The “Supporting your female staff in construction” training, for an inclusive workplace
This training is for managers in the construction industry, aiming to establish an inclusive and welcoming working environment for women on construction sites. It specifically addresses the needs of female employees, focusing on the development of effective integration and mentoring strategies, thus contributing to the retention of female staff.
With the number of women on construction sites growing, it is crucial to implement an effective integration process to foster a healthy and inclusive work environment. By adopting a proactive approach, companies help to promote female talent and create a professional environment where women and men join forces to achieve common goals.
According to a CCQ report, women represent 3.65% of the total workforce on construction sites in 2022, an increase of 0.38% compared to 2021.
Training on the effective integration of women on construction sites for managers
Are you responsible for teams on construction sites and want to strengthen the inclusion of women in your construction company? The “Supporting your Female Staff on Construction Sites” training is designed to help you create an inclusive work environment where women feel comfortable and valued in a traditionally male-dominated environment. This training aims to identify the specific needs of your employees and to develop effective integration and mentoring strategies.
At the end of the training, your company will receive the “Healthy Company Culture” seal from Elles de la construction to promote and enhance their commitment as an inclusive and welcoming company.
Be a driver of change and fill the labour shortage by promoting diversity and female talent. Transform your workplace and make your commitment known to paving the way for true opportunity equality in the construction sector.
Training “Supporting your female staff in construction”
For managers of small, medium and large construction companies
Women and men
Members and non-members
In person: at your company in the greater Montreal region and Quebec City
Virtual
In person: 2 hours
Virtual: 45 min
A maximum of 80 participants
Free
What is offered to you
A concrete approach
Focused on the specific needs of female employees and those of the company, it encourages the implementation of strategies adapted to meet the expectations and professional aspirations of women, while aligning these initiatives with the objectives of the company.
Creating an inclusive environment
By raising managers' awareness of the specific challenges faced by women, this training promotes the creation of a welcoming work environment that respects diversity.
Integration and mentoring tools
The training offers effective methods and practices for integrating women into work teams. Mentoring is also highlighted as a key tool to support female employees in their professional development, allowing them to flourish and progress in their career.
The Trainer, Judive Jean-Gilles
Judive Jean-Gilles is an experienced professional in interior and industrial design as well as management, with a passion developed from a young age for construction and renovation. Her expertise in commercial management allows her to successfully meet the challenges of construction projects while assuming leadership roles. Her commitment to learning also led her to explore education, developing innovative methods to stimulate motivation and creativity within teams. Her family environment and education helped to forge her understanding of the dynamics of professional training. Judive Jean-Gilles embodies a unique combination of technical expertise, management skills, and an innovative teaching approach, making her an ideal trainer for managers in the construction field.

Founder and president of Cygne Béton
Judive Jean-Gilles is the founder and president of Cygne Béton, an eco-responsible company specializing in the design and manufacture of concrete furniture. With more than fifteen years of experience in business management and training in design, she passionately leads this company where she skillfully combines her managerial and creative skills by collaborating with talented artisans and artists. Her concrete creations are present in major projects such as the Vogue Hotel in Montreal. Each new project represents a stimulating challenge for her on construction sites, where she demonstrates unfailing determination as a female entrepreneur.
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