Women in STEM

In Canada, women make up less than one quarter of the people employed in STEM careers and less than one fifth of the nuclear sector’s workforce. These statistics point to a large untapped resource. Greater diversity in the STEM workforce would offer significant benefits to Canadians by addressing skills shortages, increasing innovation and capacity, and providing a greater return on human resources investments.

The CNSC contributes to the development of women in STEM careers by making the pursuit of these careers more equitable and achievable for women and an integral part of the CNSC’s culture.

The voices of women - whether members of the public, intervenors in Commission proceedings, or employees of either licensees or the CNSC - are vital to the conversation on nuclear safety and security. As we move forward, it will be key for the nuclear sector to actively open doors to those who have historically experienced barriers.