Speaking
Rebecca Innes Keynote Speaker
Rebecca has led response and recovery initiatives during some of Western Canada’s largest incidents including the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires, and 2021 British Columbia floods. Trained in more than disaster intervention, Rebecca holds Avalanche Operations Level 1 and helicopter rescue certification—so you know she can keep calm under pressure.
Receiving the Partners in Humanity Award from the Canadian Red Cross, and provincial awards for enhancing community preparedness, inspired Rebecca to combine her knowledge of emergency management with her passion for humanitarianism.
Her diverse background and expertise gave her insight into the critical gaps in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and crisis management. She could no longer look at the vulnerabilities she saw in communities and organizations without offering the solutions she knew were available.
Speaking Events
OHS + Crisis Management Planning
November 28, 2024
Silvertip Resort | Canmore, Alberta
In today’s unpredictable world, ensuring your business is prepared for health and safety challenges is more important than ever. Whether it’s navigating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations or developing a robust crisis management plan, having the right strategies in place can make all the difference.
Join Steve Eichler and Rebecca Innes, MA, ABCP for a complimentary lunch and learn designed to equip you with essential strategies in OHS and crisis management, especially considering the recent wildfires in Alberta.
- Understand key OHS regulations and how they impact your business.
- Learn best practices for implementing effective health and safety programs.
- Explore disaster preparedness and crisis management planning.
- Gain practical tools for risk assessment and mitigation.
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure business continuity during emergencies.
This session is tailored for tourism operators, ski hills, heliskiing companies, rail and construction businesses in the Bow Valley and Lake Louise corridor, as well as Jasper-based organizations with temporary operations in the Bow Valley area.
Disaster Forum
November 4 & 6, 2024
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Banff, Alberta
Rebecca Innes Session: BREAKOUT SESSION 11
Critical Oversights in Disaster Recovery: A Case Study
Communities have made strides in enhancing their capacity to address and respond to various hazards, but the focus on recovery planning remains inadequate. The recovery stages often present the greatest difficulties for a community, resulting in profound psychological effects, financial strains, and turmoil.
Through the lens of a disaster recovery case study, Rebecca will share critical insights on what should be included in a recovery plan so that people are taken care of, projects are managed properly, and the public perception of recovery is high.
Bordering on Disaster Conference
September 19 & 20, 2024
City of Lloydminster, Alberta
Rebecca Innes Session: Navigating the Complexities of Disaster Recovery from a Crisis Leadership Perspective
While communities have increased their ability to respond to hazards, little is said about recovery planning. Recovery phases can often be the most difficult on a community, creating dramatic psychological impacts, financial burdens, and community turmoil. Join us as we present Rebecca Innes who will speak about navigating the complexities of disaster recovery from a crisis leadership perspective.
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