PUTTING ED&I AT THE
HEART OF CANADA
So we’re on a journey to put these principles at the heart of our culture and day-to-day work. It’s a journey led by all of us – supporting each other to create a more equal, diverse and inclusive place to thrive.
To help us get there faster, we’re aligned to the Company’s global ED&I program – Different makes a difference. What’s more, the Canadian region is about to launch its own tailored action plan to deliver on the issues that matter most to our people here.
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When we combine our differences, we truly make a difference. So our commitment is to create and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, can be their true self and can reach their full potential.
WEAVING ED&I INTO
EVERYTHING WE DO
Join the Canadian team, and you join over 7,000 people from a multitude of different cultures and abilities. Our goal is to make sure that every single person feels included, has an equal voice and that we’re sensitive to your individual needs and ambitions.
You won’t just experience these values inside the organization, you’ll also inspire the world around you – through more inclusive, accessible and sustainable design. Whether it’s supporting public transport with light-rail systems, or supporting Indigenous advancement and long-term prosperity with our Indigenous E3 partnership, we’re designing places that are more sensitive to human differences – in ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of diversity. We’re creating a better future, and you can help make it happen.
BECOMING A VOICE FOR
CHANGE
We encourage everyone to use their voice to champion progress across Canada.From the top to the bottom, our diverse teams are making a difference – and we’re proud to share our stories about how design can improve lives and communities.
We’re focused on the groups that need the most support in our region–specifically women, people with disabilities and visible minorities. In Canada, for example, Indigenous communities are vital in our work to be more inclusive and fair.
We are committed to increased collaboration and partnering with Indigenous peoples and businesses. To that end, we have adopted a program for Indigenous Relations and Inclusion that includes an employment and training component to encourage and facilitate the employment of Indigenous candidates and support the development of their careers.
MEASURING PROGRESS
THOROUGHLY AND CLEARLY
We know that progress needs to be both meaningful and measurable – and we’re ready to be challenged on both.
Our ED&I progress is informed by employee experiences and properly evaluated by our people.
IT’S EVERYONE’S BUSINESS TO HELP MAKE US BETTER
Our journey in Canada is ongoing, and progress doesn’t just come from a program or a leader – we all need to be part of the difference. So we encourage everyone to get involved and make their voices heard. This is most evident in our self-generated Employee Resource Groups – representing groups from women to youth, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. Every voice matters. And only by hearing them all will we create a culture that fosters true inclusivity and equality.
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