Government Finance Officers
Association of British Columbia
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GFOABC offers professional development workshops throughout the year designed to support local government finance professionals at every stage of their careers. Programs are delivered through in-person sessions and webinars, emphasizing best practices, regulatory updates, and peer collaboration.

All workshops are eligible for continuing professional development credits.

2026 Programs

Property Taxation 101

April 7, 14, and 21, 2026 — Virtual. A three-part webinar series to prepare finance professionals for the upcoming property tax collection.

Pre-Conference Program

May 25–26, 2026 — Kelowna. In-depth workshops held immediately before the Annual Conference.

Fall PD Program

November 25–26, 2026 — Vancouver. Two days of professional development sessions to close out the year.

12-Month Taxation and Assessment Webinar

A monthly check-in on the taxation cycle, running every 3rd Wednesday from January to December.

Annual Municipal Tax Sale (3-Part Webinar Series)

September 1, 15, and 29, 2026 — A three-part workshop on tax sale procedures and legal requirements.

Other Workshops

Procurement Workshop & Toolkit Refresh — Hands-on procurement training aligned with the refreshed toolkit. Dates announced as available.