Staff Directory

The Administration department provides services to the president, table officers, Executive Committee and Council. It also provides corporate and administrative services to OBA Foundation. In addition, Administration takes care of numerous Standing and Special Committees, including Awards and Strategic Planning. Administration is also responsible for OBA personnel matters.

The Finance department works with members and staff to plan and develop OBA's annual budget, manage and review the financial affairs of the organization including its reserves and investments, and provides account payable/account receivable services to all OBA departments, OBA's Foundation.

The Policy & Public Affairs department works with members, governments and stakeholders to advance OBA's positions and to advocate on behalf of members by creating and implementing government relations strategies.

The Marketing and Information Technology department is responsible for the development and implementation of corporate communications and marketing plans designed to assist the Association in achieving its strategic plan objectives. It is also responsible for sponsorship, brand management, advertising, and web-site development and maintenance.

The Membership department is responsible for membership acquisition, maintaining the integrity of the database, tracking and reporting membership statistical trends, administering the annual section enrolment process and managing the member savings program.

HR/Facilities/Conference Centre/ Production-Mail

OBA's Twenty Toronto Street - Conferences & Events provides OBA and its members with a convenient and economical site to hold meetings and educational programs. The meeting centre is also rented out to external groups.

The Human Resources and Facilities Management Department is responsible for managing the various human resource programs of the OBA as well as the regular operation and maintenance of the organization’s premises and equipment, and all in-house print production.

Continuing Legal Education, Publications, Regional Sections

The Professional Development department works in partnership with 38 Sections and Committees charged to meet members' needs, develop effective legislation and provide opportunity for professional development and networking in varied settings.

OBA's Technology Department is responsible for the day-to-day technological operations within the OBA.