51±¾É«

51±¾É« is committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all members feel accepted and can experience the powerful sense of belonging. We strive to provide barrier-free, welcoming and affirming learning and working environments that enable all people to fully participate in every aspect of day-to-day life. By embracing the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, 51±¾É« is better equipped to attract, retain and advance the kind of talented staff and faculty who move the university forward in new and exciting ways.

Our Commitment

We are committed to: 

• Building campus communities that foster engagement from the widest possible range of participants.
• Creating stronger relationships with the communities in which our campuses are situated and a richer culture of diversity and inclusivity.
• Ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve academic excellence and take part in a culture that inspires lives of leadership and purpose.
• Providing a barrier-free, equitable and inclusive workplace, focused on the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff.

Promoting Employment Equity

We are committed to promoting employment equity within the university community with:

• A workplace free from discrimination.
• Equitable employment and promotional opportunities to persons who identify as Indigenous, racialized, as having disabilities and members of minority sexual and gender identities.
• Employing a workforce that is reflective our community.

Foreign Nationals

In Canada, the rights of all workers, including temporary foreign workers and those hired under the International Mobility Program, are protected by law.

Learn more about your rights as a foreign worker in Canada.