IR Leader
January 19, 2021

Here's Why Investor Relations Professionals Value Their CIRI Membership

2021 is underway and CIRI has planned several exciting networking and educational events and updated a 'must have' resource - CIRI's Guide to Developing an Investor Relations Program - to start your year off right. These events enable you to connect with peers outside of your company to share experiences and stay on top of best and emerging IR practices while the Guide allows you to develop a best-in-class IR program. Together they offer you an opportunity to learn something new, regardless of what level you are at in your career.

Amanda Hobson, the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury for Finning International, makes the most of her CIRI membership by leveraging networking opportunities and professional development.

Quentin Weber, the Advisor of Investor Relations at WSP Global, finds value in participating in professional development events, leveraging resources and staying informed of issues relevant to investor relations professionals.

If you are a CIRI member and have renewed, we look forward to supporting you throughout 2021. If you are a member and have not yet renewed, we encourage you to renew now to avoid any disruption to your membership.

If you are not yet a CIRI member, click here to join today to engage with this amazing community and make use of IR-focused events and resources.

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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 year ahead and so we are seeing an increase in job listings. Currently, we have positions for a Head of IR, Director, Manager, Specialist (3) and Coordinator in BC, Ontario 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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