Black Engineers of Canada has launched the first survey that aims to gather information on the experiences of Black engineers in Canada.
Developed in collaboration with Dr. Donna Swapp, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina, the Black Engineers Experience Survey aims to examine the factors and conditions that make Black senior leadership in the engineering sector exceedingly rare, and to document the working experience of Black engineers in Canada, for which there is little data currently.
“We are setting a new standard,” said Black Engineers of Canada President Iretomiwa Olukiyesi upon the launch of the survey. “We are providing tools and insights necessary for meaningful change. Together, we have the power to transform our industry, to influence policies, and to create an environment where every engineer, regardless of their background, can thrive.
“I urge you wholeheartedly to participate in this survey. Share your experiences, lend your voice, and join us in this vital work to improve inclusion across Canada.”
The results of the survey will help to fill the literature and data gaps on the intersections of race and gender and its impact on leadership experiences. They will help Black Engineers of Canada better advocate on behalf of its members, and will inform future programs, actions, and supports to improve the working lives and wellbeing of Black engineers in Canada.
To be eligible to fill out the survey, you must be:
- A Black Engineers of Canada member, and
- A Black engineering student, engineer-in-training, engineer, or engineering graduate.
To fill out the survey, visit blackengineers.ca/becsurvey. The survey is open until July, 30, 2024.
