Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Gender Equity by Embedding Flexible Work Options
Agreement Number:
WP230480
Agreement Value:
$359,205.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 33-month systemic change project, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the workplace by presenting model human resources policies encouraging flexible work hours to STEM employers in Ontario. The project will 1) undertake a literature review of workplace policies, survey OSPE members and meet with employers to understand their perspectives; 2) develop a Model for Flexible Work Policies and promote it with public and private sector employers; and 3) conduct and track advocacy on implementation of the Model with a range of stakeholders. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M2N 7E9
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00034
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.