Coordination and management of multiple Emergency Response Teams. Provide expertise, gather and analyze information and make recommendations on appropriate actions and communications during the management of a crisis or emergency. Knowledge and experience with the Ontario and Canadian statutes, including the: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Incorporation of project management and outcome measurement. Capacity building and program expansion. Establishment and development of private and public sector partnerships including government and emergency services. Agreement (MOA/MOU) negotiation. Educating and promoting best practices and a culture of awareness. Administration of volunteer resource management. Provide strategic direction for and apply experience and leadership in: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities to ensure business continuity and sound emergency management practice.

VP of Sales and Business development. Huge advocate of corporate social governance for online business communities

Roland Daley is a Disaster and Emergency Management professional with a Master of Arts degree in Disaster & Emergency Management and one with a background in contingency planning, emergency response, and fire safety. Roland is very enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about the Emergency Management /Business Continuity field and is currently seeking a full-time position in the field within Canada.

Journalist, blogger, experienced developer and manager of mass communications projects/programs. President of Beaumont Communications Inc., consulting in risk management and communications in the public safety and security domain. Developer of www.problogroll.com, an innovative platform for social media networking available to individuals and organizations with a project or program to explain in an engaging, interactive way. As a mass communications practitioner at the community, the regional and the national levels, this professional brings a wealth of experience to bear on the issues that capture the attention of risk and emergency managers at all three. Visit the Beaumont Communications website and click on the link to our BeauBlog for a quick appreciation of our range of expertise. Sign up to receive new blog postings by e-mail and follow our analysis of topics that will be of interest to public safety and security professionals as well as anyone who aspires to be. .

Richard Kinchlea joined the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) as Director of Operations in 2010 where he provides emergency management and business continuity support for CCEP’s research and advocacy activities in these areas. He also oversees the content and operation of the Small Business Contingency Planning Program, B-ReadyNow.Prior to joining the CCEP, Richard spent over 7 years as one of two Emergency Management Coordinators for the City of Hamilton and was Hamilton’s designated Community Emergency Management Coordinator. Until 2011, Richard had served 8 years as a Director on the Board of the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers, having served as President, Vice President and two terms as Secretary.

Paula-Marie Jannetta Saric is an emergency management and business continuity professional with Emergency Management Ontario. In her current position as Advisor, Paula-Marie provides guidance to provincial ministries in emergency management planning, plan evaluation/assessment, training, major exercises and a variety of collaborative initiatives. Paula-Marie is also a provincial instructor. Prior to joining EMO, Paula-Marie served Niagara Region EMO as Program Development Manager and designated C.E.M.C. (Alt.) for over 5 years as was instumental in advancing cross border emergency management in her role as Vice Co-Chair of the International Joint Committee. In 2011, Paula-Marie earned the certification in Professional in Critical Infrastructure Protection (PCIP) through the Critical Infrastructure Institute (CII) and works with public and private sector stakeholders in CI identification and risk assessment. Currently, pursuing higher education in emergency management, Paula-Marie is focused on building community disaster resilience through public-private sector collaboration. Paula-Marie is a proud former member of the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Response Team (2002-2008) and past Vice-Chair of the OAEM Professional Development Working Group (2003-2005).

Strong background in communications with over 17 years experience. Project Manager in exercise development and working collaboratively in team environments. Able to successfully lead a group to a common goal while meeting the needs of all individuals. I am interested in the Durham region and downtown Toronto areas for employment opportunities. BEM; EM 125; IMS100; Z1600; EM 200; CEMS Leadership Award 2011; OAEM Recognition Award; Creative Awards: www.thedigitalcave.com

I have for many years worked as a Paramedic all across the country, in several capacities, which has led me towards research and work in emergency management, disaster preparedness and mitigation, and an eye towards expanding and overlapping these areas. I have seen how often communities, individuals, and organizations learn the hard way, or more often than not don't learn but repeat the mistakes of others. The lessons are not complex, but they are fundamental and I truly wish to become involved in processes which improve social resilience in the face of change. Now if only I could find a way of paying the bills at the same time...

