Award recognizes OTF as a leader in creating safe spaces at work
Creating a culture of safety and inclusion in the workplace has earned the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) the recognition of being one of the top 25 employers for best diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace in Canada.
OTF has been recognized by the Canadian HR Reporter as one of Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employers for 2024.
This national award recognizes employers throughout Canada like OTF who have the best DEI policies creating strong cultures that make employees feel safe, confident and included in their workplaces.
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our everyday practices, from our hiring and recruitment to our organization-wide employee learning. Our staff and leadership continuously champion diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to improve our processes. We are thrilled to be recognized as an employer actively demonstrating this commitment to our organizational values,”
said Katharine Bambrick, CEO, Ontario Trillium Foundation.
At OTF, we foster and embrace a culture where employees can regularly engage in:
- Critical learning around anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks
- Cultural celebrations and acknowledgements of various under-represented groups
- Communication that is transparent and inclusive
- Supporting granting practices that support applicants of different backgrounds and abilities
- Collecting demographic data that helps inform more equitable outreach and engagement.
OTF is committed to building a workplace that enables growth and learning for its staff around diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more about OTF’s commitments to these values.