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Know Your Rights in the Workplace

Canadian laws and legal bodies protect Canadians against discrimination in and out of the workplace.

The Canadian Human Rights Act provides human rights protections for individuals based on the following grounds: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

The Employment Equity Act’s purpose is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and, in the fulfillment of that goal, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities by giving effect to the principle that employment equity means more than treating persons in the same way but also requires special measures and the accommodation of differences.

Quebec’s Act to secure handicapped persons in the exercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, school and workplace integration works to ensure the integration of handicapped persons and allow equal opportunities of success for all.

Disclosure of Personal Information to an Employer and Requesting Accommodations

Though disclosure of personal information to an employer is not required or obligated, unless there is an important health and safety risk, it can be useful. Disclosure remains completely a personal decision. To disclose private information to an employer is to inform them about sensitive information that is often related to a disability, self-identification with an equity-seeking group, religion, ethnicity, or culture. Learn more about disclosure and considerations for disclosure when requesting accommodations (PDF).

Learn about the more specific aspects of how and when to disclose information pertaining to a personal disability to an employer by visiting the following learning resource: Options for Informing Employers About Disability (PDF).

Here is another guide about disclosing your disability: Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC (PDF).

General Career Resources and Links

Bishop’s University Career and Transition Services (CATS) supports students with career development and job search strategies by offering professional and specialized services focusing on career planning, as well as workshops, events, a comprehensive job posting service and extensive career resources.

When students arrive at BU, they should already be thinking about their departure. CATS supports and empowers students to explore possibilities, opportunities and critically engage with their future.

Book an appointment with a Career & Employment Advisor.

The City of Sherbrooke website is a great place to start learning about how and where to find work, and to become familiar with laws and programs surrounding employment.

The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Sherbrooke’s Start@9 program is available for youth ages 16 to 35 who are facing obstacles while looking for employment. The support offered is individualized to each person’s situation and needs.

The Townshippers Association offers a free employment search service called Job Links, which is managed through the Eastern Townships School Board. Job Links counselors can meet and help determine your interests, values, and abilities. They can also help figure out the next steps in your job search process.

The Government of Quebec has different employment assistance programs to help individuals quickly find assistance when looking for a job. Some of their specialized programs include employment assistance for people with disabilities and employment integration programs for immigrants, First Nations and Inuit, and visible minorities.

Montréal has committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. The city is applying tangible hiring and inclusion measures. Learn more about Montréal’s 2021-2023 Master plan for Employment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Canadian Job Boards and Other EDI Resources

Check out the Inclusive employment videos on the McMaster University Student Success Centre’s website. The list of video resources includes informational videos from employer and community partners, including some described below, such as DiscoverAbility, Specialisterne, and Lime Connect.

Exploring Career Readiness with an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lens webinar. In this webinar, award-winning instructor Rita Cossa and other professionals share practical insights on how to help students with career-readiness, and EDI considerations for future graduates.

Canada’s Best Diversity Employers competition recognizes employers across Canada that have the best workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs each year. They highlight employers which have specialized programs or resources for women, members of a visible minority, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The website also has an online job search tool for finding opportunities with these top employers.

Diversity Job Board promotes positions available for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities across Canada, the US, and remotely.

Equitek Employment Equity Solutions is a job board that promotes job postings that encourage diversity and inclusivity.

Career Edge provides internship and employment opportunities to individuals facing barriers to securing employment. Specialized resources are available for talented jobseekers who are newcomers to Canada, current or former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, recent post-secondary graduates, or persons with a disability.

TD Canada Trust is committed to diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion within its organization. They offer many internships, mentorship, and employment opportunities to Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, minorities, and women.

The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) provides hands-on work experience opportunities to students interested in the federal public service. As the Canadian government and a diversity employer, diverse candidates such as persons with disabilities, persons of colour, and Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.

Mentor Canada works alongside governments, the private sector, schools, and community organizations to link volunteer mentors to youth across the country.

Culture Works is Canada’s national cultural job board, posting jobs in the cultural sector. They are committed to diversity and inclusive hiring.