
Career Planning and Training
This section helps you get started on improving your professional skills and earning certifications.
Here are some programs offering degrees, certificates, or training related to emergency management:
Brandon University
- Offers courses in Disaster and Emergency Studies.
- Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies | Future Students (brandonu.ca)
The University of Manitoba:
- Offers related courses through the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, and the Master of Natural Resources Management program.
- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)
- Natural Resources Management (MNRM) | Explore UM | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)
Royal Roads University
- Offers a graduate and a master's program in Disaster and Emergency Management.
- Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management | Royal Roads University
- Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management | Royal Roads University
York University
- Offers a bachelor's program in Disaster and Emergency Management.
- Disaster & Emergency Management| Future Students | York University
Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC)
- Offers programs and workshops related to emergency management.
- Manitoba Emergency Services College
Justice Institute British Columbia
- Offers academic programs, training for public safety responders, and customized training solutions for employers.
- Emergency Management | Justice Institute of British Columbia (jibc.ca)
Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute (EMPSI)
- Offers training and courses specific to Canada.
- Centennial College - Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute
Below is a directory of professional emergency management associations and partners. Explore these organizations to find networking opportunities, education and training, and the latest industry insights.
Canadian Red Cross
- Provides a wealth of information regarding the services of the Canadian Red Cross including its disaster services.
- Canadian Red Cross
Brandon Emergency Support Team (B.E.S.T.)
- Provides effective community education and emergency preparedness to the City of Brandon and surrounding area.
- City of Brandon - Who we are?
DRIE Central - Disaster Recovery Information Exchange
- Facilitates an exchange of information and experience to promote and support best practices in continuity planning, preparedness, response and recovery for emergency management practitioners in Manitoba.
- DRIE Central - Disaster Recovery Information Exchange
Disaster Recovery Institute International
- Promotes a common knowledge base for those involved in business continuity planning/disaster work.
- Disaster Recovery Institute International
Indigenous Organizations
- Anisininew Okimawin/Interlake Tribal Council Inc. (AO/ILTC)
- Assembly of First Nations
- Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)
- Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc.
- Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO)
- Manitoba Metis Federation
- Southern Chiefs Organization Inc. (SCO)
International Association of Emergency Managers
- A non-profit educational organization dedicated to representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.
- International Association of Emergency Managers
Manitoba Association of Municipal Emergency Coordinators (MAMEC)
- An association that brings together municipal emergency coordinators from communities across Manitoba to share training, education, and best practices.
- MAMEC
Manitoba Association of Senior Communities (MASC)
- Facilitates communication, networking and planning in senior communities and senior serving organizations.
- MASC - Manitoba Association of Senior Communities
Mennonite Disaster Services
- Recruits, organizes and empowers volunteers to repair and rebuild homes of those individuals impacted by disasters in the USA and Canada.
- Home | Mennonite Disaster Service - Respond. Rebuild. Restore.
Partners in Disaster
- A committee of government and non-government agencies that work together to maximize resources during times of disaster. The group assists in addressing humanitarian needs of Manitobans responding to and recovering from a disaster.
St. John Ambulance
- As Canada's standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance offers innovative programs and products, ensuring Canadians can be prepared.
- St. John Ambulance
Southern Emergency Response Committee (SERC)
- SERC is a partnership between the cities of Winkler, Morden and the RM of Stanley and is tasked with preparing a municipal emergency plan along with maintaining an emergency management program for all three municipalities.
- Southern Emergency Response Committee
The Salvation Army
- The Salvation Army brings relief to people around the world through its emergency and disaster services.
- The Salvation Army