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Several AORS training programs are offered on a scheduled basis at different locations as noted below.

COVID-19 Impacts:  AORS and our training partners are committed to delivering the quality training that our members and their staff need to provide the essential services their municipalities expect, safely and efficiently.  We will do so in full compliance with public health guidelines or government directives on group gatherings, also taking into consideration the availability of instructors and training venues, travel restrictions, and sufficient demand for individual training events to make them viable.  As these are changing daily, we will make adjustments as needed.

When we do proceed with in-person training, we will implement protocols around distancing and disinfecting.

At this time, all in-person training in March and April is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date where practicable.  Future training events will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Online delivery options are under development for the following courses:  CVOR for Supervisors, Supervisor Due Diligence, Gravel Road School, and Rural Road Maintenance.

As mentioned, the situation will be monitored closely, and adjustments made as necessary.  All impacted students will be contacted directly.

Click on the corresponding links for more information or to download registration forms.  Other programs are offered on a proposal basis, typically at or near the client’s location.  Click here for a complete list of all training programs available through AORS, or click here for more information on hosting a training seminar.  Training programs can also be tailored or developed to the particular needs of our clients.

As the world grapples with the quickly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, AORS is making adjustments to ensure the health and safety of our members, clients, staff, contractors and other stakeholders, their families, and the many communities they all serve so selflessly.  This remains our top priority.  Click here for information on how AORS is adjusting our training and other programs  in response to this threat.

Many other organizations offer training seminars or other events that may be of interest to AORS members.  Click here for a partial listing of these events.

 

Public Works Leadership Development Program

PWLDP modules are offered at various times and locations, spring and fall each year. Specified modules are required to qualify for the  graduated levels of the Certified Road Supervisor designations (CRS, CRS-Intermediate, and CRS-Senior).  A certificate is also awarded upon successful completion of all 8 modules.  Whenever possible, new dates and locations are added to meet demand. Students are encouraged to register early to secure their spot, as certain modules fill up quickly.  Maximum class size is 20.

2020 PWLDP Registration Forms

SPRING DATES:  April sessions are cancelled and have now been rescheduled.  

  • CANCELLED DATES  – April Spring Sessions for PWLDP (CRS) – Local Government, Customer Service and Leadership & Supervision for Belleville, Ontario have been rescheduled to October 20-22, 2020.  See registration forms below.
  • CANCELLED DATES  – April Spring Sessions for PWLDP (CRS-I) – Financial Management and Talent Management  for Oshawa, Ontario have been rescheduled to September 29-30, 2020.  See registrations forms below.
  • PWLDP (CRS) – Local Government – May 12/20; Customer Service – May 13/20; Leadership & Supervision – May 14/20;  STONEY CREEK, Ontario PWLDP Registration Form (May 12, 13, 14, 2020); STONEY CREEK
  • PWLDP (CRS-I) – Financial Management – May 20/20; Talent Management – May 21/20;  LONDON, Ontario PWLDP Registration Form (May 20, 21 2020); LONDON
  • PWLDP (CRS-S) – Process Management – May 26/20; Continuous Improvement – May 27/20; Communications – May 28/20;  MISSISSAUGA, Ontario PWLDP Registration Form (May 26, 27, 28, 2020); MISSISSAUGA

FALL DATES:   

 

Traffic Control and Protection Book 7

Proper temporary work zone traffic control will not only ensure you are in compliance, but will help protect your workers from the inevitable hazards.  AORS offers Book 7 training at your location, or you may be able to send staff to a session being held in your vicinity.  To request a proposal, contact Dennis O’Neil at dennisoneil@aors.on.ca, or Michelle Poirier at michellepoirier@aors.on.ca.

Note, April sessions are cancelled and will be rescheduled.  

  • Lucan – April 27, 2020  CANCELLED
  • Lucan – April 28, 2020  CANCELLED
  • Plantagenet – May 12, 2020 CANCELLED
  • Plantagenet – May 13, 2020 CANCELLED
  • Caledonia – May 20, 2020  CANCELLED

Click here to register for these spring dates.

CVOR for Supervisors

CVOR for Supervisors is designed to cover all the necessary topics that a supervisor will need to better understand their CVOR.  Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) was designed to keep public road users safe.  A supervisor must understand all elements to stay in compliance.

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.  Click here to register.

