Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society

What Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society does

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 and headquartered in Kingston, Ontario. It represents approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada, organized into 8 regional chapters spanning Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Maritimes, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. CHES is governed under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and led by President Kate Butler, Vice-President Paul Perschon, and Executive Director Penny Waddington, with Chapter Chairs serving on the National Board of Directors.

The society's core offerings fall into four lines. First, a tiered membership program (Regular, Associate, Corporate, Student) priced at $30–$510 in national dues plus a $24 chapter fee, running on a YourMembership.com platform. Second, the CCHFM (Canadian Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) certification — the first certification program CHES developed — administered online through Mohawk College's Canvas Connect LMS at $339 per examination, valid for three years. Third, the CanHCC (Canadian Healthcare Construction Course), a two-day in-person course priced at $1,265 for members and $1,500 for non-members, accredited by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board (Certificate #50278, 15 credits through Feb 2028). Fourth, an annual National Conference (2026 edition September 20-22 in St. John's, NL with 20+ sessions and 100+ vendors), an 8-topic webinar series, complimentary access to 15 CSA Healthcare Standards, a quarterly Canadian Healthcare Facilities Journal, and a career center job board.

Revenue is generated from membership dues (subscription), conference and course registration (transaction), certification fees (transaction), webinar fees for non-members (freemium), and industry partnerships and sponsorships (subscription). The GTM motion is community-led through chapter networks, events, and certification, with distribution also extending through partnerships with CSA Group, IPAC Canada, the Engineering Institute of Canada, and IFHE. The 2027 IFHE Congress is scheduled for October 17-20, signaling the organization's first disclosed international convener role.

Name

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society

Legal name

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society

Website

https://ches.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 that serves approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada through 8 regional chapters. It delivers membership, the CCHFM certification, the CanHCC construction course, an annual national conference, webinars, and CSA Standards access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards (HLAJACAC)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Healthcare facilities management
• Professional certification programs
• Continuing education training
• Industry standards access

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from four categories: Regular ($156 National + $24 Chapter), Associate ($156 National + $24 Chapter), Corporate ($510 National + $24 Chapter), Student ($30 National + $0 Chapter). Membership year April 1 – March 31.
2. National Conference Registration: Annual national conference with registration fees. Members receive $120 in savings on registration. Includes trade show, sessions, social events, and awards banquet.
3. CanHCC Course Fees: Two-day in-person Canadian Healthcare Construction Course. Member fee: $1,265 + taxes; Non-member fee: $1,500 + taxes. Includes program materials, meals, and refreshment breaks.
4. CCHFM Certification Fees: CCHFM Examination: $339. Self-Assessment Exam: $129.95. Rescheduling Fee: $113. Retake Fee: $113. Certification valid for 3 years and may be renewed by re-examination.
5. Webinar Series: Free one-hour webinars offered to CHES members. Non-members may register for a fee.
6. Sponsorships and Corporate Membership: Industry partners and corporate members sponsor events, the conference, and receive visibility benefits including logo placement and company profile on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CHES is a non-profit professional association that provides membership services, professional certification (CCHFM), continuing education (CanHCC course, webinar series, National Conference), and complimentary access to 15 CSA Healthcare Standards for healthcare engineering professionals across Canada. It serves approximately 1,000 members working in healthcare facility planning, design, operations, and maintenance through a national organization and 8 regional chapters. Revenue is generated through membership dues, conference and course fees, certification examinations, and industry partnerships.

