CIPS - National Office
Mississauga, ON
Company Overview
Founded in 1958, CIPS is Canada's association of Information Technology (IT) professionals. CIPS represents the interests of IT professionals on issues affecting the industry and profession. Through the volunteer efforts of its Members, CIPS is involved in a number of initiatives related to public policy, setting standards within the IT profession and educating the public about IT issues. Three of the main programs are the certification of individual IT practitioners (the Information Systems Professional - I. S. P. designation);
the accreditation of computer science, software engineering and MIS programs in Canadian colleges and universities; and educating high school students about career opportunities in IT. CIPS also offers other benefits and services to its members ranging from a Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to IT conferences and networking opportunities.
Company Information
Physical Address
402-2800 Skymark Ave
Mississauga, ON L4W 5A6
CA
Mailing Address
402-2800 Skymark Ave
Mississauga, ON L4W 5A6
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Canadian Information Processing Society
Number of Employees: 8
CA
'Our company looks for Information Technology professionals that either hold or are pursuing the I. S. P. designation. The I. S. P. designation signifies to us that the successful candidate is committed to maintaining currency in their professional knowledge and skills.' -Kevin Brown I. S. P. Vice President, Information Technology ENMAX Corporation
'For me, the I. S. P. after my name means that I have achieved a standards of excellence that has been set by my peers. Because the professional association behind the I. S. P. designation regularly demands that I recertify my credentials, my employer and clients can expect to continue to observe the highest levels of quality and professionalism in the work I do for them.' -Darcy Grant I. S. P. Senior Project Manager Provinent Inc.
Contacts
Mylene Sayo
Title: Manager
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Gina Van Dalen
Title: Manager
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Mary Jean Kucerak
Title: Executive Director
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Services
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Accreditation
Since 1981, CIPS has provided accreditation reviews to university computer science and technical school information technology (IT) programs. Accreditation provides Canada's post-secondary educationals institutions with the benefit of an independent review of their curricula by distinguished academic and business leaders.
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Business Benefits
CIPS members are provided with business benefits that will save them time and money on such services as:
business supplies, long distance telephone, etc.
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Conferences
INFORMATICS is the national Information Technology (IT) conference of CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) with over 1000 attendess from coast to coast. It is held annually. The workshop and seminar topics at INFORMATICS reflect the current issues and topics of the IT industry.
Upcoming CIPS INFORMATICS conference:
May 2006 at the Marriott Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia
For more information please visit the CIPS web site:
http: //www. cips. ca
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Dinner Meetings, Seminars & Special Events
Each of the 28 sections of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) organize various dinner meetings, seminars and special events to provide CIPS Members the opportunity to make important professional, industry and government contacts.
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Financial Dividends
CIPS members are eligible to take advantage of the CIPS self-directed group RSP and the CIPS members' insurance program.
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Information Systems Professional (i. S. P.) Designation
The Information Systems Professional of Canada (I. S. P.) designation is Canada's only professional Information Technology (IT) designation offered to IT professionals.
Holders of the I. S. P. designation possess the required knowledge and experience to practice in field of IT. I. S. P. designation holders also abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
For the individual, the I. S. P. designation demonstrates an individual's credibility, professional image and career developemnt. For the profession, the I. S. P. designation establishes and maintains the highest standards of practice, ethics and public protection.
The I. S. P. designation is legislated as a professional designation in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
For more information on the I. S. P. designation, visit the CIPS National Web site: http: //www. cips. ca/standards
- Information Technology
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Job Posting
Companies have the opportunity to post Information Technology (IT) job position(s) on the CIPS National Web site and in CIPS Connections national e-newsletter. Job postings are viewable by IT professionals across Canada.
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Networking
As a Member of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), you become plugged into a national network of information technology professionals with shared concerns, goals and interests.
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Special Interest Groups (sigs)
CIPS National and Section SIGs offer presentations and conferences focusing on specialized topics in software, hardware, theory and applications.
Products
- Canadian Information Technology Body Of Knowledge (citbok)
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
813920
D000-Information Processing and Related Telecommunications Services