Benefits of Membership

As an OIPMAC Member you will join a network of over 3000 members in Ontario and 7000 across Canada. Membership with OIPMAC includes national PMAC membership and provides access to outstanding Member Benefits. Our programs enable you to build value for your employers and clients and advance your career.

Benefits of OIPMAC membership include:

 

Career Resources and Opportunities

The OIPMAC Career Centre serves as a specialized and effective career-enhancement resource for SCM professionals. From resume writing tips to job opportunities, the Career Centre has all the necessary tools to help launch your career. The national PMAC Career Link is a comprehensive job board with positions available at all levels within the field of supply chain management.

Networking and Learning Opportunities

Connect with colleagues and experts at OIPMAC’s Annual Conference, member events and other industry-specific/business-orientation forum. You can also participating in our online discussion forums to further enhance your knowledge and expertise.

More than just excellent networking opportunities, these events are designed to promote and advance the body of knowledge by drawing thought leaders and key players from academia, business and government, thereby engaging members in the global agenda of intellectual capital management.  

Complimentary Magazine Subscription

All OIPMAC members receive complimentary subscriptions to both The Connect and Purchasing b2b magazines. The Connect is published twice a year by the OIPMAC and contains useful information and updates on course schedules and members events happening in Ontario. 'Purchasing b2b' is a nationally published magazine targeted specifically at supply chain professionals with articles that cover that latest news, trends and issues related to the field.

OIPMAC Members Offered 40% Discount on Select McGraw-Hill Ryerson Titles

As an added benefit of membership, the Ontario Institute of the PMAC has linked with McGraw-Hill Ryerson to bring substantial savings to members when purchasing some popular book titles in the areas of business and supply chain management.

Members of OIPMAC can access the selected titles at the following link and will receive a 40 per cent discount when using the online check out and the promotional code.

Hotel Travel Discounts

Fairmont Hotel: OIPMAC Members enjoy a discount on their stay at Fairmont Hotels in 2011. Reservations can be made via Fairmont's Global Reservations Center by calling 1-800-441-1414 (toll-free).When making reservations, OIPMAC members will need to quote OIPMAC in order to access your 2011 Business Travel Rates.  Identification may be required at time of check-in.

The discounts apply as follows:

  • 10% reduction off Best Available Rate of the Day at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Exception: 5% reduction at The Plaza, New York.)
  • 5% reduction off Best Available Rate of the Day at Raffles Hotels & Resorts
  • 5% reduction off Best Available Rate of the Day at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Click here for more on OIPMAC Member Rates with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels: Receive 10% off your stay with the InterContinental Hotel chain all over the world. Your corporate ID number is 100293805. Click here for more information.

Flight Centre Travel Club

Members of the Ontario Institute are now also members of Flight Centre’s travel Club. Not only will you have access to the very best rates, you’ll receive $50 off per booking. Your ID is TC0029.  Click here for more information.

Via Rail Discount for OIPMAC Members

The Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (OIPMAC) and VIA Rail have negotiated the following discount for OIPMAC members and employees:

  • 7% off best available fare at the time of booking or purchase of a train ticket (rail passes and Bizpak are excluded).
  • Applies to the purchase of train tickets at a VIA Rail ticket counter, by Internet at viarail.ca or by calling 1-888-VIA RAIL, TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired). To reserve online, OIPMAC members/employees must first create a profile, choose "Corporate rate" in the "Discount type" drop-down menu, and enter in the discount code: 710851

Click here for more information.

Toronto Board of Trade

OIPMAC members can save 25% off Toronto Board of Trade Essentials Advantage membership (ideal for Individuals) and/or Growth Advantage membership (for growing companies). Toronto Board of Trade is Canada’s largest local chamber of commerce, connecting 10,000 members and more than 200,000 business professionals across the Toronto region.
To learn more about the benefits of Toronto Board of Trade membership visit www.bot.com, e-mail join@bot.com or call 416.862.4521.

Mobile Phone Deals

 Cellworks, Rogers and OIPMAC are working together to keep your phone affordable. Exclusive to members, we’re offering excellent package deals on new phones, unlimited plans and even data options - don’t miss out on these great deals. Click here for more information.

Valuable Group Savings Program

Through our MemberPerks program you can access discounts on home and auto insurance, travel, professional resources and much more. To access the discounts please click here.

Advocacy and Promotion

PMAC advances the recognition of strategic supply chain management with business and government as the voice of the supply chain management professional in Canada.
National and provincial government and media relations programs undertake initiatives on behalf of the membership that are aimed at influencing public policy and enhancing public education efforts related to issues of importance to SCM professionals and the field of practice of SCM. For further details please click here.

Public Trust, Recognition

Commitment to abide by and uphold the PMAC Code of Ethics instills public trust and enhances professional credibility among employers and the business community.

instills public trust and enhances professional credibility among employers and the business community. instills public trust and enhances professional credibility among employers and the business community.

Volunteering and Leadership Opportunities

Members participate at all levels of PMAC/OIPMAC on boards and committees and contribute to the profession's body of knowledge as education program instructors and developers. OIPMAC members are engaged in planning member development events that meet their needs through involvement in program planning councils.
To learn how you can volunteer please click here.

Professional Accreditation and Professional Development

Learn leading-edge techniques and skills through ongoing education and development opportunities. Our wide range of education programs meets the needs of employers and professionals at every stage of career progression. Whether you’re working towards a senior-level position through or accreditation program or just getting started with our Certificate, the Ontario Institute of PMAC delivers the program you need to accelerate your career.
To view the complete list of educational offerings, please click here.

Access to the OIPMAC Member Portal

Register for events and seminars, update your profile and renew your membership efficiently and conveniently. Stay in contact with other association members with our easy to use member directory and discussion boards. To learn more please click here.