A communications consultant with a specialty in emergency communications utilizing effective traditional and social media tools during emergency situations, and media relations. Barry Radford & Associates have worked with the Association of Fire Chiefs of Canada to advance crisis and emergency communications practices on the Partners towards Safer Communities (PTSC-Online) website.Currently developing a Canadian Red Cross Disaster Response team for the Muskoka-West Parry Sound area in Ontario. A guest lecturer on emergency communications at:- Canadian Emergency Management College, Ottawa - Ryerson University, TorontoA former senior communications adviser for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources responsible for strategic communications planning for Fish & Wildlife, Enforcement, Great Lakes Management Units, Water Resources, and Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services. - G8/G20 Provincial Media Spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Resources (June 2010). - Deployed as a Fire Information Officer to British Columbia wildfires (September 2009).

Working 19 years in the manufacturing sector as well as 11 years as a volunteer Firefighter has provided Kevin with an insight to many areas of Emergency Management. This profession facinates Kevin and allows him to put effort towards helping neighbours everyday. Kevin has been employed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville since March of 2009 as Health, Safety, Emergency Planning and Accessibility Coordinator. He is also involved with Junior A Hockey in his community as a Billet and a fan.

Currently working as a Protection Services Officer at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, since 1990. EM Student starting in 2008, completed Emergency Management and Public Health Emergency Management Certificate Programs from George Brown College. 42 FEMA ISP Credits just completed, several more courses from JIBC, and the Canadian Emergency Management College. Currently working on Gen Ed courses and shopping for an online degree program to apply my credits toward. Always interested in furthering my knowledge of EM and BC in any way possible, preferably online..Previously earned diplomas in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, General Law Enforcement, and Dog Training for Law Enforcement.Raising a wonderful daughter, 2 dogs, and caring for my disabled wife. (Thus the importance of Online Programs)Student Member of IAEM. Member of the US Naval Institute, and Historic Naval Ships Association. JOHSC Rep, and CAW OHSC Chair. Strong advocate for Officer Safety. Instrumental in bringing body armor in to use at my facility.Strong interest in Naval Technology, and warships.

Emergency management and business continuity consultant based in New Hamburg, ON. Has provided consulting services to all levels of government, industry, financial and health care organizations. Over 30 years experience in the oil and chemical industry, much of it focused on emergency preparedness and response. Experience in incident management, crisis management, member of technical committee that developed CSA Z1600 emergency management and business continuity standard. Promoting on line networking and social media to improve emergency management programs. See my entire social on line presence http://XeeMe.com/WilliamMacKay

Grey Burkart is a new practitioner and student of Emergency Management and Business Continuity in a self-study programme mentored by Bill MacKay (MacKay Emergency Management Consulting, Inc.). Projects with MEMCI include an analysis paper on the CSA Z1600 / NFPA 1600 Standards. He is currently developing a business continuity programme for a small software development company and overseeing a small network of microenterprises. Grey graduated from Mount Allison University with a bachelors in International Relations (2006).

As a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) I began my career, with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, in wildfire management as a wildland fire fighter within Alberta's Initial Attack Program (Helitak). From there a Wildfire Ranger with a focus in wildfire prevention initiatives, engaging and working with communities to reduce the risk of wildfire losses and to enhance safety in the wildland-urban interface through building and implementing Community Wildfire Protection Plans. That experience led me to the Provincial Forest Fire Centre to work within Alberta's FireSmart Program as the Wildfire Community Protection Specialist and currently the FireSmart Program Coordinator.Past President of Partners In Protection, a registered not-for-profit association with a multidisciplinary membership representing national, provincial and municipal associations and government agencies responsible for providing emergency services in a wildfire event. The association is committed to raising awareness, providing information and developing forums to address common problems that encourage community-based initiatives to reduce the risk of fire losses and enhance safety in the wildland-urban interface.Partners In Protection is most recognized for its symposiums and published work; most notably the publication 'FireSmart - Protecting Your Community from Wildfire', widely considered to be the preferred standard for community wildfire protection in Canada today.Recently accepted a Director's position with the International Association of Wildland Fire.

My Emergency Management career began while working for the chemical industry. That is where I had the pleasure of participating in the Partnership Towards Safer Communities program with neighbouring industries and the Township of Woolwich. My Emergency Response career started as a volunteer fire fighter with the Woolwich Township Fire Department in St. Jacobs.Since then, I have been the Emergency Manager for the County of Perth since September 2005; building a comprehensive emergency management program from the grass roots. It has been a very satisfying experience.Currently I sit on the OAEM Board of Directors as the Secretary, and am responsible for the Communications portfolio as Chair.