2026 SAFEGEN Youth workplace video contest

Our 2026 Safegen Youth Workplace Video Contest is NOW CLOSED for entries!

Check back soon to see our winning videos!

Time to put on your director’s hat and produce a video for a shot at winning up to $2,500 and a chance to advance to the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety! 

Whether you choose to be a solo star or team up for collaborative brilliance, $6,000 in cash prizes awaits three winners.

Mark your calendars! Submission deadline: April 1, 2026

Who’s eligible? All Alberta students aged 14-18 years inclusive, are invited to participate in this contest.

The video submission must be no longer than two minutes in length and in a 16:9 aspect ratio (landscape).

Need an extra dose of inspiration? Dive into our workplace safety courses, check out past winners or take one of our suggested themes:

-The Importance of Good Communication
-Mental Health in the Workplace
-Speak Up! Refusing Unsafe Work 

We can’t wait to see your vision come to life!
Proudly presented by @CAREERSNextGen.

HOW TO ENTER

Create your video and upload it to our online entry form here.

CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

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Prizing

First Place – $2,500 for the winning individual or group, plus $1,000 for your school, and you will advance to the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 

Second Place – $1,500 for the winning individual or group.

Third Place – $1,000 for the winning individual or group.

Judges

Natalie Wilde, CPHR

HR & Workforce Development Advisor Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association

Chris Browton

Executive Director Skills Canada Alberta

Brian McConkey

Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.

Aaron Mireau

Director, Labour Relations Construction Labour Relations Alberta

Michael Colborne

Chairman and CEO, Pacific Western Group of Companies (Retired)

Colleen Waskewitch

Director of Guest Services – Resort Wide Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

Paul Trudel

Chief People Officer & Senior VP EllisDon Corp