CAREER INFORMATION BRIEF #21 - CANADA’S BEST DIVERSITY EMPLOYERS
The Centre for Career Education is excited to present the 21st monthly career information brief.
The purpose of these career information briefs is to provide faculty and staff with timely
information which they can use to assist students who are inquiring about more career specific
information.
Introduction:
Mediacorp, an online publisher of employment-related periodicals released its list of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
This is the second year for the competition which aims to recognize companies that have embraced the principles of diversity. The list
of 35 companies examines a range of employment initiatives that cover five employee groups: women; visible minorities; disabled
people; aboriginals; and gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual people.
The 2009 list of Canada's Best Diversity Employers:
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries
Located in Boyle, Alta., this company produces pulp used in paper products, and recruits from, offers apprenticeships to, and partners
with local aboriginals.
Assiniboine Credit Union
This Winnipeg credit union meets or exceeds local averages in representation of aboriginal, minority and disabled workers, women
executives.
Bell Aliant Regional Communications
This Halifax cellular and wireless communications company helps women's careers progress by means of a networking program.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
By creating Women at Blakes (networking group) and being a founding sponsor of the Judy Project, a leadership program for women,
this business law firm has earned a spot on the list.
Boeing Canada Technology
The Winnipeg division of this aerospace components manufacturer recruits aboriginal employees and also offers BlackBerrys to deaf
employees.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
In addition to providing mortgage loan insurance, securities; housing policy and research, this Ottawa agency provides mentoring and
skills development to individuals with Down syndrome. The company president is also involved in the special needs program.
Canada Post
The national unit manages aboriginal employee networks and employee relations groups meet with aboriginal recruitment centres.
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Calgary-based railway carrier created a forum to develop recruitment initiatives for women engineers. It also provides internships
and work for people with disabilities.
Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto
All employees at this child and youth services provider undergo mandatory training sessions on race relations. The society also helps
other children's aid societies develop diversity programs.
Corus Entertainment
This media and entertainment company targets and develops women and visible minorities for managerial positions in radio
programming. It also organized a women in leadership program for managers and supervisors.
Ernst & Young
Partners at Ernst & Young mentor and coach minority managers, and the company measures workplace inclusiveness through
employee diversity census.
Hewlett-Packard (Canada)
This electronic and computer manufacturer offers resources programs for disabled, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and
women employees. It also hosts "safe space" sessions to discuss LGBT workplace issues.
HSBC Bank Canada
The mentorship program at Canada's seventh-largest bank (based in Vancouver) pairs senior and aboriginal employees. It is also
actively recruiting more aboriginal and disabled employees.
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
This Regina Crown corporation formed diversity and equity working group and forwards postings to aboriginal schools and
organizations.
Intuit Canada
Edmonton’s Intuit Canada, established a LGBT network to provide support and professional development opportunities as well as a
women's network to provide peer mentoring and skills development.
KPMG
The diversity advisory board at this well-known accounting and professional services firm meets quarterly to help direct the company's
diversity, inclusion and equity strategy. It vows to increase the number of women and minority employees by 10 per cent over five
years.
L'Oréal Canada
This Montreal manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products provides diversity training programs to all of its employees.
McGill University
One of Canada's oldest and most renowned universities, McGill University in Montreal actively recruits aboriginal and disabled
employees, and offers training on how to integrate deaf employees into the workplace.
Nexen
This Calgary-based oil and gas exploration and production company recruits aboriginal students through recruitment fairs and
aboriginal student associations. Nexen reserves six to 10 summer student positions for aboriginals.
Ontario Public Service
The OPS runs a pilot program where deputy ministers mentor minority, disabled, aboriginal, LGBT or Francophone employees. It also
operates an internship program for disabled individuals.
Pfizer Canada
Kirkland, Que. manufacturer of pharmaceuticals accommodates the needs of disabled employees and has a vice-president of diversity
and inclusion.
Procter & Gamble
All employees at this manufacturer and marketer of consumer products must complete diversity training. The company hosts employee
networks for Asian, French, LGBT, black and Latino groups.
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada's largest financial services group actively recruits disabled and aboriginal employees. It also runs a diversity mentoring program
which matches employees with a senior-level mentor.
Saskatchewan Government Insurance
The Regina provider of property and casualty insurance sets annual diversity goals and measures managers' success through monthly
reports. As well, it established an aboriginal peer-to-peer advisory network.
SaskPower
The new diversity strategy at this Regina-based company includes a company-wide awareness campaign. SaskPower also hosts
workshops on disability and aboriginal awareness.
Scotiabank Group
The interview and selection process for managers and recruiters at Scotiabank Group includes a diversity component. It also has a
website and networking series for female employees.
Statistics Canada
Canada's statistical agency manages recruitment, retention and internship programs for aboriginal employees and jobseekers.
StatsCan also has a subcommittee on disability issues.
Telus Corporation
A network for women employees at Canada's second-largest telecommunications company which is based in Vancouver offers
leadership and career development opportunities. Its special training program helps women further develop leadership skills.
Toronto Police Service
This municipal law enforcement service established a recruiting coalition of employees from Asian, Black, Somali, Jewish and LGBT
groups. It also hosts women-only prep sessions, where women interested in policing receive training and mentoring from female
officers.
University Health Network
Canada's largest health sciences centre, operating three major hospitals in Toronto provides customized diversity training and
manages an internal diversity website. Its diversity councils raise awareness and act as a resource.
University of British Columbia
The Vancouver university operates an equipment accommodation fund which helps meet the needs of disabled faculty and staff. The
university also manages an ongoing Positive Space campaign for LGBT employees.
University of Toronto
Canada's largest university created the role of Human Resources Generalist to recruit more aboriginal employees. As well, its LGBT
human resources committee provides training to other staff.
Vancity Group
This Vancouver company is a leading sponsor of Vancouver's Pride Parade and employed an ad campaign to help recruit from the
LGBT community.
WorkSafeBC
The senior leadership team at this provincial agency in Vancouver includes female, minority, aboriginal and LGBT employees. It also
provides work placements for disabled college students.
Xerox Canada Ltd.
Xerox Canada Ltd. offers diversity training to all employees.
Resources Available to University of Windsor Students
The Centre for Career Education offers a wide variety of programs and services that can assist students with career development
including:
a. Vocational assessments to help identify potential career paths and choices
b. 1-1 Career Advising
c. Experiential learning programs such as Volunteer Internship Program and EXCEL Leadership Program
d. Assistance with resume and cover letter writing, job search planning, and interview preparation and practice
through Mock Interview sessions
For a complete list of services visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/cce
To help students prepare for work the Centre for Career Education offers the following resources:
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Summer Resume Clinic – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:00 – 2:00PM Room 111 Dillon Hall
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Online resume critique – resume@uwindsor.ca
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ICAN (Interactive Career Activity Navigator) www.uwindsor.ca/ican
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Career/Vocational Advising (by appointment) Tuesday / Thursday 1:00 – 4:00PM, RM 111 Dillon Hall
To register for an appointment go to https://career.uwindsor.ca or click on myCareer via the student portal at
https://my.uwindsor.ca, create an account and review and register for appointments on the events calendar.
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1-1 resume, job search, mock interview with employment advisor To register for an appointment go to
https://career.uwindsor.ca or click on myCareer via the student portal at https://my.uwindsor.ca, create an account and review
and register for appointments on the events calendar.
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Pathways to Success instructional workshops focusing on career planning and development of employment readiness skills.
To register for workshops go to https://career.uwindsor.ca or click on myCareer via the student portal at
https://my.uwindsor.ca, create an account and review and register for workshops on the events calendar.
Plan, Experience, Achieve!
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