Trucking Human Resources Canada (THRC)

Published purpose

Through this 33 months systemic change project, Keeping our Foot on the Gas: Pushing for Systemic Change in Canada's Supply Chain, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) will advance women's economic security and prosperity and representation in leadership and decision-making roles. This project will address systemic barriers within the male-dominated trucking industry using a two-pronged approach with established expertise. First, it will develop a comprehensive Women's Leadership Accord that employers can sign to signal commitment to advance women's status in the industry. Second, it will identify and train volunteers to be Equity Champions in their workplaces and the industry. To do so, THRC will develop and implement a screening process to ensure signatories demonstrate commitment to dismantling barriers and enabling women's success. Resources will be developed and disseminated to help employers achieve this standard. Equity Champions will receive training to set positive examples and act as mentors, they will be provided with tools and participate in workshops to learn how to advocate for and support women in the industry. An external evaluator will measure/assess the project's impact.