Safer Workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers

Pride is a time of celebration, but for many 2SLGBTQIA+ employees, workplace experiences do not always reflect that reality. Harassment, violence and gaps in psychological safety remain persistent challenges across Canada’s energy and electricity sectors, particularly in field‑based roles.

In this webinar, EHRC and Pride at Work Canada will explore key findings from the Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy report and what they mean for employers. The session will examine how homophobia, transphobia and microaggressions affect workers’ ability to speak up, report concerns and feel safe on the job.

Framing psychological safety as part of occupational health and safety, the discussion will highlight practical actions organizations can take—from strengthening policies and supervisor responses to building reporting processes workers trust. Participants will also be introduced to tools and resources to support next steps.

Why attend?

After this session, you will be better equipped to:

• • Understand key insights on harassment, violence and psychological safety affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ workers
• • Recognize how identity-based harm impacts safety, reporting and retention
• • Strengthen workplace approaches, including policies, supervisor responses and reporting pathways
• • Take informed next steps using relevant tools and resources

Who should attend?

This webinar is relevant for:

• • Employers and organizational leaders
• • HR, DEI and employee relations professionals
• • Health and safety practitioners
• • Supervisors and managers