Carpool Week starts today
Staff who carpool and log a trip this week during Carpool Week, February 6 to 12, could win one of three $500 VIA Rail travel vouchers. Smart Commute’s online ride-matching tool makes it easy to find colleagues and other commuters who are looking to share a ride to and from work or a transit station. Carpool Week
Learning opportunities
Staff can develop their foundation and leadership competencies through the following learning opportunities available in February: Coaching for Effectiveness, Improvement and Growth (February 15), Enhancing Work Satisfaction through Active Engagement (February 15), and Managing Labour Relations: Introduction (February 27). More information about competencies and learning is available on HR Web and in ELI.
Survey – children’s recreation
The Children’s Recreation Program Quality Survey will be online throughout February aimed at households that participate in Toronto’s children’s recreation programs. Staff are encouraged to share the survey link: Survey
Lobbyist Registrar’s newsletter
The February edition of Registry Insider, the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar’s newsletter, is now available. The Office of the Lobbyist Registrar welcomes any questions or concerns about lobbying at the City. Previous newsletters
Pilot program for dispute mediation
The City is launching a mediation pilot program February 9 to assist with resolving disputes for minor variance and consent applications being considered by the Committee of Adjustment. The mediation sessions will be conducted by a neutral third party. Details
Museum & Heritage Services news
Weekends in February, Mackenzie House features the theme Black Victorians of Toronto. On February 9, Mackenzie House will present an evening of historic letters. On Saturday, February 11, Montgomery’s Inn and Gibson House will feature Valentine’s themes, while the Market Gallery and Heritage Toronto together host an archeology symposium at St. Lawrence Hall. More details
Metro Hall’s parking ticket counter
Starting February 13, the Metro Hall parking ticket counter will be temporarily relocated to City Hall to allow for renovations at the Metro Hall location. Customers can visit the City Hall counter or another location to pay or dispute parking tickets in person. Payment can also be made onlineor by regular mail (address). The counter at Metro Hall is expected to reopen this spring or summer.