Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our people are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of their differences, experiences, knowledge, creativity, and self-expression is the foundation of our culture and our achievements. We continue to foster and promote an inclusive workplace in which we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences while providing an environment in which everyone has the freedom to bring their whole selves to work.
To us, inclusion means valuing our employee's full potential, regardless of age, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique; and to do our part to create a more equitable world.
Accountability is core to our business. We nurture the following values:
Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees, clients, suppliers, contractors, and industry partners.
A culture of collaboration and participation that is inclusive of all groups and employee perspectives.
A workplace that supports healthy work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
All our employees are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off-site, and all other company-sponsored and participative events.
Awareness-building through mandatory completion of diversity awareness training to enhance knowledge and to support our people in fulfilling the responsibilities identified.
In keeping with these values, we have implemented the following diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives:
Targeted initiatives to create opportunities for under-represented groups.
Practices and policies to promote equitable recruitment and candidate selection.
Professional development and training focused on building awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
Supporting employee engagement events and groups.
Social and recreational activities are open to all.
Ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of equity for all.
Any employee found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behaviour against others may be subject to disciplinary action. Employees who believe they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination that conflicts with the company’s diversity policy and initiatives should seek assistance from their Human Resources representative.