Join us for this fast-paced morning workshop as part of the Make if Safe Conference - Vancouver 2025.

Learn from the experience of a Top 40 Under 40-winning female health and safety leader in the opening keynote.
Take away career insights from a panel of safety leaders and professionals. Follow your own interests to discussion tables on topics from career to compliance, governance and reporting to labour law and more, led by subject matter experts.
Network, meet a future mentor (or become one!) and learn together.
In a fantastic partnership with Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society, we are finalizing the lineup for this half-day workshop to connect and support women in OHS professions.

» Workshop Program Details

08:30 - 08:45am | Icebreaker

08:45 - 09:15am | Keynote Address - Safety Reimagined: The Power of Women in Leadership with Krista Chisholm

09:15 - 10:00am | Panel - Safety Unscripted: Women Leading the Way with Rae Ann Aldridge, Leigh-Ann Stewart, Sandra Fleming, Henriette Bichai, Amandeep Beesla

10:00 - 10:30am | Q&A - Audience Discussion

10:30 - 11:00am | Networking Break

11:00 - 12:00pm | Breakout Topic Table Discussions - 5 turns x 10 minutes + 2 minutes to switch. (Choose 5 topic tables to connect with local leaders)

12:00 - 1:00pm | Networking Lunch

Special WOHSS member rate while it lasts.. Only 15 tickets available at $49 for the workshop.

Register here: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/make-it-safe-vancouver-2025/registration?code=y5MAkA1JnzkEQ3hivfMN20TaJ

Alberta Education Health and Safety Association: Home (AEHSA) is hosting their fall Professional Development Conference in Nisku, Alberta on October 7, 8 & 9th.

Members of WOHSS can enjoy a $50 savings by using promo code: WOHSSFriend

Theme - Investing or Investigating - Safety in Balance!
Their PDC brings Alberta's occupational health and safety practitioners together with a focus on educational institution safety.

Pre-Conference Mental Health Workshop
This year's pre-conference workshop will be on mental health in the afternoon of October 7th. This engaging program is crafted to equip participants with essential knowledge about mental health in the workplace. It focuses on cultivating skills in resiliency and mental toughness through a highly interactive experience.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
 Understand the stigma associated with mental health
 Recognize workplace and personal stressors
 Identify effective resiliency strategies
 Create a self-care and resiliency plan
 Support others who are facing mental health challenges
Presenter, Kris Porlier, is a very engaging speaker who shares his personal mental health journey and will give you tools on how to keep your mental health healthy.

Registration can be made at https://aehsa.ca/events/calendar/#login=Y&id=116&cid=1956&wid=1101

CSA Group would like to invite any WOHSS member that may be interested in a 3-hour, in-person, invitation-only workshop focused on shaping a potential National Standard of Canada to address violence and harassment in the workplace.
This interactive session will bring together diverse group to explore the feasibility and scope of a national standard, share insights, and identify leading practices. Your perspective is vital in helping build safer, more inclusive workplaces across Canada.

This upcoming Speed Mentoring event is a CLOSED event, exclusive to WOHSS members who have previously applied to the program. Stay tuned for our next OPEN Mentoring event in Oct & Nov.
For those who have applied to the program and have heard back from one of our directors, this event is just for you. You will be receiving an email with an invite soon.
If you have applied and not heard back, contact us at: mentorship@wohss.com

Open call-out to potential Mentors. WOHSS is looking for experienced professionals in intermediate to senior roles with +5 years in a safety. It is a great way to give back to the industry and help out up and coming safety people. By giving your time (short/long or micro terms commitment plans available) you could also be eligible for CPD points.
Visit here for more information on our Mentorship program and to apply: https://wohss.com/mentorship/

Come gain connections, confidence, and community with WOHSS and Calgary Safety Connect. Enjoy an evening social with the new and exciting safety professional social association in Calgary.

Join us at Elephant and Castle for a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals and expand your network in a relaxed and informal setting.

Please note that attendees will be responsible for their own drink and food purchases.
We've reserved the lounge area for 25 people, so please RSVP soon so we can finalize the numbers.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect and engage with the WOHSS community!
See you there!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/calgary-safety-connect-social-tickets-1622724084419?aff=oddtdtcreator

More on CSC: Calgary Safety Connect (CSC) is a new safety organization focused on bringing quality
professional development and educational opportunities to the local safety community. We know from COVID, there are hundreds of safety practitioners in the Calgary area. Through the work of CSC, we are building a stronger social network to give those professionals opportunities to meet, socialize, and share ideas.
If you are just starting out, a mid-career safety professional, or are seasoned pro, Calgary Safety Connect has something for you