Canada
Permanent Representative
Dr Cécile SIEWE
Hydrological Adviser
Dr Wayne JENKINSON
Regional Association
Region IV: North America, Central America, Caribbean
Regional Involvement
Region IV: North America, Central America, Caribbean
Date of WMO Membership
INFCOM
Commission for Infrastructure - Officers
INFCOM Management Group (2020-2023)
Standing Committee on WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (SC-WIPPS)
Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT) (2020-2024)
Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks (SC-ON) (2020-2024)
Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology (SC-IMT)
SERCOM
Standing Committee on Climate Services
Standing Committee on Hydrological Services
Standing Committee on Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Services (SC-MMO)
Standing Committee on Services for Agriculture
Expert Network
Expert Network
Focal Points
Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM)
Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM)
NMHS Mandate & Structure
Observations, Data and Warnings
All Information
- Part 1 (NMS Mandate and Planning)
- Part 2 (NMS Capacity)
- Part 3 (Quality Management)
- Part 4 (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Part 5 (Data and Observations)
- Part 6 (Services)
- Part 7 (Climate Services)
- Part 8 (Hydrology)
- Part 9 (Social Media)
1.14 Link to national drought policy
1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue
Yes CMOS
1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions
Department of the Environment Act and Canada Water Act, Boundary Water Treaty
1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions
Memoranda of Understanding for Water Quantity Surveys (hydrometric cost-share agreements) between the Federal-Provincial-Territorial governments; International River Improvement Act; International Boundary Waters Treaty Act; Emergency Management Act.
1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services
Yes
1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn
Yes
1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country
In addition to Environment and Climate Change Canada, several other federal departments produce climate-related data and information products related to oceans, permafrost, and sector-targeted information (e.g. forestry, agriculture). Further, Canada’s provinces and territories produce climate-related data and information in areas of their jurisdiction, including (but not limited to) water resources, air quality, and flood risk. Several types of organizations contribute to the delivery of climate services, and/or interfacing with users so as to align products and services to user needs, including all levels of government (i.e. federal, provincial, territorial and municipal), regional climate consortia, academia, non-government organizations, and the private sector. The diversity of providers creates an important role for Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide national leadership and coordination of climate services in Canada.
1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)
Yes
1.3 Legal status of the NMS
Government or state owned, providing Public Weather Service (PWS) or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)
1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years
No
1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:
Environment and Climate Change Canada
1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)
Meteorological Service of Canada, National Hydrological Services
1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain
There is no specific legislation concerning the provision of information and services
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)
985
985
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)
1499
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)
8
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)
6
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services
14
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)
196
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)
108
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers
304
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)
14
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)
87
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff
101
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)
7
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)
10
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other
17
2.14 Total annual budget
CAD $222M (year 2016-2017)
2.15 Main sources of funding
Government;
2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
23
2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change x (one time increase)
2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.
National agencies;N/A
2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years
Yes
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Female)
47
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)
79
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists
432
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)
187
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)
60
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians
247
2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change
2.23 Communications capacity and outreach
A press relations office that regularly interacts with the press;A presence on social media channels;checked
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)
292
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)
140
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)
38
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)
17
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists
55
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)
164
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)
39
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians
203
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)
3
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
35
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
2
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
65
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)
101
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)
110
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
6
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
69
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
30
3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
Yes, in full
3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M
1
3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters
3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place
3 years or more
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
Five years or more
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
Five years or more
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
Five years or more
3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
Between 1 and 2 years
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
Five years or more
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status
Yes, in part
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place
3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?
