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SUMMARY:Electricity Workforce Roundtable: Ontario & Quebec
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nVirtual via Zoom\nAs artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the electricity sector\, the skills and strategies needed to support a future-ready workforce are evolving. To help navigate this transformation\, EHRC invites you to a region-specific roundtable for Ontario and Quebec\, focused on workforce planning\, inclusive hiring and the impact of AI on jobs and skills. \nThis session marks the launch of EHRC’s AI Workforce Insights Report\, developed in partnership with the Future Skills Centre. The report explores how AI is influencing roles\, skills\, and workforce strategies across Canada’s electricity industry\, and highlights the importance of proactive planning aligned with federal priorities on future-ready talent. \nWhy attend\n\n• Get an in-depth first look at findings from the AI Workforce Insights Report\n• Discuss regional workforce trends\, skill gaps and emerging opportunities\n• Share strategies to support youth\, skilled trades and inclusive hiring\n• Collaborate with peers to shape solutions for Ontario and Quebec’s electricity workforce\n\nWho should attend\n\n• Electricity sector employers and HR professionals\n• Postsecondary institutions and training providers\n• Labour and trade organizations\n• Government and policy representatives\n• Youth employment and equity advocates\n\nRegistration\nReserve your spot now. Participation is free\, but registration is required. \nRegister \nContact us\nFor questions about the event or registration\, please contact our team at info@ehrc.ca.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/electricity-workforce-roundtable-ontario-quebec/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Regional Roundtables
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SUMMARY:Electricity Now: Education for Generations
DESCRIPTION:Webinar by Electricity Canada & EHRC \n            \nExplore why electricity education matters\nElectricity Now is a national\, bilingual\, standardized\, grade 9/10 electricity and climate change educational resource developed by Electricity Canada and Electricity Human Resources Canada and is supported by the electricity sector for use by school boards across Canada. \nWhat you’ll learn\nThrough a series of conversational interviews including two case studies\, you’ll learn: \n\n• How Electricity Now is addressing current government\, industry\, and education challenges\n• Why electricity education is important\n• Why youth electricity\, climate change\, and career visioning education is critical\n• Why Canadian electric utilities are embracing Electricity Now\n• How Electricity Now is being rolled out nationally\n• What school boards & teachers are saying about Electricity Now\n• How your organization can get involved\n\nAbout Electricity Now\nElectricity Now is a national\, bilingual education resource for grade 9/10 students that explores the connection between electricity and climate change. Developed by Electricity Canada and EHRC and supported by the electricity sector\, it aligns with the Pan-Canadian Science Protocol\, national curriculum guidelines and the Smarter Science Framework. The program includes six interactive modules with 13 lessons featuring hands-on activities\, multimedia content and teacher guides—all available in editable digital formats. \nLaunched in November 2024\, Electricity Now supports youth education and career awareness while addressing key challenges across government\, industry\, and education. Offered by participating utility service providers (Power Partners). As national rollout continues\, the initiative is currently active in 294 high schools across 19 school boards\, reaching over 660\,000 students—with the potential to engage up to 9 million youth nationally by 2050. \nLearn more \nSpeakers\nEvent Host\n\n• David McKendry\, Senior Fellow\, Electricity Canada\n\nPresenters\n\n• Francis Bradley\, President and CEO\, Electricity Canada\n• Mark Chapeskie\, VP of Programs\, EHRC\n• Ryan Mitchell\, President and CEO\, Saint John Energy\n• Warren Coombs\, Centre of Excellence for Energy Lead\, New Brunswick Department of Education\n• Deborah Antenore\, VP People Strategies & HR Initiatives\, Hydro One\n• Marcia Cunningham\, Partner\, CGC Educational Communications\n• John Gregory\, Partner\, CGC Educational Communications\n\nRegister
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/electricity-now-education-for-generations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T130000
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SUMMARY:No Boxes\, Just Belonging: Supporting Gender-Diverse and Nonbinary Workers
DESCRIPTION:Workplaces that see gender identity in binary terms risk overlooking great talent and falling short on equity. \nThis webinar offers practical strategies to ensure gender-neutral policies\, language\, facilities and culture that affirm nonbinary\, transgender\, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse employees\, with a focus on practical strategies for the electricity sector. \nWhy attend? \n\n• Deepen your understanding of gender identity beyond the binary\, including its legal recognition in Canada.\n• Develop inclusive communication through thoughtful language\, forms and messaging.\n• Explore respectful practices around pronouns\, chosen names and gender-affirming workwear.\n• Review inclusive policies for facilities such as washrooms\, PPE requirements and change rooms.\n• Learn how to build allyship and reduce unconscious bias at every level in your organization.\n\nWho should attend?