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What does active allyship look like? How can we meaningfully support our 2SLGBTQI+ colleagues? Join Engineers Canada and partner TD Insurance in June for a Pride Month webinar entitled, Allyship in engineering: Amplifying 2SLGBTQI+ voices and driving positive change . Panellists will discuss the importance of allyship among colleagues in the workplace, and shed light on what meaningful support looks like in practice. From centering lived experience, to identifying the role of allies and the actions that can be taken towards building more inclusive spaces, the panellists will share their insights, highlighting the opportunities that exist and the roles that we all play in supporting 2SLGBTQI+ folks in the workplace. Learn more and register today !

DISCOUNT CODE – Use code BUILD for 15% off all tickets! BUILDING ONTARIO CONFERENCE Welcome to the Building Ontario Conference – a premier event dedicated to the future of infrastructure and the built environment in Ontario. As the province continues to grow and evolve, so too does the need for innovative solutions to meet the challenges and opportunities currently facing Ontario. This conference will bring together industry leaders and professionals from institutions and companies, association leaders and experts to engage in thought-provoking discussions and share insights into the dynamic landscape of infrastructure development. Over the course of this conference, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging sessions, including inspiring keynotes, thought-leadership panels, and professional development workshops. These sessions will focus on both the pressing challenges we face—such as sustainability, climate resilience, and urbanization—as well as the exciting opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to network with peers, learn about the latest trends, or engage in hands-on learning, the Building Ontario Conference promises to offer valuable insights and opportunities that will help shape the future of Ontario’s infrastructure. AWARDS GALA Join us for an unforgettable evening at the President’s Awards Dinner—a night of celebration, networking, and entertainment! The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception featuring live music, delectable canapés, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Following the reception, enjoy a four-course dinner hosted by Second City alum, Sandy Jobin-Bevans, as we honor exceptional individuals and organizations who have made a lasting impact in engineering, applied science, and beyond. We’ll also celebrate the new OACETT Fellow honorees. The celebration continues with a post-gala hospitality reception, where you can congratulate award winners while enjoying light refreshments. Everyone is welcome—OACETT membership is not required! AGENDA June 13 – 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks – 2:30 PM: Keynote Speaker – The Power of Digital Building Innovation – Greg Lindsay – 3:50 PM: Panel Session – Infrastructure Challenges & Opportunities in Ontario – 4:30 PM: Student Info Session – 6:30 PM: Welcome Night Dinner & Reception June 14 – 9:00 AM – Concurrent CPD Session 1A: Mobile LiDAR Applications in Infrastructure – 9:00 AM – Concurrent CPD Session 1B: Passive House – 10:30 AM – Concurrent CPD Session 2A: Smart Building – 10:30 AM – Concurrent CPD Session 2B: Building Code Changes Address Infrastructure – 1:30 PM – Technology Showcase – 6:30 PM – Cocktail Reception – 7:30 PM – President’s Awards Dinner – 10:00 PM – Hospitality Reception ​​​​​​​ ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals attending the conference and gala can book a room at the Caesars Windsor under OACETT’s room block for $169 – $249/night using the following link: https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=WCL&action=FindRooms&groupcode=AOA0612 GET SOCIAL WITH US – #BuildingOntario2025 , #OACETTAwards QUESTIONS? – please contact events@oacett.org

