Membership

CIABC is a membership-based professional trade association. As a CIABC member, your skills and qualifications are recognized within the BC cosmetology industry and throughout Canada. Our association supports its members and represents the industry’s interests to the policymakers in the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Use the red buttons on  the right to go to the section you need: For Existing Members:  to renew your membership click on the red "Renew Now" link on the right hand side TO BECOME A MEMBER - click on the red "Apply Now" link on the right Existing Members! SEND US ANY NEW CONTACT INFORMATION by clicking on the red "Change Info" link on the right hand side

Your CIABC membership benefits:

• FREE INSURANCE –  $2000 free Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance cover, provided through American Income Life (AIL) Canada,  call 604-531-5773 for more information.
• DISCOUNTED MEDICAL & DENTAL RATES  –  Exclusive CIABC member rates for Employee Group Medical and Dental Benefits, provided through independent broker CanTrust Financial Services, call604-482-1252 or toll free 1-800-797-4314 for more information.
• FREE MAGAZINE & NEWSLETTER  –  Receive West Coast Style magazines and CIABC Newsletters to keep up-to-date with industry news and events.
• MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS  – Receive a $50 discount on the membership fee for the Canadian Cosmetologist’s Competition National Association.
• TRAVEL DISCOUNTS –  Members also receive amazing savings on CIABC’s “Education on a Vacation” trips.
• MEMBERSHIP REBATES  –  Receive a $10 rebate on membership when you attend the Vancouver ABA Show or Esthetique Spa International.
• CONVENTION DISCOUNTS  –  Receive discounts for the Canadian Teacher and School Owner Convention.
• INDUSTRY LINKS  – CIABC members are affiliated with the Cosmetology Industry Associations of Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, and the Prince Edward Island Hairdressing Association.
• FREE SEMINARS – Up-to-date members receive 20 credit points for educational seminars , this allows you to take up to FOUR FREE seminars per year.
• SPONSORSHIP  – Students and schools have the opportunity to be sponsored by CIABC for the Skills BC/Canada Competitions.
• CIABC MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES –  Receive full-size and wallet-size membership certificates.
• FREE CIABC LIBRARY  –  Borrow CIABC’s educational DVDs, Videos, magazines and books, and take advantage of the Library Study Area situated at our main office.
• FREE CLASSIFIEDS  –  Place free classified listings on the CIABC website for Employment, Chair Rentals, Equipment for Sale, Real Estate and Wanted Ads.
• AGM –  Attend CIABC’s Annual General Meeting and voice your opinions about the industry.
• DISCOUNTED REGIONAL EVENTS – As a member, you can also attend CIABC’s regional events at a discount price. Participation at these events will help keep you up to date with the latest trends and techniques in the cosmetology industry.

Further Membership Benefits for
Schools, Salons, Spas, Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Businesses:

• DISCOUNTED INSURANCE RATES –  Receive exclusive member rates for Property and Liability Insurance through either AC&D Insurance Brokers, call them on604-520-6640 for more information or Shaw Sabey & Associates call them on604-689-2441 or toll free n1-800-684-1911 for more information.
• DISCOUNTED MERCHANT RATES  – Visa/MC rates from 1.77%/ Debit from .08cents. click> .
• CIABC WEBSITE LINK – List your business on the CIABC website with a direct link to your website to improve your visibility within the industry and with search engines.

Please note: Benefits listed are subject to change. The Association is always searching for additional benefits for our Members. Please visit this website for most current list of CIABC members benefits.

CIABC Member Benefits (Printable version)

Membership Fees:

$43 CAD Annually:
Employees, instructors, teachers, students, apprentices, salesmen, mobile services, chair renters, and those not currently working in the industry.

$63 CAD Annually:
Schools, school owners, salons or spas, salon or spa owners, home based businesses, manufacturers, wholesales and dealers.

PAST CABC MEMBERS
Those individuals who were former members of the Cosmetology Association of British Columbia can obtain copies or reprints of Qualification Certificate at $20 per copy if they are members in good standing in the CIABC. Otherwise there will be $95 charge for each copy or reprint of the Qualification Certificate. Please contact the CIABC Membership Department for more information

RENEWING MEMBERS - One Step to Renew:

* PLEASE NOTE EXISTING MEMBERS: A signed application is not necessary.
Please include your EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER WITH PAYMENT FOR RENEWAL.

One Step Process. Select one of three ways to send the information to CIABC.

1. Fax credit card information with EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER to +1-604-871-0299.
2. Mail cheque/money order/credit card information with EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER to:
   Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia, 899 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E3.
3. PAY ON-LINE NOW and be sure to include your EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.

NEW MEMBERS - Two Easy Steps to Apply:

First Step. Download the CIABC Membership Application and fill it out.

CIABC Membership Application (PDF file requires ADOBE® Reader)

Second Step. Select one of three ways to send the information to CIABC.

1. Fax credit card information and Completed Application to +1-604-871-0299.
2. Mail cheque/money order/credit card information with Completed Application to:
   Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia, 899 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E3.
3. PAY ON-LINE NOW and then fax/mail Completed Application.

Once you have paid and completed the membership form, please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your complete membership package.

MEMBERS - Send us any changes to your existing contact information through this form.

* The Name and Membership Number fields are required to be filled out.