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Women in Engineering 2023
June 21, 2023 at 11:30am ET

ADVANCE: Women in Engineering is a virtual event that promotes gender equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s engineering sector.

Hosted by Canadian Consulting Engineer, this year’s event will spotlight the accomplishments of successful female professional engineers and encourage more women to join the industry. An inspiring keynote presentation will be followed by two dynamic panel discussions.

Schedule

11:30 am – 11:35 am
Welcome

Host: Peter Saunders, editor, Canadian Consulting Engineer

On DEMAND VIDEO
Keynote Address

Speaker: Catherine Karakatsanis, COO, Morrison Hershfield

12:05 pm – 12:15 pm
Break

On DEMAND VIDEO
Session #1: Welcoming Women to the Profession

Moderator: Jeanette Southwood, VP of corporate affairs and strategic partnerships, Engineers Canada

Panelists:
  • Jenny Lines, project management division manager, McElhanney
  • Lisa Miller-Way, code engineering manager, LRI Engineering
  • Emily Secnik, civil engineer-in-training (EIT), Dillon Consulting
As the engineering industry sets goals for higher rates of participation by women, one of the keys to success in this endeavour will be to ensure its workplaces are welcoming environments that not only attract young female engineers-in-training (EITs), but also mentor them and foster further professional growth. Our panelists will share their personal experiences and industry insights.

1:15 pm – 1:25 pm
Break

On DEMAND VIDEO
Session #2: Different Paths to Career Satisfaction

Moderator: Joanna Kervin, VP of external approvals and implementation, Crosslinx Transit Solutions

Panelists:
  • Judy Tse, interim chief engineer and executive director of engineering and construction services, City of Toronto
  • Stacia Van Zetten, CSO and co-founder, Exact Technology
  • Montana Wilson, CEO and founder, Grit Engineering
Many of Canada’s consulting engineers join a firm early in their career and stay with it as they grow in their profession, which is a testament to the dynamism of such firms. Others, however, take a different or more varied path, such as working for a municipal or provincial entity or running their own business as an entrepreneur. Our panelists will explore such options for women in engineering.

2:25 pm – 2:30 pm
Closing Remarks

Host: Peter Saunders, editor, Canadian Consulting Engineer





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Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Engineering 2023


When & Where?

Women in Engineering 2023 will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar on June 21, 2023 at 11:30am ET.

There will be a 5 minute break between live sessions.

Why Virtual?

The safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and community is our number one priority. By making this event an online experience, it eliminates the need for attendees and sponsors to travel in-person, while enabling them to still benefit from the event content.

What’s Included?

Your registration provides you with access to watch the virtual keynote, all live sessions, and on-demand recorded content and product demonstrations.

How do I access?

We will email you an access link to the virtual event the morning of June 21, 2023.

If you don’t see an access link in your email inbox, please check your junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, contact Tara Jacobs.