Emergency Education in Ontario

A number of emergency management education programs are currently recognized by the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers (OAEM). All programs presented below were reviewed by the OAEM Board of Directors and confirmed as programs providing education consistent with generally accepted principles of emergency management. Some programs are provided in Ontario while others are provided to Ontarians as distance education programs.

Programs in Ontario (in alphabetical order):

• Fanshawe College
• Fleming College
• George Brown College
• Sheridan Institute
• York University, Masters and Certificate Programs

Education programs outside of Ontario but available to Ontarians:

• Brandon University’s Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies
• Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Royal Roads University

Student Association

• Find out more about existing student groups affiliated with OAEM:
  • DEMSA
  • IAEM Canada student chapter

Professional Development

Check upcoming events available for members and non-members.

Careers in Emergency Management

As a member you can access information on current opportunities in Ontario and in Canada.

Accreditation

Members can find out more on becoming accredited as an emergency manager in Ontario and Canada.

STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM

The association offers a number of annual awards to students living or studying in Ontario and enrolled in emergency management or related fields. The awards include a financial reward, a certificate and recognition by OAEM.

The program is open to emergency management students living in Ontario regardless of the institution where they are studying, or emergency management students enrolled in an Ontario educational institution but residing out of province.

Membership in OAEM is not a requirement for obtaining the award.

Find out more and access the application form here.