Reid Van Brabant
About Reid Van Brabant
Reid Van Brabant is a Specialist in Emergency Management at Natural Resources Canada, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has held various leadership roles within the Government of Canada and has an extensive academic background in geography and security studies.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Reid Van Brabant currently serves as a Specialist in Emergency Management at Natural Resources Canada. He has held this position since 2008, accumulating over 16 years of experience in the field. His role involves managing contingency operations for various natural and man-made disasters, including space weather and nuclear incidents. This extensive experience positions him as a knowledgeable resource within the government on emergency management strategies.
Previous Positions at Government of Canada
Reid Van Brabant has held multiple roles at Government of Canada prior to his current position. He worked as a Manager for the Radionuclide Monitoring Network at Health Canada for 11 months in 2018. He also served as a Leader in Nuclear Emergency Response at Natural Resources Canada for two separate terms: first for 3 months in 2015 and then for 7 months from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Officer in Forest Information at Natural Resources Canada for 11 months in 2007.
Educational Background
Reid Van Brabant has a comprehensive educational background in geography and emergency management. He studied at the University of Waterloo, earning a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) from 1997 to 2002. He then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Geography at the University of Ottawa from 2002 to 2004. He later attended Carleton University, where he completed a Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security (MIPIS) from 2015 to 2019. He also began a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Calgary from 2004 to 2006 but withdrew after two years.
Professional Experience in Emergency Management
With over 15 years of experience in emergency management, Reid Van Brabant has developed a professional focus on geological and atmospheric phenomena. His work includes managing contingency operations for a variety of disasters, showcasing his expertise in the field. His involvement in nuclear emergency response and other critical incidents highlights his significant contributions to emergency management practices within Canada.
Early Career and Training
Reid Van Brabant began his career as a Geomorphologist in Water Resources Engineering at Golder for 6 months in 2007. Additionally, he has a background in leadership from his time with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, where he achieved the rank of Flight Sergeant from 1993 to 1998. This early experience contributed to his development in both technical and leadership skills relevant to his later roles in emergency management.