Disability Employment Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed every October to celebrate the inclusion and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities pursuing and securing employment or a career path. Jen McEachen, CHRNet’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Director, is a deafblind individual who has experienced roadblocks after graduating with her adult dogwood diploma and certificate in Applied […]
Earthquake Preparedness Week
Drop! Cover! Hold On! In British Columbia, October 11 – 18 is “ShakeOut Week BC”! BUT, earthquakes can occur anywhere in Canada, big or small. Individuals with disabilities have an added concern when earthquakes occur, here are a few tips EM/DRR professionals can share when educating individuals with disabilities prepare/mitigate for an earthquake: Mobility: Update […]
DEMCON Partnership Announcement
We are excited to announce that CRHNet has partnered with the Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference (DEMCON) happening from October 22 -23, 2024 at the International Centre, Toronto. Building on Relationships Towards Safer Communities & a Prepared Ontario – The annual Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference (DEMCON) embraces Ontario’s emergency management community where all […]
CEPCA Partnership Announcement
We’re excited to announce our partnership with the 2024 Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention! The convention will take place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on September 25-26, 2024. CRHNet members have the opportunity to register for this event using the CRHNet Member exclusive discount code. This code was emailed directly to members, please send […]
Disaster Forum
Disaster Forum will take place November 4-6, 2024 at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB. Disaster Forum represents an opportunity for emergency management and business continuity leaders and practitioners from across Canada to connect, share, and learn from one another. Join us over two and a half days at the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel to […]
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRAM) Summit 2024
We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRAM) Summit 2024! The summit will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre, on September 19, 2024 from 8am-6pm (ET). CRHNet members have the opportunity to register for this event using the CRHNet Member exclusive discount code. Members will have received this […]
CRHNet EP Committee Accepting Applications
Dear Emerging Professionals, The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) invites you to apply for the 2024/25 Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee. We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to growing and advocating our community, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you are interested in joining the CRHNet EP Committee for the 2024/25 […]
EP Connect – June 2024 Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the release of the Emerging Professionals (EP) June Newsletter, EP Connect! In this issue you can look forward to upcoming CRHNet and external events, opportunities for professional experience over the summer, and a list of upcoming conferences! This newsletter has been sent to all CRHNet members via email. Didn’t receive […]
Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024-2025 cycle of the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA) are now open. The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award is a prestigious recognition for exceptional service and achievement. This award, a partnership between provincial, territorial and federal governments, recognizes recipients who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. Awards […]
Emerging Professionals – Invitation to Participate in Online Survey
Dear CRHNet Members, The CRHNet Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee invites your participation in an online survey. This survey has three primary objectives: To understand the current job market for entry level positions in Disaster and Emergency Management (D&EM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), To identify the barriers that may exist for folks entering the fields of D&EM […]