Building your Skills Inventory for a Digital Future
(Sept 27th, Webinar)
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FREE Virtual Event on Tues Sept 27th 2022 at 11am ET
Do you know what skills you need in the future? Do you know what skills you currently have? As the Association of IT Professionals in Canada CIPS is trying to assist by allowing all members to assess their knowledge and experience and access training to help improve both. The demand for IT talent worldwide is increasing so the entire IT community needs to work together to advance individually and collectively. That journey starts with an understanding of where “we” are and a plan to get to where we need to be. The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is one of the tools CIPS is employing to help with the journey. This session will help attendees understand the challenge of Digital Transformation and plan for the future.
Speaker:
Greg Lane MBA, FCIPS, I.S.P. (ret) has over 30 years of leadership experience in IT. He did his master research report on Customer Service and Outsourcing. He has worked on product sales with Microsoft and Cisco and in consulting with Deloitte and Accenture.
His leadership experience includes volunteer activity with CIPS, ICTC and ITAC (now Technation). He has published on the topic of building relationships in a digital world and portals. He has lectured at both Algonquin College and University of Ottawa on Relationship Building and IT Governance.
Greg is currently an Executive in Residence at the University of Ottawa’s eHub program and the national CEO of CIPS, Canada’s Association of IT Professionals.
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Developing digital and data skills and capabilities in
public service organizations (Sept 13 & 14, Webinar)
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Join Grant Nicholson, Lead Capability Architect at Australian Public Service Commission, to find out what the Australian Public Service Digital Profession has been doing to drive digital and data capability throughout public sector organisations.
Grant will share what the APS Digital Profession has been doing to develop frameworks, tools and approaches for managing digital capability in the APS.
This free webinar will be of general interest to SFIA users and of particular interest to public sector organisations and government bodies.
This includes those who are using or planning to use SFIA or for those who are considering developing a bespoke framework for skills, competencies and/or roles.
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SecTor 2022 (Oct 1-6, Toronto) |
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SecTor 2022 is almost here! If you haven’t already registered, to be sure to secure your Full Conference Pass now using our discount code CIPS2022 to save $100 or use it for a FREE SecTor Expo Pass!
SecTor is Canada’s IT Security Conference, taking place at the MTCC in downtown Toronto this October 5 and 6, with Black Hat Trainings (October 1-4) and the Cloud Security Summit at SecTor (October 4, $99), taking place before the event.
This year’s conference returns as in-person event, bringing you over 75 engaging and educational conference sessions and Canada’s largest security expo, where you’ll find us, so be sure to come by our booth to network and engage and discuss the latest solutions to help you stay ahead of the cyber-curve.
To see all of this year’s conference speakers and their awesome sessions, you’ll want to register for a Full Conference Pass, which also gives you access too:
- All Keynotes and conference sessions
- Canada’s largest IT security Expo featuring the world’s leading security organizations on display, plus the IoT Hack Lab, Lock Pick Village, SecTor Lounge and SecTor Theatre
- The Networking Reception and Party at Steam Whistle Brewing
- Add Black Hat Trainings or the Cloud Security Summit to your registration
- Earn CPEs
- And so much more!
CIPS Members receive $100 off Full Conference registration or a Free expo only pass when registering with code CIPS2022
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Big Data & AI Toronto 2022 (Oct 6-7th, Toronto) |
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Canada’s #1 Conference and Expo (Big Data & AI Toronto) on AI, Big Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity is back on October 6-7, 2022, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. A unique 4-in-1 tech event experience – Connecting peers through meaningful interactions, Collaborating with some of the world’s top minds, Sharing knowledge and insights with experts, and Discovering new trends and technologies.
With more than 250 presentations, 100 exhibiting companies, and 5,000 attendees, Big Data & AI Toronto offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and network with all Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals in USA and Canada.
CIPS Members receive 30% off registration!
