EHRC / RHIEC

Image of a promotional material from EHRC for International Women's Day 2026. It features a person labeled as Joanna Osawe, President & CEO, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), with a quote about the importance of inclusion and allyship in building Canada's net-zero future. The material includes hashtags #IWD2026 and EHRC branding.

A promotional graphic featuring a quote about leadership equity in the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of trust and support for women leaders. A small circular photo of Lenore Robson is on the right. The text includes her title as VP, People, Culture & Strategic Policy at the Ontario Energy Board. Logos for EHRC and #IWD2026 are present at the bottom.

Graphic with a quote about leadership and equity from Rebecca Caron, President of the Society of United Professionals. Includes EHRC and #IWD2026 logos."

The image shows a message from a person named Michelle Branigan, CEO of EHRC, discussing themes of support and leadership on International Women's Day. The bottom includes logos for EHRC and #IWD2026.

Today marks International Women’s Day, a celebration of the progress made in advancing women’s rights and a recognition of the ongoing work needed to ensure participation and equality for all women in Canada.

This year's theme, #GiveToGain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. #IWD2026

A person in a white shirt and another in a blue blazer are looking at a tablet in an office. The text on the image reads "Zero Discrimination Day, March 1." The EHRC logo is at the bottom right.

March 1 marks Zero Discrimination Day, reminding us that dignity, safety and opportunity must be at the foundation of every workplace.

Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Checklist: https://ehrc.ca/toolkits/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-checklist/

#ZeroDiscriminationDay

EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries for women entering or currently enrolled in a trades or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program.

Don't wait. Applications due on April 15: https://ehrc.ca/programs/bursaries/

We wrapped up our 13th Annual Awards of Excellence, celebrating leaders driving Canada’s clean energy future. Congratulations to all this year’s recipients whose innovation, inclusion and commitment continue to strengthen our electricity workforce.

Recap: https://itl.ink/15290e82

A person in a suit is speaking on stage with a microphone. They are standing beside a podium with the logo and text "EHRC RHIEC." The background features abstract green patterns and flowers are placed on the podium. An audience is visible in the foreground.

A person in formal attire is speaking on stage with a microphone. Behind them is a banner featuring the IESO logo and the text "We're growing careers in an evolving sector. It's who we are." The screen displays an image of people with backpacks in a queue at an airport. The background has green drapes and divider panels.

We loved welcoming acclaimed biologist, science journalist, author & TV host Dan Riskin, to yesterday's Awards of Excellence.

Known for making science accessible and genuinely fun, Dan delivered a keynote that blended curiosity, storytelling & inspiration.

Shoutout to our Keynote Sponsor, IESO.

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A panel discussion at a conference titled "Practical Pathways for Future-Ready Trades." Five individuals are seated on stage with microphones, and two screens display names and photos of participants. An audience is partially visible in the foreground. The stage is decorated with plants and lit in soft green hues.

An individual is speaking at a podium with "EHRC RHIEC" written on it. The background screen displays the word "Welcome" and the name "Nirav Patel." The speaker is gesturing with raised hands.

A person is speaking at a podium with the logo "EHRC RHIEC" on it. A screen behind them displays the name Leigh Ann Lanyo with the title "VP, Human Resources & Chief Ethics Officer" and a welcome message. The setting is a conference or presentation room with green lighting.

Yesterday we were proud to bring EHRC’s 13th Annual Awards of Excellence to Toronto—celebrating the people and organizations driving innovation, safety, inclusion and workforce development across Canada’s electricity sector.

Stay tuned for announcements of the award recipients! 🏆

A promotional image for EHRC's 13th Annual Awards of Excellence. It features four individuals smiling, standing in front of a backdrop with EHRC logos while holding an award trophy. The event details are: February 19, 2026, from 8 am to 2:30 pm at Vantage Venues in Toronto, ON.

🚨Just three days until the Awards of Excellence in Toronto. Are you attending?

Celebrate this year’s outstanding award recipients with us and gain insights from leaders across the electricity workforce.

