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Powering Canada’s Future
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- Industry Achievement, Labour Market
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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 […]
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Electricity Themed Camp Set to Inspire Indigenous Youth in Fort McKay this Summer
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- Diversity, Industry Event, Profile
July 22, Ottawa, ON – Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is pleased to announce the return of its popular initiative Bright Futures Energy Camp, a summer science camp for Indigenous […]
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Wage Subsidy Program Announcement Boosts Youth Participation in the Clean Economy
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- Wage Subsidy
August 10, Ottawa, ON–Recently the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced $38.2 million dollars to help youth develop new skills through internship and […]
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Electricity Human Resources Canada Project Addresses Sexual Harassment in Sector Workplaces
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- Best Practices, Diversity, Gender Equity, Hiring Practices
August 12, Ottawa, ON—Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announced a new project today that will foster constructive dialogue and increase awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace. The project will […]