EHRC is proud to announce two inspiring recipients of our bursaries for women entering the electricity industry— Laura Tyrrell and Jeniishaa Bhagudeva. These exceptional individuals are driving change and advancing gender diversity in Canada’s electricity sector.
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EHRC announces 2026 bursary recipients championing women entering the electricity industry
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Empowering Futures: How an internship launched a career in renewable energy
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- Career, Profile, Wage Subsidy
For many students, breaking into the renewable energy sector can feel like the hardest part of launching a career. Pascal Flynn didn’t wait for an opportunity to appear—he went looking for one. While studying electrical engineering at the University of Ottawa, he reached out to Geniglace Inc., an Ottawa-area company specializing in waterway barriers for hydroelectric facilities, despite the fact that they weren’t hiring.
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An open letter supporting Canada’s national electricity strategy
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- Electricity Alliance Canada
As we mark National Electricity Month in Canada, the Electricity Alliance Canada—a coalition of six leading Canadian electricity associations—is pleased to express our strong support for the federal government’s release of Powering Canada Strong: A national strategy for an electrified Canadian economy.
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Workforce development will drive success of Canada’s nuclear strategy
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- Statement from EHRC
EHRC welcomes the Government of Canada’s release of Nuclear Energy Strategy for Canada as a bold path for the nation to take in meeting its electricity needs.
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EHRC launches Alberta nuclear workforce study with government support
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- Announcement
EHRC, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is launching a new labour market intelligence initiative to assess Alberta’s readiness to build the skilled workforce required to play a leading role in Canada’s expanding nuclear energy sector.
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Director of Marketing and Communications
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- Job posting
At a pivotal moment for the sector, EHRC is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the organization’s marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement activities during a period of significant industry growth and transformation.
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Director of Special Projects
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- Job posting
At a pivotal moment for the sector, EHRC is seeking a Director, Special Projects to lead the advancement of Canada’s workforce strategy for the electricity sector during a period of significant industry growth and transformation.
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Powering Canada’s electricity future requires a skilled workforce: EHRC welcomes federal strategy
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- Statement from EHRC
EHRC welcomes the Government of Canada’s release of Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy, recognizing it as a critical milestone in advancing a sustainable, reliable and competitive energy future.
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EHRC convenes electricity sector leaders to accelerate equity and inclusion at Agents of Change
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- 2SLGBTQ+, Agents of Change, Best Practices, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Gender Equity, Hiring Practices, Youth Engagement
Bold Voices, Brave Spaces—From commitment to action on fairness, representation and belonging in Canada’s electricity workforce
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Hydro One funding helps expand Electricity Now education program to reach more than 500 Ontario high schools
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- Youth Engagement
Hydro One Inc., together with Electricity Canada and EHRC, announced a new five‑year partnership to support the Ontario expansion of Electricity Now, an electricity and climate change education program for Grade 9 and Grade 10 students.
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Allyship that holds: Sharing the work, not just the credit
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- Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
There’s a quiet truth in equity work that doesn’t get talked about enough. The people closest to inequity are often the ones carrying the heaviest load in trying to fix it. They educate, advocate, absorb and navigate systems that were not built with them in mind, sitting in rooms where they are expected to the labour of change. Over time, that takes a toll. Many of us in this space, especially those with lived experience, are tired. Not disengaged but stretched. But stretched thin.
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Marketing and Events Officer
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- Job posting
The Marketing and Events Officer is responsible for planning and delivering EHRC’s portfolio of events, webinars and stakeholder convenings across Canada in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats. This role also supports EHRC’s marketing efforts, with an emphasis on event-led marketing and paid promotion that drives registrations, partner visibility and audience growth.