An Evening with WIN & Infrastructure Ontario

Please join WIN and EY Canada for an Evening with Infrastructure Ontario.

​From seat at the table to driving the agenda: influence, allyship, and impact.

​This panel will explore how influence is built along a career journey, and the critical role of allyship in driving change and making an impact.

​Through candid reflections, the panel will share how they navigated complex power structures, built credibility and influence, took on challenges, and empowering others along the way.

​Our panel will consist of:

​Angela Clayton, President & CEO, IO

​Jody Becker, Chief Capital Officer, IO

​Heather Grey-Wolf, Chief Investment Officer, IO

​Nicole Wang, Partner, EY (moderator)

​Date & Time: 5:00PM – Registration 6:00PM – Panel Discussion 6:45pm – Networking

​Location: EY Tower 40th Floor Reception 100 Adelaide Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 0B3

Ottawa WIN Pop-Up Summer Social

Please join us for a casual networking event before the throes of summer kick in!

Meet other members of our local WIN Ottawa Chapter in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Food and drinks available for purchase.

📍 OCCO Kitchen

160 Bay St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X8

occokitchen.com

📅 Tuesday June 16th

🕞 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

WIN YYC’s 4th Annual Stampede Industry Mixer

WIN YYC Stampede Mixer: Connecting infrastructure professionals to network, collaborate, and enjoy Stampede!

The Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) YYC Chapter invites you to our 4th Annual Stampede Industry Mixer on July 6, 2026 at Trolley 5 Brewpub (upstairs).

Join us for an afternoon of connection, community, and celebration alongside Calgary’s infrastructure professionals. Enjoy meaningful networking, engaging speakers, door prizes, and local pop-up retailers—all in a relaxed Stampede setting.

Tickets: on sale for $8.00 now until June 19th. Secure yours now – and consider buying two to bring an industry client, colleague, or peer. Prices increase to $10 after June 19.

Whether you’re a long-time WIN member or new to the community, this event is designed to create space to connect, learn, lead, and grow.

Everyone is welcome—Western wear encouraged!

Halifax-Atlantic WIN Guest Speaker Event

Join us for our upcoming speaker event on the changes effected by the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act.

Preventing Gender Based Harassment and Violence on Worksites

Our June speaker event features MJ MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Construction Safety Nova Scotia. With a focus on gender-based harassment and violence on worksites, MJ will walk us through the amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Labour Standards Code that were enacted as a result of the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. Snacks & refreshments provided.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Atlantic Time

Location: Deloitte Office 1741 Lower Water Street Suite 800 Halifax, NS

RSVP closing date: Monday, June 15th, 2026

This event is kindly sponsored by Deloitte.

BC WIN 2026 Summer Social Event

We're pleased to invite BC WIN members to our first event of 2026 kindly sponsored by DLA Piper.

This event is exclusively reserved for our chapter's members. Apply to join our network and receive invites to our events.

Date and Time: Thursday, June 4th, 2026 5:30PM – 8:00PM PST

Location: Vancouver, BC

Approved guests will receive exact location details via email.

This event is kindly sponsored by DLA Piper with in-kind photography by Bonjour Digital.

Kindly only register once as space is limited and duplicate registrations may prevent other BC WIN members from attending. If you are no longer able to make the event, please cancel directly on Luma or by emailing us at bcwin@womensinfrastructure.ca. Each member wanting to attend the event must register individually. Tickets are non-transferable.

Toronto WIN Wellness Workshop

WIN x PMI Nova Scotia Event

Women in Infrastructure (WIN) and Project Management Institute (PMI) Nova Scotia are partnering to host a networking event to celebrate International Women's Day and recognize the impact of women in project management and infrastructure. We have very limited spots available, so sign up today!

Date & Time:

Monday, March 9th, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM AST

Location:

IKEA Halifax Community Space 645 Cutler Ave Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M2

This event is sponsored by PMI Nova Scotia.

Kindly RSVP by Saturday, March 7th to secure your spot and only register once. If you can no longer join us, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or by replying to this email, so another member can come in your place!

