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 - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)
September 10 - 11, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, Aug 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual)
Sept 18 - 19, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wed, Sept 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM
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
New Courses
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
September 11 - 12, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
September 21 - 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
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
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.
CPPB Prep Virtual Class - for Canadian Public Procurement Professionals only
Sept 11 - 12, 2024
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Virtual Learning
Instructor: Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO
Upcoming Events
Buyers Meeting
Buyers Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In-Person, ...
Annual Events
Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament - Members Only
All OPBA members are invited to play in the annual Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament...
2024 OPBA 66th Annual Conference
Join us at the 66th OPBA Annual Conference in Ottawa! Don't miss this opportuni...
4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow
Suppliers and vendors are invited to attend the
4th Annual Reverse Vendor...