Culture Works Canada

Benefits of Membership

Culture Works Canada (CWC) is the go-to national organization advancing Canadian cultural workers and workplaces. We are the voice of Canada’s cultural labour market. We support cultural careers at every stage through research, advocacy, and education. Alongside our partners, CWC champions a skilled diverse sector and provides essential solutions and resources to empower Canada's cultural workforce to thrive.


The 3 C’s of CWC

Champion

Research

We provide essential labour market insights to identify industry trends and address the needs of Canada’s cultural workers and workplaces.

Advocacy

As a national voice, we inform policies that elevate the visibility, sustainability, and resiliency of our cultural workforce.

Connector

Community

Canada’s cultural workforce priorities guide our work. Our work reflects the diversity of sector occupations and disciplines.

Collaboration

We unite national, provincial, and local networks and people through roundtables, workshops, forums, news sharing and more to drive progress.

Catalyst

Career Development

Internships and mentorships offer hands-on experience and leadership growth, and support career transitions.

Capacity Development

Tailored training, tools and resources to strengthen organizations and the sector, developed by and for our sector for essential knowledge and skills.

Job Recruitment

Our Culture Works job board connects cultural employers and job seekers, supporting recruitment and career advancement.

Join or renew today
For more information contact membership@cwc-coc.ca.


5 Reasons to Join CWC

Culture Works Canada understands today’s cultural workers and workplaces. Together, we are shaping a stronger, more sustainable Canadian cultural workforce!

 

1. Be part of the voice for the cultural Labour Market

  • Collaborate with a unified organization that advocates for the needs and realities of Canadian cultural workers

  • Influence policies and practices that shape our sector

 

2. Access leading-edge resources

  • Stay informed with industry research and news that drives sector growth and innovation

  • Utilize practical tools and our support services to navigate challenges of working in culture today

 

3. Advance your career at every stage

  • Participate in specialized training programs tailored for your work and workplaces

  • Access our job board and other resources to support career development and transitions, no matter your role or experience level

 

4. Expand your network

  • Engage with a community of cultural leaders, collaborators, and innovators

  • Leverage our role as a connector to forge partnerships within the sector

 

5. Support sector growth

  • Shape and participate in programs that address real challenges in cultural work, such as equitable hiring practices, safe workplaces, mental health resources and more

  • Engage in initiatives that matter to you and directly impact the success of Canada’s cultural workforce

Join or renew today
For more information contact membership@cwc-coc.ca.


Member Advantages

 Organisation Plus
$400?		Organisation
  $100 to $300?		Individual
$35
General benefits
25% discount on productsYesYesYes
25% discount on job postings ?YesYesNo
e-NewsletterYesYesYes
Voting privilege ?YesYesYes
50% discount on product licenses (Organisation Plus get 1 free license) ?YesYesNo
Affiliate membership for your members ?YesNoNo
Recognition on CWC web site featuring a brief write up and your organisation's logo.YesNoNo
Electronic documents
The Art of Managing Your Career (AMYC) ?
+ 1 Discipline enhancement?		YesYesYes
Revised HR Management Toolkit at 50% discount ?YesYesNo
Careers in Culture – (6 digital booklets) ?YesYesYes
Careers in Culture – Teacher’s Activities KitYesYesNo
Competency Charts and Profiles (24) ?YesYesYes
Training Gaps Analyses (22) ?YesYesYes

Join or renew today
For more information contact membership@cwc-coc.ca.