Celebrating Women in Construction
MCSC's Commitment to Inclusive Construction
MCSC in service of women in the trades
MCSC takes pride of being committed to foster diversity and inclusion within the construction industry. With the generous support of the Government of Manitoba, we collaborate with industry leaders and stakeholders to create innovative programs aimed at empowering underrepresented groups, including women, to embark on successful careers in construction.
We do this by hosting an annual woman in trades conference, hosting a woman in trades workshop, an employer workshop for recruiting and retaining women, and by featuring women’s success stories in publications and social media.
EmpowHer Women in Trades Mentorship Program
The EmpowHer program is a first-of-its-kind multi-sector, collaborative project designed to prepare women for employment in the construction, film or manufacturing industries in Manitoba.
Calling Women and Women-identifying Mentors
As a mentor, you will receive:
- Receive mentor training
- Be paired with a mentee
- Contribute to your mentee’s career success
- Receive honorarium
Calling Women and Women-identifying Mentees
As a mentee, you will:
- Identify a department within the film industry you’d like to learn more about
- Be available for a minimum of 10 hours
- Be open to learning and participating in one-on-one sessions with your mentor
EmpowHERed women start their trades journey
After already spending years in the architecture industry, Latifat Afolabi-Ogunsesan isn’t afraid to learn more about the field she’s already so familiar with….
Reach Out to Us
Andrea Canada is in charge of opportunities for women in the trades. Please click on the contact button to reach her.
Andrea Canada
Contact MeAndrea is proud Metis woman from the north end of Winnipeg. She is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg, holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science. She has a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from Athabasca University and is currently enrolled in the pre-masters Political Studies program at the University of Manitoba. Andrea is a Certified Life Coach and has completed a Certificate in Mediation from the Resolution Skills Centre in Winnipeg.
With her passion for education and training Andrea has served as a contract instructor with Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology teaching Success at Work Skills in the Construction Labourer Certificate Program and the Women of Steel Welding Program. She also provides essential skills and workplace training with Workplace Education Manitoba and works as a trainer with Manitoba Customer Contact Association. A long time consultant with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Andrea has been instrumental in the development and delivery of strategies to increase the participation of women in the skilled trades in Manitoba’s construction industry.
Employed by Manitoba Hydro for 26 years, Andrea was recognized as a leading expert in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees in the trades and other Hydro careers.
Coordinator for Women’s Programs