Women in Aerospace Canada
Upcoming EventsWomen in Aerospace Canada is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our community. As the situation with COVID-19 changes dynamically, we will adhere to all recommended precautions and health measures and we will continue to offer virtual events to bring our community together. Although we aren’t able to meet in person, the virtual events will allow us to connect with WIA-C members across the country! We hope you will join us! Click on the events listed below for more information and registration/ticket links. “See” you soon!
NEW DATES: Continuous Improvement 101 Technical Series Sep/Oct 2022
Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA-Canada) is delighted to partner with Holger Heckel of AVERA Consulting Inc. to provide this exclusive Continuous Improvement 101 Technical Series to our aerospace community: open to women and men in any role. Whether you are a continuous improvement professional or not, this unique program is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to gain knowledge on continuous improvement activities, especially as these have become more critical than ever in the ongoing post-pandemic economic recovery.
Speed Mentoring at DEFSEC – Halifax – October 4
Speed Mentoring provides a unique forum for those either just starting out or mid-career to interact with senior-level men and women in industry, military and the public sector. Mentees have the opportunity to engage in 15-minute conversations with talented senior leaders who represent a wide array of organizations in the defence and security industries. While these short sessions are designed for participants to seek career advice, they often turn into engaging conversations rather than following a simple question and answer format.
2022 Elsie Awards Gala October 22nd – Tickets on Sale
The Northern Lights Aero Foundation is delighted to announce that our annual Elsie Awards Gala honouring outstanding Canadian women who have made contributions to aviation and aerospace will take place on Saturday October 22nd. Named after aviation trailblazer and human rights advocate Elsie Gregory MacGill, the Elsie Award recognizes eight outstanding women across seven categories: Business, Education, Engineering, Flight Operations, Government, Trailblazer, and Rising Star.