CIPS June 2nd Virtual Event:
"Thriving not surviving in the fourth industrial revolution"
Free Registration!
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CIPS Saskatchewan Presents:
"Thriving not surviving in the fourth industrial revolution"
Thursday, June 2, 2022
12:00 pm noon – 1:00pm CST
Noon – introduction and Presentation
12:50 – wrap up and Q & A.
Philippe Johnston, President of the CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) and CIO of the National Research Council, will present on the impact of the fourth industrial revolution reviewing how this digital era and transformation affects the CIO. Philippe will also be introducing CIOCAN and the benefits of being a member to the CIPS Saskatchewan community.
Speaker:
Philippe Johnston is currently the Chief Information Officer for the National Research Council and the President of the CIO Association of Canada. Prior to joining the NRC in April 2021, he led the IM/IT Operations for Transport Canada. Philippe was also the CIO for NSERC and SSHRC, and has been a digital leader, innovator and transformer for over 25 years.
FREE Registration! Space is Limited so Register Soon!
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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 (Beta Version) 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.
Please note that the review time may be longer than the existing application routes.
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CIPS Webcast: Digital Leadership Attract,
Develop & Retain Your Top Tech Talent
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Watch the recording of the CIPS and SkillsTx event that took place on Tuesday May 3rd exploring why creating a digital skills inventory can help organizations and individuals to determine the skills they have and plan for the skills required in the future.
This webinar will also provide a brief introduction to SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age), which is used in nearly 200 countries around the world for digital skills measurement and for establishing a common language for skills, competencies, job roles and job descriptions.
Matthew Burrows is an internationally recognized thought leader, SFIA Accredited Consultant, Assessor and Trainer. Matthew works with companies and governments to improve Digital Skills Management maturity, and how to attract, develop and retain Digital, ICT, Cybersecurity and other technology focused professionals.
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50% Off Registration for CIPS Members!
Digital Transformation in Government (DTiG) Conference 2022
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50% Off Registration for CIPS, ISACA, AEA, and CMC Members for DTiG 2022!
Register for the Digital Transformation in Government (DTiG) Conference 2022 today! (June 14-16, Virtual)
This year’s conference brings together government professionals, non-government agencies, private sector practitioners, and academia to share experiences, innovation and emerging standards and technologies in support of both government digital transformation (strategic effectiveness) and digitization (operational efficiency) initiatives.
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SITIC AFRICA ABIDJAN 2022
Join Canadian IT Companies in Africa!
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Canadian IT companies are going beyond their borders and heading to Africa!
Since the creation of the African Digital Opportunity Association in 2018, the work to raise awareness among Canadian IT companies and the sector associations that represent them has been initiated to enable these companies to access promising markets outside borders. The efforts have been concentrated on Africa for obvious reasons, e.g., a pool of young, dynamic, competent labor, important projects financed by international financial institutions, and the potential for partnerships with many specialized African companies to share skills and resources to meet these new projects.
The Canadian company is generally shy about accessing markets outside the commercial tradition, e.g., the United States, Latin America, China, and Europe.
Since 2018, the African Digital Opportunity Association has led several missions to SITIC AFRICA and received missions from African companies in the information technology sector.
In Canada. The pandemic has slowed down the work, affecting all of us. It is now, in 2022, that Canadians are taking the road to Abidjan to meet companies from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Togo, Kenya, Gabon, Rwanda, Nigeria, Djibouti, Madagascar, from Jordan from the United Arab Emirates and of course from France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy.
This year, a Canadian pavilion will host Canadian companies seeking mutually beneficial trade, courtesy of Global Affairs Canada. CIPS Canada (Canada’s Association of Information Technology (IT) Professionals) is currently recruiting IT companies across Canada to participate in SITIC AFRICA in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on May 30, 31 & June 1 2022.
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Announcing ERA’s Same Day Pick Up |
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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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Five COVID-19 workplace safety lessons from leading experts |
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Featured Article via Appian, a CIPS Corporate Partner
Navigating employee health in tomorrow’s workplace.