BC WIN x UBC Panel Event

Come and meet the up-and-coming talent for our infrastructure industry!  BC WIN, in partnership with Pomerleau and students and faculty from UBC’s faculties of engineering, business and law, is hosting an evening of networking and a lively panel on how those three disciplines work together to make large infrastructure projects happen. Come share your experiences with other members of BC WIN and with the students (who knows, you may meet your next hire!)

From Classroom to Construction: Finding Your Path in a Dynamic, Evolving Industry

Pomerleau is one of Canada’s leading construction companies, with more than 5,000 employees across 200+ sites nationwide. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2020, Pomerleau is now expanding rapidly in B.C., growing from 140 to 370 team members over the past two years. Join us to hear directly from a Pomerleau panel as we discuss career journeys, work on major projects, and advice for the next generation, then stay to connect with our team after the panel.

This event is exclusively reserved for our chapter's members. Apply to join our network and receive invites to our events.

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 5PM to 9PM PST

Location: Vancouver, BC

Approved guests will receive exact location details via email.

Kindly only register once as space is limited and duplicate registrations may prevent other BC WIN members from attending. If you are no longer able to make the event, please cancel directly on Luma or by emailing us at bcwin@womensinfrastructure.ca. Each member wanting to attend the event must register individually. Tickets are non-transferable.

Ottawa WIN International Women’s Day Event

This International Women’s Day, join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the power, ambition, and impact of women who are shaping our communities and workplaces.

Showcase your 1-minute elevator pitch and receive helpful insights to refine it.

Set in the stylish and welcoming atmosphere of OCCO Kitchen, this amazing event brings together professionals, leaders, and changemakers for meaningful conversation, authentic connection, and a moment to pause and celebrate progress—together.

Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, expand your network, or simply take time to celebrate women’s achievements, this event offers inspiration you’ll carry well beyond the afternoon. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, with drinks available for purchase.

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 3:30PM to 6:30PM

📍Location: OCCO Kitchen 160 Bay St Ottawa, ON

Please only register once if you plan on attending and cancel if you can no longer attend, as space is limited and we would like to ensure all members have an equal opportunity to attend.

2026 WeWIN Mentorship Program Applications Open

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 WeWIN mentorship program!

Program Details 🤩

The program requires a minimum 7-month commitment and will begin April 2026 and conclude in October 2026. Mentors and Mentees will be matched on a 1:1 basis and are encouraged to meet bi-weekly. However, it is at the discretion of the matched Mentor and Mentee to determine the frequency of meetings—all pairs are encouraged to find a rhythm that works for them!

Read the WeWIN Mentorship Program Guidelines for more detail.

Separate applications are available for interested Mentors and Mentees. You may apply to participate in both roles. Participation in the program is not guaranteed.

Applicants must be actively involved in the infrastructure sector in Canada at the time of registration, either as a student or professional. Mentor roles are open to both male and female members of WIN, whereas mentees must be female or female-identifying. 

Applications Due Date 🗓

Please complete your application(s) by Friday, February 27th, 2026.

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Reach Out 📧

If you have any questions, please submit the Contact Form.

Thank you for your support!

WIN x DCI Social Event

Connect with professionals from WIN and DCI Nova Scotia for an informal evening of networking, conversation, and community. Women in Infrastructure (WIN) and the Design Construction Institute (DCI) Nova Scotia are partnering to host a relaxed after-work social. This joint networking evening brings together professionals from across infrastructure, construction, and digital innovation to connect, exchange ideas, and build new relationships in a casual setting.

Date & Time:

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 5:30 PM– 7:00 PM AST

Location:

The Oxford Taproom (Garrison)

6418 Quinpool Rd

Halifax, NS

B3L 1A8

Beverages and light fare will be served throughout the evening. Guests are welcome!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by Saturday, February 7th to secure your spot!

Kindly sponsored by DCI Nova Scotia.

BC WIN 2026 Winter Social

We're pleased to invite BC WIN members to our first event of 2026 kindly sponsored by PBX Engineering.

This event is exclusively reserved for our chapter's members. Apply to join our network and receive invites to our events.

