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Construction Industry Community of Practice

Date(s):
June 25, 2026
Venue:
Online
CPD Hours:
1.5

This Community of Practice is designed for HR professionals working in the dynamic and fast-paced world of construction. Together, we’ll tackle real-world challenges unique to the industry—everything from workforce shortages and safety culture, to project-based employment and union relations.

Let’s do a group collab on solutioning. Bring a problem to discuss, and we’ll work collaboratively to explore practical approaches and fresh ideas. This is a trusted space to share experiences, gain insights, and build connections with peers who understand the complexities of construction HR.

Whether you’re looking for innovative strategies, tested best practices, or simply a sounding board, this CoP is here to help you strengthen both your role and the industry as a whole.

Communities of Practice (CoPs) are industry-specific learning groups that bring together people-focused professionals from across BC and the Yukon. Open to both CPHR members and non-members working in the field, CoPs offer a space for connection, shared learning, and professional support.

Each CoP is co-led by volunteer members and a Member Relations Manager, with an emphasis on confidentiality, collaboration, and community building. Regular virtual sessions are supported by a private LinkedIn group to extend conversation and resource sharing between meetings. Communities of Practice are part of CPHR BC & Yukon’s Professional Engagement offerings.

Recruiting in this Day and Age

Recruiting has shifted; join us to share & learn about:

  • Innovative recruitment strategies for specialized roles

  • How technology can enhance the recruiting process

  • Practical approaches to building strong talent networks

  • How to pick the right 3rd party partners when hiring becomes urgent or difficult

     

Merissa Campbell, CPHR is the Founder and Principal Headhunter at DefineHR Inc., a recruitment firm specializing in helping companies across Canada hire Engineers and Technical Professionals. She brings 10+ years of strategic recruitment experience across both agency and in-house environments. Merissa focuses on niche searches in areas such as Controls/Automation/Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering. Through her relationship-driven approach, she has built a network of 20,000+ engineers and technical professionals, allowing her to support organizations when hiring becomes urgent, highly specialized, or difficult to fill.

Community of Practice Hosts

 

Carrie Broadhead

Carrie Broadhead, CPHR brings over 15 years of HR experience in both the public and private sectors, as a leader in employee and labour relations, across a wide range of industries, most recently as an HR Leader in residential development and construction in the greater Victoria area. She has been an active member of CPHR BC & Yukon since 2008 and has held her designation since 2012 and her SHRM in 2019.

Outside of work, Carrie splits her time between Shawnigan Lake and Victoria with her partner and their two dogs; adventuring to see what the coast has to offer.

 

Julie Read

Julie Read, CPHR has had over 20 years of HR experience in all aspects of Human Resources within the consulting, manufacturing, and construction industries.  She is currently the VP People for Wildstone Construction Ltd. in Penticton, BC and has been a CPHR member since 2011.  

 
 
 
 
 
 

CPD Hours

1.5 - for those who hold the CPHR designation

 

Location

This meeting takes place on Zoom.
 

Time

noon to 1:30 pm Pacific (Vancouver)

 

Registration

There is no charge to attend this Community of Practice and it is open to both members and non-members.

If you have read the description above and this CoP applies to you, and you have:

  1. Not yet completed an application for participation, please click here to do so now

  2. Completed an application and been accepted to the CoP, please click on the “INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION” button to sign up

If you do not fall into the description above, please check the CPHR BC & Yukon calendar for other offerings. https://cphrbc.ca/learning/calendar/

 

CPHR BC & Yukon Professional Rules of Conduct & Participation

CPHR BC & Yukon Professional Engagement offerings —both virtual and in person—are designed to create space for meaningful connection, learning, and professional growth. Whether you're attending a Community of Practice, Peer Exchange, Forum, Practice Exchange, Member Resource Group, or in-person opportunities, our goal is to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all.  Read more by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

 

Questions?

For any questions regarding registration or involvement in this Community of Practice, please contact Carolyne Taylor, Member Relations Manager.