For employers of all sizes and industries, a healthy workforce is essential to employee morale and for sustaining a productive business.
The healthcare costs associated with employee illness can be immense. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Integrated Benefits Institute estimated that US employers spent over half a trillion dollars ($575 billion) annually on poor employee health.1 In addition, out of every dollar companies spent on healthcare, they lost $0.61 due to illness or injury. These costs can lead to increased employee healthcare premiums, added economic pressure on employees, the potential for dissatisfaction, and even further negative impacts on wellness. Employers who want to maintain a vibrant and productive workforce must invest wisely in the health of their employees.
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The Rosie Peer Group Mentoring Program |
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Are you a self-identifying woman looking to share your professional experience and knowledge? Are you interested in guiding a diverse group of like-minded women interested in skills development and broadening their personal and professional networks?
What does the program entail?
· Participate in the 12-month program and connect once a month for two hours.
· Network with like-minded women professionals in your industry.
· Engage in virtual meetings with participants across Canada.
If you are:
· A self-identifying woman;
· A professional with a minimum of eight years of work experience in your respective field and have experience leading or coaching groups; and,
· A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Apply to be a Peer Group Facilitator here!
Who are we?
The Prosperity ProjectTM is a registered charity founded to support the economic empowerment of women and underscore the economic importance of gender equality. The Prosperity Project is grateful to the Rosie Initiative Co-Presenting Partners Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation and Amplify Partner BGIS for their support.
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Join the Canadian Internet Registration Authority
(CIRA) Board of Directors
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Are you passionate about the development of Canada’s internet? Here’s your opportunity to be part of the next generation of CIRA board members. Help us build a trusted internet for Canadians by applying to join CIRA’s board of directors.
Desired skills and experience
- A passion for Canada's internet
- Experience in the domain name industry in which CIRA operates, including an understanding of the current and emerging business and industry trends
- Deep financial acumen as a credentialed practitioner
- Knowledge of key components of cybersecurity
- Entrepreneurial experience at the executive level, in starting a technology business or pursuing a “go to market” strategy at the enterprise or line of business level
- Ability to understand environmental and internal risks, opportunities and implications that may impact CIRA
- An understanding of areas of law related to CIRA's business, such as internet, IT, DNS, and privacy
- Leadership skills with the ability to be open to others’ perspectives and build consensus
It is important to note that positions on CIRA’s board are not considered entry-level. It is imperative that all board members have a solid understanding of the duties and responsibilities of directors and board governance in the not-for-profit and/or the for-profit sectors.
Your role as a Board Member
The board of directors provides strategic direction and oversight to help guide CIRA as it fulfills its mandate to manage the .CA domain as a key public resource for the benefit of all Canadians. The board also plays a key role in enabling a trusted internet for Canadians through CIRA's programs, products and services that leverage all that the internet has to offer. Learn more about your role as a board member.
Apply today! |The deadline to submit applications is June 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET.
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Info-Tech – CIPS Member Benefit |
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Info-Tech is proud to partner with the CIPS to bring its members valuable resources designed to help tackle the latest challenges facing IT departments.
Sign up today to take advantage of these exclusive benefits and take your IT department to the next level!
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IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning |
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CIPS Members can then set career goals and compare their current skills to the skills required to progress in their career. Members can then create an action plan to take courses to develop the required targeted skills to reach their career goals.
1) Assess your current IT Skills
2) Set your Career Goals
Compare the skills you currently have to the skills you need to progress in your career
3) Develop Targeted Skills
Create an action plan, take courses, and develop targeted skills to reach your career goals
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Share your CIPS Certificates and Badges on
your LinkedIn Profile, Email Signature, and More!
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QUICK ACCESS: Click “Retrieve a Credential” and enter your email. All of your Certificates and Badges associated with this email will be emailed to you.
FULL ACCESS: – Click “Sign In” for Full Access to post your Credentials on your LinkedIn Profile under the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
Once you’ve accessed your Credentials you can obtain your Unique Certificate/Badge URL, share your Certificate/Badge on Social Media, Embed it in your Email Signature, and download a PDF version.
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the I.T. 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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