🎟️ This is your final chance to secure your ticket: https://sholink.to/ehrcawards

Promotional image for EHRC bursaries for women entering the electricity industry. The image shows two women—one in a high-visibility jacket and hard hat using a laptop in an industrial setting, and another in business attire holding documents. Text on the image reads: 'EHRC Bursaries for Women Entering the Electricity Industry. Applications now open.’

Bursary applications are now open!

EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries for women entering or currently enrolled in a trades or STEM program.

💡 Learn more and apply: https://ehrc.ca/programs/bursaries

#WomenInSTEM #WomenInTrades #WomenInEnergy

Promotional poster for "Electricity Now," featuring an electrician, utility poles, and solar panels in circular frames. Includes logos from Electricity Canada, EHRC, and various other energy companies such as Hydro Ottawa and Toronto Hydro. A bolt of pink lightning accents the top right corner.

On International Day of Education, we’re spotlighting Electricity Now, a bilingual resource bringing real‑world electricity learning to classrooms. With growing national uptake, it is helping inspire Canada’s future clean energy workforce.

Learn more: https://www.electricitynow.ca/

EHRC News announcement poster about the Awards of Excellence Finalists featuring a trophy in the foreground with a blurred background of light bokeh.

We’re excited to announce the finalists for EHRC’s Awards of Excellence!

🏆 The outstanding individuals and organizations recognized in the following categories reflect the innovation, safety and inclusion driving Canada’s electricity workforce.

Read the announcement: https://sholink.to/a9e02302

Promotional image featuring keynote speaker Dan Riskin, a biologist, science journalist, author, and television host, at the Awards of Excellence event in Toronto on February 19. Dan is smiling and wearing a suit and glasses.

Dan Riskin’s passion for science has inspired audiences across the country for more than a decade. This February, he joins us in Toronto to help celebrate leaders driving progress in Canada’s electricity sector.

Reserve your spot: https://ehrc.ca/event/awards-2026/

Promotional poster for EHRC's 13th Annual Awards of Excellence featuring three smiling attendees, scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 8 AM to 2:30 PM in Toronto, ON.

Join us on Feb. 19 in Toronto for EHRC’s 13th Annual Awards of Excellence—celebrating innovation, safety and inclusion across Canada’s electricity workforce.

🎟️ Individual: $329
🎟️ Table of 8: $2,632
❇️ EHRC Members save 20%

👉 Get your tickets:  https://sholink.to/ehrcawards

Promotional poster for the 13th Annual Awards of Excellence by EHRC, featuring two attendees smiling, scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 8 AM to 2:30 PM in Toronto, ON.

Buy your tickets for the 13th annual Awards of Excellence today!

Join us in Toronto on Feb. 19, 2026, as we celebrate the champions of a workforce that’s safety-focused, innovative and inclusive.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://sholink.to/ehrcawards

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Two utility workers in high visibility outfits standing beside a utility truck, conversing next to a pile of snow.

We’re excited to bring our Bright Futures Camp to Ontario this week! Through hands-on programming, camps spark curiosity and build confidence in STEM among Indigenous youth. Thank you to our sponsors Hydro One, CUSW and Georgian College. Learn more: https://sholink.to/76ffa7fd

Promotional image for the 2025 Leader of the Year, Josie Erzetic, President and CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority. Sponsored by Bruce Power and EHRC. Features Josie Erzetic smiling in a business attire.

EHRC names Josie Erzetic, President & CEO of Electrical Safety Authority, as 2025 Leader of the Year!

This award is proudly sponsored by Bruce Power.

🏆 Attend the Awards of Excellence on Feb. 19 in Toronto: https://sholink.to/2ec22823

Group of individuals posing for a photo at the EHRC Awards of Excellence event on February 19, 2026, in Toronto, ON.

You won’t want to miss this!

EHRC’s 13th Annual Awards of Excellence, the electricity sector’s premier leadership event, returns to Toronto on Feb. 19, 2026.

Tickets on sale soon! Learn more at https://ehrc.ca/event/awards-2026/

Three people in a modern office setting are discussing around a table, with a wheelchair visible. Text reads: 'December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities' and EHRC logo.

Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re reminded that inclusion and accessibility aren't add-ons to workplace culture—they're core to a safe and thriving workplace.
#IDPwD

Learn more and access the free toolkit: https://ehrc.ca/toolkits/enabling-change/

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Help drive real workforce solutions.

