Jonathan Raikes
Lead Research Associate, Sustainability
About
Jonathan is a Lead Research Associate at Signal49 Research with more than 13 years of experience across public service, international development, and academia. His work focuses on designing and implementing solutions to complex disaster and emergency management challenges in Canada and internationally.
He has led multidisciplinary teams to explore transformation pathways for strengthening disaster resilience, including advancements in organizational structures, systems, and operations. His experience includes leading projects to enhance federal and national disaster management systems, with a focus on building scalable and sustainable resilience outcomes. Jonathan’s work is grounded in strategic approaches to public safety, economic security, national security, and critical infrastructure management.
Employment History
- Public Safety Canada, Policy Advisor/Analyst, Strategic Policy
- University of Waterloo, Research Associate
- Royal Roads University, Associate Faculty, Instructor
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Research Assistant
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Intern
- Western University, Research Assistant
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Geography with a Concentration in Disaster Management Policy and Planning, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Master of Arts, Geography with a Concentration in Climate Adaptation, Western University
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), with a Concentration in Geography, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, University of Guelph