July 19, 2022, Ottawa, ON – EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada) is launching a nation-wide initiative to accelerate the Canadian labour market integration of highly skilled newcomers to Canada. The […]
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Foreign Credentials Recognition Program to Support Canadian Newcomers’ Employment in the Electricity Sector
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- Hiring Practices
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Supporting Apprentices and Small Businesses in Canada’s Drive to Zero Carbon Emissions
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- Wage Subsidy
EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada), funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service, are launching a new financial incentive program supporting electricity sector SMEs looking to hire 1st year apprentices […]
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She Did, So Now I Can
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- Gender Equity, STEM
She Did, So Now I Can By Emily Griffiths, EHRC Junior Project Manager In 1992 the Government of Canada declared October Women’s History Month. Since then, we have seen the […]
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Expanding Empowering Futures to Support SMEs Looking to Hire 1st Year Apprentices
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- Apprenticeship
Since 2018, EHRC has supported the electricity industry through our Empowering Futures program. The overall goal of the program is to help young Canadians make the transition from school or […]
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Member Profile: Solvest Northern Solar Solutions
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- Profile
With operations beginning in 2015, Solvest has established itself as the leading provider of renewable energy services in remote and Northern areas. Solvest’s partners have extensive experience in resource development […]
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New Resources to Power Up Alberta’s Electricity Workforce
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- Best Practices, Hiring Practices, Labour Market
To Support COVID-19 Workforce Economic Recovery and Job Creation Plan in Alberta October 20, 2022, Edmonton—EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is delivering new […]
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A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future
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- Apprenticeship, Hiring Practices, HR Policy, Labour Market, Wage Subsidy
By Yoana Turnin, EHRC Project Manager In 2021, Canada joined 120+ other countries in committing to achieving net-zero emissions by year 2050 in an effort to “avert the worst impacts […]
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EHRC has developed new tools and resources to assist electricity industry organizations in building a Gender-Based Harassment and Violence (GBHV) Free Workplace.
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- 2SLGBTQ+, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Gender Equity
Electricity sector stakeholders recognize the impact of harassment and violence directed at persons because of their gender identity, or gender expression, including sexual harassment and intimate partner violence. Employers are […]
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Challenges and Solutions for Engagement and Retention in the Electricity Sector for 2022 and Beyond
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- Hiring Practices
The COVID-19 Pandemic has introduced unprecedented HR challenges in the electrical sector. The pandemic-inspired “Great Resignation” has resulted in a tremendous amount of institutional memory and expertise walking out the […]
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Mike Rencheck of Bruce Power named 2022 Leader of the Year
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- Awards of Excellence, Industry Achievement, Industry Event
Mike Rencheck of Bruce Power named 2022 Leader of the Year December 15, 2022 | Ottawa, Ontario – Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is pleased to announce Mike Rencheck as […]