Dear members, friends, and allies, CCWESTT and Family Services of Peel are partnering to offer Ending Violence Association of British Columbia’s Be More Than a Bystander training at no cost! Be More Than A Bystander (BMTAB) is a training and educational program to support organizational and cultural shifts towards more welcoming, healthy, safe and respectful workplaces. Who? The training is geared towards men who are industry leaders representing employers, contractors, unions, trades training providers, or other trades-related organizations. Why? The training equips participants with practical tools and strategies to intervene and end cycles of bullying, harassment and violence in the skilled trades industry. BMTAB focuses on addressing gender-based and other forms of bullying, harassment and violence. When? Date: June 16-18, 2025 Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm Where? Suite 300, 5975 Whittle Road, Mississauga, ON The 3-day intensive training engages men to take ownership and play an active role in ending bullying, harassment and violence in their workplaces. Many skilled trades leaders are men and they have the influence to make change. This training helps them become a leader in creating safer workplaces. Participants learn effective intervention strategies to model in their organizations and are then tasked with sharing what they have learned with other colleagues. If you are a woman or gender diverse individual interested in learning more about creating psychologically safe workplaces for everyone, click here to find out more about upcoming We Are Trades sessions. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here La CCFSIMT et Family Services of Peel s’associent pour offrir gratuitement la formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » de la Ending Violence Association of BC! Le programme éducatif de formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » vise à soutenir les changements organisationnels et culturels permettant de créer des milieux de travail plus accueillants, plus sains, plus sûrs et plus respectueux. Qui? La formation s’adresse aux hommes qui sont des leaders du secteur représentant des employeur·euse·s, des entrepreneur·e·s, des syndicats, des fournisseurs de formation dans les métiers ou d’autres organisations liées aux métiers. Pourquoi? La formation fournit aux participants des outils et des stratégies pratiques pour intervenir et mettre fin aux cycles d’intimidation, de harcèlement et de violence dans le secteur des métiers spécialisés. La formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » se concentre sur la lutte contre la violence fondée sur le genre et d’autres formes d’intimidation, de harcèlement et de violence. Quand? Date : du 16 au 18 juin 2025 Heure : de 8 h 30 à 15 h 30 Où? Bureau 300, 5975, chemin Whittle, Mississauga (Ontario) Cette formation intensive de trois jours incite les hommes à assumer la respon

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night! IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be. What to Expect: Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event) Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey. Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections. Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers. Limited Seats Available Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible. This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at jkim@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. Reserve Your Spot Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ignite-stem-networking-night-toronto-tickets-1242380205639 IGNITE in Your City In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city: Vancouver : March 5 Yellowknife: May 20 Halifax : July 31 Montreal : September 23 Winnipeg : October 1

CCWESTT is thrilled to share that We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone is now available as a virtual workshop! Tickets available at pay-what-you-can rates. The workshop is in two parts held on June 18 and June 25. Each workshop is two hours. The event will not be recorded. Who ? Open to all genders. Male leaders, managers, supervisors, or journeypersons are strongly encouraged to attend. What ? We Are Trades framework and workshops provide employers with actionable steps to establish a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone. Participants gain confidence as allies by exploring privilege, inclusive language, and the professional behaviours that make a safe and inclusive workplace. Where ? Zoom ! When ? June 18 & 25 , 2025 7:30 p.m. NT | 7:00 p.m. AT | 6:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CT | 4:00 p.m. MT | 3:00 p.m. PT Why ? Create psychologically safe worksites with skills learned from CCWESTT. This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. La CCFSIMT a le plaisir de vous informer que l’atelier « Les métiers, c’est nous »: créer des milieux de travail sécuritaires et inclusifs pour tout le monde est désormais proposé dans un format virtuel! Les billets sont offerts selon le principe de la participation libre. Cet atelier se déroule en deux parties. Il aura lieu les 18 et 25 juin. Chaque atelier est d’une durée de deux heures. On n'enregistre pas les ateliers. Qui? Ouvert à tous les genres. Les hommes occupant des postes de direction, de gestion, de supervision ou de compagnons sont fortement encouragés à y assister. Quoi ? Le cadre de travail et les ateliers de l’initiative « Les métiers, c’est nous » proposent aux employeur·euse·s des mesures concrètes pour créer un lieu de travail sûr et inclusif pour tout le monde. Les participant·e·s renforcent leur rôle d’allié·e·s en explorant différents concepts, tels que le privilège, le langage inclusif et les comportements professionnels, qui soutiennent la mise en place d’un lieu de travail sûr et inclusif. Où ? Sur Zoom! Quand ? Les 18 et 25 juin 2025 à 19 h 30 HNT | 19 h HNA | 18 h HNE | 17 h HNC | 16 h HNR | 15 h HNP Pourquoi ? Pour créer des lieux de travail sûrs sur le plan psychologique en mettant en pratique les compétences acquises auprès de la CCFSIMT. Ce projet a été financé par Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada.

