The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award is a prestigious recognition for exceptional service and achievement for work being done across Canada to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. Awarded by Public Safety Canada and with partnership between provincial, territorial and federal governments, it recognizes recipients who have achieved excellence in […]
Read full storyAcross Canada, there are many deserving individuals and groups working on emergency management, such as community-based volunteers, people working in all levels of government in emergency management organizations, and Indigenous communities. Awards are granted in five categories: Resilient Communities; Search and Rescue Volunteers; Search and Rescue Employees; Youth; and Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management. We’re […]
Read full storyOn behalf of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada we would like to thank our outgoing executive members and extend a warm welcome to the incoming executive members into their seats that were previously announced at the Annual General Meeting on October 16th 2021. Our current Board Members and their seats: Janelle Coultes […]
Read full storyThe Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is thrilled to announce that through a new partnership with the CanOps Store, AdventureSmart has officially launched the AdventureSmart Marketplace: https://www.canopsstore.org/collections/adventuresmart This marketplace is geared towards both AdventureSmart presenters and their audiences. Presenters can now purchase branded apparel and essential items to use during, or as […]
Read full storyThe Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is proud to announce the recruitment of a Communications Officer under the SAR New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF). As a registered not-for-profit and educational organization, the individual will help support, coordinate, develop, inform, promote and implement search, rescue and emergency response and prevention with the underlying […]
Read full storyOn behalf of all 300 SAR groups and our 9000 volunteers across Canada we are committed to ensuring that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten. How can you recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation? 🔸Honour residential school survivors, the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system […]
Read full storyIt’s that time of year again and Summer is ending. The leaves are falling, the days are shorter, the temperature is cooling and the kids are headed back to school. But we want you to know how that will affect your long weekend ability to be prepared for the outdoors, and how you can […]
Read full storyCommunications Officer Work Profile The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is looking for a motivated, ambitious and reliable individual to become their new Communication Officer. While in this role, the successful candidate will be required to develop, edit and provide timely, current and targeted website and social media communication documents and plans […]
Read full storyThe SARscene 2021 conference registration website has officially launched! Please help us spread the word. www.sarscene2021.ca 1) Registration There is no charge for registration (thanks to funding from Public Safety Canada) and, with it being totally virtual, you save money on travel, accommodation and other costs associated with a live event. In the registration process, attendees […]
Read full storySARVAC-CSA Request for comments and changes to CSA Z1620-15, Core Competency Standards for Ground Search and Rescue Operations: Searcher, Team Leader, and SAR Manager; and CSA Z1625-16, Training Curriculum Standards for Ground Search and Rescue Operations: Searcher, Team Leader, and SAR Manager Please be advised that the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) and […]
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