Learning and training today will help your young workforce – and your business – prepare for the challenges of the future If you’re like most business owners, you understand the […]

As the warm weather approaches and staff leave on vacations, this is a good time to take stock of your organization’s HR policies. Whether you have a staff of 10 […]

Embrace the Heartwarming Colors of Halloween: A Celebration of Inclusivity and Compassion  By Muhammad Ahsan, DEI Specialist, EHRC  As we gear up for the spookiest night of the year, it’s […]

Eligible businesses can get up to $15,000 to access a digital advisor, plus an interest-free loan and wage subsidy funding The Boost Your Business Technology grant helps Canadian-owned small and […]

Grant recipients can access up to $7300 in wage subsidy funding to hire a student or recent graduate New talent is the lifeblood of many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). […]

Eligible SMEs can get up to $7,300 to employ a student or recent graduate The Boost Your Business Technology grant is one of two grants available through the Canada Digital […]

As the labour landscape continues to evolve, building workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed has become a strategic imperative. Few organizations have pursued that goal with as much commitment and consistency as the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This year, the IESO received EHRC’s inaugural Leadership Accord Trailblazer Award, recognizing the organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion it has built since signing the Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2018. 

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. 

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.

A few years ago, I witnessed a situation that left a profound impact on me. A former coworker, let’s call him Alex, was diagnosed with ADHD. Instead of receiving the accommodations and support they needed to continue to contributing meaningfully at work, he was placed on short-term […]

Feb. 2, 2026 | Women remain underrepresented in technology, engineering, and trades roles across Canada’s electricity sector—yet their participation is essential to building a clean, resilient energy future.  To help close this gap, EHRC is offering two […]

EHRC Awards of Excellence – Profile Feature As Canada’s electricity sector navigates rapid modernization, shifting workforce needs and increasing safety demands, few leaders have embraced the moment with as much […]