Emergency Management – Community Support and Preparedness
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code1240
- Credential NameEmergency Management – Community Support and Preparedness
- Credential TypeOntario College Graduate Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Community and Health Studies
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length2 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailcommunitystudiesprogress@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52375
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Students in this program will use a multi-agency, systems level approach to examine government, NGO, Indigenous community and private sector interoperability considerations in emergency management. Through scenario and case study-based activities students will explore the five pillars of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Incident Management System (IMS), and International Association of Emergency Managers certifications will inform the program content, with graduates eligible to become members in both organizations. Students will be prepared to manage the multi-continuous phases of these five pillars using Critical incident command, Critical Infrastructure Management, and Critical Communications. Student examination of elements of business continuity will support risk management and mitigation for small- to mid-size enterprises (SMEs).
Program Overview
Students in this program will use a multi-agency, systems level approach to examine government, NGO, Indigenous community and private sector interoperability considerations in emergency management. Through scenario and case study-based activities students will explore the five pillars of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Incident Management System (IMS), and International Association of Emergency Managers certifications will inform the program content, with graduates eligible to become members in both organizations. Students will be prepared to manage the multi-continuous phases of these five pillars using Critical incident command, Critical Infrastructure Management, and Critical Communications. Student examination of elements of business continuity will support risk management and mitigation for small- to mid-size enterprises (SMEs).
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- Emergency Managers
- Emergency Dispatchers
- Emergency Coordinators
- Emergency Management Specialists
- Emergency Management Program Managers
- Emergency Management Analysts
- Emergency Management Officers
- Emergency Preparedness Specialists
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinators
- Emergency Response Coordinators
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in a related discipline.
- Applicants who have some post-secondary education and 5 years or more experience in a related field will be considered (transcript and resume review required).
- Applicants must submit official copies of transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended Credential evaluations required for transcripts from outside of Canada.
Additional Requirements
- English language proficiency
- For those with less than a degree or two-year diploma, a resume demonstrating experience with health and safety, emergency response, or public safety and security is required. Experience could be volunteer or employment.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $150 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Develop, review, and update emergency policies and programs based upon relevant legislation, standards, and procedures.
- 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
- Develop, implement, and maintain a business continuity plan that will ensure the continuation and recovery of normal operations of affected business and industry.
- Develop, evaluate, and conduct training programs and exercises to test current emergency management programs.
- Assess the integration and compatibility of various emergency policies, plans and procedures of area/regional private and public sectors.
- 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.
- Perform operational functions in emergency situations.
- Coordinate the development of, and administer public awareness and education programs, emergency information and media relations programs.
- 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.
- Use various leadership strategies and best practices when leading emergency management according to the need to address people with different styles and impact their behaviour.
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