Hosted by the Building Administration Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA), the Building Administration Forum brings together building administration professionals from municipalities across Ontario for a day of learning, collaboration, and professional development. Through a series of practical and informative sessions, attendees will gain valuable knowledge, strengthen existing skills, and explore ideas that can be applied within their roles and departments. The forum supports the ongoing development of building administration professionals by fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and connections across the municipal sector.
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Date: Monday May 17, 2027 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga ON
Cost: $113.00 (Prices include 13% HST)
EVENT SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTION
8:30 AM:
Registration
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9:00 AM:
Understanding Surveys, Site Plans & the Role of the Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) ​
Learn how surveys and site plans support the permit review process and when updated information may be required. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the Ontario Land Surveyor, common site plan considerations, and practical issues that can impact permit administration.
10:30 AM:
Break
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10:45 AM: ​
Risk Management Tips for Municipal Building Departments ​
Explore practical strategies to identify and reduce risk within municipal building departments. This session will examine common areas of exposure, approaches to improving consistency and documentation, and best practices that support effective and defensible decision-making.
12:15 PM:
Lunch (Included)
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1:15 PM:
Building Resilience: Managing Stress, Change & Customer Expectations
​Building administration professionals regularly balance competing priorities, customer expectations, legislative requirements, and tight timelines. This interactive session will explore practical strategies for recognizing early signs of stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining resilience in the workplace. Participants will learn how to support their own well-being, establish healthy boundaries, and develop tools to manage workplace challenges while continuing to provide exceptional service.
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2:45 PM:
Break
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3:00 PM:
Applicable Law Panel
Hear directly from applicable law agencies on requirements that commonly affect building permit applications. Panelists will share insights into agency review processes, common submission deficiencies, and practical tips to help improve application quality and streamline approvals.
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Please communicate any allergies and dietary restrictions to Dominique Johnson at djohnson@newtecumseth.ca directly.
Hotel Accommodations
OBOA has secured preferred pricing at the Towneplace Suites by Marriott Airport Corporate Centre, located at 5050 Orbitor Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4X2 (directly across the street from the new OBOA Training Lab).