3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented
QMS conforming to ISO 9001:2015 standard
3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status
Yes, in full
4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings
100%
4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country
100000
4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time
Yes
4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country
Yes
4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities
Yes
4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities
Yes
4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format
Yes
4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments
Yes
4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages
Yes
4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country
Yes
4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS
Yes
4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform
Yes
4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_
Yes
4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_
No
5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved
Yes
5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
No
5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface
1- Thinesh Sornalingam, 2 – Jeffrey Karn
5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources
Yes
5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place
Yes
5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)
No
5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products
GTS via Internet;Internet (other than GTS links);
5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea
Yes
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)
Ocean Networks, East coast: U of Dalhousie, West coast : U of Victoria
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)
45 moored buoys, ~52 AVOS ~35 Drifters
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)
5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO
Yes, some or most of those collected by institutional partners (non-NMS)
5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations
Yes
6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Yes
6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings
No
6.6 Production of decadal forecasts
No
6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services
6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS
Yes
6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services
TV;Radio;Printed media;Web application;Social media;Mobile phone application;
6.1 Services provided by NMS
Public Weather Services;Flash Flood Warnings;Impact-based forecast and warning services;Severe weather forecasting, incl. in the Arctic;Extreme heat;Cyclones;Climate Services;Aviation Services;Marine Services;Marine safety forecast and warning services for high seas, coastal waters and ports;Coastal hazards forecasting and warnings;Agrometeorological Services;Hydrological Services;Visualization of current gauge height and discharge;Representative values of discharges;Air/Water quality;Tsunami Services;Earthquake/Seismic Services;Volcanological monitoring and alert services;
6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS
Not applicable
6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services
No
7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement;National Adaptation Plan (NAP);National development policy or strategy;National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Strategy;National sectoral policies and strategies (e.g. food security, health, etc.);
7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:
Identifying key stakeholders for improving climate-related outcomes in priority sectors (UIPs focused on GFCS priorities: health, agriculture and food security, WRM , energy, DRM);Identifying key climatic factors of socio-economic significance at the national levels, establishing baseline knowledge based on capacity assessments and co-defining with stakeholders climate information needs for sectoral decision-making at national level;Identifying feasible climate services for meeting priority needs and capacity needs/requirements for their development and delivery;
7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:
Verifying status of and consulting/supporting development and/or implementation of NAP and other plans listed in 7.1 above reflecting priority needs;Co-developing national action plan for climate services (if appropriate, depending on status of/prospects for NAP) in response to priority needs;Establishing institutional mandates for providing climate services as well as for using climate services, with the aim to mainstream efficient and well-informed climate risk management practices at all levels;
7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:
Negotiating access to financing from ongoing programmes and/or contributing to the development of new proposals to address identified needs;
7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:
No
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )
Agriculture - : CS provided for;4;Agriculture - data services;Agriculture - climate monitoring ;Agriculture - climate analysis and diagnostics;Agriculture - climate predictions;Agriculture - climate change projections;Agriculture - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)
Aviation - : CS provided for;2;Aviation - data services;Aviation - climate monitoring ;Aviation - climate analysis and diagnostics;Aviation - climate predictions;Aviation - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )
Building - : CS provided for;5;Building - data services;Building - climate monitoring ;Building - climate analysis and diagnostics;Building - climate predictions;Building - climate change projections;Building - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )
Commercial - : CS provided for;1;Commercial - data services;Commercial - climate monitoring ;Commercial - climate analysis and diagnostics;Commercial - climate predictions;Commercial - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )
Emergency planning and response - : CS provided for;4;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - climate monitoring ;Emergency planning and response - climate analysis and diagnostics;Emergency planning and response - climate predictions;Emergency planning and response - climate change projections;Emergency planning and response - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )
Energy industry - : CS provided for;3;Energy industry - data services;Energy industry - climate monitoring ;Energy industry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Energy industry - climate predictions;Energy industry - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )
Environmental protection - : CS provided for;1;Environmental protection - data services;Environmental protection - climate monitoring ;Environmental protection - climate analysis and diagnostics;Environmental protection - climate predictions;Environmental protection - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )
Finance and insurance - : CS provided for;3;Finance and insurance - data services;Finance and insurance - climate monitoring ;Finance and insurance - climate analysis and diagnostics;Finance and insurance - climate predictions;Finance and insurance - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )
Fisheries - : CS provided for;3;Fisheries - data services;Fisheries - climate monitoring ;Fisheries - climate analysis and diagnostics;Fisheries - climate predictions;Fisheries - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )
Forestry - : CS provided for;4;Forestry - data services;Forestry - climate monitoring ;Forestry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Forestry - climate predictions;Forestry - climate change projections;Forestry - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)
Government - : CS provided for;4;Government - data services;Government - climate monitoring ;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate predictions;Government - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )
