Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) is an analytical tool created by the Government of Canada to determine the impacts of our work on diverse groups of people. GBA+ takes an intersectional approach and includes the examination of sex, gender, Indigeneity, race, ethnicity, ability, age, language, culture, geographic location, etc. on your work. This two-hour interactive workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of GBA+ and how to apply it effectively to engineering and infrastructure projects.

Participants in this workshop will be given a pre-course self-assessment questionnaire to consider individual biases and to prepare for the workshop. During the workshop, learning will be reinforced through interactive discussions, group work, and short videos while incorporating examples throughout.

Following the workshop, participants will also have access to six months of complimentary coaching. This coaching includes assistance in the implementation of GBA+, providing advice and reviewing materials, as well as responding to questions and supplying further research and resources as needed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of what GBA+ is as well as the history of GBA+
• Explore the topics of diversity, identity, and intersectionality, as they relate to GBA+
• Learn about the steps and process involved to complete a GBA+ analysis
• Review examples and a case study to practice applying GBA+

Cost:

• ACEC-BC Member: $125
• Non-member: $200

Format: Zoom Meeting

About the facilitators

Marcie Hawranik

Marcie Hawranik is the recipient of the 2018 Alberta Premier’s Award of Excellence for her work to advance gender equality in Alberta. In 2019 she was recognized as a SHE Innovator by UN Women.

She is an internationally recognized gender expert with a B.A. Hons. in Political Studies and a Master’s degree in International Relations focused on negotiation and conflict resolution. Her areas of expertise include gender equity, GBA+, diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, public relations and communications, leadership development, stakeholder engagement, policy, program and strategy design, development and implementation.

Marcie has presented at local and national conferences on GBA+, unconscious bias and other equity and inclusion tools. She has also presented on best practices to roll out GBA+ initiatives in large organizations to secure support to fuel their success.

Ivana Lochhead

Ivana is a motivated, data-driven diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant with a passion for supporting organizations that are courageous and intentional in their pursuit of social justice. She has 8+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change for organizations of all sizes and across various sectors. She believes that practicing empathy, understanding privilege, and embracing conflict in a vulnerable way are the critical gateways to learning to value, engage with, and understand differences, and to building organizations that are unshakeable in their foundation.

Ivana holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business (Toronto) and IE Business School (Madrid).