Ottawa Chapter

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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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Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Etienne Lalonde

Etienne Lalonde is the Senior Director of Information Services at HEXO. He believes in managing by fact, creating value for an organization and...

Oct 24, 2019

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Marc Beauvais

Marc Beauvais is the Director of IT at Cowan Insurance Group. His career focuses on providing leadership and management to a team of technical...

Aug 7, 2019

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Paul Assaad

Paul Assaad is the President at CBRSafe. His career focuses around IT Competencies/Culture, Scientific and Technical services, Service...

Aug 7, 2019

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome, Sandy Owens

Sandy Owens is the Manager of Business and Learning Technologies at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Her career focuses around IT...

Apr 23, 2019

CIO Peer Forum, Ottawa, English

Debra Christmas | Executive Partner | Gartner

Debra Christmas is a seasoned leader in the high tech field with over 35 years of experience managing all aspects of information technology. ...

Jan 14, 2019

CIO Peer Forum, Ottawa, English

Andrew Mccormack | Chief Information Officer | Payments Canada

Andrew McCormack is the Chief Information Officer at Payments Canada. He is responsible for Canada’s core payment systems as well as Payments...

Nov 26, 2018

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome Kriteen Lahiry

Kriteen has been with the Canadian Real Estate Association since 2001, working his way up to his present position as Director of IT Client...

Jul 5, 2018

Chapter, Ottawa, English

Welcome Denis Trudeau

Denis is the Director of Information Management and Technology at the International Development Research Centre where he manages a team of over...

Jul 5, 2018

Articles/Papers, Montreal, News, Ottawa, English

The Talent Dividend – Shifting Gears in a Changing Economy

NEWS RELEASE January 31, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa. January 31, 2018 – Today the Information and Communications...

Jan 31, 2018

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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.