CILA Membership
CILA membership gives you access to a number of programs and affinities, as well as exclusive communications that will help your business.
Many of our members recoup their dues through the rebates and discounts opportunities available through membership.
Associate Memberships
The CILA also has associate memberships, which are agreements with other forest industry associations to allow their members access to CILA programs, benefits and affinities, allowing for better purchasing power, discounts and rebates.The CILA is proud to have the following Associate Members:
- Western Silvicultural Contractors Association
- Federation of BC Woodlot Associations
Employee Benefits Program
The CILA and GroupHEALTH North bring our members and Associate members a reasonably priced, comprehensive employee benefit plan - the CILA SafetyPLUS Protector Series Standard Benefits plan with optional coverage and provides unique features for CILA members. For more information, John Simkins or Theresa Galbraith at Group Health North (250)564-7484.
Affinities - rebates and discounts programs

Group Health North introduces CILA "AffinityPLUS" plan
Our benefits provider, Group Health North, has added “AffinityPLUS” to the CILA benefits program which offers great discounts on fuel, tires, office supplies, courier services, telecommunications, computer support and much more. Just look at these great offerings: Purolator, 30-50% off list price; Staples Online 58% discount of office products;Shell, 3 cents /litre rebate; Petro Canada 2.4 cents/litre off at the pump; Esso 3 cents/litre off at the pump; Budget and Avis discounts on car rentals; Superior Propane, discounted rates for bulk volumes; Chase Paymentech, discounted rates on Visa, Mastercard and Interac transactions; and much more!
You must be a CILA member, and enrolled in the CILA benefits plan to take advantage of these incredible savings. For more information, contact John Simkins or Pete Tiani at Group Health North, 250-564-7484, and ask about the CILA AffinityPLUS program.
Insurance
The CILA and Summit Insurance have partnered to provide members with up to 15% discounts on home insurance book rates developed for CILA members and their employees (normal underwriter conditions apply). Should you choose to make Summit Insurance your broker, 1.5% of your premium comes to the CILA.
Fountain Tire
The CILA has partnered with Fountain Tire in a Tire Rebate Program. Here's how it works:
CILA members make the best deals on tires, products and services from their local Fountain Tire outlet. Members will receive a 1% cash rebate (payable in June and December) and the CILA will receive 1% to improve its programs and services.
Mark's WorkWearHouse Discount Cards
The CILA and Mark's WorkWearHouse have partnered to provide members with cards that allow them to receive a 10% discount on items in store. Details of eligible items available on card - please contact our office for more information.
Confidential Guides (for members only)
Our Confidential Guide series is exclusive to CILA members. It gives members a competitive edge by having the latest information at hand on emerging issues or providing interpretation or practical application of regulations and practices. To get a copy of any or all of the Confidential guides, please contact MaryAnne Arcand.
- Wildfire Act
- Bill 13 - rates, volumes
- Business Valuations
- Confidentiality Clauses
- Firefighting - Get Paid
- Issue Alert Arbitration
- Overtime Standards
- Poacher Proofing
- Truck Cycle Times
- WSBC Classifications
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