Building and Implementing EDI Practices for Canadian Businesses

Building and Implementing EDI Practices for Canadian Businesses

Join us as we delve deep into the integration of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the commercial and cultural milieu of Canada.

By ECO Canada

Date and time

Thu, Oct 5, 2023 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MDT

Location

cSPACE King Edward

1721 29 Avenue Southwest Suite #125 Calgary, AB T2T 6T7 Canada

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Doors Open - Networking and Refreshments

9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sweta Rajan

1.) Welcome and Overview 2.) Key concepts and definitions 3.) Key Benefits of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion integration

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fundamentals

1.) EDI's role in business, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability 2.) Why knowing where you're starting from in terms of EDI is crucial to benchmarking and determining your goals 3.) Th...

Implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Organizations

1.) EDI strategy development: Key Pillars and Actionable Tactics 2.) Identifying and evaluating processes/practices with an EDI lens

Interactive Activity: Real-world Scenarios 

Participants engage in problem-solving exercises and discussions based on industry-specific EDI challenges

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Best Practices for Successful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation

Sweta Rajan

1.) Linking EDI to your business objectives and weaving EDI into your processes and company culture 2.) Developing a customized EDI implementation roadmap 3.) EDI metrics & KPI development that will ...

Continuing your EDI Education

Interactive Workshop: Crafting an EDI Strategy & Implementation Plan

1.) Guided working session for attendees to create a practical EDI implementation plan relevant to their organizations 2.) Closing Remarks and Expert Q&A

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking and Refreshments

4:30 PM

Event Closes

About this event

Building and Implementing EDI Practices for Canadian Businesses - Hybrid Event

Join us for an exciting HYBRID event focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices specifically tailored for Canadian businesses. This all day, in-person event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at CSpace: 1721 29 Avenue Southwest Suite #125, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7.

As Canada becomes an increasingly diverse nation, it's imperative for businesses to mirror this mosaic within their organizational culture. This session will delve into the foundations, strategies, and benefits of embedding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices in the Canadian business environment. Participants will gain actionable insights and tools to cultivate workplaces that embrace differences, promote equitable opportunities, and foster an inclusive culture.

Meet our Speaker:

Sweta Rajan is the DEI manager at CultureAlly. Before CultureAlly, she was responsible for envisioning and implementing the DEI strategy at Ecojustice. Her 15+ years of professional career includes leading projects and teams as a scientist and expertise in internal and external training and development. In every role, she has taken the opportunity to identify and advocate for inclusive policies and practices. As a facilitator, she loves love creating interactive experiences, providing the space for people to reflect and take on new perspectives.

Organized by

ECO Canada

ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries

From job creation and wage funding, to training and labour market research – we champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. Our aim is to promote and drive responsible, sustainable economic growth while also ensuring that environmental care and best practice is a priority. We have the academic partnerships, tools, and research to not only train and certify environmental professionals – we also help to fill the labour market.

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