We wish a fond farewell to the ITWaterCooler....

The Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone would like to acknowledge two extraordinary volunteers:

We would like to recognize Jerry Mings and Michael Budd for their voluntary services and contribution in the creation and maintenance of the ITWaterCooler.  The project lead by Jerry Mings in the early 2000s started as a tool for Master Instructor Trainers to receive up-to-date information within their Water Safety community.  Jerry had the vision for a large scale roll out to all Injury Prevention trainers zone-wide.  In 2005, the site was redesigned and updated by Michael Budd who has maintained the site and helped grow it regular and mass use by trainers across the province.  In its prime, the ITWaterCooler was the place for all trainers and instructors to keep in touch with the latest injury prevention news, teaching strategies, and documents.    The "watercooler" has enabled us at Ontario Zone to keep in touch with our delivery partners, as well as Leadership Trainers over the years and through program changes.  Jerry and Michael created a tool that became the envy of many other Zones.  We are grateful and extend a very special thank you for their generous contribution of precious time and expertise.  

Following our commitment to best serve our Red Cross customers, our national websites are accessible by our Red Cross Training Partners, Red Cross Instructor Trainers, and Red Cross Instructors. 

First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety and Lifeguard Training Partners and Instructor Trainers Website - www.redcross.ca/myrc

Tools & Resources

Training Partners and Instructor Trainers offers the following features to support the delivery of the Red Cross programs:

• Training Partners can access documents such as: marketing, programming, research, public education campaigns, logos, mascots, and much more. 
• Training Partners have access to course manager to keep their profile up to date, track courses, enter rosters, and advertise their program offerings on the Red Cross website. 
• Instructor Trainers can access documents that are available to our Red Cross Training Partners (marketing, programming, research, etc.)
• Instructor Trainers can access your profile on our database - you can edit your contact information and you are able to view the courses you have taken and conducted.
• Instructor Trainers also have access to Zone specific pages. Under the section "Zone Administrative Tools", you will find documents that are unique to Ontario (Inclusive Aquatics and HIGH FIVE WSIT tools).
• You can also access the instructor network, under Instructor Network on the left navigation bar.

How to access information

1. Go to www.redcross.ca/myrc
2.  At the login page, do not enter anything. Click on the password reminder.
3. A new screen will ask you for your ID number and email.  Enter your Red Cross WSIT ID number (located on your certification cards) and the email address you have on file with the Red Cross. Click on Submit.
4. Your unique password will be sent to your e-mail address. 
5. Return to the website and enter with your ID number and new password.

Red Cross First Aid, Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors - Instructor Network www.instructornetwork.ca  

Instructor Network also offers the opportunity to post employment opportunities. if you are looking for instructors for your business or facility, please register and visit the Opportunities section of the website to submit your posting. 

Tools & Resources

Instructor Network offers the following features to support our instructors: 

• Program information, updates, and resources. 
• Instructor tools including program standards, products, and teaching resources
• Employment opportunities
• Connect with Red Cross to ask questions, share ideas, and provide feedback
• Link to online store

How to access information

1. Go to www.instructornetwork.ca
2.  At the login page, do not enter anything. Click on the password reminder.
3. A new screen will ask you for your ID number and email.  Enter your Red Cross WSIT ID number (located on your certification cards) and the email address you have on file with the Red Cross. Click on Submit.
4. Your unique password will be sent to your e-mail address. 
5. Return to the website and enter with your ID number and new password.

 If you experience any difficulties in accessing any of the resources, please call the contact centre at 1-877-356-3226.