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Webday Wednesday - Women in architecture and gender parity in the workplace

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For the month of March, the RAIC is pleased to present a weekly series on the subject of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Women in architecture and gender parity in the workplace
Date: March 4, 2020
Presenters: Lisa Bate and Melissa Mazik

SESSION:

According to the AIA, though half of students in architecture are women, 1 in 5 would discourage their peers to seek a career in the industry. Now more than ever, the call of gender parity is more apparent in Canada.

Facilitated by Lisa Bate, WorldGBC Chair and Global Sustainability Lead at B+H Architects, and Melissa Mazik, an Architect at B+H Architects, this webinar will explore the barriers and opportunities of gender equity in architecture and ways to close the gap.

The webinar will also discuss the role we all play in supporting diversity and gender parity in the workplace.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this session, the participant/learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of parity in the industry, how it better serves their clients, and how it helps support innovation and economic growth in Canada;
  • Apply their learnings when hiring new talent and developing HR policies to help support diversity in their firms;
  • Speak openly about gender parity and diversity in the workplace; and
  • Create new ways to promote diverse talent, collaboration and thinking within their work.

Continuing education learning hours: 1 credit

Lisa Bate B.Arch., PP OAA, AAA, AIBC, Int’I Assoc.AIA, FRAIC, F.RESET, PC CaGBC, LEED AP BD+C, ICD.D

B+H Architects l Global Sustainability Lead, Principal

Lisa Bate is the Chair of the World Green Building Council and is regarded as one of Canada’s global ambassadors for sustainable design and was a representative to the United Nations’ Environmental Protection—Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative. As Global Sustainability Lead at B+H Architects, she oversaw the design team responsible for the new Net Zero Carbon Design Certified Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, an advanced net-zero energy, waste and water building and a Canadian pilot project for the CaGBC Zero Carbon Buildings and the WGBC Advancing Net Zero Initiatives.

Melissa Mazik M.Arch., MAARch, B.Arch Sci., MRAIC, LEED AP, OAA

B+H Architects l Architect, Associate

With over ten years of industry experience, Melissa’s work has focused
primarily on the intersection of retail with hospitality. With a portfolio
including the Manulife Centre in Toronto, Rideau Centre in Ottawa,
the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Madrid and the Huge Boss
store in Toronto, Melissa is skilled at executing both high-end and
commercial building designs. Additional experience includes both
transportation and infrastructure projects.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 2, 2020.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION FEE:
$50 for RAIC members, plus applicable taxes.
$75 for non-members, plus applicable taxes.

SCHEDULE: The Webinar will take place on Wednesday,  March 4, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET in English.
The Canada-wide schedule by time zone is:

 

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 10 a.m.

 11 a.m.

 12 noon

 1 p.m.

 2 p.m.

 2:30 p.m.

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 11 a.m.

 12 noon

 1 p.m.

 2 p.m.

 3 p.m.

 3:30 p.m.

More information, including online access instructions and a PDF copy of the slides, will be sent to you by email on the Tuesday prior to the Webday webinar. 

*Purchase of webinars and events are non-transferable.

When
2020-03-04 13:00 through  2:00 PM
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