Sexual Harassment Intervention and Prevention Program

Free online training created in association with CSPE/OSPE
launching Summer 2026

A national, bilingual, self-paced course developed by White Ribbon. Engineering Change equips engineering employers and professionals with practical tools to prevent sexual harassment, intervene when it occurs, and create safer, more inclusive workplaces across Canada.

Why it matters

Engineering has the opportunity to lead in creating inclusive, harassment-free workplaces.
  • In 2021 the sector was roughly 85% men, 14% women, and 0.4% non-binary identifying individuals.
  • Research shows that male-dominated fields are at higher risk for gender-based biases, harm, and harassment.

  • Retaining women and gender-diverse professionals requires moving beyond recruitment to fostering inclusive cultures, equitable career paths, and supportive policies.
   
Be part of the change in Canadian engineering.

Learning Objectives

   Increase employers’ knowledge and practical skills

to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in line with legal and ethical responsibilities.

   Support vulnerable populations (women and 2SLGBTQ+ people)

and anyone who experiences or witnesses harassment with clear guidance on what to do and where to get help.

   Change social norms in the engineering sector

so sexual harassment is no longer condoned or tolerated.

What you’ll learn

This course combines prevention and intervention strategies to help you:
  • Understand your legal and ethical responsibilities as an engineering professional or employer
  • Recognize risk factors and early warning signs of harassment
  • Respond appropriately when harassment occurs or is witnessed
  • Support women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and anyone impacted by harassment
  • Contribute to lasting cultural change within the engineering sector
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Who Should Take the Course?

English and French-speaking professionals across the engineering sector

Active members of
CSPE and OSPE

Engineering employers, managers, supervisors, and employees committed to safer workplaces

Sign up today and be part of the change in Canadian engineering.

You’ll receive an email with course access when it launches.

Boost your confidence, master the field, become a certified professional. Learn to use all the related tools, walk into a job and be a rockstar from day one. The skills you need to become a real professional and thrive in your career.

Course Structure

Created by White Ribbon

White Ribbon’s work is rooted in a response to the 1989 Montreal Massacre — a tragic incident deeply connected to the engineering community, and a reminder of how misogyny and exclusion can turn deadly. Since its creation in 1991, White Ribbon has focused on shifting cultures where gendered violence is tolerated.
Learn more at whiteribbon.ca