Diversity is a FACTThe traits, characteristics, and dimensions that make us unique. Some are visible, most are not. It makes us who we are.
Equity is a CHOICERemoving systemic barriers and biases to ensure processes and programs are impartial, fair, and address individual needs.
Inclusion is an ACTA culture, team, and environment where all people feel valued, respected, and supported. Skills, talents, ideas, and voices are leveraged. Inclusion is intentional.
Belonging is an EMOTIONA reaction that comes from feeling connected to one another. People are committed to each other, have a common purpose, and strong sense of community.
Engagement is the RESULTPeople feel passionate about their jobs. They are committed to delivering their best work, service excellence, creating high-performing teams, and innovation. They give discretionary effort.
Accessibility Statement
BCI is committed to making our workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone. Our focus is on reducing and preventing barriers and meeting the needs of people working within our organization or interacting with us. We are continually working to align our approach to accessibility with best practices and the requirements of the Accessible British Columbia Act.
It is the visible and invisible traits, characteristics, and dimensions that make us unique.
It is respecting and valuing our differences and actively identifying and removing barriers so that everyone has the same opportunity to flourish.
It is an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported, where skills and talents are recognized and leveraged, and where ideas and voices are heard.
We are committed to each other and have a common purpose and sense of community.
We feel passionate about our work and do our best every day in support of a high performing team.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council
Established in 2018, our council includes senior leaders from different departments and varying backgrounds. Our council supports the implementation of our EDI strategy, which was developed in partnership with our executive leadership and human resources.
Our Strategy
We aim to intentionally build diversity and promote an inclusive BCI culture within BCI by:
Creating Intentionality and AccountabilityWe will measure our performance, ensure consistency in our approach, and ensure commitment of senior leadership.
Our Action Monitor trends in workforce demographic data and its intersectionality.
Accelerate Internal TalentWe will focus on broadening opportunities for career development, strengthen staff retention, and open promotion pathways.
Our Action Examine internal talent processes, policies, and practices to identify opportunities to decrease bias and increase flexibility.
Fostering Engagement, Performance, and Innovation Through InclusionWe will develop a more inclusive team and organizational culture.
Our Action Tailor learning and training programs for employee levels addressing mindsets, habits, and behaviours that may undermine an inclusive culture.
Attracting Top TalentWe will strengthen our employee value proposition and address potential bias in our recruitment process.
Our Action Train hiring managers on recognizing bias in selection, interviewing, and recruitment of talent.