\nAnyone committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs\, especially HR professionals\, team leads and those shaping workplace culture and policy. \nLet’s move beyond the binary toward belonging. \nAbout the facilitator\nMuhammad Ahsan\, DEI Specialist\, EHRC \nMuhammad is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional and a distinguished expert in organizational development\, recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusion\, diversity\, equity and accessibility. With over 15 years of experience\, he has made significant contributions in both the public and private sectors\, marked by his expertise in facilitating learning\, advocating for human rights\, public speaking and human resource management. In 2023\, Muhammad’s leadership and influence in his field were recognized when he was named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list. \nWebinar details\n\n• Start times by time zone: 1 PM AT / 12 PM ET / 10 AM CT / 9 AM PT\n• This event will be presented in English only. Live captions will be available in additional languages to support broader accessibility.\n• Can’t attend live? A recording will be available to all registered attendees after the event.\n\nFor questions or more information\, please contact us at info@ehrc.ca. \nRegister to attend \nAbout EHRC\nElectricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is the national\, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the Canadian electricity sector has a safety-focused\, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. EHRC works with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities in electricity and renewable energy. \nThis webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/no-boxes-just-belonging/
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SUMMARY:The Inclusive Talent Journey: Strategies from Recruitment to Retention
DESCRIPTION:From hiring to engagement and growth\, inclusive practices must guide every step of the employee experience. \nJoin us for a dynamic\, 1-hour webinar that explores the full talent journey through an inclusion lens. You’ll gain practical insights to help build a workforce that reflects the world we live in—and a culture that makes people want to stay and thrive. \nNOTE: This event has been rescheduled from Sept. 22 \nWhy attend?\n\n• Spot hidden bias: Unpack how common hiring and retention practices can be unintentionally exclusive.\n• Rethink “fit”: Shift from hiring for sameness to hiring for value-add.\n• Retain with intention: Learn actionable strategies to foster belonging and reduce turnover.\n• Leave with a tool: Walk away with at least one inclusive practice you can apply immediately in your next hiring or team engagement effort.\n\nWho should attend?\nHR professionals\, hiring managers\, team leads and anyone committed to building a more inclusive workplace. No DEI expertise required\, just a willingness to think differently and take action. \nAbout the facilitator\nMuhammad Ahsan\, DEI Specialist\, EHRC \nMuhammad is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional and a distinguished expert in organizational development\, recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusion\, diversity\, equity and accessibility. With over 15 years of experience\, he has made significant contributions in both the public and private sectors\, marked by his expertise in facilitating learning\, advocating for human rights\, public speaking and human resource management. In 2023\, Muhammad’s leadership and influence in his field were recognized when he was named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list. \nWebinar details\n\nStart times by time zone: 1 PM AT / 12 PM ET / 10 AM CT / 9 AM PT\nThis event will be presented in English only. Live captions will be available in additional languages to support broader accessibility.\nCan’t attend live? A recording will be available to all registered attendees after the event.\n\nFor questions or more information\, please contact us at info@ehrc.ca.  \nRegister to attend \nAbout EHRC\nElectricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is the national\, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the Canadian electricity sector has a safety-focused\, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. EHRC works with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities in electricity and renewable energy. \nThis webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/the-inclusive-talent-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:From Curiosity to Career: Finding Your Fit in Electricity
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s electricity sector is undergoing a major transformation\, and it needs the next generation of talent to help power the future. With over 5\,600 job openings annually\, this fast-growing industry offers exciting and rewarding careers in a wide range of roles—from engineering and technology to operations and sustainability. \nJoin our 1-hour webinar to explore the dynamic opportunities in this future-focused field. Whether you’re just starting out\, considering a career change or simply curious\, this session will help you discover your potential path in the sector. \nWhy attend?\n\n• Explore high-demand careers in trades\, engineering\, technology and corporate services.\n• Learn about education and training pathways available across Canada.\n• Understand the benefits: competitive wages\, job security and work/life balance.\n• Hear how others are driving change in the future of electricity.\n\nWho should attend?\nYouth ages 15–30 who are exploring career options outside of traditional school settings. Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career\, considering a new direction or seeking meaningful work in a growing industry\, this opportunity is for you! \nLet’s illuminate your career journey—one opportunity at a time. \nAbout the facilitator\nVicky Verroen\, Project Officer\, EHRC \nVicky is a passionate advocate for workforce development in Canada’s electricity sector. She leads national initiatives that connect people with meaningful careers in energy\, especially through education\, training and inclusive employment strategies. With a strong background in the non-profit and financial sectors\, Vicky brings deep expertise in human resources\, career pathways and stakeholder engagement. Her work helps ensure that the sector is not only future-ready but also accessible to all. \nWebinar details\n\n• Start times by time zone: 1 PM AT / 12 PM ET / 10 AM CT / 9 AM PT\n• This event will be presented in English only. Live captions will be available in additional languages to support broader accessibility.