Virtual Events
Women in Construction 2021: On Demand Sessions
Register today for the second annual Women In Construction Virtual Event! We have assembled a stellar lineup of speakers to discuss the importance of gender diversity in the Canadian construction industry, the challenges of recruitment and opportunities to better welcome women into this specialized workforce.
After the live event on March 10, each session will be available on-demand to registered attendees.
Schedule
On DEMAND VIDEO
Keynote Address: Mary Van Buren
Speaker: Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
On DEMAND VIDEO
Driving Change in the Construction Industry
Panellists: Marg Latham, P.Eng., CMC; Stephanie Rota, CEO, Carmelin Design Build; Natalie Leonard, P.Eng.Women continue to drive change in the Canadian construction industry despite still being heavily outnumbered compared to their male counterparts. This panel highlights and celebrates women who continue to push for change, challenge the norm, and directly contribute to the success of the industry.
On DEMAND VIDEO
Solving Challenges Women Continue to Face in Construction
Panellists:
- Stephanie Hnatuk – Operations Manager, Prairie Crane
- Jennifer Green, Skills Ontario
- Nancy Chadwick, Senior HSE Director at Graham Construction
Planning for Performance in 2021, featuring two female leaders on the panel
Speakers:- Lisa hogarty, SVP of Real Estate Planning and Development at Boston's Children's Hospital (Owner)
- Angie Simon, CEO at Western Allied (Subcontractor)
- Jason Seaburg, COO at Suffolk (General Contractor)
On DEMAND VIDEO
WIC Interview with Rachael Ganson, Co-owner, Canadian Builders
Co-owner of Canadian Builders in Vernon, B.C., Rachael Ganson has done everything on the jobsite from foundations, framing, trusses, electrical, laying tile, assembling cabinets, clean up, to all of the company’s design work, paperwork, accounting and meeting with clients to help with their ideas and designs. A mother of two children, she is already an inspiration for her eight-year-old daughter who can come on the job sites and talk with the trades with complete confidence. This is Rachael’s story.
On DEMAND VIDEO
WIC Interview with Jane Cameron, Architectural Technologist, Life Home Design
Meet Jane Cameron, an architectural technologist at Life Home Design and a very accomplished house designer. She has designed houses, additions and cottages through various parts of southern Ontario from Georgian Bay to Lake Erie. Jane’s father was a builder and she was a frequent visitor on job sites as she grew up. One summer in her late teens, Jane even worked in the Muskokas as a labourer for a local building contractor. Presenting her incredible story here.
On DEMAND VIDEO
WIC Interview with DUXTON
Aynsley Dueck followed in the footsteps of her father Al Dueck who is a prominent figure in the fenestration industry. Today, Aynsley is the operations manager and Duxton Windows and Doors and has claimed her own place within the industry. Lindsay Hall joined Duxton Windows when it was still quite new and a small business. Today, as the purchasing and scheduling coordinator, she leads all production discussions and decisions in the company. This is the story of their journeys.
On DEMAND VIDEO
WIC Interview with Amanda Wojda, Project Technologist, RJC Engineers
Amanda Wojda, currently a project technologist, was the first woman to join the Calgary team of RJC Engineers. “Amanda’s skill and strength along with her fearless nature allow her to get to places and inspect things we’d have difficulty getting to with a drone,” says Phil Parker, Amanda’s colleague and principal at RJC Engineers. This is her story.
On DEMAND VIDEO
WIC Interview with Shannon Ruffell, Vice-president, Heritage Renovations Windows and Doors #2
Meet Shannon Ruffell, vice-president of Heritage Renovations and recent recipient of a Top 20 under 40 award. She is an exceptional leader and visionary that has executed on the expansion of a small family business into a year over year double digit growth industry powerhouse. Presenting her story in her own words.Product Demos
Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Construction 2021: On Demand Sessions
When & Where?
Women in Construction 2021: On Demand Sessions will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar on at ET.There will be two 10-minute breaks throughout the session.
Why Virtual?
The safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and community is our number one priority. By making this event an online experience, it eliminates the need for attendees and sponsors to travel in-person, while enabling them to still benefit from the event content.What’s Included?
Your registration provides you with access to watch the virtual keynote, all live sessions, and on-demand recorded content and product demonstrations.How do I access?
We will email you an access link to the virtual event the morning of .If you don’t see an access link in your email inbox, please check your junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, contact Azeemah Abowath.
