Marcie Hawranik is the recipient of the 2018 Alberta Premier’s Award of Excellence for her work to advance gender equality in Alberta. In 2019 she was recognized as a SHE Innovator by UN Women.

Some key projects that Marcie has worked on include:

  • Creating the Alberta Status of Women ministry;
  • Creating and evaluating inclusive public consultations;
  • Designing effective government policies and processes (including parental leave, harassment, recruitment of women in underrepresented fields);
  • Designing, creating and managing a provincial government grant program;
  • Speaking and defending gender equality to a United Nations panel, gender experts from the World Bank and the Canadian House of Commons;
  • Delivering conflict resolution and inclusion tools trainings (including GBA+);
  • Conducting comprehensive Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Assessments for government, non-profits, international NGOs, and the energy sector;
  • Designing, implementing and managing women in leadership resource groups, mentorship programs and various leadership workshops to government, companies and community organizations;
  • Co-Founding Madame Premier, a feminist political apparel company that aims to spark dialogue and amplify awareness on the lack of women in politics (www.madamepremier.ca).

She is very active in the community and is a member of various non-profit boards.

GBA Plus

GBA Plus (GBA+) is a powerful intersectional DEI tool that can be applied to any kind of work. We provide customized GBA Plus workshops and full-scale GBA Plus assessments. This tool equips you to apply a DEI lens in any type of work.

Non-Traditional HR and Culture Services

We’re not just HR consultants, we’re experienced DEI culture consultants who understand your organization’s unique needs. Whether you need ongoing fractional DEI HR support or project-based, non-traditional HR and culture services, we help you drive real results and achieve an inclusive workplace. Partnering with Canadian Equality Consulting means building a workplace culture grounded in equity and inclusion, where psychological safety and belonging aren’t just values, they’re embedded in how your team works. The result? Engaged employees, strong performance, and lasting organizational culture change.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Support

Working with a DEI implementation consultant means applying equity with intention. Our approach is grounded in empathy, ensuring people feel seen and supported at each stage of the employee lifecycle. We help build inclusive systems that improve the employee experience, attract and retain talent, and foster a culture where everyone can thrive.