EllisDon spotlights women shaping Canada’s construction industry during Women in Construction Week

HomeAround the provinceEllisDon spotlights women shaping Canada’s construction industry during Women in Construction Week Around the provinceContracting EllisDon spotlights women shaping Canada’s construction industry during Women in Construction Week By Special to Ontario Construction News March 4, 2026 0 35 Share FacebookXEmailPrintCopy URL   Ontario Construction News staff writer March 2-8 marks Women in Construction Week, a time to recognize the women shaping the future of Canada’s construction industry and EllisDon says its female employees are leading the way. Across the company, women are managing complex projects, solving challenging problems, and influencing workplace culture. EllisDon says their impact is visible across teams and embedded in the organization’s culture, which it describes as grounded in pride, respect and opportunity. “Being a woman in construction means having the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact; not just on projects, but on the people and communities they serve,” said Kelly Slater, senior project manager at EllisDon. “It’s about bringing different perspectives to the table and knowing those perspectives are valued.” The company says diversity is a core value, reflected in hiring practices, leadership approaches and employee development. EllisDon says supporting employees to bring their full selves to work strengthens collaboration, improves project outcomes and builds a more resilient organization. Women at EllisDon are active in engi...