Tim Conrad

Tim Conrad is an experienced public relations professional who has worked in various industries and excels in high-pressure situations. He has held leadership roles in emergency management and communications during major emergencies in Canada, including wildfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Tim's work in emergencies has been recognized internationally and he has received prestigious awards for his exceptional efforts. He is also a former firefighter with extensive experience. Tim Conrad is a seasoned public relations professional who excels in difficult and high-pressure work. Tim has worked in a variety of industries, including natural resources, municipal utilities, dental services, construction, pet services, finance, and events. He has held leadership roles in emergency management, communications, and post-disaster engagements in some of Canada's largest emergencies. These include record-setting 2023 wildfires in BC's Caribou, Squamish Lillooet, and Columbia Shuswap regions, three record-setting British Columbia wildfire seasons from 2017 to 2021, healthcare and post-secondary education during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2013 southern Alberta floods. His work in emergencies has been studied by academics worldwide and adopted in California, New Zealand, and Australia. Tim received the reputable Shield of Public Service Award from the Canadian Public Relations Society for his exceptional efforts during and after the 2017 wildfires, and the Lamp of Service Award in 2022 for distinguished and dedicated volunteer service, leading CPRS professional development nationally for nearly a decade. He is a former structural firefighter who responded to over 1,000 calls over a dozen years.