Advancing Women’s Leadership in Canada’s Digital Economy
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Who it's for
- Registered businesses or not-for-profits in Canada's digital economy
Advancing the representation of women in leadership roles in Canada’s emerging technology sectors
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Canada’s digital economy, and diverse leadership is key to driving growth. However, women and marginalized genders are underrepresented in managerial, executive, and board roles across many sectors, limiting perspectives and potential for innovation. Businesses that prioritize building diverse leadership teams have been found to have greater adaptability, helping them to meet the demands of the changing workplace landscape and giving them an advantage over less agile industry competitors.
This free, 19-month program from ICTC offers Canadian businesses and not-for-profits high-quality, no-cost resources that will support you to diversify your leadership team. A free alternative to paid consulting solutions, the initiative provides flexible, self-paced, and practical resources so you can address roadblocks to leadership for women and equity-deserving groups in your organization.
- Free, High-Quality Resources: Access the same value as paid programs, with no financial investment.
- Customized Action Plan: After an assessment, receive a tailored guide to achieving gender diversity in leadership roles based on your organization’s unique starting point.
- Mentorship, Events, and Community Support: Engage with mentors and a supportive online community for personalized guidance.
- Flexible Time Commitment: Decide how much time to dedicate based on your business’s capacity.
With minimal time commitment and maximum flexibility, participating in this program can help your business build a diverse and gender-inclusive leadership team that is adaptable, agile, and ahead of the curve.
Grow the Diversity of Your Leadership Team, Grow Your Business
Access impactful webinars led by top EDI consultants and subject matter experts, hands-on workshops, an interactive online hub, community discussions, and more—all at your own pace and on your schedule; choose the resources that suit your business’s needs.
Register your organization to access resources and events for free!
Discover our full program offerings and what to expect in the drop-down menu below.
For partnerships and sponsorship opportunities or general questions, please email @email.
Quick Facts
To be eligible for the program, businesses and organizations must meet the following criteria:
1) Business Type
Must be a registered sole proprietorship, business, or not-for-profit operating in Canada's digital economy with under 500 employees.
2) Location
Must be headquartered or have significant operations in one of the following Canadian provinces:
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
Organizations should be prepared to meaningfully engage with program activities—such as workshops, webinars, or mentorship opportunities—at a level that aligns with their business needs and capacity.
Participants are not required to take advantage of every resource or event, only the ones their schedules can accommodate.
Participating organizations can choose to engage with any of the following opportunities, as their schedule allows:
1) Conferences
Regional one-day conferences that bring together industry leaders, subject matter experts, and EDI advocates and champions to discuss and address the systemic barriers women face in emerging technology sectors. These events offer a platform for sharing success stories, challenges, and best practices in leadership.
2) Workshops
Hands-on workshops designed to equip organizations with the tools and policies needed to support women and gender diverse individuals in managerial and executive roles.
3) Webinars
A series of hour-long, interactive webinars led by top EDI consultants and subject matter experts focusing on leadership strategies, overcoming industry-specific challenges, and fostering resilience. An opportunity to ask your questions to experts and gain actionable, personalized insights.
4) Mentorship
Participating businesses will gain access to a personalized mentorship program with carefully selected mentors, including industry experts and leaders from Canada's technology sectors. These mentors will provide guidance on developing and implementing strategies to foster equitable opportunities, supporting the advancement of women to leadership positions within their organizations.
5) Networking Opportunities
A range of structured networking events, both in-person and virtual, will create avenues for collaboration, peer support, and knowledge sharing with industry leaders and mentors. These events will provide a platform for discussing best practices, challenges, and exploring strategies for advancing gender diversity in executive leadership.
6) An Online Resource Hub
An online portal featuring research, toolkits, and resources focused on advancing the representation of women in leadership within the digital economy. This hub will support organizations in implementing effective strategies for gender equity in leadership roles.
7) ICTC’s Gender Equity Assessment Tool
An assessment to help participants identify strategies to improve gender equity in their organizations. ICTC will generate an evaluation and list of recommendations based on the answers provided.
Support the Program
As a mentor, you’ll play an active role in supporting businesses looking to increase the number of women in leadership positions across their organizations. This flexible volunteer position lets you choose how you want to get involved—whether by leading group mentorship sessions, facilitating networking events, speaking at program events, or even helping to shape program content as an advisor. You can also support the community through our Online Hub by sharing resources, flagging key topics, or promoting the program to your networks.
Engagement is flexible: Assisting with group sessions will require approximately 1.5 hours of commitment per session, while other roles can be fully adapted to your schedule. Make a meaningful impact on the future of diverse leadership, and join a community dedicated to supporting women in leadership.
Email @email to get started as a mentor.
Partner with us to promote and support women in leadership! As a program partner, your organization can engage in various ways: sharing resources, co-hosting events, joining speaker engagements, or promoting the program within your networks. By participating in this project, you’ll be making a measurable impact and leaving a lasting legacy.
Gain visibility with your logo featured on our website and other promotional materials, plus the ability to share content on our Online Hub to share your organization’s work with an engaged audience. As a program partner, you’ll make a measurable impact and leave a lasting legacy while being recognized as a champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion, joining a community committed to creating impactful change.
Email @email to get started as a program partner.
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