Human health - : CS provided for;4;Human health - data services;Human health - climate monitoring ;Human health - climate analysis and diagnostics;Human health - climate predictions;Human health - climate change projections;Human health - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)
Local authorities - : CS provided for;2;Local authorities - data services;Local authorities - climate monitoring ;Local authorities - climate analysis and diagnostics;Local authorities - climate predictions;Local authorities - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )
Maritime transport - : CS provided for;4;Maritime transport - data services;Maritime transport - climate monitoring ;Maritime transport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Maritime transport - climate predictions;Maritime transport - climate change projections;Maritime transport - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)
Recreation, sport - : CS provided for;2;Recreation, sport - data services;Recreation, sport - climate monitoring ;Recreation, sport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Recreation, sport - climate predictions;Recreation, sport - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )
Scientific - : CS provided for;3;Scientific - data services;Scientific - climate monitoring ;Scientific - climate analysis and diagnostics;Scientific - climate predictions;Scientific - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))
Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - : CS provided for;2;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - data services;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate monitoring ;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate analysis and diagnostics;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate predictions;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )
Transport - : CS provided for;2;Transport - data services;Transport - climate monitoring ;Transport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Transport - climate predictions;Transport - climate change projections;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)
Water resources - : CS provided for;4;Water resources - data services;Water resources - climate monitoring ;Water resources - climate analysis and diagnostics;Water resources - climate predictions;Water resources - climate change projections;Water resources - tailored products;
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total
10
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)
No significant year-to-year change
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female
13
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male
31
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total
44
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female
39
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male
164
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total
203
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female
1
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male
9
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female
6
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male
13
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total
19
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female
17
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male
1
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total
18
8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels
As an input into emergency planning and development of warning messages;As input to flood risk reduction strategy development and implementation of risk reduction/prevention measures (e.g., construction of flood levees, dredging, designation of flood plain and land-use practices);
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)
218
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)
294
8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree
N/A
8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS
$44.9M
8.20 Main sources of funding
Government;
8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
0.486
8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change x (one time increase)
8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.
New funding approved by federal Government of Canada
8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country
Yes
8.25 Status of QMS implementation
QMS implemented for the whole NHS
8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS
8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future
8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff
No
8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS
No
8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings
8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country
No
8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided
Yes
8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017
No
8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development
Yes
8.8 NHS areas of responsibility
Hydrological observations - stage and discharge;Hydrological observations - climatological;Water Resources Assessment;Hydrological Forecasting (droughts, floods, streamflow) and Warnings ;Transboundary relations
8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate
Canada Water Act, International River Improvements Act, Fisheries Act, Navigable Waters Act. Boundary Water s Treaty Act
8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country
Law
8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology
National Hydrological Services
8.4 Legal status of the NHS
Government or state owned, providing hydrological or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)
8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
8.2 Exact title of NHS
8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity
Yes
8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities
Yes
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)
76
8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )
8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)
64
8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)
21
8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)
122
8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)
87
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)
0
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
10
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
23
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
6
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
1
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
5
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentandClimateChange
9.2 Accronym of NMHS
NMS: National Meteorological Service / MHEWS: Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website
https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentandClimateChange
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter
https://twitter.com/environmentca
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram
CENTRES
Centres
| Name | Centre type | Centre function | Principal GISC | Secundary GISC | CBS Endorsement | Technical Commission | Manual on WIS status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPC (Montreal) | Other | GDPFS - Global Producing Centres for long-range prediction (GPC) | |||||
| NMC (Montreal) | NC | National Meteorological Centre | GISC Washington | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| RSMC-Activity-ATM (Montreal) | DCPC | GDPFS - RSMC Activity– atmospheric transport modelling | GISC Washington | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| RSMC-Activity-NWP (Montreal) | Other | GDPFS - RSMC–Global Deterministic Numerical Weather Prediction | |||||
| RSMC-Geographical (Montreal) | Other | GDPFS - RSMC-Geographical | |||||
| WMC (Montreal) | Other | GDPFS - Global Producing Centres for long-range prediction (GPC) |