Building Diversity Awards - Leading on Diversity Nomination Form

Leading on Diversity

Nomination Form

Recognizing those owner/clients, contractors, and unions in Canada that are leading the way by working together to increase the participation of Black, Indigenous and racialized workers in the construction industry through:

leadership
collaboration
innovation
action
impact and
recognizable, or measurable change in recruitment, hiring, progress on the job and in apprenticeships, welcome and respect on the job

The award recognizes an organization that puts into practice best practices identified by the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB,) standards for organizations around the world.

Leading on Diversity Award Form

Nomination Form

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

What type of organization are you nominating?

Client / Owner

Union

Contractor

Business Name

Website Link

Contact Name

Contact Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Approximate number of employees

City

Province/State

Describe why the organization should receive the Leading on Diversity Award (owner/client, union, contractor)

Has the leadership in the organization committed to participating in a community benefits program in a project that it is leading or responsible for?

Yes

If yes, please identify the project.

Has the leadership in the organization committed to increasing diversity in its workforce and put in place policies, and/or a plan to accomplish this goal?

Yes

If yes, describe or provide evidence of the plan, policies that complement the plan and/or corresponding activities taking place to carry out the plan

Has the organization adjusted traditional recruitment, hiring and procurement practices to incorporate more inclusive approaches?

Yes

If yes, please describe the adjustments made, and their results.

Has the organization been successful in in attracting, recruiting or employing and retaining more individuals from diverse backgrounds?

Yes

If yes, provide example of before and after results that demonstrate your success.

Has the organization taken steps to create a more welcoming environment for new hires and apprentices ?

Yes

If yes, pleased describe the steps taken and how you know they are working.

Does the organization track, measure or observe results on any of these metrics for Black, Indigenous, and other racialized workers, including women youth and newcomers?

Check all that apply.

Increase in hiring

Better job retention

More apprenticeships

Greater numbers in leadership

If yes, please describe the method used for tracking or measuring the results, what led to these outcomes, and the demographics they apply to:

Does the organization invest in procurement benefiting local, social and diverse suppliers?

Yes

If yes, please describe the contribution.

Does the organization contribute to or support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in the broader community?

Yes

If yes, please describe the contribution.

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Leading on Diversity

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