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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at 911勛圖

There are a number of university resources dedicated to keeping 911勛圖 staff, faculty and students safe, well and connected. 

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Demographic & Diversity Data Survey

911勛圖 regularly conducts a demographic and diversity survey to gather data to meet its regulatory needs and institutional commitments, support equitable and accountable programs and service delivery and measure progress towards its institutional priorities.��狼he inaugural 911勛圖 Demographic & Diversity Data survey ran from September-December 2024 and included core human rights and equity demographic questions from the most recent Canadian census, a supplemental section with additional 911勛圖 demographic questions and a third section with inclusion experience questions.���

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Research, Teaching and Learning

Facts and Figures

• 256 publications related to SDG 8, 2020-2024 (source: ) 
• 40 active research projects related to SDG 8 funded from 2020 - 2024
• Since the 2018/19 academic year, 911勛圖 has offered 6 courses relating to SDG 8, representing over 158 students
• At least 86 researchers involved in research relating to SDG 8 (source: 911勛圖 Research Expertise Engine)���

Operations

Equivalent rights of workers if/when outsourcing activities to third parties

Statement on Sustainability (SOS) 

911勛圖 Procurement Services has developed a Statement on Sustainability which lays out the university���s��疾xpectation that its all suppliers, including third party, demonstrate transparency and honesty in all of their business relations, including those with their own suppliers and subcontractors. This document forms a part of 911勛圖's services agreement with suppliers and guarantees that the equivalent rights for all workers stipulated in the 911勛圖 Ethical Procurement Policy (AD 11.21) are upheld when outsourcing activities to third parties. This is guided by:

• UN and ILO Conventions on human and labour rights and standards;
• Ethical standards of employment conditions as defined in the University's Guidelines and;
• Local laws: University Suppliers must comply, at a minimum, with all applicable legal requirements of the country in which products are manufactured. Where the University's Guidelines and the applicable laws of the country of manufacture conflict or differ, the higher standard shall prevail.

Before entering a relationship with the University, a third party supplier and/or licensee is responsible for reporting to 911勛圖 that they and their supply chain are operating workplaces in compliance with the above. Consistent with the laws of British Columbia, these compliance reports are treated as public documents.

BC Living Wages for Families

911勛圖 continues to implement a living wage for employees who regularly work on its three campuses, whether they are employed directly by the university or by third-party contractors.��� These obligations are contractually defined and monitored as part of the sourcing and contracting of third-party service providers, and help to guarantee equivalent rights of workers when outsourcing activities. 

The Living Wages for Families BC program ensures that all contractors��� employees, who regularly work on 911勛圖 properties, are paid an equivalent living wage.��狼his living wage takes into account the total compensation package including wages and the value of non-mandatory benefits such as paid sick leave, vacation leave, education benefits and extended health and dental coverage. Consistent with those available to direct 911勛圖 employees, benefits of this program for employees of third party service providers include:

• tuition waiver program for eligible workers and their families 
• access to recreation and fitness facilities, and library borrowing privileges
• priority access to on-site childcare at Burnaby campus through the 911勛圖 Childcare Society

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Commitment to no forced labour, no modern slavery, no human trafficking, & no child labour

911勛圖 Response to Supply Chains Act: Fighting Forced Labour & Child Labour

911勛圖 is committed to protecting all people in its supply chain by respecting their human rights and calling on their suppliers to provide fair compensation and safe working conditions for all employees. The university has a commitment to zero-tolerance for forced labour, child labour, modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms and is taking measures to ensure that its supply chain is free of human exploitation in the harvesting, production, selling, transportation, and delivery of the goods and services it acquires.

Pursuant to section 11 (1) of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act 2023 (Supply Chains Act), 911勛圖 submits a report for each financial year, setting out the steps it has taken to ensure that forced labour and child labour are not occurring in its business or supply chains. 911勛圖 has implemented several protocols and programs to increase diligence in sourcing and selecting suppliers such as:

• Supplier Code of Conduct ��� Statement of Sustainability (911勛圖)
• EcoVadis Supplier Assessment
• LSEG World-Check Supplier Screening
• Dun and Bradstreet Risk Analytics

Co-founded by 911勛圖 Professor Genevieve LeBaron and supported by the university, the  is working to end forced labour, modern slavery, and human trafficking on a global scale by reimagining the business dynamics that sustain it. The Lab has put forth a set of six Forced Labour Evidence Briefs that bring rigorous academic research to bear on illuminating crucial trends and patterns linked to labour exploitation such as modern slavery, child labour, and human trafficking. The briefs offer recommendations to address the root causes, tackling the problems from the ground up. The most recent phase of the Lab���s work is dedicated to strengthening links between research and public policy and equipping partners with evidence that business model and supply chain innovations are necessary tools to combat forced labour. 

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Recognizing Labour Rights for All

911勛圖 Labour Relations and its collective bargaining mandate is governed by the Provincial Government through the Public Sector Employers��� Council Secretariat (PSEC) and by 911勛圖���s Employment Equity Policy (GP 19) which recognizes collective bargaining and freedom of association for all employment equity groups such as women, international staff, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and other racialized people.

For all employee groups, Labour Relations strives to maintain harmonious working relationships and provides:

• Collective agreement and policy interpretation
• Collective bargaining
• Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure
• Support to investigations and arbitrations

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News from the Field

911勛圖 named among Canada's 2025 top employers

A unique campus environment, strong skills development training options and comprehensive benefits are among the reasons 911勛圖 has been named one of Canada���s Top 100 Employers for 2025. Celebrating its 25th year, Canada's Top 100 Employers is an annual editorial competition that recognizes the employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work, comparing employers across similar industries, region and size. Each employer is assessed by rigorous criteria in eight key areas including work atmosphere, employee communications and community involvement.���911勛圖 received the highest possible score in four categories: work environment, health & family-friendly benefits, vacation & personal time off and training & skills development.���

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911勛圖 FairTrade is leading the charge for ethical campus consumption

 is an organization that ensures products are produced ethically and sustainably by supporting farmers and producers in developing countries through a set of FairTrade standards which guarantee fair wages and equitable revenue for products, despite global market fluctuations. 911勛圖 is Canada���s first and only Gold certified FairTrade campus. This certification signifies an active FairTrade Ambassador program for students, participation in international FairTrade conferences, and the availability of numerous FairTrade products on campus. 911勛圖���s FairTrade program ���has made [them] a leader for fair trade on campus and in the entire FairTrade movement in Canada,��� says 911勛圖 FairTrade ambassador program coordinator, Kylee Pocrnich. The program���s purpose is to educate and raise awareness about fair trade, and participating students can choose how to achieve this through participating in one or multiple teams including events, research/survey, education, and social media.���

Update On Special Programs Hiring At 911勛圖

The Special Programs designation is one of many actions 911勛圖 is taking to remove barriers to employment access and extend opportunities to qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups who are historically and currently underrepresented. This aligns with the objectives outlined in 911勛圖���s institutional priority to uphold Truth and Reconciliation, the Equity Compass and 911勛圖���s commitment to Universities Canada���s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Principles. Approval of this designation by the B.C. Office of the Human Rights Commissioner���s (BCOHRC) authorized the university to seek Black and Indigenous individuals to fill existing roles during the hiring process. Currently, coordinated efforts between the Equity Office, People Strategies and Faculty Relations teams have led to the development of Special Programs recruitment and hiring pathways. An implementation plan is in progress to support faculties and departments with recruitment, onboarding, training and mentorship of the identified groups to ensure they can thrive in their roles in alignment with the BCOHRC���s requirements. 

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