University of Toronto named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
Published: March 19, 2021
The University of Toronto has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the 14th consecutive year.
The competition, run by Mediacorp and The Globe and Mail, recognizes employers with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Successful applicants are chosen for noteworthy and unique initiatives through a comparison of applicants from the same industry.
“The university is committed to building an intentionally diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment that engages and supports our community,” says Karima Hashmani, U of T’s executive director, equity, diversity and inclusion. “This award recognizes our efforts to create initiatives, programs and systemic change, all of which require time, collective responsibility and a shift in culture.”
The award spotlights U of T’s ongoing recruitment of equity-deserving groups including women, Indigenous, racialized persons, those with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ communities. Examples include U of T’s diversity internship in human resources and equity, a program for human resources graduates who self-identify as Indigenous, racialized or persons with disabilities. U of T’s participation in Indigenous Career Fair, a networking event to help Indigenous youth prepare for and enter the labour market was also highlighted.