Take 2 minutes today to share your insights on staffing, hiring and recruitment. Your input drives policy and responsive workforce solutions for Canada’s most vital sectors.

Start the survey: https://bit.ly/3XgkqYL

Today, we honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. We remember their courage and commitment. #CanadaRemembers

Graphic for Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8, featuring a bright red poppy on a dark blue background.

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who have served—and continue to serve—Canada, often at great personal cost.

EHRC honours their legacy and thanks Indigenous veterans for their courage and sacrifice.

Graphic with EHRC logo and “Budget 2025” label. Quote reads: “These investments are more than support for youth—they are investments in the people who will build and maintain the infrastructure that underpins Canada’s economic success,” attributed to Michelle Branigan, CEO, EHRC. A person in a high-visibility jacket and orange hard hat is holding a tablet in an industrial setting.

EHRC welcomes the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025 investments in youth, skilled trades and workforce development as critical steps toward meeting the growing talent needs of Canada’s electricity sector.

Read our full statement: sholink.to/9a349425

🚨 Deadline extended to Nov. 14!

Nominate a standout leader, HR team or organization for EHRC’s Awards of Excellence and help celebrate those shaping a stronger, more inclusive electricity workforce.

Start your nomination now at https://ehrc.ca/awards/nominations

New task force of clean industry associations launches with a vision of Canada as a clean energy superpower - Clean Energy Canada TORONTO—Sent on behalf of the One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force, for which Clean Energy Canada serves as secretariat: As Canada navigates both economic headwinds and global opportunities—from rapi...

EHRC is proud to join the new One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force, led by @cleanenergycanada.org. We’re sharing workforce insights to guide policies and investments for a successful energy transition.

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EHRC celebrates 20 years of empowering Canada’s electricity workforce!

On Oct. 15, we gathered in Ottawa with leaders, employers, labour partners, academics, students and supporters to mark this milestone.

Thanks to all who joined us and support our mission. 💚

Excited for what’s next! ⚡️

Promotional poster for an EHRC webinar titled "From Curiosity to Career: Finding Your Fit in Electricity" targeting youth and career seekers. It features an individual in a safety vest and hard hat looking out over a bridge, with the event details noting it takes place on Wednesday, October 1 at 12 PM ET.

Promotional image for a free webinar titled 'The Inclusive Talent Journey: Strategies from Recruitment to Retention' by EHRC, rescheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 12 PM ET. Features a group of professionals engaging enthusiastically around a conference table.

Promotional image for a free webinar titled 'No Boxes, Just Belonging: Supporting Gender-Diverse and Nonbinary Workers' by EHRC, featuring four people engaging in a discussion around a table, scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 at 12 PM ET.

Promotional poster for a webinar titled "Wired for Safety: Building Trust Where the Stakes Are High" by EHRC and Efficiency Canada, featuring two professionals in hard hats with digital devices in an industrial setting. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, at 12 PM ET.

Don’t miss our fall webinar series!

This dynamic lineup of free, 1-hour webinars is designed to ignite ideas, share practical strategies and foster inclusive growth across Canada’s electricity sector.

👉 Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation: sholink.to/ehrc-webinars

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It’s almost Gender Equality Week, an ideal time to grow the electricity workforce. ⚡️

Hiring more women means a stronger, more innovative sector, with equal pay, broader talent and a future-ready workforce to meet rising energy demands.

Explore EHRC’s Job Board to find your next great hire!

🎒📚 Back to school, forward to careers! EHRC is helping youth explore the electricity sector through Bright Futures Camps, hands-on learning, a new job board, and a free careers webinar on Oct. 1 at 12 PM ET.

📌 Register: sholink.to/84a82911

Nation-building projects require nation-building utilities, but Canada’s grid has a human resources problem - iPolitics If Canadians want to keep our electricity flowing and our economy thriving, we need to talk about the people who power the grid behind it all.

Canada’s ambitious nation-building goals demand more than just vision—they require the infrastructure and workforce to power them. Yet, our electricity grid is facing a critical human resources challenge.

📖 Read the full op-ed from EHRC's Michelle Branigan in iPolitcs: sholink.to/9282f249