CCNS Membership Options – Associate and Corporate
Associate Members
Companies eligible for associate membership are vendors, suppliers and supporters of the contact centre industry. The support of our Associate Members is vital part of the success and viability of Contact Centre Nova Scotia and the contact centre industry in Nova Scotia. The fee to become an associate member is $250.00 per year. Contact janet.hawley@contactcentrenovasocita.com for more information on how to become an associate member.
Associate Membership Benefits
The support of the vendor community is very important as it allows CCNS to partner with companies who share in our vision of creating respected professional careers and enhancing the contact centre industry in Nova Scotia. Benefits of Associate Memberships include:
- The ability to promote your brand to our membership via marketing channels with mentions in CCNS Newsletter and special marketing email blasts (2) x a year
- Signage/logo display at event
- Logo on CCNS website for one year
- Links back to Associate Member websites
- Networking opportunity at events
- Ability to host events targeted to our members
Corporate Members
Companies eligible for corporate memberships are companies or government departments that operate a contact centre to support their business, or are an outsourced contact centre. Their employees may perform technical support, customer care, customer service, or sales through a variety of multi-media channels such as the telephone, fax, email, or social media channels.
Corporate Membership Benefits
In seeking to fulfill its vision of creating respected professional careers and enhancing the contact centre industry, CCNS, has a number of initiatives for members which include:
- Regular seminars and events on topics of relevance to the industry. The seminars and events provide the opportunity to hear from industry experts about the latest issues, trends and developments in the contact centre industry.
- CCNS’ newsletter and regular communiqués. The newsletter and communiqués provide the opportunity for members to share news/information about their centre and its achievements as well as communicate trends occurring in the sector.
- CCNS’ website which provides links to member sites as well as job postings.
- An Annual Awards Gala, which provides opportunities to celebrate success in the industry as well as recognize individual employees who make a difference within their organizations.
- Government and Media Relations initiatives designed to raise awareness and enhance the profile of the Contact Centre Sector in Nova Scotia to key stakeholders in the media and government.
- Events and initiatives that provide access to vendors who support the Contact Centre Sector.
- Link members of the association with organizations seeking to outsource or grow their contact centre in Nova Scotia.
Corporate Membership Fees
Annual Fees are based on the size of your organization. Please refer to the listing below to determine where your organization fits.
| Centre 0 – 50 People: | $250 / year |
| Centre 51 – 100 People: | $500 / year |
| Centre 101 – 300 People: | $750 / year |
| Centre 301 – 800 People: | $1000 / year |
| Centre 801+ People: | $1500 / year |
| Associate Membership: | $250 / year |
