Joining the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) means becoming part of a national network of public procurement professionals. OPBA provides a wealth of resources, education, and peer networking opportunities to help you improve your skills, advance your career, and support your colleagues in the public procurement field.
Why Join OPBA?
Investing in Your Career with PPLL
When you join OPBA, you're investing in your career and expanding your professional knowledge. OPBA’s learning department, the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL) provides access to expert-led courses, webinars, and workshops, all designed to meet the learning needs of procurement professionals. Not limited to Ontario, PPLL offers the same high-quality learning resources to public procurement professionals across the entire country.
Programs and Events:
Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate Program: This program is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for anyone involved in public procurement or new to the profession. Whether you work with tendering, contracting, or managing public funds, this program will provide you with practical insights. Members benefit from discounted fees.
Pro-D Webinars: Our webinars cover various topics, offering up-to-date insights on trends, legal matters, and other areas relevant to your work in public procurement.
Networking Opportunities: Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience, PPLL connects you with others in the field, fostering meaningful professional relationships.
All of these opportunities are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your procurement career. You can register for courses and webinars directly on the PPLL website for a seamless experience.
Exclusive Member Benefits
As an OPBA member, you have access to valuable resources and opportunities that will support your growth in public procurement. Here’s a look at some of the exclusive benefits available to you:
- MemberConnect Discussion Group: Engage in peer-to-peer discussions, share insights, and collaborate with other public procurement professionals across Canada.
- Procurement People Leaders and Procurement Specialists Networking: Participate in exclusive networking and peer learning meetings held throughout the year for professionals at various levels in the procurement field.
- Mentorship Program: Access our Mentorship Program, where experienced professionals guide and support newer procurement professionals, fostering growth and development within the field.
- Member Perks Program: Save money with exclusive discounts and offers on a variety of services and products through our Member Perks Program.
Familiarize Yourself with PPLL
The Principles Certificate Program and Professional Development Webinars are just the beginning. PPLL is where you can access all of OPBA's learning content, from interactive courses to engaging webinars, all tailored to meet the needs of public procurement professionals across Canada.
By becoming an OPBA member, you’ll be connected to a wealth of learning resources through PPLL, making it easier than ever to advance your career and stay current in the field.
Supporting Your Profession
Contribute your expertise or develop new skills by volunteering on a committee, working group, or even the Board of Directors.
A strong professional association amplifies the advocacy voice for the procurement profession.
Become a Member Today.
Access exclusive benefits, learning resources, and networking opportunities by becoming an OPBA member.
For detailed information on membership types and fees, visit our Membership Fees page.
Membership + Associate Perks
Other Perks You Can Enjoy as Member/Associate
- Discounted pricing for all courses, including the Principles Program, and discounted pricing for the Principles textbook.
- Exclusive, free access to OPBA’s People Leaders Meeting (formerly "Managers Meeting") and Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly "Buyers Meeting").
- Discounted pricing for Coffee with Counsel, OPBA Ignite, Spring + Fall Workshops, and more.
- Access to OPBA’s message board, MemberConnect, and the OPBA member directory.
- Discounted Annual Conference registration fees.
- Access to the OPBA Annual Meeting, with the opportunity to vote on the direction of the association.
- Receive the weekly Job Board Update e-mail, Pro-D Digest, and the Caveat Emptor Newsletter.
- Opportunity to participate in OPBA’s new Mentoring Program as a Mentor or Mentee.
- Unlimited, free job postings on OPBA’s Job Board.
- Chance to be nominated for an OPBA award.
- Volunteer opportunities with a Committee or the Board of Directors.
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For more information on membership or member perks, please email members@opba.ca