Serve and respond with a career in the increasing complex field of emergency management.

The one-year Emergency Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you, both operationally and strategically, to understand and respond to the four domains of emergency management:

• mitigation/prevention
• preparedness
• response
• recovery

In today's world, threats and risks are increasingly complex due to the diversity of natural and human caused hazards. In this program, you learn to manage these threats and risks by exploring key topics:

• legislative and policy framework
• incident management systems
• hazard identification and risk management
• critical infrastructure protection
• business continuity planning

Use exercises and case studies to analyze real events to improve your capacity to respond to emergencies.

Graduates may find employment in all levels of government and the private sector in:

• business continuity planning
• emergency management program development and coordination
• emergency management planning
• emergency response planning/coordination
• risk management

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have sound critical and analytical skills.
• Work well in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
• Are inquisitive about research techniques and emerging trends in emergency management and operations.
• Are comfortable working with multidisciplinary professional teams.

Careers

Graduates may find employment in government (all levels) and the private sector in such roles as business continuity planners, emergency management program coordinators, emergency management planners and as emergency response officers.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Develop, review and update emergency policies and programs based upon relevant legislation, standards and procedures.
2. Conduct hazards identification and risk assessments, based on probability and consequence including the formulation of a risk profile addressing public and private sector issues and concerns.
3. Develop, implement, and maintain a business continuity plan that ensure the continuation and recovery of normal operations of affected business and industry.
4. Develop, evaluate, and conduct training programs and exercises to test current emergency management programs.
5. Assess the integration and compatibility of various emergency policies, plans and procedures of area/regional private and public sectors.
6. Formulate, implement, and coordinate assigned projects within the community emergency management program within an allocated budget which meet or exceed legislative requirements incorporating a proactive risk management process and global best practices.
7. Perform operational functions in emergency situations.
8. Coordinate the development of, and administer public awareness and education programs, emergency information and media relations programs.
9. Liaise/coordinate with provincial ministries, federal departments, private and public sector enterprises to develop and sustain partnerships to assist with all phases of emergency management strategies while ensuring up-to-date data and research.
10. Lead emergency management teams using knowledge about the different styles of leadership and influence and their impact on behaviour in an emergency management context.
11. Develop operational plans to respond to public health emergencies, natural disasters and terrorist events.
12. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Application Information

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Program Code 1809X09FAO

Applications must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements via:

Ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term, Winter Term and Spring Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, please contact:

Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8
Phone: 613-727-0002 or 1-800-565-4732
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Program Resources

Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.

Program Progression:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).

Future Students

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Current Students

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