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Business Development Bank of Canada

  

Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC employees participating in office events
BDC employees participating in office events
Chosen as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2011:
By Kristina Leung and Richard Yerema, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors  ( Feb 21, 2011)

Some of the reasons why Business Development Bank of Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers 2011:
  • in 2003, established a diversity action committee composed of twenty employees from across the nation -- the committee creates two-year plans that outline the development of an inclusive workplace, which are reviewed and revised on an annual basis
  • recognizes employee excellence in championing diversity affairs through internal awards
  • manages numerous affinity groups that work in conjunction with the national committee to plan awareness sessions and events as well as meetings with local organizations and associations -- the groups also function as consultative bodies and advise on policy and programs
  • new employees attend a mandatory "New Hires" conference, which includes an information session with a member of the national diversity committee and a diversity training workshop
  • many employees volunteer their time with numerous outreach organizations including ISIS, Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and The Gay and Lesbian Business Association of BC, to name a few
"My hearing impairment has never affected my career at BDC. I don't feel different from any other BDC employee and I continue to develop skills that allow me to pursue my career objectives. BDC also provides a work environment adapted to my needs. This includes interpreter services, a specialized phone system and a device to alert me to emergency situations. But, above all, I feel mutual respect in my interactions with colleagues."
— Anna S., Facilities Coordinator

 Background Information

Percentage of employees who are women: 49.2%. Of managers: 34.1%. Percentage of employees who are visible minorities: 12.6%. Of managers: 6%. Average age of all employees: 41. Major Canadian hiring locations: Vancouver BC, Calgary AB, Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS. Full-time employees in Canada: 1,835. Full-time at this location: 402. Part-time employees in Canada: 53.

Score on The Equity Continuum by TWI Inc.: 2.60
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©2012 Mediacorp Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Used by Eluta with permission. For comments or questions on this employer review, please contact Mediacorp's editorial team.





   

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