Date and Time: Thursday, January 22nd, 2025 5:30PM – 8:00PM PST

Location: Vancouver, BC

Approved guests will receive exact location details via email.

Kindly only register once as space is limited and duplicate registrations may prevent other BC WIN members from attending. If you are no longer able to make the event, please cancel directly on Luma or by emailing us at bcwin@womensinfrastructure.ca. Each member wanting to attend the event must register individually. Tickets are non-transferable.

WIN YYC 2025 Fireside Chat

Join Us for an Evening of Wine, Charcuterie, and Conversation!

We invite you to an intimate and authentic fireside chat featuring the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Calgary Board. This personalized gathering is designed to connect our members with the inspiring women who serve on the WIN Board.Throughout the evening, board members will share candid reflections on their careers, challenges, and their defining moments in the infrastructure sector. Guests will also have the opportunity to submit questions anonymously in advance through an online platform.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. A portion of the proceeds will support the WIN White Paper Research Initiative. Exploring data and policy pathways that enhance women’s participation, retention, and advancement in infrastructure.

We look forward to an evening of connection, shared insight, and meaningful engagement within our network.

Date & Time: Monday, December 1st, 2025 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM MST

Location: Fifth Avenue Place Penthouse 34th Floor 250 5th Ave SW, Calgary AB

Please note that tickets are non-refundable and only transferable.

Halifax-Atlantic WIN Celebrate & Connect Holiday Event

Celebrate the holiday season with the Halifax-Atlantic WIN Chapter at our Celebrate & Connect: WIN Holiday Social!

This event is a wonderful opportunity to network, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow Women’s Infrastructure Network professionals.

Date & Time:

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

6:00 PM– 8:00 PM AST

Location:

Agricola Street Brasserie

2540 Agricola St

Halifax, NS B3K 4C5

Delicious appetizers will be served throughout the evening. Guests are welcome!

Space is limited, so please RSVP early to secure your spot!

16th Annual WIN Breakfast

16th Annual McCarthy Tétrault and Women’s Infrastructure Network Breakfast

In advance of the Annual CCPPP National Conference, the WIN Toronto Steering Committee and McCarthy Tétrault are pleased to present the WIN Breakfast. Please join us on the morning of October 27, 2025 for breakfast at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel to network with colleagues and make new connections. Details of our esteemed Keynote Speaker will be shared in the coming weeks.

Thank you for accepting or declining this personal invitation before October 20, 2025.

For questions about this event, please contact torontoevents@mccarthy.ca.

Registration for the conference is not required to attend the WIN Breakfast, but for those who would like to register for the conference, please click here.

Please note that photos will be taken at this event and may be used for marketing purposes by the Women’s Infrastructure Network and McCarthy Tétrault. By registering for and attending this event, you are consenting to the use of your photo.

Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Location: 43 Down Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Please RSVP by clicking on "Register Here"

Toronto WIN Wellness Workshop

At Blakes, we believe well-being is essential to professional success. We invite you to join us for this year’s wellness event designed to support the health, focus, and resilience of today’s professionals in infrastructure.

Begin the evening with a relaxing yoga class and then enjoy a networking reception with passed canapes and meaningful conversation as you explore wellness stations designed to help you reflect, recharge, and reconnect.

Join us for a refreshing pause in your busy schedule!

Date & Location:

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Yoga Session:

Equinox Bay Street

199 Bay Street, Commerce West Court (within the PATH)

Toronto, ON

Wellness Stations & Networking Reception:

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

199 Bay Street, 40th floor

Toronto, ON

Due to limited space for the yoga class, please register as soon as possible and register for both sessions if you wish to attend the full event. Beginners or those new to yoga are welcome. You may still join our wellness stations and networking reception, even if the yoga class is at full capacity.

This event is kindly sponsored by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.

Ottawa WIN Fall Guest Speaker & Networking Event

Please join us for an evening of networking and discussing the recent infrastructure-related announcements from a political lens.

