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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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.