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.

OMSSA 75th Anniversary - History of Human Services in Ontario
75th Anniversary - OMSSA

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

2025 Policy Conference Call for Proposals Coming Soon Over two days, our 2025 Policy Conference focuses on strategic conversations about the policy priorities into 2026 and beyond. Thank you for your interest in this year's conference. If you have any questions,...

December 3-4, 2025Toronto, ON
2025 Virtual Forum

2025 Virtual Forum

2025 Virtual ForumSector-Specific Virtual Forum OMSSA is seeking Member input to help us develop programming for our 2025 Virtual Forum. For the 2025 Virtual Forum, held on September 23-24 & October 7-8 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, OMSSA would like to develop sessions...

Sept 23-24, 2025 & Oct 7-8 2025Online
2025 Exchange Conference

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,...

May 13-14, 2025Toronto

OMSSA NEWS ROOM

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Stay up to date with the latest announcements, award celebrations, leadership updates, and inspiring stories from Ontario’s human services sector.

Calendar

Stay up to date with the latest announcements, award celebrations, leadership updates, and inspiring stories from Ontario’s human services sector.

Working Together to Prevent and End Poverty and Increase Well-Being in Niagara

In March 2024, Niagara Region Council endorsed the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy. Recognizing that the Regional Municipality of Niagara and many local providers already deliver services to lift people out of poverty, this Strategy identifies best practice, uncovers gaps and leverages local knowledge to inform future action. Diverse perspectives and experiences shaped this community-owned Strategy. Over 1000 residents informed the Strategy including people living in poverty and over 200 Indigenous people. During this session, the presenters will review the collective impact approach used to engage community and collaborate with many sectors to create the Strategy. They will outline the Strategy’s areas of focus, recommendations and actions. The presenters will describe the evaluation plan designed to measure success and reflect on highlights from the first year of implementation, including how the Strategy informed a regional grant funding program. This presentation will be of interest for municipalities working to end poverty. Whether you're thinking of creating a poverty reduction strategy or looking for ways to enhance existing efforts, you’ll leave with insights and inspiration to engage community, monitor success and build collaborations that can work together to end poverty. Register Now Moderator: Lori Watson, Director, Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities, Niagara Region […]

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.

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.

Manager of Social Services Research and Planning

The County of Wellington

Closing Date: July 18, 2025

Senior Program Funding Analyst

Region of Peel

Closing Date: July 2, 2025

Children’s Early Years Funding Analyst

County of Wellington

Closing Date: July 4, 2025

Manager of Family and Children’s Services

Oxford County

Closing Date: July 2, 2025

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.

World Education Services
Enbridge