA hosted more than 400 people from the human services, health, child care, and public services for our in-person 2025 Exchange Conference held on May 13th and 14th in Toronto, Ontario. Thank you to all of those who presented, moderated,...
OMSSA NEWS ROOM
Featured News
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, award celebrations, leadership updates, and inspiring stories from Ontario’s human services sector.
Aaron Stauch Named OMSSA Executive Director
OMSSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Stauch as OMSSA’s Executive Director,...
Announcing OMSSA’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors and 2025 AGM Recap
OMSSA is pleased to introduce our 2025-2026 Board of Directors after our in-person Annual General...
Announcing our 2024 Award Recipients
OMSSA is excited to announce our slate of 2024 Award Recipients. This impressive group of...
OMSSA Releases Special Needs Resourcing Report
Today OMSSA is releasing a report on Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) in Ontario. The Canada-Wide...
Announcing OMSSA’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors
OMSSA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors after our in-person Annual General...
Calendar
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, award celebrations, leadership updates, and inspiring stories from Ontario’s human services sector.
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.
OW Directives and SAMS Introduction: The Basics
In this workshop, participants will focus on refreshing their knowledge of Ontario Works and SAMS.
Being Trauma Informed (formerly Trauma Informed Care)
This introductory-level training will explore trauma, vicarious trauma and trauma-informed practice through a social justice lens and strength-based lens.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.
Knowledge Exchange Blog
OMSSA’s Knowledge Exchange Blog provides members with an opportunity for knowledge exchange to discuss sector issues across Ontario so readers are aware of the depth and breadth of sector issues, events, and activities across Ontario.
Strengthening the Early Years Workforce in Windsor-Essex: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Recruitment and Retention
OMSSA is featuring several 2024 Local Municipal Champion award recipients and their work in the...
Municipal Policy Tools for Affordable Housing
The Canadian Housing Crisis Canada’s housing and homelessness crisis has greatly impacted renters...
Access to Integrated Care in Couchiching: A Partnership Between the County of Simcoe Ontario Works and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
OMSSA is featuring several 2024 Local Municipal Champion award recipients and their work in the...
Ontario’s Trade Dispute Fallout: A Call to Support Urban Indigenous Communities
A Crisis Exacerbated by Inequity Even before the trade dispute, urban Indigenous populations were...
Job & RFP Opportunities
Harness the power of OMSSA Job Postings, reaching over 4,800 skilled professionals across Ontario. Connect with qualified professionals, streamline your recruitment process, and ensure your organization thrives with top-tier talent in the municipal social services sector.
FEATURED JOB: Housing Facilities Manager
County of Bruce
Closing Date: July 25, 2025
Who We Are Welcome to Bruce County, where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities, Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end. Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services tha...
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Support OMSSA
The Association would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of OMSSA as our Associate Corporate Sponsors. Please click on the logos below to visit their websites and learn more about these organizations.
