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The Vancouver Chapter is a vibrant one, where education and networking are paramount in our value proposition. Connect with peers at our Beers with Peers networking events (virtual and in-person) or during one of our education sessions. You will not regret it.

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Dianne Lapierre
Vancouver Chapter President

The CIO Association of Canada has made a huge impact on my success as a CIO, through networking, information sharing and thought leadership. The role of CIO can be a lonely one in organizations – our peers are really our customers and it’s tough to ask for support from them when challenges arise. The contacts I have made in my 6 years of association and involvement with CIOCAN and the local Vancouver Chapter have been invaluable in my career and my personal growth.

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Welcome, David Pedersen

David Pedersen is the IT Manager at Fraser Valley Real Estate board. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of...

Feb 20, 2020

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IDC: Future of work

The Vancouver Chapter of the CIO Association was pleased to collaborate with IDC to offer our most recent event. As part of a National Series...

Jan 18, 2020

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Welcome, Brian Farrell

Brian Farrell is the Director of Technology & Innovation at York House School. Internationally experienced technology, learning development,...

Jan 15, 2020

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Welcome back, Alvin Chok

Alvin Chok is the Chief Information Office at City of New Westminster. His career focuses around IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT...

Jan 14, 2020

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Welcome, Paul Plischke

Paul Plischke is the Executive Vice President & Acting CIO at Westland Insurance. Paul Plischke leads the information technology department...

Jan 3, 2020

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Welcome, Neal Oliver

Neal Oliver is the AVP, IT Service Management at Raymond James Ltd. Goal oriented strategist and experienced manager of infrastructure operations...

Dec 18, 2019

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Welcome, Stephen Pedersen

Stephen Pedersen is the Director of Information Security at Coast Capital Savings. Stephen is an information security leader with over 15 years...

Dec 18, 2019

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Welcome back, Sandeep Sidhu

Sandeep Sidhu is the Director of IT Client Services at SFU. Her career focuses around IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & Program/Project...

Dec 17, 2019

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Welcome, Ian Prinsloo

Ian Prinsloo is the Director of Treasury Technology at Central Credit Union. A senior business and technology leader with a MBA, an...

Dec 16, 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.