Beyond the Firsts: What Real Gender Equity Looks Like in the Electricity Sector
This 1‑hour virtual panel moves the conversation beyond optics to examine what actually shapes women’s experiences in the electricity sector.
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Beyond the Firsts: What Real Gender Equity Looks Like in the Electricity Sector
International Women’s Day 2026 Panel Discussion
International Women’s Day (March 8) often highlights milestones: the “first woman,” increased representation and other visible wins. These moments matter, but they are not the same as equity.
This 1‑hour virtual panel moves the conversation beyond optics to examine what actually shapes women’s experiences in the electricity sector. From frontline roles to leadership pathways, panellists will explore where women continue to face barriers, why progress stalls after entry and how workplace systems around safety, scheduling, advancement and accountability either support or undermine equity.
Featuring voices from operations, workforce development and organizational leadership, the discussion focuses on practical, sector‑specific actions that create lasting change. The goal is not inspiration alone, but clarity about what needs to shift — and who is responsible for making it happen.
Panellists
- Rebecca Caron, President, Society of United Professionals
- Joanna Osawe, President & CEO, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)
- Lenore Robson, VP, People, Culture & Strategic Policy, Ontario Energy Board
- Michelle Branigan, CEO, EHRC
Who should attend?
This session is designed for employers, HR and DEI professionals, union representatives, supervisors, sector leaders and anyone working to advance gender equity in electricity—whether at the frontline, in technical roles or in organizational decision-making.
This session is especially relevant for organizations aiming to move beyond representation and toward measurable, sustainable equity.
Webinar details
- This event will be presented in English only. Live captions will be available in additional languages to support broader accessibility.
- Can’t attend live? A recording will be available to all registered attendees after the event.
For questions or more information, please contact us at [email protected].
About EHRC
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is the national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the Canadian electricity sector has a safety-focused, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. EHRC works with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities in electricity and renewable energy. Learn more at ehrc.ca.
This webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
