Emergency Management in Ontario
is currently one of the fastest growing professions in Canada and Ontario. This rapid expansion comes from a number of factors:
- Emergency occurences are becoming more devastating and more frequent world wide
- Greater public awareness comes from improved public education and communications efforts, which also equate to a greater public expectation with regards to the handling of emergency situations
- New and improved Educational courses available and more research is being done within the profession, these improvements have led to better educated and informed professionals within the emergency management industry
At the same time, the field is evolving rapidly with new ideas and solutions to changing environments and growing concerns. Many current or aspiring emergency management professionals are looking for support to achieve success with their careers in Ontario.
The Ontario Association of Emergency Managers is here to help and this web site is just the beginning.
What you will find in this web site:
Fanshawe College EM program latest to be recognized by OAEM
OAEM’s Annual General Meeting is getting closer and as the tradition is now established, the day before the AGM is for golfing.
Stay informed by registering to DIR
Public Safety Canada’s Daily Infrastructure Report (DIR) provides daily news on developments that can affect you as an emergency manager.
Our Mission:
To promote, support and enhance the profession of emergency management in Ontario.
Our Vision:
To become the organization that shapes the emergency management practice in Ontario.
Join OAEM at the
2010 Canadian Dam Association Annual Conference
Includes a workshop on emergency management for dam owners and operators and many safety topics.
First Professional Day of the new term: October 14 and 15 in Mississauga, Theme: Impact of new legislations on Emergency Management. Also Part 1 of Z1600 Essentials Course