Joining

Consider the benefits of joining CIOCAN. It is the only Canadian professional association for IT executives offering focused education, networking and knowledge sharing using the most current and innovative methods to foster community and enhance the potential in all of us as IT experts and CIOs.

Click here for the Membership Brochure.

Benefits of Membership

As a CIO Association national or local chapter member, you are part of an online network of senior IT executives, and you have access to exclusive information and opportunities, including:

Entry to the "Members Only" section of CIOCAN website.
Access to past National and Chapter presentations.
Entry to online CIO discussion forums on top CIO issues.
Creation of your own "Member Profile" listing your education, employment history, industry and technology, management expertise and career achievements. You can specify the range of contacts to whom your profile items are visible.
Access to the "Member Directory" where you can find colleagues to help you with specific questions or concerns.
The right to use CIOCAN's archive of policy and research materials.
Receipt of regular email updates about White Papers and advocacy initiatives launched by CIOCAN on your behalf.
Notice of conferences, e-seminars, teleconferences, regional meetings and related learning forums. Special discounts are available to CIOCAN members for many events.
Career opportunities provided to CIOCAN by search firms.
Participation in member surveys, as well as receipt of reports analyzing the survey results.

Membership Eligibility

CIOs and Senior IT Managers

Academics engaged in the management and research of IT

Direct reports of CIOs, when membership is sponsored by the CIO

With CIOCAN Board approval, Senior Executives or Partners from firms that assist in the advancement of the IT profession.

CIOCAN Non-Marketing Policy

The CIO Association of Canada events provide professional development as well as networking opportunities. Because the Association is a not-for-profit organization, its primary interest is in serving the needs of its members. Marketing activities and vendor relations are secondary and these are pursued only in conjunction with the CIO Association's annual CIO Peer Forum.

Membership Fees

The CIO Association of Canada is a professional association with individual membership. The annual membership fee is $750 for a full member, $600 for Associate members and $375 for Academic membership, plus applicable taxes. Please contact us for additional details.

Membership Application

Click here for the Online Membership Application form. We look forward to you becoming a member of CIOCAN and to your contribution to the Association.