Membership Benefits
Defining your Benefits
(*) indicates that certain criteria must be met; subject to approval by the board.
Associate Membership
Associate memberships are tied to organisational members (with the exception of the Entrepreneur member tier). While the organisation’s membership dues are paid to CRHNet, associate members are granted the full privileges of a Professional Member. Associate membership provides an opportunity to extend the benefits of CRHNet membership to your staff members and volunteers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Organizations with a Corporate membership are entitled to 2 free Associate members
- Organizations with a Enterprise membership are entitled to 4 free Associate members.
- Organizations with an Industry membership are entitled to 8 free Associate members.
Once you’ve purchased or renewed your membership, please email info@crhnet.ca with the names and email addresses of associate members so we can create the free memberships.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Voting
Each member is entitled to one (1) vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the membership at the Annual General Meeting. All CRHNet members are invited and encouraged to attend the AGM.
Awards
The CRHNet Awards Program is a national awards program established to recognize and honour exemplary individuals participating in and contributing to the study and practice of D&EM and DRR.
Only CRHNet members are eligible to nominate individuals for these awards. However, non-CRHNet members are eligible to receive the Marion Boon Mentorship Award and the T. Joseph Scanlon Lifetime Achievement Award. The Larry Pearce Education Award recipient must be either a current CRHNet member OR affiliated with an institution with Organisational membership.
A new award focused on showing gratitude to the everyday work of emergency managers coming soon!
Blog
The CRHNet Blog provides a platform for members to share information, ideas, and thoughts with the wider CRHNet. This is also a space to provide updates about CRHNet, and recognize members through the Community Corner and Emerging Professional Spotlight. The CRHNet Blog is accessible to the public through the CRHNet website, however, only members are eligible to post on the blog*.
Board & Committee Participation
CRHNet is governed by the CRHNet Board and is supported by various CRHNet committees. Members are eligible and encouraged to join the CRHNet board and CRHNet committees.
Board Updates
As part of our responsibility to CRHNet members, the CRHNet board will provide semi-annual updates to all CRHNet members to highlight CRHNet activity. This update will be provided through email, but may at times be posted in part or full on the CRHNet blog or social media.
Calendar of Events
The Calendar of Events is hosted on the CRHNet website and provides information on upcoming internal and external events, training, and other opportunities. The Events Calendar is accessible to the public through the CRHNet website.
Members and non-members are eligible to post on the calendar*. Non-members may post to the Calendar of Events for a fee of $25 CAD per event*.
Certificate of Membership
Receive an official digital certificate recognizing your CRHNet membership. Digital certificates are provided as a printable image and include your name, membership level and end date of membership.
Community Corner COMING SOON
Once a month a CRHNet member will be selected to be featured in the Community Corner blog piece. Members may be invited to be featured or may nominate themselves or another member to be featured. Community Corner is a short blog post written and shared on the CRHNet website to highlight the member’s contributions to CRHNet and the field of practice/research. Excerpts from this blog post may be shared on CRHNet social media platforms.
Members can benefit from targeted exposure on our website and social media platforms, amplifying their and/or their organisation’s visibility among professionals and other partners.
(Note: There is no guarantee that a member will be featured in a given year, however, nomination makes this more likely).
Discount for Other Associations/DRR-Related Events
As available, CRHNet members will be eligible to receive discounted registration fees/membership for partner associations and events where they have a negotiated agreement. Discounts are often shared directly with members via email; however, members are encouraged to reach out through info@crhnet.ca at any time to see what discounts are currently available.
Early Bird Registration
For events and opportunities with a limited number of seats, members will receive early access to registration before it is available to the public.
Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee Newsletter
The purpose of the CRHNet EP Newsletter is to provide Emerging Professionals (EPs) within the fields of Disaster and Emergency Management (D&EM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) information related to professional growth and development, while also building and growing a network of EPs across Canada, from various academic programs and multi-disciplinary backgrounds. The content may vary from issue to issue, but generally, you can look forward to learning about related CRHNet events, external events and learning opportunities, job and volunteer opportunities, community features, and resources. Members can request content to be shared in the EP Newsletter*.
