Safer Workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers
How do harassment and psychological safety affect 2SLGBTQIA+ workers—and what can employers do to create safer workplaces?
About this webinar
Pride is a time of celebration, but for many 2SLGBTQIA+ employees, workplace experiences do not always reflect that reality. Harassment, violence and gaps in psychological safety remain persistent challenges across Canada’s energy and electricity sectors, particularly in field‑based roles.
In this webinar, EHRC and Pride at Work Canada will explore key findings from the Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy report and what they mean for employers. The session will examine how homophobia, transphobia and microaggressions affect workers’ ability to speak up, report concerns and feel safe on the job.
Framing psychological safety as part of occupational health and safety, the discussion will highlight practical actions organizations can take—from strengthening policies and supervisor responses to building reporting processes workers trust. Participants will also be introduced to tools and resources to support next steps.
Key takeaways:
- Understand key insights on harassment, violence and psychological safety affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ workers
- Recognize how identity-based harm affected safety, reporting and retention
- Strengthen workplace approaches, including policies, supervisor responses and reporting pathways
- Identify informed next steps using relevant tools and resources
Who should attend?
This webinar is relevant for:
- • Employers and organizational leaders
- • HR, DEI and employee relations professionals
- • Health and safety practitioners
- • Supervisors and managers
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Ting-Fai Yu, PhD
Program Coordinator, Energy, Pride at Work Canada
Ting-Fai Yu, PhD (he/him), coordinates the Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy project at Pride at Work Canada, where he leads industry research on marginalized groups and translates findings into actionable strategies for safer, more inclusive, and more equitable workplaces. -
Muhammad Ahsan
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, EHRC
Muhammad (he/him) is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional and a distinguished expert in organizational development, recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. With over 15 years of experience, he has made significant contributions in both the public and private sectors, marked by his expertise in facilitating learning, advocating for human rights, public speaking and human resource management. In 2023, Muhammad’s leadership and influence in his field were recognized when he was named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list.
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This session is designed for employers, organizational leaders, HR and DEI professionals, health and safety practitioners, supervisors and managers committed to fostering safer and more inclusive workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers.
This session is especially relevant for organizations looking to strengthen psychological safety and build workplace cultures where all employees feel safe, respected and supported.
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