Organizational Structure

Director General
The Director General serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CHIN.

Legal Counsel to CHIN, Justice Canada
Responsible for all CHIN matters related to:

• Intellectual Property:
  • Studies
  • Publication series
  • Copyright policy
• Sector and Departmental Policy and Planning Initiatives

Program Development
This directorate is responsible for working with Canadian museums and the heritage community, largely through the products and services offered on the CHIN Web Site. This group is responsible for:

• Virtual Museum of Canada
• Community Memories
• Marketing
• Skills Development
• Project and Partnership Opportunities
• Technology Assessment
• Artefacts Canada
• The VMC Institution & Events Guide
• Virtual Exhibits
• Young Canada Works Program
• Information Management Practices
• Standards
• National and International projects

IM/IT Solutions
IM/IT Solutions is responsible for the information and technology infrastructure which supports CHIN activities and provides access to our products and services. Responsibilities include:

• Information Infrastructure
• Network Management
• Web Site Management
• Systems Maintenance
• Gateway design and utilities
• Multimedia standards
• Database administration
• Application development
• Client support

Services & Administration
This group provides services to CHIN members, as well as internal support services to our more than 60 employees and contract personnel. Responsibilities include:

• Technical Help Desk
• CHIN Member Services
• Sale of Publications
• Business Planning
• Contracting & Procurement
• Finance & Administration