Resources
APEGA has resource materials to help registrants and permit-holding companies support underrepresented groups in engineering and geoscience. We also provide links below to external resources and organizations that contribute to better access and opportunity in the professions.
APEGA’s Women in the Workplace Report
In 2021, APEGA concluded a research project on the barriers women face in engineering and geoscience workplaces.
The project findings are detailed in the Women in the Workplace: A Shift in Industry Work Culture report, which also provides actionable advice for individuals, leaders, and organizations who are working to break down barriers in the professions.
External Resources
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Managing Transitions is a resource guide with extensive checklists that outline steps that individuals, supervisors, and companies can take to smoothly off- and on-ramp employees taking a leave of absence, such as maternity or parental leave.
On-Ramping Guide for Employers is a guide for Alberta STEM companies welcoming employees back into the workforce after an extended leave.
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Take the Online Project Implicit Tests to understand biases (thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness and control) you may hold.
The Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership reports on inclusive leadership characteristics to thrive in a diverse world.
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Changing the Culture for Engineering Employers is a document produced by the Engineers Canada 30 by 30 network to increase diversity and women's participation in engineering organizations.
Improving Gender Balance in the Workforce is a report with concrete actions that can be taken to improve the gender balance of the workforce.
Take Action for Diversity, a report from the Canadian mining industry, highlights actionable steps to increase diversity in an industry.
Aligned Organizations
The following not-for-profit organizations have partnered on some of APEGA’s projects and share our commitment to improving access and opportunity for underrepresented groups in the engineering and geoscience professions. They provide professional development and networking opportunities for APEGA registrants.