2023 Spring and Fall ORFA Professional Development Programs - Hybrid Event

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SAVE THE DATES! Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5, 2023 and Monday, October 16 to Friday, October 20, 2023

Join us live in Mississauga, Ontario at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation, or connect virtually for a variety of training courses and the Monday Facility Professional Development Session focused on emerging issues, trends, and challenges. All four-day courses commence on the Tuesday allowing participation in the Monday Professional Development Session at no additional cost.

SPRING • Monday, Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5, 2023

Facility Professional Development Session - Monday, May 1, 2023 (Included at no additional cost to course registration fee)
  • Understanding the Recently Released TSSA Unattended Guarded Plant Advisory
  • Emergency Preparedness Week Is Held The First Week Of May Each Year – Is Our Industry Ready?
  • Playground and Sports Field Risk Management Best Practices
  • The Ontario Municipal Health And Safety Professional Association – Is It For You?
ORFA Training Courses - 4-day Courses will Start on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
  • Advanced Recreation Facilities Business Management I
  • Leadership Skills for Recreation Professionals (In-Person Only)
  • Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) (In-Person Only)
  • Aquatic Facility Operations
  • Grounds Operations and Maintenance
  • Cemeterian Operations and Management
  • Building Management and Operations
  • Basic Arena Refrigeration
  • Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator
  • Ice Making and Painting Technologies (In-Person Only)
  • Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operations (In-Person Only)

FALL • Monday, October 16 to Friday, October 20, 2023

Facility Professional Development Session - Monday, October 16, 2023 (Included at no additional cost to course registration fee)

  • TSSA Refrigeration Plant Advisory Update
  • ORFA/IPE Risk Management Manual Development
  • The Advancement of the Use Of C02 Refrigerant
  • Emerging Issues and Trends

Refrigeration Safety Day - Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ORFA Training Courses - 4-day Courses will start on Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  • Advanced Recreation Facilities Business Management II
  • Events Planning and Management
  • Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) (In-Person Only)
  • Aquatic Facility Operations
  • Basic Arena Refrigeration
  • Recreation Facility Environmental Systems Management
  • Building Operations and Maintenance
  • Grounds Management and Operations
  • Cemeterian Operations and Management
  • Ice Making and Painting Technologies (In-Person Only)
  • Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operations (In-Person Only)