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Jobs and careers in resilience

As the world grapples with new risks related to climate change, compounding events or the interconnection of systems, we are assisting in the emergence of professions with the role to address these issues.

Disaster risk management is a sector that has more than 50 years of existence. It has allowed for both the creation of new professions such as disaster risk managers as well as the adaptation of existing ones in other sectors such as urban planning or insurance.

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PreventionWeb, in tune with the latest developments in the field, seeks to assist these new trends, and bring more information about these new careers in resilience to the global disaster risk reduction community.

To this end, we are hosting a series of interviews with professionals that are trailblazers and leaders in their job, providing concrete examples of what they are doing and recommendations for aspiring professionals. 

Have a look at our interviews below, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities. Get a feel of the jobs of the future!

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Academic programmes
Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

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Ottawa
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Administrative assistant, disaster management

The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking a fluently bilingual Administrative Assistant for the Disaster Management depar

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Ottawa
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Program associate (Americas and disaster risk reduction)

The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is currently seeking a Program Associate, Americas and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR

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Various locations - global
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Disaster risk reduction delegates

About the Canadian Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

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District of North Vancouver
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Section manager, public safety

A challenging management opportunity exists for a Professional Engineer, Geoscientist, or Emergency Management specialist experienced in hazard & risk management. This position is temporary full time, for approximately one year.

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Winnipeg
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Project officer, climate change and energy

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has a growing portfolio of work in the field of climate policy, adaptation and risk reduction, and sustainable agricultural and water resource development.

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Pickle Lake
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Fire operations supervisor

Are you committed to global excellence in wildfire management and response services and want to help ensure communities, infrastructure and natural resources are protected from wildfire?

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Ottawa
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Research director

Sustainable Prosperity

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Burnaby, British Columbia
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Training and volunteer resources coordinator

In this role is a subject matter expert in training and volunteer management for the BC Provincial Disaster Management Program.

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