Logistics Exercise Webinar Series: INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Logistics Exercise Webinar Series - Preparedness
Industrial Accident
About the webinar series
Emergency management organizations across Canada are familiar with tabletop and live exercises. Join us as we deepen our understanding and knowledge of logistics and how it might be amplified in advance of a pending disaster.
This 3-part webinar series is being coordinated by Emergency Management Logistics Canada, IAEM Canada, Team Rubicon Canada, CRHNet, ICS Canada, and NAIT, and moderated with the support of EPIC Podcasts. Each session will include:
A 40-minute tabletop exercise delivered in webinar format by leading and experienced Logistics Section Chiefs
A 20-minute Q & A session to engage in shared learning
A copy of the Industrial Accident scenario for use in your own community
A summary briefing and video link following each webinar session.
Who should join?
Emergency management, communications, procurement, and training personnel. People with ICS background and training will find this information beneficial as a supplement to existing certifications.
What will you learn?
The organizing committee has set out the following learning objectives for this webinar series:
Addressing resource scarcity
Pre-planning and mitigation activities
Critical infrastructure protection, and
Cultural or demographic challenges in resourcing
Meet the Panel:
Scott Cameron
Co-founder of Emergency Management Logistics Canada and President/CEO of bassa Social Innovations Inc.
Scott is a champion of community resilience and safety, specializing in leveraging social capital to address complex challenges. As the President/CEO of bassa Social Innovations Inc., and co-founder of Emergency Management Logistics Canada, Scott has dedicated his professional career and entrepreneurial endeavors to community and social development.
With a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) from Royal Roads University, focusing on Sustainable Community Development and Leadership, Scott is passionate about the power of collaboration. He believes communities achieve remarkable outcomes by sharing collective wisdom, networks, and resources.
🔗 Connect with Scott on LinkedIn
Steve Kallies
Senior Lead, Contractor Compliance & Emergency Preparedness, Elk Valley Resources (Glencore)
Councillor, District of Sparwood
Steve is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) based in Sparwood, BC, with expertise spanning mining, fire services, and municipal governance. At Elk Valley Resources, he leads contractor compliance and emergency planning initiatives. He also teaches Occupational Health & Safety at the College of the Rockies and serves as a District Councillor, where he advocates for safety, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.
🔗 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Mike Olczyk
Emergency Management Coordinator, City of Winnipeg
Mike brings over 18 years of experience in emergency management, including major flood and wildfire response, infectious disease control, and critical infrastructure protection. With a background in provincial and municipal government, Mike is passionate about proactive planning and resilient city systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management and a Bachelor’s in Geography.
Peter May
Partner & Practice Area Lead, Organizational Resilience, Trace Associates Inc.
Peter leads the Organizational Resilience practice at Trace Associates in Calgary, delivering solutions in emergency management, crisis planning, HSE risk, and enterprise risk management. He brings over two decades of industry experience and holds multiple designations, including CRSP and ABCP. Peter’s focus is helping organizations navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
🔗 Connect with Peter on LinkedIn
Wade Kroening
Manager of Canadian Operations, Flint Hills Resources
Councillor, Town of Hardisty
Wade has over 35 years of experience in oil and gas, with leadership across EHS, emergency response, and security. He chairs CSA’s Technical Committee for Z246.2 on emergency preparedness in the petroleum and natural gas industry, and actively contributes to Hardisty’s Mutual Aid Group. Wade also serves on town council, reinforcing his community-first mindset.
🔗 Connect with Wade on LinkedIn
Thomas Fogg
Senior Manager of Logistics Operations at the Canadian Red Cross
Thomas is a Senior Manager of Logistics Operations at the Canadian Red Cross. With nearly a decade of experience supporting Emergency Management and eight years on the Logistics team, Thomas works with a dedicated group of supply chain specialists across Canada, coordinating the movement of people and supplies before, during, and after emergencies. He has contributed to CRC activities in wildfire evacuations, floods, health emergencies, long-term recovery, and social emergencies in multiple provinces and territories. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Victoria and now lives in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, the traditional and unceded territory of the Ktunaxa, the Kinbasket (Secwepemc), Syilx, and Sinixt Peoples.
🔗 Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn
Webinar Partners:
Note: Link to join will follow shortly.