Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association

Message from the President

OMTRA President

The Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA) was established in 1967, as a members based professional association with more than 500 members and key partners specializing in the areas of property taxes, assessment, utility billings, service fees Provincial Offences Act revenues, municipal fines and more.

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    For the 2022-23 term, OMTRA has engaged Sweeney Communications to assist in undertaking a strategic review to establish a go-forward 5 year plan to better serve the growing needs and responsibilities of the association and its’ members.  Your input and engagement is key for the future.   

    OMTRA supports and promotes the interests of our members through information sharing (i.e. active on-line member discussion forums), advocacy, practical learning and training sessions and our annual Fall Conference event.  Further as an additional member resource, the OMTRA website offers:

    • Active member discussion and question forums;
    • E-Voice bulletins on key topics and current issues;
    • Learning webinars;
    • Best practices, benchmarking and sample policies;
    • Key municipal sector sponsors;
    • Current job postings; and
    • Fun informative member spotlights

    The OMTRA Fall Conference is our annual key event to bring the membership together with key partners and sponsors to collaborate in relevant hands-on learning sessions, while enjoying dynamic keynote speakers.  The benefits of membership and involvement with OMTRA are material and tangible for each member and their municipal organization.  We look forward to an exciting and interactive new term! 

    John Longarini
    President

Latest Members’ Questions

Out of Province Unpaid Parking Tickets

Good morning, This question is regards to unpaid parking tickets.  Currently if a person does not pay, we…

Section 351 & seizure of bank accounts?

Good afternoon,   Council has expressed interest in updating our Collection Policy to include utilizing Section…

Outstanding Property Standard and Building Order receivables

I am looking to see how other municipalities handle collection of their outstanding Property Standard and Building…

Latest Job Postings

  • Executive Director – OMTRA

    Our client, the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA), is seeking a skilled manager with proven success across all areas of association or office management, as their next Executive Director. OMTRA is the professional association exclusively for Ontario’s municipal …

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  • Supervisor, Revenue and Taxation, City of Kawartha Lakes (OMTRA 2024-12)

    Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Supervisor, Revenue and Taxation.

    Under the direction of the Manager, Revenue and Taxation, this position is responsible for the implementation and oversight of specific programs and processes in order to …

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  • Manager Client Support – Richmond Hill (OMTRA 2023-51)

    Posting Id

    2401

    Department

    Corporate and Financial Services

    Division

    Financial Services

    Rate of Pay

    $129,188.00 -$149,848.00 Annual

    Job Type

    Permanent Full Time

    Replacement/New Position         

    New Hire

    Posting Type

    Internal and External

    Posting Date

    12/15/2023 

    Application Deadline

    01/12/2024

     

     

     

     

    Manager
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Latest News

OMTRA Supports AMCTO’s Recommendations to Update MFIPPA

March 5, 2024

Attached is a letter sent to Minister Todd McCarthy, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery supporting AMCTO's recommendations to help address the challenges facing municipalities in relation to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

To …

The Tax Practitioner’s Guide to the Municipal Tax Sale Process – Updated for 2020 – On Sale Now!!!

November 22, 2020

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The Tax Practitioner's Guide to the Municipal Tax Sale Process has been revised and fully updated for 2020, with updated legislative and regulatory references, updated forms, worksheets and sample documents for every step of the municipal tax sale process.

The …

Notice of OMTRA 53rd Annual General Meeting

August 16, 2020

NOTICE OF THE 53rd
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2020
 

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the ONTARIO MUNICIPAL TAX AND REVENUE ASSOCIATION (OMTRA) will be held via Zoom on Tuesday September 15, …

Coming Events

Discussion Forum – Ask, Share & Support

March 21, 2024 - March 21, 2024

Since we had so much interest from the February discussion forum, we have decided to change our scheduled webinar into a discussion form.  As you know the discussion forums are for you to ask questions, share information and issues affecting

2024 Conference & Annual General Meeting

September 15, 2024 - September 18, 2024

OMTRA's 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting

Join us for the 2024 Conference and AGM in the Orillia area at the beautiful Casino Rama Resort & Conference Centre from September 15 through September 18, 2024!

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