Emergency Services & Outreach Coordinator

CARE PACK Inc. is a Manitoba-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate emotional support through operationally trained therapy dog and handler teams. Our mission is to support first responders, emergency services personnel, patients, families, bystanders, and individuals affected by emergencies, traumatic events, and stressful situations.

We are seeking a confident, personable, and motivated Volunteer Emergency Services Liaison & Outreach Coordinator to help establish and strengthen relationships with fire departments, EMS, police services, and other emergency response organizations throughout Winnipeg and rural Manitoba.

This is an exciting opportunity for a retired or experienced emergency services professional who would like to continue making a meaningful difference in the first responder community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop professional relationships with fire chiefs, EMS leadership, police services, and emergency response organizations.


• Help introduce CARE PACK and explain the role of operationally trained therapy dog and handler teams in supporting emergency personnel and affected individuals.


• Identify opportunities for CARE PACK to visit fire stations, EMS facilities, and police departments, subject to departmental approval.


• Arrange and participate in introductory meetings with emergency services leadership and CARE PACK representatives.


• Help identify operational needs where CARE PACK's services may provide meaningful support.


• Provide insight into emergency services culture, procedures, and operational considerations.


• Support the development of long-term partnerships and collaborative opportunities.


• Work closely with CARE PACK's leadership and Administrative Coordinator to coordinate outreach activities and follow-ups.

Ideal Candidate:

Retired or experienced firefighters, paramedics, police officers, dispatchers, emergency management professionals, and individuals with strong emergency services connections are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit a résumé and a brief introduction outlining your emergency services experience, relevant professional connections, and interest in supporting CARE PACK to info@carepackbuddies.ca.

This is a volunteer, non-board position with flexible hours.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills


• Knowledge of emergency services operations, culture, and protocols


• Confident communicating with fire chiefs, police leadership, EMS personnel, and other professionals


• Strong networking and professional relationship-building abilities


• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently


• Professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


• Previous experience in fire services, EMS, policing, emergency management, or a related field is highly desirable


• Established connections within Manitoba's emergency services community are considered a valuable asset

Volunteers will gain valuable experience in nonprofit leadership support, community engagement, professional networking, partnership development, and emergency services outreach.

This opportunity offers experience working collaboratively with emergency services organizations, building professional relationships, and supporting initiatives focused on first responder mental health and community well-being.

Transferable skills are relevant to careers in emergency management, public safety, community relations, nonprofit management, public administration, and organizational development.

Approximately 3-5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. Responsibilities may include remote outreach, telephone calls, and occasional in-person meetings or visits with emergency services organizations throughout Winnipeg and surrounding Manitoba communities. Some daytime availability is preferred. We are seeking someone interested in an ongoing volunteer commitment.

• Online Application Form Below
• Email: info@carepackbuddies.ca (Include Opportunity ID)
• Online: www.carepackbuddies.ca