Coming to Alberta Feb 19: THRC launches first in series of national Workforce Bootcamps
OTTAWA, ON (January 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada has kicked off 2026 with a new travelling Workforce Bootcamp series designed to deliver regional labour market intelligence, practical insights, fast-paced learning, real-world examples and peer discussion directly to the trucking and logistics sector.
Our first stop is Calgary — February 19, 2026 (10 am – 3pm; lunch included).
This free, one-day session will focus on:
- Alberta-specific workforce and labour market insights
- Practical recruitment, retention, and people-leadership takeaways
- Interactive discussions on the workforce challenges employers are facing right now
“Trucking HR Canada travels across the country to support the trucking and logistics sector in every region,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, THRC. “These condensed learning sessions are the perfect opportunity to collaborate with peers, discuss real challenges, and understand the workforce trends shaping your region — the first one tailored specifically to support success in Alberta.”
More bootcamps in other regions are being scheduled for 2026 and beyond — watch for announcements with dates and locations near you!
What to expect:
- Hands-on, high-impact learning — short, intensive sessions focused on practical takeaways you can put to work immediately
- Expert-led roundtables — collaborate with peers, discuss real challenges, and strengthen your leadership toolkit
- The latest industry intelligence — understand workforce trends shaping Alberta’s trucking and logistics sector
- Panel discussion featuring Top Fleet Employers — Hear from Bison Transport, Caron Transportation Systems and Trimac about how they are leading the way with forward-thinking approaches to workforce development.
Topics we’ll cover:
- Workforce outlook 2026 — the key trends and forces shaping Alberta’s labour market.
- New recruitment and retention strategies for today’s labour market
- New Insights from the Alberta MELT Graduate Study – where are Mandatory-Entry-Level Training graduates building careers, what’s changing, and why it matters
- People-leadership essentials check-up — a guided review of core practices every supervisor/manager should master to build strong, safe, high-performing teams
Join THRC in Alberta for a day of focused learning, actionable insights, real-world examples, and meaningful conversations.
Who should attend?
Anyone responsible for leading or supporting people in a transportation or logistics organization:
- HR professionals, recruiters
- Safety and compliance managers
- Operations staff with HR responsibilities
- Anyone who leads people
- Anyone looking to strengthen their people-management skills
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