As CEO of Trucking HR Canada, Angela Splinter is the steward of talent management best practices for the trucking and logistics sector. Under Angela’s leadership, Trucking HR Canada has become a national centre of excellence where stakeholders in commercial transportation, public policy, training and economic analysis work together to help trucking and logistics employers meet the growing demands of Canada’s freight economy. The organization has forged significant alliances and expanded its mandate to become a trusted delivery partner for federal and provincial labour related grants and contributions, as well as a source of industry workforce data and assessments through its Labour Market Information (LMI) initiative.

Convener, collaborator, spokesperson and champion for advancing the priorities of one of the country’s largest workforces – Angela’s tenure has spearheaded the development of the distinguished Women with Drive and Top Fleet Employers programs which recognize HR leaders and transportation companies for excellence in human resources and provide models for others to follow. These and other programs promote an environment where professionals share strategies, policies and practices that drive career-of-choice recognition and the industry’s success.

Exploring strategies and initiatives to increase the representation and advancement of women and gender diverse individuals in both seafaring and shoreside roles.

This session highlights programs that have been developed to bring second career seekers and new entrants into the marine industry, as well as proposals for new initiatives that could be undertaken.

Best practices and initiatives aimed at improving psychological safety, physical health, and mental health support in the marine work environment.

Introducing two new programs for training and transitioning Indigenous workers into the marine sector, along with practical strategies to enhance recruitment and retention.

A senior leader in communications, business development, and stakeholder relations for more than 20 years, Nancy is currently the Chief Engagement and Communications Officer at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. Nancy plays an instrumental role in helping tell Canada’s ocean story to the world and building momentum behind it. This past year Marketing News Canada named Nancy one of Canada’s Top 25 Marketers to Watch on LinkedIn, and she was previously the recipient of the Communicator of the Year Award from IABC-NL. She currently serves as Chair of the WRDC Board of Directors and lives in St. John’s with her husband Glenn and their sons.

Nancy will share insights about building awareness, and creating pathways, for inclusive talent development, attraction, and retention in the ocean economy through OSC investments, share key insights from the career pathways research; and discuss the successful "On the Job" campaign, which already reached over 1 million views on social media.

Examining the evolving skills and training required by employers and marine workers as the sector incorporates AI, machine learning, autonomous, and decarbonization technologies. How do we meet workforce expectations and integrate sustainability into future marine employment strategies?

How can the marine sector enhance recruitment to attract more equity-deserving groups? In order to effectively train managers and leaders in the art and skill of interviewing, leaders must first understand the importance of interviewing well, the impact it has on their employees, candidates and overall business culture and growth.

This two-part session* will transform your interview processes into a strategic advantage, equipping your team with the skills to navigate diverse candidate landscapes, leverage cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhance your organization's hiring practices for sustained success.

* Session participants will also be able to register for a free 60-minute follow-up workshop that will be held virtually at a later date.

Canada needs to hire 19,000 new seafarers in the next 10 years, but obstacles exist to increase the training of Canadian mariners. This session delves into these challenges and what solutions can be deployed to improve the ability to access training, including the required sea time for certification.