\n• Can’t attend live? A recording will be available to all registered attendees after the event.\n\nFor questions or more information\, please contact us at info@ehrc.ca. \nRegister to attend \nAbout EHRC\nElectricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is the national\, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the Canadian electricity sector has a safety-focused\, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. EHRC works with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities in electricity and renewable energy. \nThis webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada’s Science & Technology Internship Program (STIP)—Green Jobs.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/from-curiosity-to-career/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Microaggression Awareness: Identify and Address Microaggressions in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative 1-hour webinar that will help you recognize\, respond to\, and reduce microaggressions in your workplace\, while building stronger\, more respectful relationships. \nWhy attend?\n\n– Understand what microaggressions are—and why they matter.\n– Recognize the real-world impact on individuals and workplace culture.\n– Practice strategies to address microaggressions in the moment.\n– Leave with a micro-commitment: one action to foster inclusion every day.\n\nWho should attend?\nAnyone who wants to create a more respectful\, inclusive\, and empathetic workplace—whether you lead teams\, support colleagues\, or are just starting your DEI journey. \nLet’s move from awareness to action—together. \nAbout the Facilitator\nMuhammad Ahsan\, DEI Specialist\, EHRC \nMuhammad is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional and a distinguished expert in organizational development\, recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusion\, diversity\, equity and accessibility. With over 15 years of experience\, he has made significant contributions in both the public and private sectors\, marked by his expertise in facilitating learning\, advocating for human rights\, public speaking and human resource management. In 2023\, Muhammad’s leadership and influence in his field were recognized when he was named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list. \nRegister to attend \nThis webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/microaggression-awareness-identify-and-address-microaggressions-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:DEI is not Dead: An Introduction to Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fast-paced\, 1-hour webinar designed to give you the essentials for DEI in 2025 (and a few “aha!” moments) without the fluff. \nWhy attend?\n\n– Break down the jargon: understand diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging—and why each matters.\n– See the numbers: discover how inclusive cultures boost innovation\, retention\, and your bottom line.\n– Spot bias in real time: learn quick tactics you can apply in your next meeting or hiring decision.\n– Leave with a micro-commitment: one concrete action you’ll put into practice immediately.\n\nWho should attend?\nAnyone who manages people\, influences culture\, or simply wants to be a better colleague—no prior DEI knowledge required. \nLet’s turn good intentions into everyday inclusive actions. See you there! \nAbout the facilitator\nMuhammad Ahsan\, DEI Specialist\, EHRC \nMuhammad is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional and a distinguished expert in organizational development\, recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusion\, diversity\, equity and accessibility. With over 15 years of experience\, he has made significant contributions in both the public and private sectors\, marked by his expertise in facilitating learning\, advocating for human rights\, public speaking and human resource management. In 2023\, Muhammad’s leadership and influence in his field were recognized when he was named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list. \nRegister to attend \nThis webinar is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/dei-is-not-dead-an-introduction-to-diversity-equity-inclusion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T133000
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SUMMARY:National Electricity Workforce Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister to attend\nThis event is free to attend. Please register via Zoom. \nRegister
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/national-electricity-workforce-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T130000
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SUMMARY:EHRC Funding Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:About this webinar\nLearn about the employer funding and support programs EHRC provides for Canada’s electricity industry. Programs are designed to help employers recruit and retain youth\, students\, apprentices and new entrants to the industry. \nDuring this town-hall-style webinar\, you’ll learn about: \n\n→ EHRC programs available to you\n→ Your eligibility for each program\n→ How to apply and tips for applications\n\nRegister to attend\nThis webinar is hosted on Zoom. Please use the link below to register to attend. \nRegister
URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/funding-forum-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T130000
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SUMMARY:Workforce Growth for a Prosperous Canada
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URL:https://ehrc.ca/event/workforce-growth-for-a-prosperous-canada/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Transition Accelerator":MAILTO:info@transitionaccelerator.ca
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