BUILDING ALBERTA’S ENERGY SECTOR WORKFORCE TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM STABILITY OF ALBERTA’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Source: | · ELECTRICITY HUMAN RESOURCES CANADA · | July 5, 2022

EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada) and the Government of Alberta launch a new initiative to address an industry in transition and critical workforce shortages

July 5, 2022, Edmonton, Alberta—EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is tackling the needs of a transitioning workforce, acute labour shortages and under-representation of diverse groups in Alberta’s electricity sector with the launch of a new initiative that will deliver collaboration, best practices, and propel solutions among the key players who will drive change.

Alberta’s Electricity Sector—An Industry in Transition

The perfect storm of pandemic impacts, technological advancements, the transition to renewable sources for electricity and a retiring workforce all point to difficult workforce challenges ahead for Alberta’s electricity sector.

By 2030, 30% of Alberta’s electricity generation will transition to renewable sources such as wind, hydro and solar [source: EHRC’s Report: Labour Market Intelligence for Alberta’s Energy Sector – Workforce Transitions]. Innovative solutions used for energy storage and renewable energy sources, smart grid technologies, electrification of transportation etc. will have a significant impact on demand for labour and the makeup of the workforce. HR professionals have been charged with leading this change and ensure the industry maintains a talent pool with the skills to manage the power systems of the future.

Launch of New Initiative

Investing in employees to adapt to the changing nature of work and developing new resources to assist Human Resources practitioners recruit new workers are central to this new joint initiative by EHRC and the Government of Alberta.