The Association for public procurement professionals


The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is a member-driven association representing, connecting, and advocating on behalf of public procurement professionals in Ontario and beyond. Our diverse membership welcomes procurement professionals from local, regional, and provincial governments, school boards, post-secondary institutions, public safety and transit agencies, and other public entities.

The OPBA provides relevant learning opportunities and access to a broad network to help build the knowledge and skills needed, whether you are starting your career, are a seasoned professional, or if procurement is only part of your multi-faceted role.

Our members, who are entrusted with the expenditure of billions of tax dollars on behalf of their agencies, are diligently focused on fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Elevate your value as a public procurement professional by joining OPBA today. 





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Courses and Events

Principles Certificate Courses

PILOT: Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)

November 11 to December 11, 2024
Virtual self-led learning with mandatory live learning session on Friday, November 29 at 9am - 12:30pm.

You will receive details on how to a...

Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual)

December 3 & 4, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Tues, November 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual)

Dec 10 - 11, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning Registration closes Tues, Nov 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM

New Courses

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)

March 12 - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET DESCRIPTION In this course, participan...

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)

May 28 - 29, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)

June 28 - 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

NIGP

NIGP Courses

To find a list of courses and to register please click the "Register" button below. 

Reminder: Indicate you are an OPBA member when registering.

Upcoming Events

Procurement Specialists Meeting

(formerly Buyers Meeting)

Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)

Mon, Jan 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event

Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)

Mon, Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event

R...

Annual Events

OPBA 67th Annual Conference

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Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference ...

OPBA Ignite





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Coffee with Counsel

Due Diligence in Construction Procurement: Lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury

Coffee with Counsel
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 A...

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