About Us

Since 2001 Arctic Response Canada has been the top Emergency Planning and Safety Training Provider in Northern Canada. .

Company president and founder Mike Rarog leads the operation out of Yellowknife, where business began in 2001 .
Mike has a strong military background including over 15 years spent in the North with the Canadian Forces, plus considerable experience in the non-profit sector including International humanitarian aid work in the former Rwanda and Yugoslavia.

The Northern headquarters remains strong with satellite offices opening in Iqaluit, Whitehorse and Saskatoon to appeal to our clients needs and interests.

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Yellowknife

Robin Bourke is lead instructor for the Yellowknife HQ.
Robin brings a wealth of professional and personal interest experience in all aspects of field training and health and safety certifications.

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Whitehorse

Chris Meger is the District Field Safety Manager for our Whitehorse location.
Chris’ field experience includes water and land guiding both in the North and Manitoba. Chris is the primary instructor for many of our field courses. He is also qualified to teach the health and safety and industrial safety courses offered by Arctic Response.

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Saskatoon

District manager for Saskatoon is Jeff Baxter .
A former Naval officer, Jeff leads the Emergency Planning and Consultation branch of our business.

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Iqaluit

Our newest office opened in Iqaluit with a focus on Health & Safety and Field courses to better serve the remote Northern communities.