TOnow is a staff network for female-identifying staff and allies who work in the Toronto Public Service. The network is run by a staff Steering Committee and governed by female-identifying, Senior City Executives who focus on providing events and opportunities to its more than 2,000 members. Most events organized by TOnow can be attended by any member of the public, and are inclusive to people of all genders.

TOnow encourages equality, increases leadership, enhances professional development and promotes achievements of women in the Toronto Public Service.

The network’s mandate is to advance the personal and professional development of women in the Toronto Public Service by providing capacity building opportunities to enhance their knowledge base, skill sets and abilities. TOnow is an inclusive group focused on women in the Toronto Public Service and welcome all members and allies.

TOnow leverages the collective experience of our membership to support their growth and development in the organization through knowledge sharing, open spaces and reciprocity. The network focuses on celebrating women’s successes and supporting their leadership and professional development. TOnow hopes to reduce some of the inequities facing women of all ethnicities in Toronto and around the world by discussing important issues in order to create awareness in hopes of facilitating change.

Through events and workshops, members benefit from opportunities to connect with other colleagues across the Toronto Public Service and other organizations, learn valuable skills, and find out about career paths in the public service and beyond.

 

TOnow Presents: The Art (and Heart) of Prioritizing Your Wellness

Join us on Oct 1 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. for a special TOnow Wellness event featuring Tedx Speaker and award-winning author Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer! This 90-minute workshop delves into the complex world of prioritization and maintaining our personal wellness, a challenge we all face in our roles as professionals, parents, and individuals. Join the webinar

Events

Most TOnow events are hosted virtually and open to the public. People of all genders are welcome to attend and participate. Events include:

  • Professional Development events
  • International Women’s Day celebrations
  • Wellness events
  • Speed mentoring
  • Financial series
  • Social events

TOnow Network of Networks

TOnow is looking to create a platform to welcome and connect women’s networks, facilitating the development of future leaders by sharing and leveraging best practices and resources in an inclusive and engaging environment that promotes the success and wellbeing of women.

Partnership Benefits include:

  • Inspire and connect with over 2000 women at the City of Toronto
  • Opportunities to sponsor and contribute to community-based initiatives
  • Expand your social media footprint through our established City of Toronto social media presence
  • Join the City of Toronto Speaker roster for future events
  • Ability to add the City of Toronto to your portfolio as a partner
  • Benefit from promotional opportunities through TOnow large scale events

If you are interested in applying to become a partner with the Toronto Network of Women, fill out the application form.

Join TOnow’s Network of Networks 

Get Involved

Have a question? Want to speak at one of our events or want to partner with TOnow? Contact us at tonow@toronto.ca.