IAEM Canada Council’s Post

What I appreciate about this credentialing process is that it is not just about being a member of a group, passing an exam or taking a course. It is not about simply "doing the job" for so many years. You do not need to be an IAEM member, there is no course to take that benefits the association/organization and the exam is only one of several validations to your certification process. Many EM or BCP associations/organizations "certify" their members based on membership; some have an exam to pass. Some associations give you a credential if you simply pass their exam or you can pay to take their internal course and you are "certified" in that field. For some organizations the maintenance of the certification is merely achieved by remaining a paid member with them. The CEM credential ensures that others know that the holder has been scrutinized and validated by an independent body, met employment and educational requirements, taking a set number of training hours (in additions to formal degrees), participated in employment roles and responsibilities (exercises or a real emergency), had references checked, past a challenging exam (when I did mine we even wrote an essay [which allowed a review of critical thinking and an ability to articulate yourself professionally]), and (I think most importantly) completed a number of contributions to the EM profession. The certification maintenance is done by continued education (demonstrating life-long learning) and continued number of contributions to the profession. Other professions e.g., nursing have the requirement of ongoing education and contributions to maintain their professional designations. I am currently going through another, and very similar, credentialing process through the Canadian College of Health Leaders; it too is very extensive, thorough and has multiple stages and requirements (I would say, today anyway, that it is even more challenging a process) to pass. This, to me, validates the final credential at a different level than others. I very much appreciate the opportunity to participate in it.

Congratulations, Sheila Chikuse, for completing the certified ISO 39001 Road to Traffic Safety Management System Lead Implementer. A Certificate of Competency is a powerful endorsement of an individual’s expertise and commitment to excellence in a specific field. In the case of Sheila Chikuse, this certificate serves as formal recognition of the successful completion of the Certified ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Implementer program. This credential assures stakeholders that Sheila Chikuse has the skills and knowledge to lead meaningful road traffic safety improvements, ultimately benefiting organisations and communities that endeavoured to create safer transport environments. #ISO39001 #TrafficSafety #RoadSafety #LeadImplementer #SafetyManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #RoadTrafficSafety #Certification #Competency #SafetyFirst

It looks like I will be emergency managementing all the emergency management in good faith for another five years! Lol. I appreciate the opportunity, every five years, to look back and reflect on the work I have done to better myself, to mentor others, and to contribute to my profession in positive ways. Certification (and subsequent re-certification) requires that registrants demonstrate, with evidence, that they have completed significant training, both in EM as well as other topics, and emergency management-related work (training course delivery and development, post-secondary coursework and/or instruction, recognition or awards, publishing articles, mentoring others in a formal capacity, sitting on a board, etc.). This is intended to show ongoing commitment to growth, learning, and participation that contributes to the betterment of the profession. I am proud to be a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM). It is one way to demonstrate my commitment to personal and career development, and to advancing this ever-evolving field in intentional, meaningful ways. #IAEM #CEM #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyManager #professionaldevelopment #Certification #lifelonglearning #growth #recertification

Are you interested in becoming an EMAP Assessor? If you have not yet attended the virtual Emergency Management Standard training, then that is your first place to start. We will be announcing the 2025 training dates soon. Stay tuned! #EMAP #EmergencyManagement

This post educates on the significance of achieving the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification, highlighting the dedication to excellence in the Maintenance field. I am glad on attaining this new badge, showcasing commitment to professional growth and expertise. #CMRP(SMRP) #Certification #MaintenanceExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment

Many hands make light work..... #CERT members are an invaluable part of Emergency Management. Training never stops! The CERT basic course is just the fundamentals of #EM. Once completed and additional training is provided, CERT members become a force multiplier for preplanned and no-notice events performing a wide variety of tasks. Shown below #ElectionDay2024 monitoring HSIN, EMMIT, D4H, and Utility dashboards in the #EOC

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Congratulations, Obert Mutonhori, for completing the certified ISO 39001 Road to Traffic Safety Management System Lead Implementer. A Certificate of Competency is a powerful endorsement of an individual’s expertise and commitment to excellence in a specific field. In the case of Obert Mutonhori, this certificate serves as formal recognition of the successful completion of the Certified ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management System Lead Implementer program. This credential assures stakeholders that Obert Mutonhori has the skills and knowledge necessary to lead meaningful improvements in road traffic safety, ultimately benefiting organisations and communities endeavoured to create safer transport environments. #ISO39001 #TrafficSafety #RoadSafety #LeadImplementer #SafetyManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #RoadTrafficSafety #Certification #Competency #SafetyFirst

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