About the Program
Climate hazards are continuing to impact the health and safety of Métis communities. MNBC's (Marine) Safety Training program aims to build Métis climate resilience and capacity by supporting citizens in the uptake of marine safety and emergency management skills. MNBC citizens (from coastal communities) will have the opportunity to gain critical expertise in emergency preparedness and response though a fully funded program. In collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard, we can support up to 12 citizens in receiving this specialized training before March 31, 2026.
Potential opportunities include:
- First Aid (Various)
- Introduction to Oil Spills
- Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT)
- Small Vessel Operator Course (SVOP)
- Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
- Emergency Management courses from Justice Institute of BC including:
- Plus, other training opportunities that arise.
The program intends to find the best training for you or your community’s needs. Please fill out our request form to be considered for this opportunity:
For more information on how MNBC's Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Food Security can help you with emergency preparedness activities, feel free to connect with our Emergency and Climate Resiliency Manager, Derek Gagnon, at dgagnon@mnbc.ca.
If you need support with navigating BC's emergency services system, please reach out to us. Let's work together to plan ahead!