Programs

Get involved, learn and contribute

CIOCAN programs are multifaceted and present opportunities to learn, get involved and give back to the profession. Here is a summary of our current programs:

Impact Awards

CIOCAN’s Impact Awards recognize excellence in our technology leaders across Canada. It is together that we tackle the complex issues of our profession and we’re proud of our members who are leading the way.

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Innovation Drivers Podcast Episodes

We are pleased to present CIOCAN’s Innovation Drivers Podcast. CIOCAN in partnership with the Business Leadership Podcast we speak with Canada’s top technology leaders to discuss ideas, successes, and challenges that are creating a better future.

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Mentorship Program

CIOCAN’s Mentorship program, free to all CIOCAN members and their direct reports, demonstrates our dedication to growing and supporting current and emerging IT leaders.

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Thought Leadership Councils

Our Thought Leadership Councils bring together members from coast to coast in a virtual thought leadership “brain trust” to problem-solve the challenges we all share in our roles every day.

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Technology Leadership Program

The CIOCAN Leadership Development Program is offered by Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, in partnership with the CIO Association of Canada.

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DX / Blockchain Certification

Brought to you by TransformationWorx is a learning opportunity to get certified in one of the most promising technologies, Blockchain. Discover a technology that can revolutionize the world economy.

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Chris Valasek
Conférencier principal

Architecte principal de la sécurité des véhicules autonomes, de l’automatisation des croisières et hacker éthique renommé

Chris Valasek s’inspire de ses recherches et de son exposition à de graves failles de la sécurité automobile qui ont fait les manchettes pour partager des solutions concrètes sur la protection des consommateurs et des entreprises contre les cyber-attaques.

Considéré pour son travail dans le domaine de la sécurité automobile, Chris est architecte principal de la sécurité des véhicules autonomes chez Cruise Automation et a agi comme responsable de la sécurité au centre de technologie avancée d’Uber et président de SummerCon, la plus ancienne conférence américaine sur les pirates informatiques.

Il est surtout connu pour avoir piraté et pris le contrôle à distance d’une Jeep Cherokee 2014 avec son partenaire de recherche, le Dr Charlie Miller. Il a été félicité pour avoir mis en évidence de graves failles de sécurité dans les automobiles. Chris est l’un des premiers chercheurs à discuter en détail des questions de sécurité automobile. Sa publication du code, des données et des outils qui ont permis d’accéder physiquement aux véhicules et de les contrôler par le biais du bus de données a attiré l’attention des médias du monde entier.

Très sollicité pour ses idées sur les problèmesde diverses technologies et dispositifs dont la sécurité peut être compromise avec le monde extérieur, Chris partage des solutions urgentes pour protéger le public contre les cyber-menaces imminentes. Ses réflexions sur le monde de la cybersécurité en général vont changer votre vision des vulnérabilités potentielles auxquelles sont confrontés non seulement l’industrie automobile, mais aussi notre mode de vie et nos activités de plus en plus numériques, sans fil et avec l’internet des objets.

Chris sur LinkedIn

Dan Pontefract
Conférencier principal

Auteur, orateur, penseur,
Stratégiste en matière de leadership

Dan est le fondateur et le PDG de Pontefract Group, une entreprise qui rehausse le leadership et la culture organisationnelle.

Il est l’auteur de quatre livres à succès : LEAD. CARE. WIN. How to Become a Leader Who Matters, OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT and FLAT ARMY. Orateur de renom, Dan a fait des présentations lors de quatre conférences TED différentes et écrit également pour Forbes et Harvard Business Review. Dan est professeur adjoint à Gustavson School of Business de l’Université de Victoria, et a reçu plus de 20 prix de l’industrie au cours de sa carrière.

Son troisième livre, OPEN TO THINK, a remporté le prix getAbstract International Book of the Year en 2019.

Auparavant, en tant que chef de la vision et de la formation chez TELUS – une entreprise de télécommunications canadienne dont le chiffre d’affaires dépasse 14 milliards de dollars et qui compte 50 000 employés dans le monde entier – il a inauguré le bureau de la transformation, le MBA de TELUS et le programme sur la philosophie du leadership de TELUS, toutes des initiatives primées qui ont contribué à accroître considérablement l’engagement des employés de l’entreprise pour atteindre des niveaux records de près de 90 %. Avant TELUS, il a occupé des postes de direction chez SAP, Business Objects et BCIT.

Dan et sa femme, Denise, ont trois enfants (alias chèvres) et vivent à Victoria, au Canada.

Dan sur LinkedIn

Chris Valasek
Keynote Speaker

Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect, Cruise Automation & Renowned ‘White Hat’ Hacker

Chris Valasek draws from his research and headline-making exposure of serious automotive security flaws as he shares real-world solutions for protecting consumers and companies against cyber-attacks.

Regarded for his work in the automotive security arena, Chris is a Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect at Cruise Automation and served as a security lead at Uber’s Advanced Technology Center and chairman of SummerCon, America’s longest running hacker conference.

Best known for engineering the remote compromise of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with his research partner, Dr. Charlie Miller, he has been praised for exposing serious security flaws in automobiles. Chris is one of the first researchers to discuss automotive security issues in detail – his release of code, data and tools that allowed vehicles to be physically accessed and controlled through the vehicle’s CAN bus garnered worldwide media attention.

Highly sought for his sobering insights on security problems in various technologies and devices that can lead to compromises from the outside world, Chris shares urgent solutions for protecting the public from imminent cyber-threats. His thoughts on the world of cybersecurity in general will change your entire view of potential vulnerabilities faced by not only the auto industry, but our increasingly digital, wireless and Internet of Things way of life and business.

Chris on LinkedIn

Dan Pontefract
Keynote Speaker

Author, Speaker, Thinker,
Leadership Strategist

Dan is the founder and CEO of The Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture.

He is the best-selling author of four books: LEAD. CARE. WIN. How to Become a Leader Who Matters, OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT and FLAT ARMY. A renowned speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career.

His third book, OPEN TO THINK won the 2019 getAbstract International Book of the Year.

Previously as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of over $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company’s employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Prior to TELUS he held senior roles at SAP, Business Objects and BCIT.

Dan and his wife, Denise, have three children (aka goats) and live in Victoria, Canada.

Dan on LinkedIn

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.

“A great deal of my career success is because of my participation in the CIO Association of Canada. It’s important to surround yourself with those who are smarter and have more experience, and the Association has given me access to those such people. Being an active member and gaining knowledge from those peers has not only grown me personally but also has had a direct impact on my results at the office. Lastly, the CIO Association of Canada has given me an opportunity to give back to the Technology Community by being part of the local Chapter Board as President and now at the National Board as National Director of Membership. “

Shaun Guthrie

Senior Director, Information Technology, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association

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.