Use promote code: BDAIT22-CIPS
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3rd Annual Big Data & Analytics West Summit
(Nov 9-10th, Vancouver)
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CIPS Members receive 20% off registration! Use the code: CIPS20OFF
Ahead of the upcoming 3rd Annual Big Data & Analytics West Summit in Vancouver on November 9 & 10, the event’s Chair, Scott Taylor (A.K.A. The Data Whisperer) outlines his philosophy on how Data Management fits into every aspect of an organization’s data strategy.
In this unique assessment, Scott claims that he “helps data calm down” and opens with the following statement:
“I am a firm believer in “making your data do the work,” and have enlightened countless business executives to the value of proper data management by focusing on the strategic rationale and business
alignment rather than technical implementation and system integration.”
Scott provides his take on Data Management and its influence on Business Insights, Data Architectures, Data Monetization, Digital Transformation, and a word on the future of data.
Join Scott and 300+ Big Data executives at the conference in Vancouver and claim 20% with discount code ‘CIPS20OFF’: https://bit.ly/CIPS20OFF.
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Bell CIPS Member Benefit: Save up to 30% on plans! |
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This back to school, set the whole family up with unlimited data plans* and our most popular phones. Plus, with our Exclusive Partner Program, you get preferred pricing for up to five family member or friends when you add them to your account.2
Ultimate Plan
45 GB* for $66.50/mo. per line
when you bring your own phone.
- Our fastest available 5G speeds and HD video
- Unlimited talk & text
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$50 bill credit†
OR
Promo Plan
15 GB* for $50/mo. per line
when you bring your own phone.†
- 4G network access (up to 150 Mbps)
- Unlimited talk & text
- $50 bill credit
Offers end September 30, 2022. *Beyond max speed data, speeds are up to 512 Kbps.3 (†)New activations only.
To redeem this exclusive offer, follow these five easy steps:
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Visit Bell.ca/EPP or call 1 833 964-4484
- Register as new user, choose ‘Personal Email’ option
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Enter CIPS in the company/association field and select your company from the drop down
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Upload proof of CIPS membership (PDF or JPG formats)
- Check out your exclusive offers from Bell!
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Becoming an IT Contractor: Everything You Need to Know |
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Featured Article via Dasro, a CIPS Corporate Partner
Over the last few years, there has been a significant change in the world’s workforce. Thousands of professionals are leaving their full-time jobs in favor of independent careers as contractors and freelancers. The IT industry has been uniquely impacted by a move to more contractors than ever before.
The impetus behind “The Great Resignation,” varies from industry to industry. Lack of mobility, a desire for a better work-life balance, unhappiness with career development and support. There are myriad reasons for choosing a career as a contractor. But across the world, IT talent is redefining the industry and taking back control of their professional lives.
No matter the reason for choosing the contractor life, the benefits for talent are powerful. So, if you’ve been considering a switch to contractor work in your IT discipline, this article will help you make your decision.
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ERA’s Same Day Pick Up Service |
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Featured Article via the ERA,
a CIPS Corporate Partner
Easier then ever to donate your Laptops, Tablets & Cellphones through ERA’s Free Pick-Up Service
There are many drop-off sites in Canada where people can bring their unwanted electronics, but how many offer same day pickups from your home this easily?
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce our newest promotion to make disposing of your laptops, tablets, and cellphones as fast and convenient for you as possible.
Simply fill out our online form HERE and attach a photo of your devices. Once approved, package the items in a sealed box or bag, wiping down surfaces with disinfectant. We will than send a driver to pick up your package. You’ll get notifications providing instructions on how to help ensure a smooth pickup and when your driver is arriving.
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New CIPS Certification Application |
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CIPS is excited to announce that it has released a new CIPS Certification Application and welcomes new CIPS Certification applicants to use this new application and provide feedback for the final version.
This new Certification application utilizes the CIPS IT Skills Assessment tool for the Experience section which identifies your current IT skills, skills gaps, and the skills required to progress in your career. IT skills are assessed using SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age), which is a technical competency and skills framework that provides a method of mapping an individual’s professional skills to a set of internationally relevant standard definitions.
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution.
Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.
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