The Association of Chartered Loss Prevention Specialists of Canada was founded in 2021, federally incorporated in Canada and began its first certification scheme – the Chartered Loss Prevention Specialist™ (ChLPS™). In recognition of the complex, ever-increasing and acute threat to businesses, our founders identified a serious need for an advanced knowledge-base to meet the challenges posed by these threats.
The Association was founded by a number of people from the profession, who recognized the need to develop standards in Corporate/Business Loss Prevention practices, with the objective of providing a professional standard-setting body for Loss Prevention professionals, establish and promote high objective standards in the profession, as well as increase the number of trained and qualified personnel in this specialist field.
Our Purpose and Objectives
To professionalize the arts, science and practice of Loss Prevention operations and management in all its ramifications; promote and foster global best practices in the profession, build a community of Loss Prevention Specialists; for meaningful networking, mentoring and peer support; continuing education, professional development, innovation and learning,
To design, develop and build the body of knowledge, education, training and experience requirements for Loss Prevention operations and management in Canada; set professional standards and code of ethics for individuals and entities seeking to become members of the Loss Prevention profession in Canada and globally;
To admit to the Association as members, only individuals and entities who demonstrate the highest standards of professional competence, skill, and integrity; and also, to maintain a register of its members and professional certification holders.
To establish examination and testing programs in Loss Prevention, provide pathways of achieving formal qualifications, certifications, designations and professional recognition in Loss Prevention, with Canada-focused content, but with global applications.
Today there has been a progressive shift in focus from the guard, gate and gun approach in securing the assets of an organization from adversaries. Intellectualism, deep understanding of business processes and rich knowledge of Corporate Security Management and Asset Protection are taking the forefront in securing the assets of an organization from all forms of adversaries and losses. The Association of Chartered Loss Prevention Specialists of Canada has recognized this fact by developing a robust Program of Studies leading to the much-coveted Chartered Loss Prevention Specialist™ designation and its certification mark of ChLPS™.
Our certification and professional designation is a tested proof of the holder’s competence and professionalism. The ChLPS™, CLPA™, and CLPO™ designations are testaments of professional competence of their holders to the industry, employers and clients. The designation holders have met a rigorous set of standards that includes documented levels of relevant, professional education and experience as well as competence in the areas of Loss Prevention operations, Asset Protection and Corporate Security Management. These requirements are demonstrated and validated through the successful completion of the certification processes.
The Association of Chartered Loss Prevention Specialists of Canada™ (ChLPS Canada™) is the official Chartered Body for professionals in loss prevention, dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards in corporate and business loss prevention.