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 - Procurement and the Law (Virtual)
March 26 - 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
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Principles - Advanced Competitive Bidding (Virtual)
April 16 - 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Lear...
Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)
April 23 - 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning<...
Public Procurement Specialties (PPS) Courses
Principles - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual)
April 2 - 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Exam Preparation 2-Day Course
April 10 + 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Supplier Performance (Virtual)
May 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
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NIGP
Upcoming Events
OPBA Talks
OPBA Talks: U.S. Tariffs - Next Steps and Evolving Strategies
April 3, 2025 - 1 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Format: Interactive Zoom meeting
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OPBA Ignite
OPBA Ignite: Procurement as a Strategic Asset
Join Dustin Lanier, CPPO, for a deep dive into the evolving role of procure...
How Procurement Divisions in Government Can Invoke Change in Buying Behaviors
May 21, 2025 - 10 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registratio...
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
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 ...