November CIOCAL Breakfast: “How Do I get Shortlisted for a CIO Search”

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At one point or another most of us have wondered what exactly is going on behind the curtain during an executive search process. “What does the recruitment process look like?”, “Why does it take so long?”, “How can I best partner with an executive search firm?”, “What do they look for when they scan a …

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Helen Wetherley-Knight

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Helen is the Director of IT for The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre. She has been there for a year and a half. Her areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, Planning & Program/Project Management and Strategy and Innovation.

Ross Ballendine

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Ross is the Director, IT For Calfrac Well Services. He has been with them for almost a year. His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & Program/Project Management, Strategy and Innovation and Supplier Relationship Management.

IDC Canada’s 2018 ICT Predictions

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  IDC Canada’s 2018 Predictions provide the vision and insight CIOs in Canada need to navigate the rapidly changing landscape. Please join the Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary CIOCAN Chapter events welcoming IDC’s representatives to present ten key developments in the tech world that will impact Canadian organizations and their ability to grow and compete. Click on the event location to register:  Toronto …

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CIOCAN Members on Strategy

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This blog is based on an interview with Shari Wallace, CIO for the City of Burnaby. Recognizing the level of public scrutiny public sector organizations receive, and the traditionally risk-averse approach of governments, IT leaders face the question of how the public sector can effectively innovate to provide better service to citizens more efficiently. The …

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Calgary Airport Authority – October 16, 2017

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The Calgary Airport Authority – preparing for the technology needs of the 21st century. CIOCAL Session October 16, 2017 Bob Sartor, President and CEO since January 2017, and Mike Maxwell, Vice President and CIO since March 2016, both with the Calgary Airport Authority (YYC), gave an excellent and very informative presentation on the mandate and …

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What you Need to Know About Digital Communications and Privacy

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An Update on CASL Enforcement, Mandatory Breach Notification, and the EU’s GDPR. CIOCAL Session September 21, 2017 Martin Kratz, QC, FCIPS and Partner with Bennett Jones, shared his recent experiences and insights on three aspects of privacy regulations and legislation: 1.    Recent court and CRTC decisions associated with Canada’s Anti-Spam legislation (CASL).  He provided several …

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Mike Maxwell

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Mike Maxwell has been with the Calgary Airport Authority for almost 2 years. Mike is responsible for the successful provision of systems and technology at the Calgary International Airport.

Ryan Brad

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Ryan has joined the CIO as an Associate member. He has been with Pacific Western Transportation for over 11 years. His areas of specialization include: IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation and Supplier Relationship Management.

Paul Twigg

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Paul Twigg has been with Sierra Systems for almost 3 years. His areas of specialization include: Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Professional, Scientific and Technical services, Strategy and Innovation. 

Kris Nordal

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Kris Nordal has been with Northwest Redwater Partnership for over 3 years.   His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, IT Competencies/Culture, Strategy and Innovation

James Ross

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James has been with The De Beers Group of Companies for over 7 years. His areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Service Management and Solution Delivery/Support.