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SUMMARY:Recruitment & Retention Strategies for Ocean Sector Employers
DESCRIPTION:The ocean sector is evolving rapidly\, and attracting and retaining the right talent is more important than ever. Join ECO Canada for a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will share insights\, strategies\, and practical solutions to help employers strengthen their workforce. \nThis session will explore: \n\nInnovative approaches to recruiting skilled professionals in a competitive market\nRetention strategies that support career growth\, engagement\, and long-term success\nAddressing challenges unique to the ocean sector\, including remote and coastal operations\nBuilding inclusive workplaces that attract diverse talent\, including Indigenous and underrepresented groups\n\nOur expert panel will highlight real-world examples\, lessons learned\, and actionable takeaways to support your organization in building a resilient\, future-ready workforce. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with panelists. \n  \nSpeakers: \n \nBonnie Elliott\, CPHR\nHR Manager at CBCL Limited \nBonnie brings over 20 years of experience in human resources\, starting out in recruitment and gradually branching into every corner of HR. Today\, as HR Manager at CBCL Limited\, she champions initiatives that strengthen recruitment and retention\, build inclusive workplaces\, and support organizational growth. Bonnie is an active member of the IDEAS Committee\, driving diversity and belonging\, and she’s deeply committed to mentoring others and helping talent flourish. Her passion for developing people and creating opportunities for them to thrive shines through in everything she does. \n \nDenise Palmer \nDirector People Operations at Archipelago \nI am excited to be part of the Archipelago team and combine my passion for Human Resources with my passion for the ocean\, with a likeminded team that creates solutions for marine resource sustainability. I have many years’ experience in the hospitality industry including resort and community development\, building great teams and cultures to drive both employee and customer satisfaction. I have had the unique experience of living in the US\, Europe and Scandinavia and I am excited at the international scope of Archipelagos’ work. I am looking forward to sharing my experience with the team at Archipelago. When I am not admiring the ocean I enjoy any kind of outdoor activity\, especially biking and hiking and spending time with my family. \n \nCorrie Anderson \nDirector Of Human Resources at GeoSpectrum Technologies \nCorrie Anderson is a senior leader with 25 years of experience in People & Culture strategy and modernizing HR operations. \nAs Director\, Human Resources\, she leads the People & Culture strategy at GeoSpectrum Technologies\, a Nova Scotia based company\, employing 250 employees. GeoSpectrum designs\, manufactures and integrates leading acoustic ocean technology and systems around worldwide.  Corrie focus is presently organizational development\, talent attraction\, retention\, and enhancing their employee experience. \nHer HR career spans across the automotive\, insurance and ocean technology industries in the private sector. She has led recognized provincial and national HR transformation initiatives and brings niche expertise in mergers and acquisitions
URL:https://eco.ca/event/recruitment-retention-strategies-for-ocean-sector-employers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Diversity Dividend: Building Stronger Teams Through Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive workplaces don’t just feel better; they perform better. This workshop explores how diversity\, equity\, and inclusion contribute directly to stronger teams\, better ideas\, and improved organizational outcomes. Participants will learn how inclusive practices enhance creativity\, decision-making\, and retention while supporting measurable business results. Using real data and SME case studies\, the session will highlight how DEI strategies can be woven into hiring\, performance management\, and culture-building. Attendees will leave with practical tools to turn inclusion into a lasting advantage within their own organizations. \n \n \nSpeaker\n\n\nAndrew Janzic\n\n \nI believe strong leadership and thoughtful people practices are essential to building a more sustainable future.\nAt ECO Canada\, I’ve had the privilege of working at the intersection of HR and environmental workforce development\,\nsupporting both our internal team and sector-wide initiatives that help environmental organizations thrive. \nWith over a decade of HR experience\, I’ve led efforts in recruitment\, organizational change\, performance management\,\nand employee engagement; always with a focus on integrity\, accountability\, and long-term impact. In my current role\nas HR Business Partner\, I support leaders in making informed\, people-focused decisions while also contributing to\nnational programs that strengthen workforce development across the environmental sector. \nI’m especially passionate about helping mission-driven organizations grow in a way that’s both people-centered and\nfuture-ready.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/building-inclusive-environmental-businesses/
LOCATION:Kahanoff Centre\, 105 12 Ave SE\,\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:GHG Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive event focused on the practical implementation of GHGManagement and decarbonization strategies. Gain insights into the latest industry trends\, strategies for achieving Net Zero\, and learn from experts how to tackle real-world challenges and reduce your sector’s carbon footprint. \nEvent Details: \nDecember 8th\, 2025\, starting at 9:30 AM in Suite 105 of the Kahanoff Centre. \nRefreshments and lunch will be provided. \nCost: $99 \nCome enhance your professional credentials and contribute to a low-carbon future by registering for the GHG Management Training Program!
URL:https://eco.ca/event/ghg-management-training-2/
LOCATION:Kahanoff Centre\, 105 12 Ave SE\,\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways
DESCRIPTION:ECO Canada will host the Future ready SMEs Tour – Calgary Session: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways on December 10\, 2025\, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (MST). \nThis in-person evening event will feature a one-hour panel discussion followed by a networking reception\, bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, Indigenous-led organizations\, and equity-deserving groups in the Infrastructure and Energy sectors. \nThe discussion\, led by Geni Peters with panelist Brenna Barlow and others\, will focus on empowering Canadian sectors and communities to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce GHG emissions. \nThis event aligns with ECO Canada’s national initiative to build capacity and mobilize knowledge across Canada through Green Horizons Roadshows—part of the broader effort to guide and empower organizations toward Decarbonization Pathways. \nAgenda: \n5:00 PM – 5:10 PM | Welcome & Introductions\n5:10 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion – “Empowering Canadian sectors and communities to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce GHG emissions”\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception & Refreshments \nSpeaker: \n\n \nBrenna Barlow \nHead of Science\, Climate and Energy – Canadian Prairie | British Consulate General Calgary
URL:https://eco.ca/event/future-ready-smes-advancing-low-carbon-pathways/
LOCATION:Alt Hotel Calgary East Village\, 635 Confluence Way Southeast\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Green Horizons Tour
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