2023
Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter
The 2023 Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter is a series of commitments local businesses undertake to make their workplaces more inclusive.
The commitments are designed by local settlement and community organizations, and are specifically tailored to the Bow Valley community.
2023 Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter Launch Event
Meagan Reid, BVIP Coordinator, provides an overview of the WIC program and 2023 commitments.
The commitments in the Workplace Inclusion Charter change each year.
Watch the recording of the June 6, 2023 launch event (above).
Review the 2023 Commitments that make up this year’s calls to action. The commitments are also summarized in this printable 2023 WIC Signatory Checklist.
Need more information? Still not sure if the charter is right for your workplace?
Book a one-on-one consultation meeting with the program lead.
Once you have confirmed the commitment of your team, you’re ready to get started with the Workplace Inclusion Charter. Your next step is to sign the Declaration of Commitment to Workplace Inclusion.
This Declaration should be signed by:
1. A representative of your Executive Team or Senior Leadership, and;
2. A Human Resources leader.
Email your signed Declaration to bvip@banff.ca. (Optional: You may also attach your 2023 WIC Signatory Checklist to let us know which commitments your organization will be working on this year.)
To be recognized as a Workplace Inclusion Champion, all signatories undertake 5 required actions (see checklist for details), as well as additional commitments for Silver- and Gold-level recognition.
Bronze-level Champions: Fulfill 5 required commitments (5 total).
Silver-level Champions: Fulfill an additional 5 commitments (10 total).
Gold-level Champions: Fulfill an addition 8 commitments (13 total).
We will support you on your journey with regular check-in meetings, resources, and training opportunities.
Complete at your selected commitments by December 31, 2023 and your business will be recognized as a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Workplace Inclusion Champion.
For questions or to request additional resources, please contact us.
The Charter is led by the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP) with support from:
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills
Bow Valley Adult Learning Centre
Bow Valley Pride Network: Banff Pride & Canmore Pride
Banff & Canmore Job Resource Centre
Settlement Services in the Bow Valley
Not from the Bow Valley?
If you are interested in learning more about the Workplace Inclusion Charter and whether it is an option for your community, please contact:
Meagan Reid, Coordinator
Bow Valley Immigration Partnership
403.431.0705
bvip@banff.ca
The 2023 Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter is an initiative of the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP), made possible with the support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC), Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA), as well as partner organizations and community groups.
