Electricity Human Resources Canada Announces 2015 Electricity Industry Leader of the Year

President of Power Workers’ Union to be honoured at EHRC’s 10-year anniversary event, December 9th, in Toronto

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), Canada’s leading source for human resources research and tools for the Electricity and Renewable Energy Industry, today announced that Mr. Don MacKinnon, President of the Power Workers’ Union, has won its Leader of the Year award. Mr. MacKinnon will be honoured at EHRC’s 10th anniversary luncheon on December 9th in downtown Toronto, at the St. Andrew’s Club.

Mr. MacKinnon has been a leading figure in Ontario's electricity industry for almost 30 years. A Powerline Technician by trade, he began his apprenticeship with Ontario Hydro in 1971 and in 2012 was awarded the Order of Ontario, the highest honour in the province for his achievements as a life-long advocate for Ontario's energy industry. Known throughout the electricity industry as an honest, innovative, intelligent and tireless proponent of the industry and the people that work in it, Don inspires a shared vision by creating for others an ideal and unique image of what is possible.

Speaking on behalf of Electricity Human Resources Canada, Norm Fraser, Chair, congratulated Mr. MacKinnon: "We are delighted to recognize Don as this year's winner. He is one of the most respected and hard-working individuals in the industry today and widely recognized as an innovator, a problem solver, and a steadying influence in the industry."

The Leader of the Year award was established by EHRC to recognize and celebrate an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their organization within the Canadian electricity industry through visionary people management strategies and leadership. The successful nominee is an individual who has affected positive change and is dedicated to ensuring that their workforce has the opportunity and skills to contribute to the businesses overall strategy and success.

About EHRC’s 10-Year Anniversary EventMr. Don Mackinnon will be honored at EHRC’s 10th anniversary luncheon with the largest industry players expected in attendance. The event will also feature keynote speeches from Mr. Bob Delaney, MPP Mississauga-Streetsville, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Ms. Cathy Sprague, Executive Vice President, Bruce Power. Further detail about the event can be found at the EHRC web site.

When: December 9th, 11:45am – 2:00pm

Where: St Andrew’s Club, 27th floor, 150 King St. West, Toronto, ON

Registration: To register, please visit http://electricityhr.ca/register/.

Sponsorship:The event is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, Power Workers’ Union, Independent Electricity Systems Operator, Atlantic Utility Council/IBEW, Canadian Unions of Skilled Workers, Sureskills, the Society of Energy Professionals, Powerstream, Hydro Ottawa, the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance and media partner, Kerrwil Publications. Additional information on sponsorships is available at EHRC’s web site.

About Electricity Human Resources CanadaElectricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is Canada’s most trusted source of objective human resources information and tools to help the Canadian electricity industry match workforce supply and demand. EHRC is a not-for-profit organization helping to keep the lights on in Canada by enabling a world-class workforce for the entire electricity industry. EHRC helps to build a better workforce by strengthening the ability of the Canadian electricity industry to meet current and future needs for a highly skilled, safety-focused, diverse and productive workforce. For more information, visit http://www.ElectricityHR.ca.

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