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The BC Institute PMAC is an incorporated not-for-profit professional association. The Purchasing Management Association of Canada is the leading professional association in BC and Canada for supply chain management professionals. The association is the principal source of training, education, and professional development for supply chain management professionals. Learn more about Accreditation and Educationor become a member.

ACCESS TO MEMBERS COMMUNITY

Members Community includes access to both the BC Members and National Member Portals for your profile, events registration, member directory, discussion forums, job postings andmore...

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BC Institute PMAC Members of the association are directly involved at all levels in the field of practice of supply chain management. Employers who wish to advertise position(s) directly to the 950+ members of BC Institute PMAC will do so by placing an ad with us in our BC members' portal. Click herefor details. 

Separate from the above the National PMAC CareerSite is designed to help employers solve staffing needs and to assist candidates seeking new opportunities. In addition, the PMAC CareerSite also offers Career Resources to help you write an effective job winning resume, refine your professional skills through interactive e-learning, and the ability to redirect your resume to select job boards of choice.

Visit the National C.P.P. Career Site

EVENTS 

B.C. Institute of PMAC members, who value the opportunity to renew acquaintances also make new contacts at Dinner Meetings, Seminars, Annual Workshops, Conferences, and other networking opportunities. Professionals have the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest. This interaction is invaluable for sharing knowledge and expertise with your peers. Most events are also open to non-members. Members receive a discount for most events.

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MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

  • BCI-PMAC e-Bulletin
  • Notices, and
  • PMAC National e-Newsletter 

keep members informed of news and events.
  • The Voice of the Profession - “One Vision, One Voice”
    Within the partnership of PMAC and the Provincial and Territorial Institutes, there is only One Vision with all partners working together to make that vision a reality. The vision of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada is to be the recognized leader in the development and advancement of world-class supply chain management.

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TRADE MAGAZINES

PMAC members are entitled to receive complimentary subscriptions to several of Canada's leading trade publications for purchasing professionals: MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION, CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS and Purchasing b2b. Subscription forms are available from the publisher and the BC Institute.

PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY

Our C.P.P. brand trademark is being given increased prominence elvating our professional status through branding, advertising and promotions that enhance the visibility of our professional programs and membership.

The Best Seats in the House' is our current promotional campaign.  The http://www.cppcareer.ca/ microsite has an updated look. Collateral materials including posters, brochures, tradeshow items, etc. are available.

PMAC is a pillar association of the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council

Watch for advertisements and articles in publications such as:

Other promotion and advocacy activities include:

  • program information included with university and college education partners catalogs, websites, career information kiosks
  • Career Fairs/Tradeshows
  • Presentations to university and college classes
  • corporate relations include presentations to employer/employee groups
  • corporate mailings
  • Vancouver Board of Trade website and notices
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Civic Info BC
  • Union of BC Municipalities
  • corporate relations 
  • government relations - provide input to government surveys and programs
  • Scott's Directories 
  • and more

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PMAC MEMBERS

PMAC members may access MemberPerks for valuable discounts, offers and value-added services.

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