Join Ƶ in our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the Canadian construction industry. Together, we can create lasting change and a brighter future for all.
By working with industry stakeholders, organizations and community groups, Ƶ advocates for equal access to opportunities, fair hiring practices, and the advancement of underrepresented groups in construction.
Use the resources below to strengthen your diversity toolkit.
How Ƶ is working for a more inclusive and equitable sector?
- Business case
- Initiatives
- Awards
- Guides
- Ƶ policies and statements
- Equal Opportunity Employment
- Ƶ AODA Policy
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Ƶ volunteers

Micro-lesson series: Preventing and responding to gender-based and sexual harassment in the workplace
WomanACT and SCWIST have partnered with Ƶ to launch a transformative Micro-Lesson Training Series. This dynamic initiative, available to Ƶ integrated members at no cost, aims to reshape workplace cultures, directly confronting the issue of harassment in workplaces, especially affecting women, with the goal of reducing stress, enhancing productivity, and retaining women. The micro-lessons are offered as self-paced, online learning and will consist of six short modules in English or French, covering core concepts and principles for building accountable workplace cultures.
These micro lessons aim to provide a basic understanding of how gender-based and sexual harassment occurs in the workplace and practical ways to develop a culture of trust, respect, transparency, and accountability through policies, practices, and procedures. A certificate of completion at the end of the micro lessons acknowledges that the member has learned essential concepts, practical strategies, and actionable steps to cultivate a safe and inclusive workplace.
Reach out to your local construction association for access today.
Ƶ partners and members: Leaders in diversity
See how our partner associations and members across Canada are including diversity initiatives into their businesses.
- Webinars
- Procore: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Procore ( and )
- Infographic
- Toolkits
- Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario:
- EllisDon: Training and toolbox talks
- BuildForce Canada:
- Article
- Association de la construction du Québec:
- Programs and training
- British Columbia Construction Association:
- British Columbia Construction Association,
Explore other resources to strengthen your diversity toolkit
- Report
- , Equity in the Center
- Videos
- , Ibram X. Kendi
- , The Agenda with Steve Paiken, TVO
- , Janet Stovall
- , Kristen Pressner, TEDxBasel
- , Vernā Myers, TEDTalk
- , Inga Beale
- Books
- , by Ibram X. Kendi
- , by Ijeoma Oluo
- , by Minda Harts
- , by Reni Eddo-Lodge
- , by Vernā Myers
- , CBC article
- , by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD
- , by Carol Fulp
- , by Stefanie Johnson
- , by Karen Catlin
- , by David Livermore
- , by Walcott, Rinaldo, Dryden, OmiSoore H., Amazon
- Articles
- , The Globe and Mail
- , ConstructionDive
- , CTV News
- , New Civil Engineer
- , McKinsey
- , catalyst.org
- Associations/Groups
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