Connect with your professional community
CPRS Ottawa–Gatineau is dedicated to providing exceptional value to members through a variety of benefits catering to every stage of their careers – at both the local and national level.
Build your career
- Network with a diverse group of PR professionals at local events
- Join a committee to gain valuable experience and portfolio pieces
- Obtain your APR accreditation
- Join the membership committee to meet new members
- Mentor an accreditation candidate
- Meet potential employers, employees and clients
- Participate as a local or national director to develop your leadership skills
- Enter a submission into the national awards program
LEARN
- Attend professional development events on a variety of topics
- Ask for guidance from other members
- Read the member newsletter
- Attend national conference workshops, seminars and panel discussions
- Take advantage of online resources at www.cprs.ca
- Read Public Relations Tactics and Public Relations Strategist (optional member subscriptions)
SAVE MONEY
- Attend local professional development and social events at significantly reduced member rates
- Register for the annual national conference at deeply discounted member rates
Overview of Membership Types and Benefits
| National Member | New Professional Member (Affiliate Member) | Student Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You are | Full time public relations professional for more than seven years. | Employed full time less than two years in public relations | Enrolled in a college or university program |
| Annual fee | $466.60 | $238.95 | $55 |
| Access to membership directory | ● | ● | ● |
| Discount on local events | ● | ● | ● |
| Access to local mentorship program | ● | ● | ● |
| Free registration for webinar series (five per year) | ● | ● | ● |
| Discount on national conference registration ($600) | ● | ● | |
| Eligible for APR Accreditation (national) | ● | ● | |
| Eligible for PR Insurance Program (national) | ● | ● | |
| Access to national resources (webinars) | ● | ● | |
| Eligible to apply to CPRS Awards program | ● | ● |