CAFAE Monthly Connection - December 2025
- Marcia O'Connor
- Dec 1, 2025
- 3 min read
CAFAE Monthly Connection
December 2025 | Canadian Association for Facilities & Asset Education (CAFAE) As we approach the end of the year, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to our CAFAE community for your ongoing support. Over the past month, we’ve received thoughtful interest and support from professionals across the country who share our vision for elevating education within the facilities and asset management sector across Canada.
CAFAE was created to support practical, applied learning and to strengthen the professional pathways that shape our industry. With your support, this vision is becoming a reality, and we’re excited for what’s ahead in 2026.
A big HUG!
Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season.
— Marcia O’Connor Academic Director, CAFAE ______________🏆 CAFAE's Featured ArticleHow Professionals Rebuild, Reposition, and Return Stronger to the Workforce
As workforce shifts continue across industries, this article explores how facility and asset management professionals can use career disruption as a reset point, reaffirming their purpose, strengthening future-ready skills, and staying visible in a relationship-driven field. It’s a reminder that resilience, service, and adaptability remain powerful assets when repositioning for what comes next. -Read More ______________📣 Call for TrainersAs we prepare for our Winter 2026 semester, CAFAE is seeking experienced trainers, educators, and industry professionals to join our team. Whether your expertise is in facilities operations, asset management, capital planning, sustainability, or related disciplines, we welcome your interest.
Your knowledge and experience can help shape the next generation of FM and AM professionals through practical, applied education.
______________📅 Upcoming 2026 Events & CoursesWe’re excited to share our upcoming Winter Course Offering. Each course is delivered as a three-week, live workshop series, designed to be practical, focused, and immediately applicable.
Visit the CAFAE website to explore each offering and access registration links for full course details. Please keep an eye out for regular updates as additional courses and sessions are added throughout the season. Course / Workshop
Work, Life & Well-Being (Webinar) Date & Time (EST)
Jan. 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 pm Registration Link
Accessibility for Indigenous Communities and Organizations Jan 19–Feb 09, 2026 Evenings University of Toronto SCS – Facilities Management (3302) Jan 20–Apr 21, 2026 Learn More About CAFAE (Info Session) Jan 20–Apr 21, 2026 Move from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance Using Data Analytics and AI Feb 03, 2026 3:00–6:00 pm Strengthen your People Skills Feb 05, 2026 3:00–6:00 pm Budget Essential Workshop Feb 11, 2026 3:00–6:00 pm Basic Competencies for a Facility Manager Mar 02, 2026 6:00–9:00 pm Accessibility for the Built Environment Mar 02, 2026 6:00–9:00 pm Lease Management: Agreements, Obligations & Compliance Mar 19, 2026 3:00–6:00 pm Advanced FM Certificate Mar 30–May 27, 2026 Evenings Explore ProgramsCurrent Course Offerings!
______________🎓 Resources & LearningCanadians’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence — Angus Reid explores national attitudes toward AI adoption, trust, and workplace implications.
RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program | Rick Hansen Foundation — You can apply (before March 15, 2026) for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 to complete an access-improvement project in your community. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with rest, good health, and meaningful moments with family and friends. ______________Keep In Touch
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