Drew Evans Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

I manage the team of security practitioners, both military and civilian, working to protect the people, information, and assets of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.. I also ensure the readiness of the Embassy and its team to face emergencies affecting Canadians or Canadian interests. I provide similar support to the network of Canadian consulates.

Ottawa, Canada Area

When an emergency, such as a natural disaster or terrorist attack, occurs abroad in which Canadians may be affected, the Standing Rapid Deployment Team (SRDT) is sent to the affected region to help with emergency management, consular services, logistics, security and reporting of the situation to GAC headquarters. The SRDT consists of employees who can be.

Jakarta, Indonesia

I managed the team of security practitioners, both military and civilian, working to protect the people, information, and assets of the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. I also ensured the readiness of the Embassy and its team to face emergencies affecting Canadians or Canadian interests. I also played a leadership role as Logistics Coordinator for.

Kyiv, Ukraine

I played a leadership role in responding to three major international crises including:- The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.- The 2020 assisted departure of Canadians from Ukraine at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.- The 2020 downing of flight Ukrainian Airlines flight 752 by Iranian missiles.When not leading our Embassy's response to the.

Ottawa, Canada Area

I worked with federal partners, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Public Safety Canada, to implement the Canadian Police Arrangement.The goal of the Canadian Police Arrangement is to support the Government of Canada in its commitment to build a more secure world through Canadian participation in international peace and peacekeeping.

Ottawa, Canada Area

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) provides on-the-ground intelligence and practical advice on foreign markets to help clients make better, more timely and cost-effective decisions in order to achieve their goals abroad. I worked with the global network of Trade Commissioners and with federal partners to support Canadian defence and security.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Coordinated business continuity planning for the Department, both at headquarters and at 170+ sites abroad. Wrote emergency policies and plans. Drafted and delivered training and exercises. Responded to major international emergencies such as Haiti, Japan, the Arab Spring, and about 15 others in between in a wide variety of roles.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Graduate Certificate, Emergency Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

Activities and Societies: Victoria University Student's Administrative Council; North American Model United Nations; Orientation Week.

Education record