The Chemical Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology

CIC/CSCT Membership Requirements

Full member (MCIC)
For admission as a full member (MCIC), a candidate must fulfill one of the following requirements.

1. Hold a diploma in chemical technology or an equivalent diploma as a senior chemical technician granted by a program at a Canadian Community College or Institute of Technology that has been accredited by the Society.
2. Hold a chemical technician diploma or certificate granted by a program at a Canadian Community College or Institute of Technology that has been accredited by the Society with at least one year of acceptable experience in the profession of chemical technology.
3. Hold a diploma or certificate from a non-accredited program from a Canadian institution or from a foreign institution where, in either case, the Credentials Committee has judged the program to be equivalent to those accredited by the Society. Candidates from programs judged not to be equivalent will be accepted with at least three years of experience in the profession of chemical technology.
4. Hold a diploma in a branch of technology other than chemical technology, or an equivalent diploma from an accredited Canadian program, or one approved by the Credentials Committee and who has at least three years experience in the profession of chemical technology.
5. Be a member of an Association, Order or Corporation of Technologists established under the laws of Canada, or a Province or Territory and have at least three years of experience in the profession of chemical technology.
6. Be involved in the education of chemical technologists and have qualifications equivalent to those required of a Full Member of any Constituent Society of The Institute.
7. A candidate who does not hold any of the qualifications listed above, but who is a recognized authority on chemical technology and has attained a high degree of eminence.

You may apply for membership on-line or obtain an application from National Office (1-888-542-2242 ext.230). Please complete all items on the form including the sponsor's signature. A current resume can be submitted in lieu of the items on education and employment.

Associate Member (ACIC)
Those who are associated with the practice of, or with an interest in, chemical technology, who do not qualify as full Members of the Society, but who wish to support the objectives of the Society may apply as an Associate Member (ACIC).

Additional membership levels include:

Fellows (FCIC)
Honorary Fellows (HFCIC)