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.
Courses and Events
Principles Certificate Courses
Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual)
February 26 & 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learnin...
Principles - Advanced Construction (Virtual)
February 26 - 27, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
MARCH 2025 PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATE EXAM
March 1 - 7, 2025
Virtual - Brightspace platform
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New Courses
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
March 12 - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Lear...
New - Supplier Performance (Virtual)
March 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
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Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Exam Preparation 2-Day Course
April 10 + 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Learning
NIGP
Upcoming Events
OPBA Talks
OPBA Ignite
Navigating Trade Tensions: Tariffs, Sanctions, and Procurement in Canada
OPBA Ignite Session
February 25, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
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How Procurement Divisions in Government Can Invoke Change in Buying Behaviors
May 21, 2025 - 10 AM ET
Virtual Event
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Coffee with Counsel
Procurement Specialists & People Leaders Meetings
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Eve...
March Procurement Month Educational Series
Basics and Beyond: Exploring Evaluation Methodologies and Unique RFPs strategies
March 4, 2025 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
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Transforming Government Procurement: Leveraging Category Management and Group Purchasing for Smarter Buying
March 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registr...
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for Verifying References
March 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registr...
Critical Thinking - A Critical Skill
March 26, 2025 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Virtual Event
Regi...
Annual Events
OPBA 67th Annual Conference
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Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference ...