Creating Opportunities for Newcomers to the Renewables Industry

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

11:45 - 12:45

Location: Palomino E, BMO Centre

Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

Anusha Srijeyanathan

Tech Executive, CX and Operations Advisor
Advisor & Consultant
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Concurrent Session Speaker(s)

Paul Armstrong (he/him/his)

COO Mohawk College
Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery
Binbrook, Ontario, Canada
Gareth Brown

CEO
Clir
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nketti Johnson-Taylor

Executive Director
Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council
Ismael Touani (he/him/his)

CEO
Éclipse Energies Renouvelables
Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada

There are numerous pathways into a career in renewable energy and energy storage, including candidates with pre-existing skills and experience from other industries. This panel will discuss the importance of an equitable future, one that creates meaningful employment opportunities for newcomers to Canada and individuals transitioning from alternate industries. Panelists will share their unique experiences with attendees and identify key areas where industry can support workers during their transition into the Canadian renewable energy industry.  