Stephanie Morand Honored for Championing Inclusion in Construction

📅 4 months ago 🏷️ EllisDon

Part 1 – News Summary Stephanie Morand, Community Engagement Manager for the New Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre projects at EllisDon, has been honored as the 2025 recipient of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) DEI Excellence Award. The accolade recognizes her efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across major projects. Morand’s work has been instrumental in applying British Columbia’s Enhanced Inclusion and Development Agreement (EIDA) principles to infrastructure projects through equitable hiring practices, Indigenous engagement, and culturally grounded design. In addition to her project responsibilities, she serves as the co-chair and Vancouver Area Leader of PEACE, an employee-led 2SLGBTQ+ group at EllisDon, where she has also coordinated the company’s participation in the Vancouver Pride Parade. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award,” Morand stated, noting the team effort behind her achievements. The recognition by CAWIC places focus on fostering inclusive practices and systemic change within the construction industry while ensuring that community benefits are realized through ongoing workforce development initiatives. Part 2 – Industry Context In the Canadian construction sector, the emphasis on diversity and inclusion is becoming a critical component of project delivery and community engagement. Recognition awards like the CAWIC DEI Excellence Award highlight a growing commitment to equitable practices on major infrastructure projects. By integrating principles such as those found in British Columbia’s Enhanced Inclusion and Development Agreement, companies can improve workforce representation and community benefits. Such developments underscore the industry’s movement toward building not only structures, but also more sustainable and inclusive work environments that reflect broader social and economic trends.

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