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Disruptions are a part of life—whether it’s weather related incidents, accidents, environmental shifts, or tech glitches. The secret sauce? Being prepared! By planning ahead and addressing vulnerabilities, you can boost your resilience and set your organization up for success. At AILM Resiliency Consulting Agency, we specialize in crafting tailored solutions for complex challenges, drawing on our extensive experience in government, private, and education sectors. Don’t let your business resiliency take a hit from disruptions, staffing shortages, or other pressures. We offer a comprehensive suite of business consulting services designed to assess, implement, and elevate your continuity, emergency management, and/or risk program.
When the unexpected hits, it’s all about taking control and adapting. Let us guide you in building strong, resilient organizations with cutting-edge programs and solutions. Together, we’ll turn challenges into opportunities!
~ Claire Mechan, Owner/Primary Consultant, AILM Resiliency Consulting Agency
Our mission is to empower organizations to proactively manage risk, ensure business continuity, and navigate emergencies with confidence. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, tailored solutions that safeguard people, processes, and assets. Through expert guidance, innovative strategies, and collaborative partnerships, we help clients minimize disruptions, enhance resilience, and maintain operational integrity in the face of adversity. We aspire to make your continuity, emergency management, and/or risk program not just meaningful, but a true game-changer for your organization. As your dedicated business partner, we will help you craft a tailored program that brings consistency and clarity across every department. With our expertise and support, we’ll build a robust program for your organization that ensures functional service, protection, and seamless recovery for your entire business. This isn’t just another generic plan; it’s a bespoke solution designed to fit your unique needs and challenges. Let’s create a future-ready program that empowers you to thrive in any situation.
Empower Your Continuity, Emergency, and Risk Strategies with Expert Coaching
Think of AILM as your facilitator and coach, guiding your departments to take ownership of their continuity, emergency and risk strategies and plans. Together, we’ll dive deep, asking the right questions and uncovering tailored solutions that align with your business priorities. Our role is to challenge your ideas and empower your teams to truly grasp what works—and what doesn’t. Through this collaborative process, we’ll identify the essential resources needed to keep your critical services running smoothly and enhance your risk profile. Our team can lead engaging exercises that build confidence in strategy development, ensuring your staff understands their authority during a crisis and your overall business priorities.
Let’s explore how you, as a leader, can empower your team to take decisive action and protect the organization’s survival and reputation. Together, we’ll create a culture of resilience and readiness!
Claire is a business continuity and emergency management professional. She has worked in many sectors including education and government. She is a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and holds a Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management (MADEM) from Royal Roads University (2013), and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Vancouver Island University (2006). Claire has worked in emergency management and business continuity since 2012. She worked as a special projects’ coordinator for the Office of the Deputy Minister – Department of Justice, Government of Yukon from 2012 until 2015 and was the recipient in 2014 of the Premiere’s Award of Excellence for her work on the ground-breaking Sharing Common Ground project.
She was then recruited in 2015 by the Disaster and Emergency Management program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to serve as Manager of the academic program and continues to teach as a sessional instructor. Additionally, Claire taught on a 1-year contract for the Occupational Health and Safety program for NAIT in 2016. Claire also led NAIT through their COVID-19 response and recovery as the Director of the Coordinated Response Team and Emergency Coordination Centre.
Claire is passionate about supporting other women in business continuity and emergency management, which is why she volunteers with the Mentor for Women in Business Continuity Management program through the DRII Foundation. Claire currently sits on the CSA Group technical committee for emergency and continuity management where she contributed to the CSAZ1600-17 standard. In addition, she has memberships to IAEM, DRI Canada and BCI.
With over 15 years of experience in risk management, Nicole is a highly knowledgeable and skilled professional. She has strong attention to detail, advanced analytical abilities, and exceptional relationship-building skills. Nicole has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Great Distinction) in Leadership. She holds the Canadian Risk Management Professional certification focusing on Enterprise Risk Management and an ISO Certified Risk Management Professional designation recognized by the Risk & Insurance Management Society. Her expertise spans diverse sectors, including finance, not-for-profit, public service, and higher education. Throughout her career, Nicole has been crucial in developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management programs, Risk Appetite statements, and policies for large and intricate organizations. Her influence and guidance have steered senior leadership towards an integrated and strategic approach to enterprise risk management and insurance. Nicole’s work has significantly impacted, providing strategic advice, assistance, and support.
A notable achievement includes leading the development and implementation of the Alberta Provincial Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Framework, a critical step in risk management. Her strategic counsel and support to the Executive Director of the Recovery Branch and the Chief of Staff of the Wildfire Recovery Task Force had been essential in identifying and managing strategic recovery issues. Nicole has effectively resolved issues at the senior management level, demonstrating her ability to handle complex situations. Additionally, she has provided valuable advice and services to the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension on the Managing Organizational Risk series’ research, development, and delivery.
Amber has over 15+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, and risk management. Amber also has 10+ years’ experience working with industrial, municipal, and indigenous fire services, in the developed and the developing world. Amber is an adjunct instructor and content developer for the Fire Services Executive Management Program at Humber College. Amber also serves on the Board of Directors with Firefighters Without Borders (FWB), managing global projects and providing strategic guidance and support to protect life, property, and the environment in communities around the world. Through this work, Amber coordinates with donors & volunteers to provide equipment, professional training, education resources, and support to fire departments and communities in need. Amber also conducts community risk assessments / field assessments and reports on recommendations and planning strategies for each community partner.
Amber has her master’s degree in public safety, post graduate certificates in Emergency Management, Fire Service Executive Management, Environmental Business, Sustainable Business and Environmental Management. Amber also has her Master Business Continuity Professional designation (MBCP), her Incident Command System (ICS) 400 level, her Public Information Officer certification (PIO), and fire certifications in fire and life safety education, fire prevention, fire suppression, and hazardous materials operations.
With nearly a decade of experience in acquiring, cleaning, and analyzing spatial and non-spatial data, Ian is a highly skilled GIS Data Analyst and Machine Learning Specialist. He has worked on various machine learning projects leveraging remote sensing data and GIS variables, including leading a habitat suitability mapping project for endangered species in Canada. His experience with machine learning, risk mapping, and fire data enables him to develop more accurate, smaller-scale fire risk maps around key targets, surpassing the larger scale resolution of publicly available models.
Ian’s proficiency extends to applying deep learning segmentation algorithms on remote sensing data such as Sentinel-1 and 2, Landsat, and commercial data, to identify features such as wetlands, burnt areas, and active fires. His deep knowledge in geospatial technology and AI allows him to deliver insights that go beyond traditional analysis, enhancing decision-making and problem-solving in complex environments.
Ian’s dedication to integrating GIS and machine learning technologies drives his continuous pursuit of innovation in geospatial analysis, making him a valuable asset to any project focused on extracting actionable insights from data.
*AILM Resiliency Consulting Agency has established numerous partnerships with industry professionals and engages them on a contract basis as needed.
We deliver personalized continuity, emergency, and risk plans that align with your goals. By collaborating across departments, we create seamless, effective solutions to keep your organization strong.
Ready to build a resilient, future-ready organization? At AILM Resiliency Consulting Agency, we specialize in customized solutions to help you thrive through any disruption. Whether you’re looking to enhance continuity, risk management, or emergency plans, we’re here to guide you. Reach out today, and let’s turn challenges into opportunities together!
Edmonton, Alberta.
Phone: (867) 335-3953
Email: Claire@ailmresiliencyconsulting.com
AILM Resiliency Consulting Agency offers consulting services to corporate, industry, and government clients interested in building a more resilient organization through business continuity and emergency management.
