DiversiTrade Resource & Connection Centre

DiversiTrade Resource & Connection Centre We exist to help advance and support diversity in the skilled trades and construction industry.

We are proud to recognize Prospect Human Services as a valued three-time sponsor of Pride in Construction 2026, with a B...
05/26/2026

We are proud to recognize Prospect Human Services as a valued three-time sponsor of Pride in Construction 2026, with a Bronze Sponsorship!

Thank you for supporting a movement that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the construction industry and skilled trades. Your commitment to creating opportunities and empowering individuals makes a meaningful impact in our communities.

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator


A sincere thank you to our Bronze Sponsors at Office to Advance Women Apprentices for supporting Pride in Construction 2...
05/23/2026

A sincere thank you to our Bronze Sponsors at Office to Advance Women Apprentices for supporting Pride in Construction 2026, for the third year running!

Your dedication to advancing equity, opportunity, and representation in the skilled trades is helping create a stronger and more inclusive industry for everyone. We’re grateful for your partnership and your continued commitment to empowering underrepresented voices in construction.

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator


We are so pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker this year at Pride in Construction 2026!Geoff CapelleSenior Director, ...
05/19/2026

We are so pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker this year at Pride in Construction 2026!

Geoff Capelle
Senior Director, Bird Construction

A former consultant now working in construction, Geoff has experience with various projects from commercial real estate to large infrastructure delivery. Geoff has an M.Sc in Urban Planning (University of Manchester) and an MBA (Ivey Business School, Western University). Geoff works for Bird Construction as a Senior Director on the setup and ex*****on of large-scale industrial, residential, and commercial construction projects with a particular focus on collaborative contracting delivery (IPD, Progressive DB, and Alliance). Geoff is currently focused on the design and construction of a large hospital. Geoff leads Bird Construction's Pride@Bird Employee Resource Group and often speaks about modernizing the construction sector to build stronger and more diverse teams who are empowered to address modern-day challenges. Geoff is a one of SiteNews/OnSite Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 (2025) and a host of the (former) Building Good podcast.

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

Follow the link in bio on Instagram!

A huge thank you to Modern Niagara for sponsoring the Pride in Construction event at SAIT, three years in a row!Your sup...
05/17/2026

A huge thank you to Modern Niagara for sponsoring the Pride in Construction event at SAIT, three years in a row!

Your support helps create more inclusive spaces within the construction industry and empowers meaningful conversations, connections, and opportunities for the next generation of professionals. We’re grateful to have partners who are committed to building a stronger and more welcoming industry for everyone.

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

On Instagram: follow the link in bio!

You may have noticed over the past few weeks that we have released a series of shorts, highlighting the Pride in Constru...
05/15/2026

You may have noticed over the past few weeks that we have released a series of shorts, highlighting the Pride in Construction movement that started back in 2021. This documentary was brought to you by some very talented SAIT students from the Film and Video Production program, as their Capstone Project.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Cass Gayowski, Ireland Casey, and Ethan Lawson for their dedication to help shine a light on the importance of inclusion, representation, and belonging in the skilled trades and construction industry. We’re so proud of their thoughtful work that they produced and the conversations it will inspire.

Thank you for using your talents to help tell stories that matter and for capturing the strength, resilience, and diversity of our community.

We’re proud to thank our Gold Sponsors at The Chartered Institute of Building for their continued support of our upcomin...
05/08/2026

We’re proud to thank our Gold Sponsors at The Chartered Institute of Building for their continued support of our upcoming Pride in Construction event.

CIOB's commitment to advancing professionalism and inclusion in the construction industry helps create a space where everyone feels respected, represented, and empowered. With their support, this event continues to bring people together to celebrate diversity and drive meaningful change.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more inclusive future for construction. 💙

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re proud to recognize and thank our Silver Sponsors at PCL Construction for supporting Pride in Construction- for thr...
05/04/2026

We’re proud to recognize and thank our Silver Sponsors at PCL Construction for supporting Pride in Construction- for three years running!

Your continued commitment to this event speaks volumes about your dedication to building a more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming industry. Year after year, you help create a space where people can connect, celebrate, and feel empowered to be themselves.

Thank you for standing with us and for being such a consistent champion of inclusion in construction. Here’s to building a stronger future together! 💙

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re proud to recognize and thank our returning Bronze Sponsors at Women Building Futures, an incredible organization d...
04/30/2026

We’re proud to recognize and thank our returning Bronze Sponsors at Women Building Futures, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting women in trades across Alberta!

Your work to empower, mentor, and create opportunities for women in the construction industry is making a lasting impact. By breaking down barriers and building strong networks of support, you’re helping shape a more inclusive and equitable future for the trades.

Thank you for the important role you play in strengthening our community and uplifting the next generation of skilled professionals. 💙

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re incredibly grateful to our Silver Sponsors at Ellisdon for supporting Pride in Construction for the third year in ...
04/23/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our Silver Sponsors at Ellisdon for supporting Pride in Construction for the third year in a row!

Your commitment helps us celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the hardworking individuals who make our industry stronger every day. Because of you, this event continues to grow as a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Thank you for standing with us and helping build a more inclusive future—both on and off the job site. 💙

🌈PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION🌈
Date: FRI June 5, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Where: SAIT Polytechnic, Macdonald Hall & Stan Grad Centre

Register for FREE to attend or download our sponsorship package below for directions on how to purchase a vendor booth:

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/19/2026

Allies in the skilled trades play a vital role in creating safe, respectful spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It starts with everyday actions like calling out discrimination, using inclusive language, and making space for everyone to show up authentically.

Companies can lead by:
✔️ Creating inclusive policies and training
✔️ Supporting diverse hiring
✔️ Partnering with community organizations
✔️ Sponsoring events that uplift 2SLGBTQ+ voices

One great opportunity to get involved is the upcoming 🌈Pride in Construction event at SAIT—a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate diversity in the industry. Events like this help build a more inclusive workforce and stronger communities.

Be visible. Be vocal. Be an ally. 💪🌈

REGISTER TODAY!
https://diversitrade.ca/pride-in-construction/

04/17/2026

Building the future means building it together 🏗️🌈

The trades are evolving and so is the community behind them. There’s strength in diversity, innovation in inclusion, and real power in showing up as your authentic self on and off the job site. At DiversiTrade we feel there is great hope for the future and we can't wait to see where it leads.

At the upcoming Pride in Construction event, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the skilled trades and creating space for connection, support, and opportunity.

This is more than work—it’s pride, it’s progress, and it’s the future.

Let’s keep building a more inclusive industry, one opportunity at a time. 🔧✨

REGISTER NOW!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-in-construction-2026-community-engagement-event-tickets-1968335941788?aff=oddtdtcreator

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