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 - Risk Management (Virtual)
Oct 2 - 3, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wed, Sept 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Principles - Procurement and the Law (Virtual)
October 8 - 9, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wed, September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual)
October 15 - 16, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, October 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM
New Courses
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
November 6 - 7, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
November 23 - 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
January 15 - 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
Buyers Meeting
Annual Events
4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow
Suppliers and vendors are invited to attend the
4th Annual Reverse Vendor...
OPBA Ignite
New IPC Guidance: Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event