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 - Competitive Bidding (Virtual)
May 14 - 15, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, Apr 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM
June Exam Prep Course (Virtual)
May 18-19, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Principles - Advanced Competitive Bidding (Virtual)
May 22 - 23, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wed, May 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Principles - Introduction to Public Purchasing (Virtual)
June 4 - 5, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, May 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Principles - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual)
June 12 - 13, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wed, May 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual)
July 9 - 10, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, June 25, 2024, 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.
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
Fri., June 21, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Annual Events
OPBA Annual Meeting
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Event
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2024 OPBA 66th Annual Conference
Join us at the Ottawa Marriott hotel! Details about the conference will be publi...
OPBA Talks
OPBA Talks: Open Mic with Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Thu, May 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Tues, May 22, 2024
When OPBA’s recently formed DEI Committee members sat down to crea...
Coffee with Counsel
Coffee with Counsel with Ashley Bridgeman, Solicitor, Region of Durham
Thurs, May 16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Event