Wendy McNeil, VP of Marketing & Education

June 02, 2023

LET'S TALK MENTAL HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION

with keynote speaker COREY HIRSCH
former NHL goaltender, coach + Olympic Games silver medalist

Tuesday, June 13
8:00 - 11:30 A.M.

Check-in an buffet breakfast opens at 7:15 a.m.

Salon 1 at The Westin Bayshore

1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver

Members: $120+GST

3.5 CPDs pending

Burnout. Sick Days. Lower Productivity. Fewer Sales. Injuries. Employee Turnover. The cost of not addressing mental health in your business is REAL and COSTLY.

Grab some breakfast and learn how you as a business owner, manager, supervisor, project manager, site superintendent, or team member in any segment of the homebuilding industry can take the right steps forward to better understand, support and manage mental health in the workplace at HAVAN's Let’s Talk Mental Health in Construction on Tuesday, June 13.

A full morning seminar, the speaker line-up has been selected so YOU can bring back tools and recommendations to your company. Speakers will be provide insights on mental health including recognizing the symptoms (which may not be so obvious), employers' roles and legal responsibilities, creating policies and having tools in place to be able to ensure the safety of the worker, and those around them in the workplace.

This is for everyone in the construction industry -- from build/design firms and business consultants to product manufacturers and supplier sales teams.

This is a forum to learn, ask questions, share ideas and more. Your one-morning time investment could be what makes a difference for someone in your company who may be struggling with mental health issues.

Agenda: Click here to read details about each presentation and to register.

Keynote speaker:

COREY HIRSCH

Former NHL goaltender, coach and Olympic Games silver medalist

The Save of My Life
In 1994, just three years after being drafted by the New York Rangers, Corey both won a silver medal and drank from the Stanley Cup as a member of the Rangers’ championship team. What no one knew was that Corey tried to take his own life that same year.

Corey is an advocate in the battle to end the stigma around mental health. He is an engaging speaker that educates, motivates, and inspires his audience. He gives hope to others struggling by showing vulnerability and letting people know they are not alone.

Mitch Hermansen

Director, Development

Movember.com

Discuss the factors that drive poor health outcomes for men's mental health and review a framework that can empower employees to start conversations and support those in our lives who we think might be struggling.

Jelissa De Torres

Co-Founder, Tools to Empower

Secretary - BC Tradeswomen Society

Be More than a Bystander and keys to impact the company culture to support diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health in the construction industry.

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THE EXPERTS:

Dr. John Oliffe

Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia.

Founder and lead investigator

UBC’s Men’s Health Research program

Understanding masculinities as it influences men’s health behaviours and illness management, and how to identify potential mental health issues.

Eric Tupholme

Prevention Field Service Supervisor, WorkSafeBC

OHS requirements for employers and preventative measures and available resources.

Amy Burden

Regional HR Business Partner
Qualico Developments Inc.

Mental health policies, programs and strategies to identify and support employees with mental health struggles.

Ted Lewis

Associate, Kuhn LLP

Employer responsibilities under the Employment Standards Act, and practical application of the act in your company.

Grab Your Seat

THANK YOU, SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsors, who have shown leadership as supporters of the industry and the mental wellness of our most important asset - the people:

Presenting Sponsor: FortisBC
Keynote Speaker Sponsor: ICBA
Breakfast Sponsor: RBC Royal Bank
Take a Break sponsor: Bellrock Benchmarking Inc.

Want to support this event? Sponsorship of this event offers a unique opportunity for brands to step forward as an ambassador for positive change around mental health. It shows leadership and an on-going commitment to learn, share and support mental heath in the construction industry. There are limited sponsorship opportunities available for this event -- click here for details (PDF). Contact [email protected] for more information.

HAVAN is a symbol of integrity and trust. Consumers turn to HAVAN to source builders, renovators, products and services to build their homes which help shape the communities where people want to live. As Canada's second largest, fastest growing home builder association, HAVAN attracts the industry's best, providing leading advocacy initiatives, education and resources to help our member companies thrive. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices. Together, we are building excellence.

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