Registration is now open for Annex Business Media’s fifth annual Women in Construction virtual event. 

On March 3 at 1 p.m. ET, leaders from across Canada’s construction industries will come together to discuss the evolving roles and experiences of women both on and off the jobsite. 

Learn from and engage with some of the top voices of the industry on a variety of issues surrounding the past, present and future roles of women in Canada’s construction sector. 

This year’s agenda includes:

1. Inclusivity in Training

This session will explore how to cast a wide net to attract new workers, make those workers feel welcomed and included at the jobsite, and provide them with inclusive, comprehensive and continuous training. 

Moderator: Rosie Hessian, chair, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and director, Jill of All Trades at Conestoga College

• Lorna Harnum, international representative, International Union of Operating Engineers
• Leslie Dibling, director of Organizational Development, AMC Services, and founding member, communication director, Women of Asphalt Canada
• Cheyanne Hammell, manager, Special Projects at PCL Construction

2. Transitioning From Tools to Management

This panel discussion will focus on the dynamics of leading a team of employees and the nuances of changing roles in the construction industry. 

Moderator: Macenzie Rebelo, Associate Editor, Annex Business Media

• Lisa Laronde: president of RSG International and Canadian Association of Women in Construction
• Christene Feist: Area General Manager for Aggregates, Heidelberg Materials – Northern Alberta Division
• Lindsey McGarry: founder and business owner, ALM Construction and Landscaping.

3. Let’s Talk Law

Test your legal knowledge – and learn a thing or two about your rights and protections – during our interactive Kahoot session featuring Luiza Vikhnovich, a lawyer at Sherrard Kuzz specializing in labour law and workplace harassment.

4. Safety/Belonging on the Jobsite

This panel discussion will tackle the intersecting issues of safety and belonging in construction environments, and explore the practices for cultivating both across your daily operations.

Moderator: Jen Mutas, field OHS Advisor, BC Crane Safety

• Andrea Martin, district sales manager, White Cap Canada
• Dianne Finnigan, CEO of The Dirty Seahorse
• Carolyn Aumiller, project manager at Bird Construction

To register, CLICK HERE. 

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