Zakari Sanda
Canadian Red Cross
Gatineau,Canada
1
Language
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Bilingual (English/French) Emergency Management & Operations Leader with over 7 years of front-line experience directing large-scale response operations, Incident Management Team (IMT) functions, and site logistics. Hands-on expertise managing multi-agency emergency responses—including national disaster relief, wildfire evacuations, flood operations, and public health deployments—in alignment with Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles. Proven ability to operate effectively during high-tempo 12-hour shifts, deploy on short notice, and deliver exceptional plans, reports, and operational deliverables.
Work History
Site Manager / Deputy Operations Manager
6 Years 7 Months- Incident Command & Planning: Lead field-level Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and Incident Management Teams (IMT) during national relief efforts for floods, wildfires, and COVID-19 deployments.
- Operational Tempo & Shift Execution: Manage continuous 12-hour shift rotations and direct diverse response teams across high-capacity testing sites, emergency shelters, and relief facilities.
- Inter-Agency Coordination: Collaborate with federal and local partners (including PHAC and CBSA) to align incident objectives, streamline resource allocation, and ensure compliance with emergency frameworks.
- Plan & SOP Development: Draft comprehensive operational plans, emergency procedures, incident reporting documents, and briefings using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Rapid Deployment & Crisis Relief: Maintain 24/7 readiness to deploy to high-stress emergency zones, facilitating shelter, meals, and essential relief for thousands of evacuees and displaced individuals.
Assistant Operations Manager
3 Years- Incident Response & Risk Management: Managed emergency response protocols and control room operations during security incidents in coordination with local law enforcement and emergency services.
- Deliverables & Policy Creation: Developed, revised, and standard-operating procedures (SOPs), emergency preparedness plans, and compliance documentation.
- Personnel & Team Leadership: Supervised round-the-clock shift schedules, recruitment, and operational training to maintain constant readiness across major commercial and hospitality properties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Conflict Studies
Emergency Management Training
Diploma - Police Foundations
Skills
Emergency Management & Response: Incident Command System (ICS / NIMS Alignment)
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Support
Rapid Deployment
Incident Action Objectives
Operational Leadership: 12-Hour Shift Management
Multi-Agency Coordination
Site & Safety Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Planning & Communications: High-Impact Technical Writing
Policy & SOP Development
Inter-Agency Reporting
Bilingual (English & French)
Technical Skills: MS Office Suite (Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Teams
SharePoint)
Emergency Data Platforms
Reference Checks & Security Clearances
Certification
First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified | Valid G Driver’s License
Timeline
Site Manager / Deputy Operations Manager
Canadian Red Cross
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Operations Manager
GardaWorld
01.2017 - 01.2020Read More
La Cité Collégiale
Diploma from Police Foundations
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Canadian Red Cross / Industry Standard
Emergency Management Training
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Saint Paul University
Bachelor of Arts from Conflict Studies
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