March 4, Ottawa, ON – Today Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) launches Mentor Junction, a free, online mentorship platform for Canada’s electricity sector. The free, user-friendly platform facilitates mentor relationships […]
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Mentorship platform connects electricity sector workers to build relationships for success
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- Mentorship
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Women’s History Month 2021
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- Gender Equity
March is Women’s History Month, and also includes International Women’s Day. At EHRC, we wanted to celebrate the individual women and organizations that are committed to fostering places where women […]
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Embracing 2021 With Compassionate Leadership
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- Best Practices, Hiring Practices
When I thought about 2021 and what it would bring, I realized that in many ways that it is I who makes the decisions about how my year will unfold. […]
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Powering Canada’s Future
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- Industry Achievement, Labour Market
Electricity is a core enabler of modern life, powering homes and workplaces, and employing thousands of Canadians across the country. But as the industry continues to grow towards renewable energy, […]
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National Occupational Standards profiles inform skills needs for electricity sector
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- Best Practices, Hiring Practices, Labour Market
April 29, Ottawa—Today, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) released 11 new National Occupational Standards (NOS) with a focus on green occupations in the electricity sector. This work will be foundational […]
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EHRC Launches Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Help Workplaces Better Reflect Canadian Society
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- 2SLGBTQ+, Diversity, Gender Equity, Hiring Practices
May 13, Ottawa—Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) with support of its members and partners continues to lead the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion in Canada’s electricity industry. Today EHRC […]
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Canadian Climate Priorities 2021
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- Industry Achievement
As climate change continues to threaten Canada and the rest of the world, attitudes towards combating climate change—including the policy and funding needed—continue to evolve. To better understand the attitudes […]
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The Never-Ending Waves of Racism, Part 1: Reflections
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- Diversity, Hiring Practices, HR Policy
By Merertu Mogga Frissa, Program Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Someone once asked me why we struggle with diversity and inclusion in Canada. My response was that we have […]
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The Never-Ending Waves of Racism, Part 2: Actions
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- Diversity, Hiring Practices, HR Policy
By Merertu Mogga Frissa, Program Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In the first installment of this blog, I highlighted some areas that need special consideration when it comes to […]
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New Project Encourages Alberta’s Youth to Consider Careers in Electricity
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- Hiring Practices, Industry Achievement, Mentorship
May 27, 2021, Ottawa—Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announced a new initiative today that will raise awareness of the careers that exist in Alberta’s fast changing electricity and renewables sector […]
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Launch of Succession Planning Guidebook Supports Alberta’s Electricity Sector Through Future of Work Transition
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- Best Practices, Hiring Practices, HR Policy, Labour Market
June 22, Ottawa—Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) continues to ensure Alberta’s electricity sector is future-ready with the launch of its latest resource, the Succession Planning Guidebook. The Succession Planning Guidebook […]
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New Project to support COVID-19 Workforce Economic Recovery and Job Creation Plan in Alberta
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- Hiring Practices, HR Policy, Labour Market
June 24, Ottawa – Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is partnering with the Government of Alberta to launch a new project: Workforce Transitions: Tourism to Electricity. This project will support […]