IR Leader
December 08, 2020

CIRI - A Supportive & Engaged Community

Many of you are part of small teams, sometimes only one, and you need to look outside of your own organizations for advice and insights. If this year has taught us anything, it is that now, more than ever, IROs must come together to stay connected and learn from each other.

During 2020, we transformed our professional development and networking to better connect our community and facilitate those critical discussions. In 2021, you will see more transformation as we continue to evolve to meet your needs – including launching a new website in Q1 2021.

CIRI members, to ensure continued access to what you value most from your membership: professional development, resources, networking opportunities and advocacy, we encourage you to renew your membership today. Your membership expires on December 31, 2020.

We remain committed to supporting those who have supported us by continuing to offer our Transition Program. This gives our members who are in job transition up to one year of complimentary membership. If you would like to learn more about this Program, please contact Lora Turner at lturner@ciri.org or (416) 364-8200 ext. 106.

If you are not yet a member of CIRI, click here to join today and engage with this amazing community!

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Are You Looking for a New Job or to Hire Someone?

Are you looking for a new job opportunity?

Companies are planning for the new year and so we have have seen an increase in job listings. Currently, we have positions for a Director, Manager, Specialist and Coordinator in BC and Quebec. These listings are accessible to members only by logging in and visiting Job Listings.


Are you looking to hire someone for your company or for a client? 

CIRI offers an effective way to reach qualified targets through Job Listings. Get in front of IROs who may be looking for new challenges by posting your job opportunity with us. Members may submit a job listing free of charge. Non-members may submit a job listing for only $150+HST. Click here to sign in and submit a job listing.

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