He started all 11 games he played with the Washington State Cougars in 1996 and graduated in 1997 with a degree in Sports Management.

On June 6, 2010 on CFL Training Camp opening, Chiu announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the Montreal Alouettes, through his Twitter account.

[5] However, Chiu was released from his duties midway through the season as the team fell to 1-9 and had given up a league worst 43 sacks.

[6] On February 8, 2022, Chiu was named the head football coach of his alma mater, the Vancouver College Fighting Irish.

[citation needed] Chiu replaced Todd Bernett, one of the winningest coaches in BC High School Football history.