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
Refocus and Recharge with IABC During Member Month
IABC Member Month season is upon us! We are excited to share that it runs through Nov. 12, giving you eight weeks to take advantage of the discounted rate. We're encouraging all Canadian communication professionals [...]
IABC Canada’s leaders shine at Chapter Management Awards
Last week at the virtual 2021 IABC Chapter Management Awards Ceremony and Leader Reception, chapters were recognized for their leadership, management, creativity and teamwork. Chapter Management Awards (CMAs) showcase chapters’ successes and demonstrate the value [...]
IABC Canada West Recent Tweets
You should check out the Job Centre! For the first 7 days a job is posted, only @IABC members have access to it.
https://jobs.iabc.com/
GCCC Certification Gives You Credibility, Credentials and Confidence #certification http://ow.ly/uUbz50FSUiG
Recent Tweets from IABC BC, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Manitoba
Calling all savvy #comms and #PR shoppers. Register or renew your @IABCBC membership with discount code IABC21 for 20% off. https://twitter.com/IABCBC/status/1440407477539917828
Happy #MemberMonth from @IABC! We encourage you to renew your membership or join IABC for the first time and save 20% with the code IABC21: https://bit.ly/3kLDM2I
Join us tomorrow evening for our @IABCBC Fall Virtual Kick off! Connect (and, most importantly, have a laugh!) with communicators at every stage of the journey. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gQzpByTE
Creating workplace cohesion looks a little different in the Work From Home environment. Check out the latest blog post by IABC YEG’s very own Sue Heuman (@focuscom) and find out more about creating connections in your workplace!
https://catalyst.iabc.com/Articles/8-ways-to-create-and-sustain-corporate-culture-in-a-wfh-world
Join IABC yeg and celebrate the beginning of the new year for our chapter at our virtual welcome back mixer on September 29th!
Show your skills with friends and colleagues in a game of communications-themed trivia! Get your tickets below! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-iabc-edmonton-welcome-mixer-tickets-168041457523
Register by Oct. 13 to attend @IABCyyc Board Kick off event in person.
**Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event is required.
Join us from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at 4109 University Avenue NW.
*Register here: https://securegs.com/iabc
Due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions in Alberta, our 2021/22 IABC Board Year kick off event will be hosted online on October 20, 2021.
$35 Members
$45 non-members
$25 Students
Register here: https://securegs.com/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
The annual Silver Leaf Awards are hosted by @IABCCanadaEast and @iabc_cwr. Open now to all @IABC Canada members! Apply today #SilverLeaf2021 https://iabccanada.ca/en/silver-leaf-awards/ @IABCBC @IABCyyc @IABCyeg @IABCManitoba @iabcregina @IABCSaskatoon
How can we use video to augment our communications outreach from email marketing to social media to websites? Our colleagues @IABCDC are hosting a coffee chat on October 21 where they’ll be tackling this question. To register, click here https://buff.ly/2ZsKYLP
IABC’s Member Month starts tomorrow! Are you as excited as we are? Save 20% when you renew your membership or join #IABC - just use the code IABC21 at the checkout: https://buff.ly/3k8rROJ
