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"DBI was hired by our department for their Risk Management expertize. They went above and beyond expectation on a regular basis providing ongoing consultation as required and managed the unique needs of our organization. I would most definitely recommend them for any consulting work in this area – as it is top notch!"
Anne Newman – Manager, Girl Guides of Canada

Climber

"The DBI Team take to heart their clients' needs and always delivers on their desired outcomes. An excellent combination of listening, doing, and follow-up."
Marc Merulla – President, Team Building Ottawa & Montreal

Kayakers

"The DBI Team are experts in risk management who helped our organization to create one of the most comprehensive risk management guides currently in use by a not for profit organization."
Linda Crawford – Director, Girl Guides of Canada

Systems

Each project we undertake is unique. Our systems model is the foundation from which we work. We have shared our approach in the book Managing Risk: Systems Planing for Outdoor Adventure Programs.

Selected Projects

Project Showcase – The York School's Excursion Program

Selected Projects

Project Showcase – Camp Goodtimes a Canadian Cancer Society camp for kids with cancer.

Selected Projects

Project Showcase – Ontario Parks - Bonnechere Provincial Park emergency response site assessment.

Reports

We work with hundreds of organizations. Whether you're big or small you will get the same results - solutions to your specific needs.

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About DBI

Our team are leaders, guides and mentors. We are action oriented, come from diverse backgrounds and are accomplished - academically, professionally and personally. When working with you, our actions are motivated by your ability to own, implement and continue to develop solutions to your unique risk management challenges. DBI is lead by a management group with more than 50 years of experience.
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Working With You

We work with not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, governing bodies, individual businesses, large corporations and all levels of government. Our levels of involvement have ranged from project start-up to reviews and assessments of existing programs to the development and implementation of new programs and strategies. We help you develop solutions.
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Contact Us

E: consulting@directbearing.ca
P: +01-613-758-2846
T: 800-509-3196 (in Canada)
IM: Priority Follow-up (text us now!)

Latest Projects

Sept 2011 - Girl Guides of Canada - Development of Outdoor Adventure Leadership program.
Aug 2011 - Lower Canada College - Emergency response and crisis management review.
March 2011 - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Staff emergency readiness and survival training.

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Matt Cruchet

President/Founder
Matt’s strengths lie in operational assessment where he uses his experience in the not-for-profit, youth-service, adventure travel and emergency planning industries to evaluate and manage risk.  More
 

Jon Heshka

Principal
Jon bridges the real world of risk management with the rigour of academia. Jon understands risk and the law and can help organizations achieve their risk management targets. More
 

Jeff Jackson

Principal
Jeff is an award winning educator who brings a business management perspective that spans adventure tourism, economic development, health care and education to the DBI Team.  More
 

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Our systems approach to managing risk. Available now online!