Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Programs

We’re passionate about empowering organizations to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and foster workplaces where every individual is valued and supported. We are advancing an inclusive Canadian electricity workforce that powers our sustainable energy future.

EHRC’s training programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization and employees, ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training aligns with your goals and values.

Explore all our DEI services

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We’re proud to provide custom in-person and virtual workshops led by engaging and experienced facilitators.

Our training solutions are designed to support your organization’s DEI goals and cover topics ranging from unconscious bias and allyship to inclusive leadership and more.

We emphasize interactive, hands-on learning where participants actively engage through discussions, activities and real-world scenarios. Each session is fully customizable, ensuring the content is tailored to your organization’s specific needs and environment. This approach creates an impactful and relevant learning experience that drives meaningful change in your workplace.

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Learning outcomes:
- Understand the origins and effects of unconscious bias
- Identify personal and organizational biases
- Develop strategies to reduce bias in decision-making
What’s in it for participants:
- Gain self-awareness and empathy
- Enhance decision-making and collaboration skills
- Foster a more inclusive work environment
What’s in it for organizations:
- Improved workplace culture and employee morale
- Enhanced diversity and innovation
- Reduced legal and reputational risks
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the role and importance of allies
- Learn actionable allyship strategies
- Create a personal allyship action plan
What’s in it for participants:
- Strengthen relationships with colleagues
- Enhance leadership and advocacy skills
- Contribute to a supportive workplace culture
What’s in it for organizations:
- Increased employee engagement and satisfaction
- Improved teamwork and collaboration
- A more inclusive and equitable organizational culture
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the principles of inclusive communication
- Develop active listening and empathy skills
- Learn to navigate and resolve conflicts
What’s in it for participants:
- Improve communication and collaboration skills
- Build more robust, more respectful relationships
- Foster an inclusive environment for all voices
What’s in it for organizations:
- Enhanced team collaboration and productivity
- Reduced misunderstandings and conflicts
- A culture of respect and openness
Learning outcomes:
- Gain awareness of cultural diversity and its impact
- Develop cross-cultural communication skills
- Learn to respect and value diverse perspectives
What’s in it for participants:
- Enhance cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Build more robust, more diverse networks
- Improve global and multicultural interactions
What’s in it for organizations:
- Greater global reach and marketability
- Enhanced team dynamics and innovation
- A reputation as a culturally aware employer
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the principles of inclusive leadership
- Learn to empower and engage diverse teams
- Develop strategies for fostering an inclusive culture
What’s in it for participants:
- Enhance leadership effectiveness
- Increase team engagement and performance
- Lead with empathy and inclusivity
What’s in it for organizations:
- Stronger leadership and employee retention
- A culture of inclusivity and respect
- Increased innovation and productivity
Learning outcomes:
- Recognize and understand the impact of microaggressions
- Develop strategies to address and prevent microaggressions
- Create a more respectful and inclusive environment
What’s in it for participants:
- Improve interpersonal skills and relationships
- Enhance self-awareness and empathy
- Contribute to a more positive workplace culture
What’s in it for organizations:
- Reduced workplace tensions and conflicts
- Improved employee morale and retention
- A culture of respect and inclusivity
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the concept of intersectionality
- Recognize how intersecting identities impact experiences
- Learn to apply an intersectional lens to DEI efforts
What’s in it for participants:
- Gain a deeper understanding of diversity
- Enhance empathy and critical thinking skills
- Contribute to more equitable policies and practices
What’s in it for organizations:
- More comprehensive DEI strategies
- Enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction
- A reputation as an equitable and inclusive employer
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the roots and impact of racism
- Develop anti-racist strategies and actions
- Create a personal anti-racism action plan
What’s in it for participants:
- Increase awareness and understanding of racism
- Develop skills to advocate for change
- Contribute to a more just and equitable workplace
What’s in it for organizations:
- Improved workplace culture and diversity
- Reduced discrimination and bias
- A commitment to social justice and equity
Learning outcomes:
- Understand gender diversity and inclusivity
- Learn strategies to promote gender equality
- Create a gender-inclusive action plan
What’s in it for participants:
- Increase understanding of gender issues
- Develop skills to support gender equality
- Contribute to a more inclusive workplace
What’s in it for organizations:
- Improved gender diversity and representation
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention
- A reputation as a gender-inclusive employer
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the importance of accessibility
- Learn strategies to create accessible workplaces
- Develop an accessibility action plan
What’s in it for participants:
- Increase awareness and understanding of accessibility
- Develop skills to create inclusive environments
- Contribute to a more accessible workplace
What’s in it for organizations:
- Improved accessibility and inclusion
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and productivity
- A reputation as an accessible and inclusive employer
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ individuals
- Learn strategies to create a supportive environment
- Develop a 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion action plan
What’s in it for participants:
- Increase awareness and understanding of 2SLGBTQI+ issues
- Develop skills to support 2SLGBTQI+ individuals
- Contribute to a more inclusive workplace
What’s in it for organizations:
- Improved 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and support
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention
- A reputation as a 2SLGBTQI+-friendly employer
Learning outcomes:
- Gain insights into the importance of boardroom diversity and its impact on organizational success
- Learn governance strategies to ensure accountability and transparency in DEI initiatives
- Understand how diverse perspectives contribute to better decision-making
What’s in it for participants:
- Enhanced understanding of how diversity strengthens governance and risk management
- Tools to ensure that DEI initiatives are implemented effectively at the highest level
- Increased ability to make informed, equitable decisions that reflect the diversity of stakeholders
What’s in it for organizations:
- More innovative and effective board decisions resulting from diverse perspectives
- Alignment with environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments
- Stronger accountability structures that promote sustainable DEI efforts
- A reputation for inclusive governance, enhancing stakeholder trust and brand credibility

Featured Event

Our flagship event on diversity, equity and inclusion

Agents of Change is a transformative one-day event advancing and celebrating DEI in workplaces across the country. This event offers an exceptional professional development opportunity for HR professionals, students and new graduates, company leaders and DEI champions. We are proud to provide a platform that brings together employers, unions, academia, associations, nonprofits and government.

Agents of Change 2025

Start Date (Abbreviated): Wed 14

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Premier professional development event advancing and celebrating a culture of fairness, representation and belonging in workplaces.

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During this session, we’ll discuss your organization’s unique needs, challenges and goals and explore how our tailored services can help you foster a diverse and high-performing environment. Whether you’re looking to assess your current DEI efforts or develop new strategies, this consultation offers valuable insights at no cost.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and begin your journey toward lasting positive change!

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Programs

A unique approach for an inclusive electricity workforce

Our training programs

Workshop topics

Unconscious Bias: Recognize and Mitigate Bias in the Workplace

Allyship: Learn to Be a Supportive and Active Ally

Inclusive Communication: Develop Skills for Effective and Inclusive Interactions

Cultural Competency: Understand and Respect Cultural Differences

Inclusive Leadership: Build Leadership Skills that Promote an Inclusive Culture

Microaggression Awareness: Identify and Address Microaggressions in the Workplace

Intersectionality: Explore How Different Aspects of Identity Intersect and Impact Experiences

Anti-Racism: Learn Strategies to Combat Racism Actively

Gender Inclusivity: Promote Gender Equality and Inclusivity in the Workplace

Accessibility: Create an Accessible Environment for All Employees

2SLGBTQI+ Awareness: Create a Supportive Workplace for Employees

Boardroom Diversity: Governance and Accountability

Featured Event

Agents of Change 2025

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