ABOUT WOS
Women on Site was born out of a genuine need for connection and support within the building industries. Founded by four women who experienced isolation in their careers, WOS emerged organically from an Instagram community.
Recognizing the industry's challenges in retaining women and facing a labour shortage, WOS is committed to fostering a sense of community and connection to encourage women to stay and thrive in their male dominated careers. Women on Site aims to be a beacon of support and community for women and gender diverse individuals in the building industries.
Our community’s unique focus on networking, mentorship, and community building sets us apart in a landscape of recruitment-focused initiatives.
Women On Site was created by Constanza, an Environmental Technician; Samara, a Red Seal Sheet Metal worker; Darci, an Electrical Apprentice; and Tessa, a Red Seal Bricklayer. Four women working in construction that saw the need for a community for people just like them.
OUR MISSION
To create a welcoming community for women and gender diverse people in the trades, construction, manufacturing, and STEM industries. We create experiences to connect outside of work. Through these events, we address our two main goals:
Reduce the loneliness experienced by underrepresentation.
Ensure the retention of underrepresented people in our industries.
Meet Our Directors
Co-Founder & Director Strategy
Constanza Maass
Constanza is an environmental specialist. She dedicates her online presence to talking about equity in the workplace, good women's workwear, and WOS. In her spare time, she enjoys thrifting and spending time with her husband and two cats.
Co-Founder & Director of Finance
Tessa Ferzli
Tessa is currently Canada's youngest female 402A Brick & Stone Mason with a specialization in Heritage Masonry. She documents her life as a tattooed tradie lady. When she's not on the tools - Tessa spends her time helping those in need. She is a passionate advocate for rescue dogs, the environment, and women in construction. Tessa also enjoys knitting, crafting, and spending time outdoors with her loved ones.
Co-Founder & Director of Communications
Samara Sampson
Samara is a 308A Red Seal Sheet Metal worker. After completing the Welding program at Algonquin College, she joined SMART Local 285 as a sheet metal apprentice. While completing her apprenticeship, she has been an active member of her union and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Off-site, she's searching for the next adventure, whether on a trail with her dog or in a game of dungeons and dragons.
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Director of Marketing
RYLIE PORTER
Rylie works in operations for a North American Rubber Surfacing company. Her role encompasses a wide range of duties from installation, training, marketing, and even distribution. She obtained her BA in Marketing in 2019 and fell in love with troweling rubber after taking on a communication role with the company. In her spare time she enjoys working out, crafting and hanging with her three cats.