EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Port Saint John is a welcoming workplace committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do, from our hiring practices to how we conduct our day-to-day business. That said, we recognize that this is an area where we can continue to improve.
We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or violence in any form. To continue to nurture an environment based on respect, dignity, and equal rights, we actively pursue learning and training in this area.
Recent EDI learning opportunities include:
Preliminary Assessment on Indigenous Inclusion
In 2023, with the guidance of Indigevisor during a two-day workshop involving team members from departments across the organization, we carried out a preliminary assessment which will provide a baseline for improvement of Indigenous inclusion at Port Saint John. Through this exercise, opportunities were identified in cultural competency, procurement, recruitment and retention, including traditional knowledge in decision making, and communication both with and about Indigenous peoples. Areas where the addition of Indigenous storytelling or culture may be added through visual representation in our facilities was also explored. Over the coming years we look forward to building on improvements identified through this exercise.
Becoming More Accessible
Port Saint John engaged the services of Ability NB under their Accessible NB program to conduct an accessibility assessment of our office. This is a new free service designed to help New Brunswick foster more accessible work environments. Through an initial audit review and future consultation, Port Saint John will look forward to enhancing our workspace with the support and partnership of Ability NB.
“Port Saint John is an inclusive environment where everyone’s input is sought, and their concerns are respected. By working to accommodate everyone, it makes for a really positive workplace.”
-Jane Burchill, Decarbonization and Environment Manager
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