Biography
Presenting Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion through Proactive Disability Management: Insights from the Canada Energy Regulator
Dr. Naveed Murtaza is a senior HR Advisor specializing in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), a regulatory agency overseeing Canada’s energy sector. A disability studies scholar with a PhD in the field, Dr. Murtaza brings over 15 years of Federal Public Service experience to his work, leading transformative initiatives to reduce workplace barriers for equity-deserving groups, including people with disabilities and Indigenous peoples. Combining lived experience with academic expertise, his work has been pivotal in advancing employment equity programs, accessibility strategies, and Indigenous recruitment efforts, establishing him as a respected advocate for inclusive workplaces.