Our Consulting Services
Emergency Management
We are passionate about helping communities, organizations and government build capability and capacity to be better able to anticipate, mitigate, prepare and respond to hazards and risks of all types, whether naturally occurring or human caused. We also understand that recovery is a factor that needs to be considered throughout the emergency management cycle and not just left as one of many factors to be considered in the response process. Our team has been closely involved in supporting emergency management capacity and capability building at every level of government, in both Canada and overseas. Our services include conducting an analysis of your organization’s plans and collective capabilities against best practice, identifying opportunities for effective collaboration with partners, and producing tailored education and training events from workshops, all the way through to full scale exercises.
Logistics
We have extensive experience in the planning and execution of major logistic operations, including supporting operations in extreme environments. We understand that the successful outcome depends upon an accurate assessment of the demand for commodities, the distance the commodities have to be moved and means available to move them, the likely duration of the operation before the resumption of routine supply chain operations can occur, and the environmental factors and limitations that need to be taken into account. We look for solutions that are responsive, robust, flexible, attainable and sustainable.
Leadership Development
Our senior leaders have all had the responsibility of leading teams in demanding circumstances and are happy to share their experiences with clients. We understand that there is no one leadership style appropriate in all circumstances and that todays leader needs to understand the leader/follower dynamic, the opportunities for distributed leadership within the organization and that decision making in a crisis needs to be well considered, using available information but most importantly done in a timely manner to ensure the effect can be achieved.
Law Enforcement and Security
Our law enforcement and security associates have broad experience, ranging from the marine interdiction of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, counter terrorism operations during an active insurgency, port and airport security operations, close protection tasks for VIPs and significant public order operations. Our senior staff have filled key planning roles on continental and national level multi-agency safety and security projects, including the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. We also understand that the ever increasing challenges in countering cyber and disinformation, requires close collaboration at every level. Building effective relationships is key, and this will be a primary focus for our interaction with clients and partners.
Fire and Community Safety
In the last 10 years, our home province of British Columbia has seen devastating wildfires, floods and other events such as the atmospheric river. The impact on our communities has been significant and increasing attention is being paid to the resiliency of our communities. We can help. Our senior fire and wildfire associates, have all held senior leadership positions during emergencies and are well able to assist in preparing your communities for the evolving challenges that arise with climate change. Whether this be conducting hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis, developing community self-help guidelines, evacuation plans for your communities or reviewing the response infrastructure of your communities, we can help.