CCWESTT and MAP Strategic Workforce Services are partnering to offer Ending Violence Association of British Columbia’s Be More Than a Bystander training at no cost! Be More Than A Bystander (BMTAB) is a training and educational program to support organizational and cultural shifts towards more welcoming, healthy, safe and respectful workplaces. Who ? The training is geared towards men who are industry leaders representing employers, contractors, unions, trades training providers, or other trades-related organizations. Why ? The training equips participants with practical tools and strategies to intervene and end cycles of bullying, harassment and violence in the skilled trades industry. BMTAB focuses on addressing gender-based and other forms of bullying, harassment and violence. When ? Date: June 23-25, 2025 Time: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Where ? TBC, Moncton, NB The 3-day intensive training engages men to take ownership and play an active role in ending bullying, harassment and violence in their workplaces. Many skilled trades leaders are men and they have the influence to make change. This training helps them become a leader in creating safer workplaces. Participants learn effective intervention strategies to model in their organizations and are then tasked with sharing what they have learned with other colleagues. If you are a woman or gender-diverse individual interested in learning more about creating psychologically safe workplaces for everyone, click here to find out more about upcoming We Are Trades sessions. Register here We look forward to seeing you there! This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. --------------------------- La CCFSIMT et MAP Strategic Workforce Services s’associent pour offrir gratuitement la formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » de la Ending Violence Association of BC! Le programme éducatif de formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » vise à soutenir les changements organisationnels et culturels permettant de créer des milieux de travail plus accueillants, plus sains, plus sûrs et plus respectueux. Qui ? La formation s’adresse aux hommes qui sont des leaders du secteur représentant des employeur·euse·s, des entrepreneur·e·s, des syndicats, des fournisseurs de formation dans les métiers ou d’autres organisations liées aux métiers. Pourquoi ? La formation fournit aux participants des outils et des stratégies pratiques pour intervenir et mettre fin aux cycles d’intimidation, de harcèlement et de violence dans le secteur des métiers spécialisés. La formation « Soyez plus qu’un·e spectateur·rice » se concentre sur la lutte contre la violence fondée sur le genre et d’autres formes d’intimidation, de harcèlement et de violence. Quand ? Date : du 23 au 25 juin 2025 Heure : de 8 h 30 à 16 h 00 Où ? Moncton, NB Cette formation intensive de trois jours incite les hommes à assumer la responsabilité et à jouer un rôle actif pour mettre fin à l’intimidation, au harcèlement et à la violence en milieu de travail. Un grand nombre de leader·euse·s des métiers spécialisés sont des hommes et ont l’influence nécessaire pour apporter un changement. Cette formation les aide à devenir des leaders dans la création de milieux de travail plus sûrs. Les participants apprendront des stratégies d’intervention efficaces qu’ils peuvent utiliser dans leur organisation et seront ensuite chargés de partager ce qu’ils ont appris avec d’autres collègues. Si vous êtes une femme ou une personne issue de la diversité de genre et que vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la création de milieux de travail sûrs sur le plan psychologique pour tou·te·s, cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur les prochaines séances « Les métiers, c’est nous ». Inscrivez-vous ici Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer! Ce projet a été financé par Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada.

Date: Jun 23, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST (Central Standard Time), Canada Location: University of Manitoba - Price Faculty of Engineering Building Cost: $10 for interns and professionals – complimentary for students (must email LKalah@enggeomb.ca) Detailed biographies of the participating panelists can be viewed here . In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day , join Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba at the University of Manitoba Price Faculty of Engineering for a panel discussion featuring four professional engineers.

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night! IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be. What to Expect: Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event) Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey. Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections. Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers. Limited Seats Available Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible. This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at jkim@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. Reserve Your Spot Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ignite-stem-networking-night-halifax-tickets-1242395812319 IGNITE in Your City In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city: Vancouver : March 5 Yellowknife: May 20 Toronto : June 17 Montreal : September 23 Winnipeg : October 1

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night! IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be. What to Expect: Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event) Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey. Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections. Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers. Limited Seats Available Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible. This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at jkim@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. Reserve Your Spot Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ignite-stem-networking-night-montreal-tickets-1242401409059 IGNITE in Your City In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city: Vancouver : March 5 Yellowknife: May 20 Toronto : June 17 Halifax : July 31 Winnipeg : October 1

IGNITE: STEM Networking Night Join us for an evening of connection, mentorship, and meaningful conversations at IGNITE: STEM Networking Night! IGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, share your expertise, or be part of a community creating real change, this is the place to be. What to Expect: Welcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel Systems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event) Mentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey. Networking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections. Discussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles, redefining identity, and breaking barriers. Limited Seats Available Due to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket, you inform us as soon as possible. This will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at jkim@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. Reserve Your Spot Be part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ignite-stem-networking-night-winnipeg-tickets-1242409092039 IGNITE in Your City In 2025, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Find IGNITE in your city: Vancouver : March 5 Yellowknife: May 20 Toronto : June 17 Halifax : July 31 Montreal : September 23