We are excited to host a facilitated discussion with Jenn Phillips, Vice President, Public Affairs at Edelman Global Advisory. Jenn is a seasoned political operator with over 15 years of experience working at every level of government. From the House of Commons to Municipal government, to political campaigns, Jenn has seen the mechanics of how our institutions function from the ground up. She will provide her insights on the recent announcements surrounding infrastructure and housing, and also discuss her journey in politics. The discussion will be facilitated by Annie Goodchild, Director, Communications & Stakeholder Outreach at Kiewit.

Date & Time:

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 5:00PM EST

Location:

KPMG Office 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1800 Ottawa, ON K2P 2P8

Please only register once if you plan on attending and cancel if you can no longer attend, as space is limited and we would like to ensure all members have an equal opportunity to attend.

Halifax-Atlantic WIN Networking Naturally: Learn to Love Networking In Person

For the second event in our “Networking Naturally” series, we’re taking things offline! Join us in person as Dalene Allen show us how to make handshakes feel as natural as hellos to old friends. She’ll share her best techniques for breaking the ice, building rapport, and leaving with connections that last. Whether you came to the online session or are jumping in fresh, you’ll enjoy lively conversations, practical tips, and the chance to meet like-minded people in a warm, welcoming atmosphere — with complimentary refreshments to keep the energy flowing.

Dalene Allen has spent her career transforming shy introductions into million-dollar relationships. As a coach, speaker, and mentor, she’s helped hundreds of professionals and business owners grow their networks and find success. From building a $5M referral-based business to earning 16 pink Cadillacs with Mary Kay Canada, Dalene’s journey shows that authentic networking is the key to achieving real business growth. She now shares her proven methods with those ready to unlock their potential.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Atlantic Time

Location: IKEA Halifax Community Space 645 Cutler Ave, Dartmouth, NS

The Community Space is located at the top of the stairs/escalator, to the right as you enter through the store’s main entrance.

Please only register once if you plan on attending and cancel by Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, if you can no longer attend, as space is limited. Refreshments are pre-ordered accordingly and we would like to ensure all members have an equal opportunity to attend.

Halifax-Atlantic WIN Networking Naturally: Learn to Love Networking Online

Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or forced — it can be something you actually enjoy! Join us online for the first event in our series, “Networking Naturally: Learn to Love Networking” with Dalene Allen. Learn how to turn those Zoom waves into genuine connections. Dalene will share her tips, tricks, and real-life stories to help you make networking feel less like a chore and more like chatting with a friend. Whether you’re new to networking or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, a smile, and maybe even a few new contacts! This event is the first part of a two-part series. Our second networking event will be held in person this Fall and attendance to both is highly encouraged!

Dalene Allen has spent her career transforming shy introductions into million-dollar relationships. As a coach, speaker, and mentor, she’s helped hundreds of professionals and business owners grow their networks and find success.

From building a $5M referral-based business to earning 16 pink Cadillacs with Mary Kay Canada, Dalene’s journey shows that authentic networking is the key to achieving real business growth. She now shares her proven methods with those ready to unlock their potential.

Date & Time:

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Atlantic Time

Virtually on Zoom! Register now for the meeting link.

Toronto WIN Site Tour of the Union Station Expansion Project (USEP)

You're Invited: August 14th WIN Site Tour of the Union Station Enhancement Project (USEP)

The Women in Infrastructure Network invites you for an exclusive tour of the Union Station Enhancement Project (USEP)—a transformative initiative that’s reshaping Toronto’s Union Station to accommodate increased GO train service.

No PPE orientation is required in advance; a safety briefing will be provided onsite by our tour guides.

Date & Location:

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

10:00AM to 12:00PM

Toronto's Union Station

(exact meeting location will be shared with attendees after registration)

Important Information:

A site access point will be provided (closer to the date) to bring the group onsite

No pre-orientation necessary; a site safety briefing will be provided by the tour guides

PPE Requirements:

Construction boots are MANDATORY (no safety runners permitted) All other required PPE (vest, helmet, gloves, and safety glasses) will be provided on site. Don’t miss your chance to connect with peers and see USEP up-close! Kiewit looks forward to hosting you!

This event is kindly sponsored by Kiewit.