  • London – January 22 & 23, 2020
  • Mississauga – February 18 & 19, 2020
  • Orillia – April 7 & 8, 2020 CANCELLED
  • LIVE WEBINAR – April 7 & 8, 2020
  • North Bay – April 23 & 24, 2020 CANCELLED
  • LIVE WEBINAR – April 23 & 24, 2020 – Click here to register

Click here to register.

Additional dates for CVOR for Supervisors (May to August):

  • Sault Ste. Marie – May 14 & 15, 2020 CANCELLED
  • LIVE WEBINAR  – June 2 & 3, 2020 – Register online now 
  • LIVE WEBINAR  – June 16 & 17, 2020 – Register online now
  • Hamilton – July 14 & 15, 2020
  • London – August 18 & 19, 2020

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.  Click here to register.

Click here to register for May to August dates.

Additional dates for CVOR for Supervisors (September to December):

  • Peterborough – September 23 & 24, 2020
  • Sudbury – October 7 & 8, 2020
  • Kitchener – October 27 & 28, 2020
  • Mississauga – November 17 & 18, 2020
  • Ottawa – November 25 & 26, 2020
  • Belleville – December 8 & 9, 2020

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.  Click here to register.

Click here to register for September to December dates.

 

CVOR for Drivers Part 1

This one day course focuses on what the driver needs to know.

Check back for future dates, or contact admin@aors.on.ca if you would like to receive a proposal to have the course delivered at your location.

 

Rural Road Maintenance

This two-day program is designed to provide staff who maintain municipal roads with appropriate guidelines and the basic principles for maintenance management of rural road networks.  Includes planning and execution of common maintenance strategies (road surface, roadside, drainage and signage) to ensure reliable services and user safety.

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.  Click here to register.

  • London – April 8 & 9, 2020 CANCELLED
  • Carleton Place – April 15 & 16, 2020 CANCELLED
  • LIVE WEBINAR – April 15 & 16, 2020 – Register online now.
  • Kingston – May 6 & 7, 2020

Click here to register.

 

Supervisor Due Diligence

This one day course unravels the mystery of due diligence.  Attendees are provided with simple, actionable strategies, methods and information to effectively perform within the regulatory safety environment.

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location. Click here to register.

  • Kingston – April 6, 2020 CANCELLED
  • Timmins – April 20, 2020 CANCELLED
  • LIVE WEBINAR – April 20, 2020 – Register online now
  • London – May 5, 2020
  • LIVE WEBINAR – May 26, 2020 –  Register online now
  • Ottawa – June 11, 2020
  • LIVE WEBINAR – June 24, 2020 – Register online now
  • Woodstock – July 16, 2020
  • Peterborough – July 21, 2020
  • St. Catharines – August 13, 2020
  • North Bay – August 19, 2020

Click here to register.

 

Gravel Road School

The training program is a 2 day classroom course specific for anyone involved with maintaining gravel roads.

NOTE: ONLINE COURSE AVAILABLE TO TAKE AT ANY TIME.  Click here to register.

  • Kingston – April 2 & 3, 2020 CANCELLED
  • Carleton Place – April 29 & 30, 2020 CANCELLED

Click here to register.

 

Winter Maintenance School

This two day course is designed for municipal and private sector supervisors and patrollers responsible for the overall maintenance of roads during winter operations.

  • Kingston – October 5 & 6, 2020
  • London – October 20 & 21, 2020
  • Barrie – October 22 & 23, 2020
  • Sault Ste. Marie – November 2 & 3, 2020
  • Ottawa – November 5 & 6, 2020

Click here to register.

Trenching Safety

Keep your staff safe and reduce both their risk of injury and the risk of property damage with our half day course on the Ontario regulations for trenching. Now available as a live webinar, click here for more information

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.

  • LIVE WEBINAR – May 13 (Morning), 2020 – Register online now

 

Defensive Driving

Start the season right and keep everyone safer with some defensive driver training. All drivers should take defensive driving training periodically in order to reduce the risk of collisions. Now available as a live webinar, click here for more information

NOTE: Live webinars are open to all participants, regardless of your geographic location.

Straight Truck

  • LIVE WEBINAR – May 12 (Afternoon), 2020 – Register online now

G Class Vehicles

  • LIVE WEBINAR – May 13 (Afternoon), 2020 – Register online now

 

Many of the courses required for certification under the Certified Road OGRA Logo 3 colour_220x110 WEB-01Supervisor (CRS) program are offered in partnership with the Ontario Good Roads Association.   Visit their website to see a list of upcoming OGRA seminars.