In order to qualify as a Volunteer Emergency Radio Operator for the City of Toronto Emergency Operations Centre the following requirements must be met;

- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status

- be prepared to provide a police criminal record and background check applicable to current and previous places of residence.

- letters of reference (or references) - person who has known you for over 5 years such as an employer, clergy, teacher, doctor, police officer, government employee, etc.

- provide written confirmation that your employer is aware of your obligations as an Em-Comm volunteer.

- ability to work with senior management in a high pressure environment

- hold a valid Canadian Amateur Radio Certificate of Proficiency (Basic +) issued by Industry Canada or be prepared to obtain the Basic + qualification.

- Attend Emergency Radio Operator certification training sessions conducted by the City of Toronto Emergency Operations Centre EmComm Group (free of charge)

- Participate on a regular basis in training exercises and scheduled EOC activation's

- Willing to be placed on a phone call-up tree and attend for an actual emergency activation

Note: Applicants that meet all criteria that do not hold a certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio (Basic +) may apply to attend a free Amateur Radio certification course sponsored by the Toronto EmComm Group, two Amateur Radio courses are conducted annually, spring and fall. 

If you feel that you meet the above requirements please contact the Amateur Radio Program Coordinator.

Jim Taylor, VA3KU
Amateur Radio Program Coordinator
Toronto Office of Emergency Management
jim.taylor@toronto.emergencyradio.ca