Membership in CNAM is available to an individual who has an interest in asset management of publicly owned infrastructure. This includes public sector (e.g. municipalities, public utilities, governmental agencies, public regulatory agencies), non-public sector (i.e. private, trade, professional or labour organizations, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers), educational institutions as well as students.
Membership is for one year, from the date of registration, and renewable on your anniversary of joining CNAM.
CNAM Membership Types
International Membership
Annual Dues: $275 CAD (+ applicable tax)
An employee of a public sector, broader public sector or private sector organization living outside of Canada shall be eligible for this category of membership. Each International Member shall have one (1) vote and will be able to participate on CNAM Committees. International members will not be eligible to hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors.
Public Sector Membership
Annual Dues: $275 CAD (+ applicable tax)
An employee of a Canadian public sector organization entity, First Nation Government or Tribal Council shall be eligible for this category of membership. Each Public Sector Member shall have one (1) vote and will be eligible to hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors and participate on CNAM Committees.
Public Sector Service Provider Membership
Annual Dues: $275 CAD (+ applicable tax)
An employee of a private utility company or an employee/member of a private, trade, professional, industry association or labour organization that provides support to and participation with Public Sector Members and/or CNAM as an Association shall be eligible for this category of membership. Non-Public Sector Members shall have one (1) vote and will be eligible to hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors and participate on CNAM Committees.
Team Membership
Annual Dues: $275 CAD per seat (+ applicable tax)
NEW in fall of 2021: Team Membership could be applied when you have three or more members from the same organization. Either at the initial registration (if 3 or more register at the same time) or upon renewal at the Team Membership rate (if 3 or more renew at the same time), Team Membership offers a 20% discount on all memberships from the same organization. After all, asset management is a “team” sport!
Educational/Research Institute Membership
Annual Dues: $275 CAD (+ applicable tax)
An employee of an educational or research institution shall be eligible for this category of membership. Educational / Research Institute Members shall have one (1) vote and will be eligible to hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors and participate on CNAM Committees.
Student Membership
FREE
A full-time student currently enrolled in a diploma, undergraduate or graduate program of an accredited educational institution, or enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program shall be eligible for this category of membership. Upon renewal of membership, students will be required to demonstrate student statue. The curriculum or apprenticeship should have a reasonable relationship to PIAM. Student Members may participate on select CNAM Committees but do not have voting rights and may not hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors.
Recent Graduate Membership
Annual Dues: $100 CAD (+ applicable tax)
A recent graduate or junior level professional who has graduated from a post-secondary program within the last 5 years and has no more than 5 years of professional or work experience in any field shall be eligible for this level of membership. Recent Graduate Members shall have one (1) vote and will be eligible to hold office on the CNAM Board of Directors and participate on CNAM Committees.