Addressing the Workforce Challenge of Navigating to Net Zero: Developing the Skilled Labour Requirements in the Electricity Sector
Monica Curtis
Senior Director, Communities and Decarbonization
Pembina Institute
Anita Gara
Project Manager
Electricity Human Resources Canada
Johanne Picard-Thompson
Executive Vice President, Customer and Corporate Services
AltaLink
A skilled and trained workforce is an essential component to decarbonization and the energy sector in Canada will require significant hiring. How can organizations upskill existing workforces, attract graduate employees, and retain top talent? Explore how the energy transition has impacted the energy labour market and, learn how companies can create a culture of transition to drive success.
This session will explore solutions to finding the talent and skilled workers required for the net zero economy. Topics of discussion will include:
- Investigating where industry will find young talent to fill all the necessary roles in the coming years
- Examining methods to encourage continued skills training upskilling and reskilling
- Probing which strategies are effective for training and mentorship?
- Analyzing approaches to engage, motivate and manage a multi-generational workforce
- Exploring ways to expand the scope of your talent pool