BC Road Builders

Free! Building Canada Together: Diversity, Inclusion, and Stronger Worksites
Date
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Location
Online
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Event Description
Construction in Canada has always been built by diverse peoples, communities, and cultures. From Indigenous trade networks and knowledge systems to generations of immigrant laborers, skilled tradespeople, and workers from every background, the industry has long relied on diversity to grow communities and infrastructure across the country.
Yet many modern worksites still struggle with conflict, exclusion, generational divides, toxic workplace culture, and communication breakdowns that impact morale, retention, productivity, and safety.
 
This one-hour workshop delivers a direct and practical conversation about diversity and inclusion within the construction industry. Rather than focusing on corporate jargon or blame, the session explores how everyday workplace culture is shaped through communication, assumptions, leadership, humor, conflict, and respect on the job site.
Participants will examine how inclusive workplaces strengthen crews, improve collaboration, reduce unnecessary conflict, and support safer, higher-performing teams.
 
 

Learning Outcomes

 
Participants will:
  • Understand diversity and inclusion in practical workplace terms
  • Strengthen communication and respect across crews and generations
  • Recognize how bias, assumptions, and workplace culture impact teams
  • Develop greater awareness of Indigenous inclusion within construction spaces
  • Identify ways to reduce “us vs. them” dynamics on worksites
  • Explore strategies that support psychologically safer and more accountable teams
  • Leave with practical actions that can immediately improve workplace culture
This workshop is designed to create honest, grounded conversation without shame or blame. Participants will leave with increased awareness, stronger communication tools, and practical strategies to help create healthier, more respectful, and more effective workplaces.
 
Presented by: 
 
Sara Curley, CPC (she/her)
Corporate House Lead 

Contact & Support

For support or inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 604-293-2339.

 

Pricing
All prices in Canadian dollars
Ticket Price
Registration
  $0.00
Agenda
11:00am - 12:00pm
Course
Accommodations

 

Additional Information

 

Cancellation &
Refund Policy

COURSE REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS:

Cancellations received at least 14 business days prior to the course will result in a full refund.

Cancellations received less than 14 business days but more than 7 full business days prior to the course are subject to an administration fee of $100 per day for full and half-day seminars, or $25 for breakfast sessions.

Registrants who do not show up for a course, and/or who do not notify BCRB at least 7 full business days prior to the course date will be assessed the full cost of the course. There will be no refunds or credits in this case.

Substitution of attendees is permitted up to and including the day of the course.

 

COURSE CANCELLATION BY BCRB:

BCRB may have to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, in which case BCRB's liability will be limited to a refund of the registration fee.

 

 

 

 

 
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