Marilyn Horrick

Marilyn Horrick is a respected community champion and senior executive with Desjardins Group, recognized for her leadership in advancing equity, inclusion, and community partnership within Canada’s construction and infrastructure sectors. As Senior Vice President for Ontario Market Growth, Brand Expansion, and Partner Relations (Outside Quebec), she has played a key role in strengthening relationships between industry, labour, and community organizations to advance inclusive economic development.

Marilyn has been a longstanding supporter of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) and its Building Diversity Awards, where she has consistently championed the importance of diversity, equity, and reconciliation in shaping stronger, more inclusive communities. She has contributed to elevating the profile and impact of the Awards, helping to build organizational capacity and strengthen partnerships that support systemic change in the sector.

She has also supported the NexGen Builders Mentoring Program, which helps connect underrepresented and emerging talent to meaningful careers in construction through mentorship, training, and employer engagement. Through her advocacy and leadership, Marilyn has helped expand opportunities for equity-deserving groups and reinforce pathways into skilled trades and leadership roles.

Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to social impact, she continues to be a driving force in aligning corporate leadership with community benefit outcomes, ensuring that industry growth is inclusive, sustainable, and community-focused.