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The Ottawa Chapter is a close-knit group of professionals who enthusiastically share new ideas and solve complex problems together. Our diverse group contribute to a collective intelligence that spans industries, sectors, education, and experience levels. This network of industry leaders will become a trusted source to help YOU problem solve real world issues and grow your personal brand. Join us!

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Rachel Porteous
Ottawa Chapter President

“As the President of the Ottawa Chapter I have been amazed by the quality of speakers we have had. Over the last two years, we have heard about real life experiences of those going through digital transformation (Canada Blood Aercidea and Microsoft), we’ve heard from amazing speakers in the area of cyber security (Canadian Centre for Cyber Exchange CCTX and Communication Security Establishment) and areas such as 5G and Innovations.” What an incredible learning opportunity.”

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Welcome, Tim Watts

Tim Watts is the Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations at Royal Canadian Mint. His career focuses around IT Architecture, IT...

Oct 21, 2020

Ottawa, English

Welcome, Navpreet Uppal

Navpreet Uppal is Director Of Information Technology at Defence Construction Canada. Accomplished and engaging IT professional with over 22 years...

Oct 21, 2020

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Andrew Morgan

Andrew Morgan is the Programmer / IT Innovation Specialist at Transport Canada. Currently a key team member within Transport Canada on a project...

May 16, 2020

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Chris Allison

Chris Allison is the Director General at Canada School of Public Service. As a driven, passionate and creative leader and change agent, Chris's...

May 9, 2020

CIO Peer Forum, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Charles Eagan

Charles Eagan is the CTO of BlackBerry. Charles Eagan is dynamic leader with a proven track record leading global teams across mobile platforms...

Jan 20, 2020

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Kentia Dazulma

Kentia Dazulma is the Director Data Analytics and Information Management at Transport Canada. Autonomous professionally which allows to...

Jan 8, 2020

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Welcome, Yves Boucher

Yves Boucher is the Executive Director of IT Service Management at Transport Canada. His career focuses around IT Infrastructure and Service...

Dec 20, 2019

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Welcome, Luc Desjardins

Luc Desjardins is the CTO of AgileIS. With over 15 years of experience as a leader and change agent for innovative technology and analytic / big...

Dec 11, 2019

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Geoffrey Ren

Geoffrey Ren is the Senior IT Manager/Regional IT Lead at Zoetis Canada Ltd. A distinguished Information Technology leader with 18+ years of...

Oct 30, 2019

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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.

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.