Emergency management careers and professional development

Overview

A career in emergency management can be spontaneous, fast-paced and rewarding and involves:

• developing plans to keep your community safe
• serving your community in crisis situations
• facing new challenges

Whether you are a student, starting your career or looking to develop professionally, there are opportunities in emergency management available to you.

Emergency Management Ontario training

Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) develops and delivers training programs to increase awareness and applied knowledge of emergency management practices and principles across Ontario. The Emergency Management Training Portal provides instructors and students with:

• a list of available courses
• training resources
• access to their schedules
• learning records

Careers with Emergency Management Ontario

EMO hires motivated, positive and adaptable team players with proven:

• communications skills
• analytical ability
• good judgement

We offer a variety of interesting and challenging positions that give you the opportunity to contribute to a safe and secure Ontario.

Find available opportunities.

Post-secondary education programs

Emergency management is an expanding field. Many post-secondary emergency management programs are available. EMO is committed to supporting emergency management training programs across the province, but does not endorse any individual program.

Algonquin College

• Emergency Management graduate certificate program
• Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) degree program

Centennial College

• Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute (EMPSI)

George Brown College

• Emergency Management program

Fanshawe College

• Emergency Management graduate certificate program

Wilfrid Laurier University

• Online Public Safety programs

Toronto Metropolitan University

• Certificate in Emergency Management, Threat and Response Planning

York University

• Graduate program in Disaster & Emergency Management
• Undergraduate Degree in Disaster & Emergency Management
• Certificate in Emergency Management

Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award

The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award recognize exceptional service and achievements by individuals or groups who have excelled in their respective fields.

The awards are delivered in partnership with provincial, territorial and federal governments.

Awards are granted in five categories:

• Resilient Communities
• Youth
• Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management
• Search and Rescue Volunteers
• Search and Rescue Employees

Learn about the eligibility for each category.

Nominations and requirements

The nomination period for the 2026-2027 award cycle has closed.

Learn more about the awards.