CMT Volunteer R&D
Calgary Community
About
The Calgary Community serves as the local gathering point for CMT Association members in the heart of Canada’s energy sector. This group provides a specialized forum for practitioners who apply technical analysis to commodities, equities, and the unique dynamics of the energy markets. Calgary’s identity is deeply intertwined with Canada’s oil and gas industry. The city experienced rapid growth following major oil discoveries in the 20th century, becoming the headquarters for numerous energy companies. This has created a sophisticated financial ecosystem where technical analysis is an essential tool for navigating commodity cycles and related equity markets.
Mission
The Calgary Community is dedicated to connecting and supporting technical analysis professionals throughout Alberta and Western Canada. Our mission focuses on organizing relevant educational programming tailored to the unique dynamics of the regional economy, particularly the energy and commodity sectors. We facilitate strong peer networking and knowledge-sharing, providing a valuable local resource for both experienced members and Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) candidates to enhance their market discipline. We value local relevance, professional community, and practical application, striving to ensure that our members have the expert connections and insights needed to successfully apply rules-based technical analysis within the region’s vital economic landscape.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Build a strong local culture of learning and inclusion through regular, in-person engagement for members in a specific city or area.
Champion outreach to local universities and employers to grow awareness of technical analysis and the CMT Program in the local market.
Maintain a healthy, self-governed volunteer group that delivers reliable programming and reports into the Chapter as needed.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
What is a Gig?
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
(How to Join This Group)
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Eligible CMT Journey Stages
Leads: Active Professional Member or Affiliate Member; Volunteers: Active Candidate L2+
Key Competencies
Local convening; event execution; CRM basics
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
3+ years experience; 1–3 years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Host quarterly Community meetings and networking events, including thematic inclusion-focused sessions tailored to the local audience. Organize and deliver outreach visits, talks, or collaborations with local universities and employers to encourage rigorous technical analysis education and practice. Welcome new members at events and maintain active local communication channels (mailing lists, chats, or social media) to keep members engaged. Hire and onboard Community volunteers, assign roles for events and outreach, and conduct regular volunteer group meetings to track plans and progress. |
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Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
Community leaders should expect a commitment of 4–8 hours per month. This includes a 1-hour monthly planning meeting, plus time for venue coordination, local member outreach, and social media engagement. During months with major local events, this commitment may increase to 10–12 hours.
Communities are expected to convene their leadership groups at least six to eight times per year. While the formal requirement is bi-monthly, most successful communities meet monthly to plan local networking mixers, technical talks, and candidate study sessions.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.