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Information and news releases from EHRC. Stay up to date with major HR initiatives, programs, and support resources in Canada's electricity industry.
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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
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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
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.
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Marketing and Communications Project Officer
The Marketing and Communications Project Officer is responsible for producing the communications products, marketing tactics and resource development required to deliver EHRC’s program outcomes. This role is delivery-oriented and responsible for turning program outputs into polished, audience-ready assets and campaign materials.
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Business Development Coordinator
The Business Development Coordinator will support the Business Development team in delivering day-to-day operations and administrative functions for Electricity Human Resources Canada. This role is primarily focused on coordination, data management, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of business development activities across membership, sponsorship, and program initiatives.
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Labour Market Economist
The Labour Market Economist works closely with another economist and plays a pivotal role in EHRC’s Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) team. They gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative information, produces labour market forecasts and authors high quality written reports. The research carried out by the LMI team directly impacts the efficiency of electricity sector participants, as well as those transitioning from other sectors of the economy into it.
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Electricity sector employment grows sharply, reflecting a rapidly changing electricity grid
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- Labour Market
Ottawa, ON – Employment in Canada’s electricity sector grew sharply by approximately 19% between February 2025 and February 2026, adding roughly 21,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada data. This growth […]
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Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator supports national initiatives that connect employers with jobseekers, especially youth, newcomers and individuals from equity-deserving groups. Reporting to the Project Manager, Careers and Education, this role involves administrative coordination, stakeholder engagement and process improvement. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about supporting Canada’s low-carbon future and collaborating with partners across the country.
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EHRC announces $3.5 million federal investment to expand student work placements in Canada’s electricity sector
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- Announcement
Empowering Futures program creates new opportunities for students and strengthens Canada’s electricity workforce.
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EHRC announces federal investment to strengthen youth employment in Canada’s electricity sector
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- Announcement
Discovering Potential program helps young Canadians build skills, gain experience and launch careers
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EHRC launches “Pathways to Power” with major federal investment to transform Canada’s clean electricity workforce
Funding will strengthen training pathways, modernize skills standards and support a more inclusive, job‑ready electricity workforce.