John Coomber
About John Coomber
John Coomber serves as a Security and Emergency Services Officer for the Government of Canada, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in security and emergency management, including previous roles at the Department of National Defence and a strong academic background in security and risk management.
Work at Government of Canada
John Coomber has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2017 as a Security and Emergency Services Officer. In this role, he coordinates and monitors the activation of business continuity plans and provides progress reports to senior management. He participates in various working groups focused on Business Continuity Planning and Emergency Preparedness, contributing to the development and updating of regional programs. Prior to his current position, he served as an Executive Officer at the Department of National Defence from 2011 to 2017, where he was involved in various operational and administrative functions.
Education and Expertise
John Coomber has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Canadian Forces Infantry School, focusing on Leadership, Strategic and Tactical Planning, and Administration from 2007 to 2011. He holds a Master of Science in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester, completed between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he has studied Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching at Brock University and has a diploma from Grimsby Secondary School. His studies also include Criminal Psychology, Business Communications, and Marketing Strategies from Niagara College.
Background
Before his tenure at the Government of Canada, John Coomber worked at the Department of National Defence in various roles. He served as a Recruiter from 2006 to 2008 and as an Operations and Training Officer from 2008 to 2011. He also held the position of Manager - Course Director from 2007 to 2009. His experience in the private sector includes a role as Assistant Manager/Acting Store Manager at Starbucks from 2010 to 2011 in St Catharines, Ontario.
Achievements
John Coomber has contributed to several key initiatives in his roles. He acts as a departmental liaison on the Federal Council Security Sub-Committee and researches solutions to physical security and employee protection issues. His work includes applying new technology to address emerging threats and ensuring the effectiveness of business continuity plans. He plays a significant role in coordinating emergency preparedness efforts and has been involved in interdepartmental collaborations to enhance security measures.