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NISCL Accepts Members from across Canada and International Locations Join Today and Gain Dual Membership with CIPS

Join UsBe Part Of A Future-Ready Organization That Drives Supply Chain Excellence

By joining the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), formerly operating as SCMAO or SCMABC, you are committing to driving excellence in supply chain through developing your leadership attributes. NISCL, Canada’s largest supply chain community with 4,000+ members and a network that extends to 13,000+ supply chain professionals. This is your opportunity to serve and strengthen the economy, elevate your career and strengthen your profession. Now, with our exclusive strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), your membership unlocks even greater value through dual membership benefits.

Starting May 1, 2025, your NISCL membership will automatically include CIPS membership with unmatched access to world-class resources, professional development and a diverse global network of procurement and supply chain professionals. Join Canada’s leading community of supply chain leaders and step into a future of expanded learning, international recognition and career-defining opportunities. Leadership begins with you.


*The membership numbers are as of April 30, 2024, end of fiscal.


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Member Benefits

  • Learn Industry Best Practices and Build Industry Partners

  • Align Competencies With the CIPS Global Standard

  • Dual Membership Reciprocity With CIPS and Enhanced Member Benefits

  • Member-Exclusive
    Complimentary Workshops

  • Member Signature Events

  • Peer to Peer Benchmarking

  • Canadian and Global Thought Leadership

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Canadian and International Network of Peers

NISCL Membership

Canada & InternationalBritish Columbia

Individual Membership:
$495 + Applicable Tax


Group Membership:
$495 pp + Applicable Tax (For team of 4 or more)

Individual Membership:
$495 + Applicable Tax

Dual Membership Benefits. What’s in It for You?

As an NISCL member, the dual membership with CIPS opens doors to enhanced learning, career development and global recognition, giving you a competitive edge in the supply chain and procurement industry. Learn more about the CIPS membership benefits.

By joining NISCL, you will gain the below benefits:

Career-Advancing Resources

  • Stay informed with exclusive member-only research, reports and expert analysis on global industry trends.
  • Join CIPS Connect, an international community platform connecting over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide for networking and knowledge contribution. 
  • Receive tailored CIPS newsletters packed with the latest procurement and supply chain news, career tips and market updates. 
  • Access NISCL’s national content and resources tailored to Canadian supply chain and procurement professionals.

Expanded Professional Development Opportunities

  • Take professional development courses, workshops and certificate programs through both NISCL and CIPS to build cutting-edge skills in procurement, ethics and strategic supply chain management.
  • For designation holders, earn CPD credits by participating in industry events, workshops and online courses designed to enhance your expertise.
  • Access career support resources, including job boards and leadership development training exclusive to NISCL members.

Industry Standards & Ethical Leadership

  • Align with the CIPS Global Standard, the world’s leading framework for procurement and supply excellence.
  • Access tools, guidelines, and best practices that help you lead ethically, strategically, and professionally in a globally interconnected industry.
  • Opt-in to the CIPS Professional Register, a searchable member directory of procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide who demonstrate leadership in the field.

Global Recognition with Dual Designations

  • NISCL-CSCL holders in good standing will automatically gain reciprocity with the prestigious MCIPS designation, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for procurement and supply chain excellence.
  • Dual designation reciprocity. Use both post-nominals (NISCL-CSCL and MCIPS) on your professional profiles and receive a digital certificate.

Exclusive NISCL Member Benefits

  • Enjoy preferred pricing on NISCL’s professional development workshops, diploma programs and conferences.
  • Access local industry events, leadership forums and executive roundtables for a Canadian perspective on the issues affecting the supply chain profession.
  • Be eligible for member-only volunteer and recognition opportunities and attend signature member events.

International Networking with Local Support

  • Join a global network of over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide, sharing and contributing insights, opportunities and industry best practices.
  • Stay connected with local events, Canadian content and job boards tailored specifically to the needs of Canadian professionals.
  • Participate in signature NISCL events like the Leadership Series, industry conferences and CIPS’s international and regional forums to expand your visibility and influence across the supply chain sector.

Code Of Ethics

As a professional body, NISCL has a duty to provide guidance to its affiliated partners and their members on the standards of behaviour and ethical conduct with respect to membership at NISCL. As professionals in supply chain management, members are obliged to comply with the Code of Ethics prescribed by NISCL. To view the Code of Ethics, click the button below.

We welcome new Employer Groups
to our NISCL Community


  • 407 ETR
  • Brock University
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • City of Barrie
  • City of London
  • City of Toronto
  • Dare Foods Ltd.
  • Durham District School Board
  • Giampaolo Group Inc.

  • Give & Go Prepared Foods
  • IDEX Material Processing Technologies
  • KeepRite Refrigeration
  • LifeLabs
  • Loblaw Companies
  • London District Catholic School Board
  • Magna Exteriors
  • Mirion Technologies
  • Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation

  • Ontario Health
  • S&C Electric Canada
  • Scholastic Canada Ltd.
  • Seneca College
  • The Woodbridge Group
  • Yamaha Motor Canada
  • Town of Ajax
  • York Region