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

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Benefits of joining CIOCAN

Networking

Virtual Coffee with a Board member of your choice. Plus casual & formal networking opportunities, online and in-person near you.

Free Events & New "You're on mute" mug

All CIOCAN members attend all events (learning and networking) at no cost. For a limited time new members will recieve brand new “you’re on mute” mug.

Mentorship Program

Free to all CIOCAN members and direct reports, the mentorship program provides first hand learning for current and emerging IT leaders to grow.

National Reach

Opportunity to build personal brand on CIOCan and IT World (and others) by being able to submit articles & blogs. Ability to gain access to members from coast to coast, expand your network beyond your local reach.

Local Presence

Build a professional profile as you meet with industry peers. 7 local chapters help you make the right local connections.

Professional Development

Workshops, webinars, white papers, podcasts, events… it’s all about learning.

Thought Leadership

Join other members across the country to solve big challenges together in our Thought Leadership Councils.

Awards and Recognition

CIOCAN awards recognize members and technology leaders who excel in their role as CIOs and give back to contribute to Canada’s economy.

Top Conferences

Attend top-tier conferences like our industry leading CIO Peer Forum. Qualify and gain access to additional partner conferences.

Your annual membership options

Full Member

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$750/Annually

Qualifications:
Chief Information Officers
Chief Information Security Officers
Senior Information Technology executives with functional responsibility for IT leadership in their organization.
Ask about our CIO in transition program.

Associate Member

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$600/Annually

Qualifications:
Direct report of the CIO / Senior Information Technology executive who is already a member.
A CIO, CISO or Senior Information Technology executive in a company where there is already a regular member of CIOCAN.

Academic Member

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$375/Annually

Qualifications:
A teacher or faculty member employed by a university or college, teaching a minimum of a half time course load in business or technology stream.
This membership is subject to annual re-qualification.
This category does not apply to IT professionals working in an IT capacity in the field of education.

Retired Member

Paid Annually

$50/Annually

Qualifications:
A retired CIO, CISO or senior IT leader (not working as a consultant) who wishes to maintain contact with CIOCAN.
Applicants must be recommended by their chapter board for approval by the national board.
Retired members are encouraged to volunteer with their local Chapter or with CIOCAN.

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CIO in Transition program

The CIO in Transition program is open to existing CIO Association members in good standing whose annual membership has expired and who no longer meet the criteria for membership due to loss of employment, leave of absence or similar circumstances such that the member is not employed full-time. The member’s local Chapter Board will review each request for this program to determine whether the situation meets the criteria.

During the term of a CIT membership, members are expected to provide 20 hours of volunteer project work for the Association, either through their local chapter or national office. The term of a CIT is limited to a maximum of one year only, after which time members will be expected to pay a regular membership fee. Arrangements can be made for CITs to make installment payments on their membership dues. When a CIT becomes employed (either full time or on contract) they will be given a grace period of 3 months, and then will be invoiced for their membership. Membership dues must be paid within 30 days of invoicing in order to retain member status and privileges.

Le programme CIO en Transition

Le programme CIO en Transition est ouvert aux membres en règle de l’association Canadienne des CIO qui ne répondent plus aux critères d’adhésion en raison d’une perte d’emploi, d’un congé ou de circonstances similaires, de sorte que le membre n’est pas employé à temps plein. Le conseil d’administration de la section locale du membre examinera chaque demande de ce programme afin de déterminer si la situation répond aux critères.

Pendant la durée de l’adhésion au CET, les membres sont tenus de fournir 20 heures de travail bénévole sur des projets pour l’association, soit par l’intermédiaire de leur section locale, soit par le biais du bureau national. La durée du mandat d’un CET est limitée à un an maximum, après quoi les membres devront payer une cotisation régulière. Des dispositions peuvent être prises pour que les CET effectuent des paiements échelonnés sur leurs cotisations. Lorsqu’un CET est employé (à plein temps ou sous contrat), il bénéficie d’un délai de grâce de trois mois, puis reçoit une facture pour son adhésion. Les cotisations doivent être payées dans les 30 jours suivant la facturation afin de conserver le statut et les privilèges de membre.