Welcome!

Welcome to the Central Canada Division website of the International Association of Administrative Professionals! We are a vibrant association, and have fifteen professional chapters across the province. I encourage you to attend one of their meetings and experience the excellent networking opportunities and meaningful education programs. If you are a career-minded administrative professional, this organization is truly second to none. Have a look around, find a chapter close to you, and check us out!

Nancy Brown, CAP
President, Central Canada Division

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) has chosen the tagline Making the Leap to Remarkable as this year's positive logo to encourage you to invest in yourself. Take the first step to building your administrative career - Join IAAP now.
EDUCATION = FUTURE = REMARKABLE

Advance your administrative career

For over 70 years, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has been helping office professionals reach their career goals through education, community building and leadership development. Our certification programs are recognized as the industry standard of proficiency. Our educational programs, including OPTIONS Training and various conferences throughout the year, help admins advance their careers without putting their life on hold. We produce three different publications that go out to our members, which impart cutting-edge information about today's office. If you've been searching for a community to help you thrive in today's office culture, then you need to join today.

2012 Canada District Conference

Mark your calendars to attend 2012 CDC!

Enhance your professional development by attending this educational conference.

June 7-9
Delta Hotel & Conference Centre

Kitchener, ON

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS - deadline is March 15

Opening Keynote Speaker
Merelle Rodrigo presenting Great Teams Produce Outstanding Work

Click here for all details and registration forms.

Central Canada Division - Who We Are

Welcome to the International Association of Administrative Professionals Central Canada Division website. Thank you for visiting. Our division supports IAAP members and chapters throughout the province of Ontario and some areas in Quebec. If you have been searching for an organization to assist in your professional growth and thrive in today's office culture then you've come to the right place. If you would like more information about this division and the organization as a whole, please check out the "About Us" tab above.

The Central Canda Division is one of three divisions in the Canada District. The Western Division serves IAAP members in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Bristish Columbia; Eastern Canada Division serves IAAP members living in the the provinces of Quebec east of the St. Lawrence River, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

Members looking for division financial statements, bylaws and other member resources will find this information in the Members Only section. As members, you will want to build your profile in the "Network" tab above. Log onto www.iaap-hq.org and download the User Guide. You'll soon be blogging, adding your voice to discussions about IAAP, participating in interesting eGroups, and learning more about your association.

We hope you will take a few minutes to browse the site. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Brown, President Central Canada Division. We look forward to hearing from you.

Chapters in Central Canada Division

There are 16 chapters within the Central Canada Division. Each chapter meets once a month, and provides professional development with ongoing educational programs, networking and roundtable discussions on business challenges. By attending the chapter meetings you will be amongst your peers and belong to a supportive network of colleagues.

If you are wish to join then look for a local chapter in your area. Already a member, then check out a fellow chapter's program.

Reward Yourself With Certification

It's time to grow your career. You've earned it

Certificatied Administrative Professional (CAP)

Take the next step to reach your own career potential by applying for certification. The CAP designation is the premier professional recognition for

admins. Consider adding the Organizational Management specialty, another recognition of your top-flight office skills. Experience the confidence and pride that comes with certification. Let your colleagues and managers see just how serious you are about being the best at work. Modern business requires admins who stay ahead of the curve. Certification gives you that edge.

Pathways to Excellence

The IAAP Pathways to Excellence Recognition Program is designed to raise your value as a career-minded administrative professional by becoming a Member of Excellence, a Chapter of Excellence or a Division of Excellence. The program has a set of guiding principles and distinctions for each of these programs. The criteria for Member of Excellence is a terrific guide to use for personal career development and to inspire you to be the best you can be.

You can find all details, plus lists of the members, chapters and divisions that have achieved awards this year by referring to the Pathways to Excellence section of the IAAP Community website, as well as FAQ's. (You will need to be logged in to see this information, though!) Not a member - then join now!

The Pathways to Excellence year coincides with the IAAP fiscal year of July 1 through June 30.