Who you are matters. When you enter a Co-operators workspace, you’ll find that we promote a sense of belonging and create a safe space for our clients and staff to be their authentic selves.
Here’s what inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility mean to us:
Inclusion
A culture where we all feel safe and mutually respected. A place where differences are accepted and valued.
Diversity
The range of dimensions, characteristics, experiences and perspectives we all possess as individuals.
Equity
An environment where everyone is treated with fairness and where individual needs are recognized. Everyone has access to resources, development and opportunities to be successful.
Accessibility
Products, services, facilities and resources are accessible to all of us, according to our differing abilities.
Our IDEA principles are anchored in our co-operative identity and come to life through our purpose, vision and values.
Be a catalyst for a resilient and sustainable society through championing IDEA.
We embed inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in everything we do to positively impact our members, clients, employees and communities.
Increase representation of under-represented groups and create equitable accessible and inclusive practices and experiences for employees.
Establish inclusive leadership practices that promote IDEA and psychological safety for the benefit and welfare of our employees, members and communities.
Cultivate an inclusive culture that embraces diversity where everyone feels valued, empowered and a sense of belonging.
Innovate our business services and their delivery to fulfill the unmet needs of our equity-deserving clients, members and communities.
Engage and build partnerships that advance IDEA within our communities.
Employee-led voluntary support groups foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, lend a voice to historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, and cultivate a culture of inclusion and psychological safety. Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups.
Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation is not just an aspiration. It’s at the heart of what our organization stands for and demonstrates our co-op values in action. It’s a shared responsibility to acknowledge past wrongs and work toward a more inclusive, equitable and harmonious future. Learn more about our Reconciliation Strategy.
As a co-operative, we are by our very nature an inclusive organization. We stand together with members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community to celebrate Pride and diversity in June, as well as year-round. We proudly support OK2BME and the counselling and education services they provide to 2SLGBTQI+ children, teens and adults and their families.
We partner with organizations that share and propagate our values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. Our partners include the Circle Project, First Nations University of Canada, University of Waterloo, HOWL and LinkedIn Learning, among others. Learn more about how we support sustainable communities.
As a Canadian company, we understand that our communities are diverse, and we believe that having employees who reflect the diversity of our communities makes us stronger. Candidates are being asked to voluntarily identify some of their diversity dimensions, providing the insights needed to enhance inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world, and those that call Canada home value different things when it comes to their healthcare needs. We are pleased to expand access to inclusive health and wellness benefits to meet the unmet needs of Canadians. Learn more about our inclusive group benefits coverages.
For more information, download the following PDFs: Voluntary Candidate Diversity Dimensions Questionnaire, Voluntary Candidate Diversity Dimensions Definitions
“I love the open space to share thoughts and encouraging stories and situations with the company.”
“Hearing so many people across the organization recognize how important this work is - I am so proud to be a part of a company that is dedicating real time and effort to this.”
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