About the Canada West Region
IABC Canada West shapes the credibility and future of the communication profession in Western Canada through the words and actions of volunteer leaders. The region is run by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and representatives from each of the six chapters (British Columbia, Calgary, Edmonton, Manitoba, Regina, Saskatoon) in our region.
Our focus is the leaders who manage the operations of our chapters.
We provide support through:
- Leadership Development
- Professional Development
- Programs and Sponsorship
- Current Board Members
What’s New
IABC Canada partners with Jelly Academy to offer members digital marketing training
With the ever-changing landscape of PR, marketing, communications and advertising, it’s important for professionals to remain up to date with their skills as well as having well-rounded knowledge in all things digital. That’s why IABC [...]
IABC Professional Development Initiative Receives Second International Accreditation
Both Certification Programs – CMP® and SCMP® – Now Meet Specialized Global Standard CHICAGO--The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) announced that its professional development initiative, the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC), has received a second international [...]
IABC Canada West Recent Tweets
#IABCCanada has partnered with @JellyAcademy to offer our members an exclusive discount to help them jumpstart their #DigitalMarketing learning! Learn more or register: #ProfessionalDevelopment https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jelly-academy-digital-marketing-course-winter-semester-tickets-174367246127?discount=IABC-500
Recent Tweets from IABC BC, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Manitoba
Last chance for tickets for our in-person Holiday Social on Tues, Dec 7 hosted by @IABCBC & @CPRSVancouver. Missed the spirit of getting together? Connect with friends in #Comms and #PR over drinks, bites & conversations!
Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3xkJIHv
CHEERS!
As we close out 2021, join IABC for our annual Holiday Mixer featuring festive drinks and an all-you-can-eat poutine bar at @CRAFTbeermarket
Join us for a networking event to catch up and re-kindle with IABC before the holidays!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iabc-holiday-mixer-2021-tickets-217566917507?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
Can't wait to hear from this rockstar tonight! Come join us! @IABCyeg https://twitter.com/IABCyeg/status/1465414500417478666
TOMORROW! Join @ShaniGwin for "Decolonizing Language." Shani is a Silver Leaf winner and listed on @EdifyEdmonton Top 40 and founder and managing partner of @pipikwanpcomms, an Indigenous-owned and operated company focused on elevating Indigenous voices!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/decolonizing-language-tickets-212037549017
TOMORROW! Join @ShaniGwin for "Decolonizing Language." Shani is a Silver Leaf winner and listed on @EdifyEdmonton Top 40 and founder and managing partner of @pipikwanpcomms, an Indigenous-owned and operated company focused on elevating Indigenous voices!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/decolonizing-language-tickets-212037549017
Do you work in an organization that doesn’t understand marketing? Are you spending more time justifying decisions made by leaders based on an outdated marketing playbook than actually doing marketing?
Check out our blog to learn how to change that playbook.
Volunteering with IABC Calgary is a great way to gain experience and develop new skills.
Apply for one of the following open volunteer positions to get started:
• Blog Contributor
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3jGnkCt
Applications due December 3!
.@SaskSport is looking for a new Communications Specialist. More details on our careers page: http://www.iabcsaskatoon.com/careers #yxe #yqr #commsjobs #iabc
IABC Regina expresses its grief as news of the horrific discovery of unmarked graves at the former residential school on Cowessess First Nation. As we mourn together, we renew our commitment to truth & reconciliation, and con't to explore how we can support this important work.
How do we help ourselves and our staff re-integrate into our formerly traditional office settings? Join us June 9 for Returning to the office: 7 things leaders can do to influence corporate culture. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/return-to-the-office7-things-leaders-can-do-to-influence-corporate-culture-tickets-157495365879
One day to go! Are you ready to celebrate and share the #festivevibes at our annual in-person #HolidayMixer?
Grab your spot: https://buff.ly/3FBl9ce
#WinnipegNetworking
Get festive with drinks and appies, meaningful conversations and laughs, heaps of fun and door prizes while you mix and mingle with your fellow communicators at Nutcrackers & Networking: https://buff.ly/3FBl9ce
#HolidayMixer #FestiveVibes
Create connections, #network in-person and share the #festivevibes at the #HolidayMixer co-hosted by us & @CPRSManitoba: https://buff.ly/3FBl9ce
