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.

Why attend?

After this session, you will be better equipped to:

• • Understand key insights on harassment, violence and psychological safety affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ workers
• • Recognize how identity-based harm impacts safety, reporting and retention
• • Strengthen workplace approaches, including policies, supervisor responses and reporting pathways
• • Take 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

Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy is a result of community-led research aiming to translate worker testimony into actionable steps to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion that employers in the energy sector can implement on the frontline – not just in the corporate office. This research is part of a larger project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada and is accompanied by a practical toolkit that can be used in workplaces across the sector to cultivate safer and more inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers.

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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

Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, Pride at Work Canada empowers Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our learning, networking and community events happen across the country, advising, celebrating and connecting the most inclusive Canadian employers. We help private, public and non-profit employers to create safer, more inclusive workplaces that recognize the skills of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The vision we share with our employer members is a Canada where every individual can achieve their full potential at work, regardless of gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation. 

Learn more at prideatwork.ca