Manitoba Chapter
Join us in Manitoba
In Manitoba, you’ll find a diverse group of CIO’s and IT leaders who share a common goal of learning from each other as we embrace the challenges of leading in the fast paced and exciting world of technology. We have members from public and private organizations, small to large and from a broad spectrum of industries.
Kent Smith
Manitoba Chapter President
“CIOCAN is a great organization to network with technology leaders in Canada. Membership in the organization allows you to increase your social reach across Canada and learn different perspectives on how to approach business and technology.”
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Welcome, Bernie Marcoux
Bernie Marcoux is the VP of Operations, Technology and Innovation at Caisse Financial Group. His career focuses around Financial Business Performance Mgmt, IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, ...
Welcome, Calvin Hawley
Calvin Hawley is the Director of Innovative Technology Services at Manitoba Education and Training. His career focuses around Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Strategy and Innovation.
Welcome, Rob Lanyon
Rob Lanyon is the Director of Information Technology Services at Manitoba Hydro. His career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Strategy and Innovation.
Welcome Chris Tornato
Chris Tornato is the IT Operations Manager, at Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation. His career focuses around IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Scientific and Technical services, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy ...
Korey Hildebrand
Korey Hildebrand is the IT Manager at Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology. His career is focused on IT Architecture and IT Competencies/Culture.
CIOMAN Breaks Bread with MafiaBoy Hacker Michael Calce
On November 8, in a relaxed and inviting setting, Michael Calce shared his story, beginning as a 15 year old hacker in his parent’s basement to now being one ...
CIOCAN is 20 Years Young
by Catherine Boivie Founder and Honorary Life Member, CIO Association of Canada In 1996 Catherine Boivie moved from Toronto to Vancouver to take up the position ...
Finalists Announced for 2017 Ingenious Awards
Celebration of Excellence in the Use of Information and Communication Technology The Information and Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) has announced the finalists for the key categories of the 2017 ...
Janet Wood
Janet Wood became Chief Innovation & Culture Officer at Westoba Credit Union in January of 2017. Her areas of responsibility include IT, HR, Marketing & Communications, PMO and Continuous Improvement. ...
Lawrence Lazarko
Lawrence Lazarko has been with the Manitoba Public Insurance for almost 4 years. His areas of specialization include: Business Intelligence, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Planning & Program/Project Management, Service Management, Solution ...
“Nothing is impossible.” Jay Vijayan at CIO Peer Forum 2017
By Alex Piasta, Guest Contriubutor At the 2017 CIOCAN conference held in Edmonton, Alberta, Jay Vijayan formerly of Tesla Motors explained his innovative professional experiences. By developing breakthrough technology ...
TECHAPALOOZA 2017 – Almost Here!
Just a reminder to all Manitoba Chapter CIO Association members to get your tickets to TECHAPALOOZA 2017 soon. The fundraising event is on Friday, February 24th at 6PM at the ...
CIOCAN Participation in Top Executive Survey – We’re getting close!
Over the past couple of weeks, CIO Association members have been invited to complete IDC’s Top Executive Survey. Thanks are extended to all of you who have responded to the ...
Please welcome new Manitoba Member Dan
Dan Delorme is the Director, Information Technology for The Dufresne Group. He has been with Dufresne for almost 5 years. He is responsible for the vision, strategy and long-term implementation ...
CIOCAN Member among Top 100 LGBT+ Executives
We are always proud to share the accomplishments of our members and this includes celebrating when they are recognized as outstanding contributors to the business community at large. OUT-Standing.org recently released ...