2005-09-15

Civil Defence (CAC/ISO/TC 223)

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking interested parties to participate in the committee on Civil Defence (CAC/ISO/TC 223) and represent the following membership categories: consumers, industry, regulators and manufacturers.

The scope of CAC/ISO/TC 223 is: Standardization in the field of civil defence (protection); monitoring and prediction of emergency situations of natural and technogenic character; elimination of consequence from natural disasters, emergencies and catastrophes; tools, equipment and outfit for human salvation; public safety systems, training and education of population.

The Standards Council of Canada is looking for technical experts from various organizations that have a stake in the implementation of this technology to participate in the review and drafting of standards.
Benefits of Participation:

    * Membership in the Canadian committee
    * Mailings of draft standards for your information and comment
    * Participation in sub-committees
    * Ability to submit initiatives through the Standards Council of Canada
    * Attendance of selected events and committee meetings

What is Expected?

    * Possess the technical knowledge and/or experience related to the subject matter.
    * Active participation, commitment and a willingness to undertake committee work and prepare required reports and meeting documents in an electronic environment.
    * Ability and willingness to meet and respect deadlines and follow SCC procedures, directives and committee terms of reference.
    * Represent stakeholder groups and views. Consult with constituency and bring their concerns to the table.

Individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a statement outlining interests and ability to contribute to the work of the CAC/ISO/TC 223 to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by October 15, 2005.

Questions should be directed to Dean Brookes, Senior Program Officer, ISO by telephone at 613-238-3222 ext. 452 or by email at [email protected].