Product overview

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) operates as a national professional association representing approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada. The organization offers a membership-based platform with multiple service tiers (Regular, Associate, Corporate, Student) that provide access to education, certification, standards, and networking. The core offerings include the annual National Conference, the CanHCC construction course, the CCHFM certification program, webinar series, CSA Standards access, and a career center. These services are delivered through the YourMembership.com-powered online community and supported by 8 regional chapters. The society functions as a non-profit voluntary society governed by bylaws under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHES Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Members save $120 on National Conference registration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPAC Canada is a multidisciplinary member-based association committed to public wellness and safety. They advocate for best practices in infection prevention and control in all settings. CHES and IPAC collaborate on education and standards related to infection control in healthcare facilities.
• CSA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSA Group provides testing, inspection, and certification services and helps shape the future of standards. CHES provides members complimentary access to 15 CSA Healthcare Standards. CSA Group and CHES partner on MedGas Training and standards development.
• International Federation of Healthcare Engineers (IFHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFHE is a non-profit, non-governmental body established in 1970 to enable national engineering professional organizations to join in a world-wide federation. CHES is a member of IFHE, providing members access to IFHE journal and notifications of IFHE events.
• Engineering Institute of CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHES is a constituent society of the Engineering Institute of Canada and a Quality Learning Provider.
• Gold Seal Accreditation BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association has accredited the CanHCC course for 15 credits (Certificate # 50278 exp. Feb. 2028).
• Mohawk CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCHFM certification exam is administered entirely online through the LMS portal, Canvas Connect, offered through Mohawk College.
• St. John's Convention CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for the 2026 CHES National Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Grainger CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Partner providing safety, facility maintenance, and industrial supplies. Featured in CHES Industry Partners program with logo placement and company profile.
• First General EdmontonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-owned property restoration company serving Edmonton and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Industry Partner with CHES.
• Click Maint Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaintenance management software company. Industry Partner with CHES, also presents webinars for members.
• Fishburn Sheridan & Associates LTDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering firm specializing in roof consulting, building envelope, building science, civil and structural engineering services. Industry Partner with CHES.
• Priority RestorationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty restoration company providing fire, flood recovery solutions. Industry Partner with CHES.
• Construction Specialties, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturer of durable impact resistant products for walls and doors including Acrovyn handrails, crash rails, corner guards. Industry Partner with CHES.
• PX SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of Nurse Call Management Systems, RTLS, Patient-Clinician Communication Systems, and healthcare technology integration for Canadian hospitals and long-term care.
• United Association Canada / NAUSCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CSA Group, United Association Canada (UA), and National Association of Union Schools and Colleges (NAUSC) for medical gas piping installation training and certification national standard.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Healthcare Facilities Management Society of Australia (HFMSA): HFMSA is an emerging regional peer for healthcare engineering/facility management professionals in Australia. It is comparable as a niche national professional body serving the same persona in a different geography, useful for benchmarking CHES's potential to scale its model internationally.

Others

• Canadian College of Health Service Executives (CCHSE) / CCHL: Canadian College of Health Leaders is the national professional association for health leadership in Canada. It is adjacent rather than directly competing, but serves healthcare leaders who overlap with the decision-makers that CHES's healthcare facility management members report into.
• HealthCareCAN: HealthCareCAN is the national voice of Canadian hospitals, healthcare organizations and health research institutes. It is adjacent to CHES because it represents the institutional side of the healthcare facilities ecosystem that CHES members serve, though it does not directly compete for the same member base.
• Engineers Canada: Engineers Canada is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators. CHES is a constituent society of the Engineering Institute of Canada (a related body), making Engineers Canada an adjacent umbrella professional body whose members overlap with CHES's audience.
• Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) — historically, now subsumed: Historically Canada's national health system association, now folded into HealthCareCAN. Listed for historical reference as a comparable membership-based organization that represented Canadian healthcare institutions, with overlapping stakeholder base to CHES.
• CSA Group: CSA Group is the Canadian standards body that develops the 15 healthcare standards CHES bundles for members, and co-delivers CSA MedGas Training. It is an enabling partner and content supplier rather than a direct competitor, but operationally intertwined with CHES's value proposition.
• IPAC Canada (Infection Prevention and Control Canada): IPAC Canada is a multidisciplinary member association focused on infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. CHES and IPAC collaborate on education and standards for infection control during construction, making IPAC an adjacent professional society serving overlapping healthcare facility stakeholders.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE): IFHE is the global federation of national healthcare engineering organizations of which CHES is a member. It operates at the international level, providing the IFHE Digest and global congress; comparable as the umbrella body whose scope and resources materially exceed CHES but cover the same domain.

Direct peers

• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE): ASHE is the US national professional association for healthcare engineering and facility management professionals. It offers the most direct international comparison to CHES, with comparable certification programs (CHFM), annual conference, standards access and chapter structure serving the same healthcare engineering persona.

Regional players

• BOMA Canada (Building Owners and Managers Association): BOMA Canada represents the commercial real estate industry and offers certifications like BOMI designations for building operators. It serves a broader built environment audience than CHES but competes for similar professional development and certification dollars from facility management professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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