(Note: Organisational members are provided with ad space in the EP Newsletter to connect directly with EPs in the field).
Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee Discord Server
The Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee Discord provides a platform for knowledge sharing, mentorship, collaboration, and networking. This server invites participation from emerging and established professionals in D&EM, DRR and related fields. Currently, you do not need to be a member to join the Discord Server.
Emerging Professional Spotlight COMING SOON
Similar to Community Corner, the Emerging Professional Spotlight is designed to highlight and uplift emerging professional CRHNet members. Once a month a CRHNet EP member will be selected to be featured. Members may be invited to participate or may be nominated (by themselves or another member) to be featured. Selected EPs will have a short blog post written and shared on the CRHNet website to highlight their contributions to CRHNet and the field.
(Note: There is no guarantee that a member will be featured in a given year, however, nomination makes this more likely).
Events and Opportunities
Enhance your and/or your team’s skills with access to education and training/development opportunities, often at a reduced rate, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry/research developments. All CRHNet events can be found on the Calendar of Events.
HazNet
HazNet is CRHNet’s flagship publication. Access to digital content is accessible to the public through the HazNet website. Members and non-members can submit content for HazNet*.
For Organisational members, showcase your organisation’s initiatives, achievements, and opportunities in a prominent advertisement in our esteemed HazNet publication. The size of advertisement space is dependent on the membership tier. Coming soon is the ability to upgrade the size of your ad space for fee.
Job Board
The CRHNet Job Board is the leading job board for D&EM and DRR-related careers in Canada. Members and non-members can submit jobs to be posted on the job board*. CRHNet members (individual and organization members) can post jobs for free. Non-members will be extended a charge of $50 CAD per job post.
The Job Board can be viewed by both members and non-members.
Member Directory
The CRHNet Member Directory provides a platform for members to build their networks and connect with other members. The Membership Directory is only accessible to CRHNet members. However, Organisational members can create customised profiles on a public-facing page on the CRHNet website for added visibility and promotional space.
Member Milestones COMING SOON
To recognize and uplift our ongoing members, CRHNet provides recognition through the Member Milestone program. This will include discounted membership pricing for long-standing members and special CRHNet merchandise.
Merchandise COMING SOON
Shop the CRHNet online store for a wide selection of items featuring the CRHNet logo and/or unique designs. Show your support for Canada’s longest-standing DRR organization!
Resource Library COMING SOON
The Resource Library is intended to provide a space for members to access and share resources with other members, and at times, members of the public. Members can submit resources for the library at no cost*.
This is also where event recordings from past CRHNet events, such as previous Symposiums and webinars are posted for members to view.
Résumé Review COMING SOON
To support job seekers in both identifying positions (job board), CRHNet aims to set its members up for success. Established professional members may volunteer to provide résumé/cover letter evaluations to other regular and EP members. This service will be available to members only.
Social Media
CRHNet maintains an active presence on social media through X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Members and non-members are invited to follow and engage with CRHNet on social media and share posts within their respective networks.
Symposium
All members will enjoy significant savings on registration fees for our flagship Symposium, enabling you and/or your teams to access cutting-edge insights, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.
For Organisational members, gain direct access to the D&EM and DRR community by exhibiting at our CRHNet Symposium, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. Exhibition cost and opportunity are dependent on membership tier.
(Note: CRHNet Symposiums will not be annual events, but are expected to be offered every 2-3 years, as time and volunteer resources allow. Please consider volunteering to join our Symposium Planning sub-committee to support these efforts).
Website
The CRHNet Website provides resources and information to the public and members about the activity of CRHNet. This is where things like the Job Board, Calendar of Events, Resource Library, and Blog are housed. Certain areas of the website are member-only spaces, and others are public-facing.
All organisational members will have their logo displayed on the CRHNet website.
