Calgary Chapter

Join us in Calgary

The Calgary Chapter is a large but close-knit group of professionals who honestly and enthusiastically share new ideas, wax techno-philosophical, and solve complex problems together. Our diverse group contributes to a collective intelligence that spans industries, sectors, education, and experience levels. We welcome new members!

Ross Ballendine
Calgary Chapter President

“Membership in the CIO Association of Canada offers a unique opportunity for connecting with IT leaders across Canada. As IT leaders we are often seeking common goals and working to overcome common challenges, and we therefore have a great deal to offer each other. My network has expanded significantly as a result of my membership in the CIO Association of Canada, and each connection provides the opportunity to be challenged by an entirely different perspective. As IT leaders we understand that technology leadership cannot occur in a vacuum – that we need to be connected to a community of peers. The CIO Association of Canada has proven itself to be that community.”

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Chris-Gaine

Chris Gaine

Chris is the IT Manager at Sanjel Energy Services. His areas of expertise include Business Alignment/ Relationship Management and Solution Delivery/ Support.
Todd-Kennedy

Todd Kennedy

Todd is the Director of Technology at Golden Hills School Division. His areas of expertise include Service Management and IT Infrastruture.
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January CIOCAL Breakfast: “Mindset Matters: A Toolkit for Growth”

As CIO, how can you both lead and support the growth of your business? We were very fortunate to have Professor Simon Raby and Dawn Fiander-McCann from BIG Associates take ...

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November CIOCAL Breakfast: “How Do I get Shortlisted for a CIO Search”

At one point or another most of us have wondered what exactly is going on behind the curtain during an executive search process. “What does the recruitment process look like?”, ...

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Helen Wetherley-Knight

Helen is the Director of IT for The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre. She has been there for a year and a half. Her areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship ...

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Ross Ballendine

Ross is the Director, IT For Calfrac Well Services. He has been with them for almost a year. His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & ...

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IDC Canada’s 2018 ICT Predictions

  IDC Canada’s 2018 Predictions provide the vision and insight CIOs in Canada need to navigate the rapidly changing landscape. Please join the Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary CIOCAN Chapter events welcoming IDC’s representatives to present ten key ...

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CIOCAN Members on Strategy

This blog is based on an interview with Shari Wallace, CIO for the City of Burnaby. Recognizing the level of public scrutiny public sector organizations receive, and the traditionally risk-averse ...

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Calgary Airport Authority – October 16, 2017

The Calgary Airport Authority – preparing for the technology needs of the 21st century. CIOCAL Session October 16, 2017 Bob Sartor, President and CEO since January 2017, and Mike Maxwell, ...

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What you Need to Know About Digital Communications and Privacy

An Update on CASL Enforcement, Mandatory Breach Notification, and the EU’s GDPR. CIOCAL Session September 21, 2017 Martin Kratz, QC, FCIPS and Partner with Bennett Jones, shared his recent experiences ...

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Mike Maxwell

Mike Maxwell has been with the Calgary Airport Authority for almost 2 years. Mike is responsible for the successful provision of systems and technology at the Calgary International Airport.
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Ryan Brad

Ryan has joined the CIO as an Associate member. He has been with Pacific Western Transportation for over 11 years. His areas of specialization include: IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Service ...

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Paul Twigg

Paul Twigg has been with Sierra Systems for almost 3 years. His areas of specialization include: Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Professional, Scientific and Technical ...

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Kris Nordal

Kris Nordal has been with Northwest Redwater Partnership for over 3 years.   His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, IT Competencies/Culture, Strategy and Innovation
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James Ross

James has been with The De Beers Group of Companies for over 7 years. His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT ...

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