Calling All Métis Emergency Management Personnel: Training Opportunity!
The Métis National Council (MNC) is seeking Métis citizens to participate in an Incident Command Systems (ICS) Training Course in Banff during the week off February 12-16, 2024. Course candidates must have demonstrated experience in Emergency Management whether professional (paid) or volunteer. This course offering is designed to provide Métis Emergency Managers with vital career training and experience as well as providing an opportunity for Métis Emergency Managers to network with Métis Emergency Management Policy Makers.
Dates: February 12-16, 2024. Training will take place on February 13, 14 and 15 with February 12 and 16 being travel days.
Location: The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Both accommodations and course delivery will be held at this venue. No virtual participation is being offered at this time.
Logistics: Meals, accommodations, stipend and travel will be provided by the MNC to successful candidates. Once successful candidates have been identified through the intake form, the MNC will be in contact with successful candidates to organize relevant logistics.
Application: Candidates with the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however this opportunity is open to any Métis citizens with relevant emergency management experience:
- First responders (EMS, police, firefighters, etc.) (Volunteer & Paid)
- Wildland Firefighters
- Emergency Management Students
- Civil servants, students and public employees in relevant sectors (ex. Emergency Management, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Response, etc.)
- Natural Resource Personnel (ex. Oil and Gas, Mining, Forestry, Fisheries, etc.)
- Community planning and preparedness (ex. Métis Government Employees, community volunteers, Métis community leadership, etc.)
To apply please fill out the intake form and email your most recent resume with emergency management experience to the mnc_env@metisnation.ca by January 1, 2024.
Incident Command System (ICS)
The Incident Command System (ICS) is the Canada-wide standard response system for all emergency scenarios. This system breaks down the delegation of responsibilities, roles and communications required to participate in emergency response. This training is being offered by Parks Canada personnel in collaboration with Métis Emergency Managers with the potential of both a 200 and 300 level course being offered. This training will be targeted towards operational level, Métis first responders and emergency managers to promote career development and “boots on the ground” capacity. A primary goal of MNC EM will be the development of a Métis staffed, operated, and funded Incident Management Team (IMT); that will provide direct EM preparedness and response to Métis citizens across the Motherland.
Should you have interest in taking part in this training, please fill out the intake form and email your most recent resume with your relevant emergency management experience to mnc_env@metisnation.ca.