​Bruce Power named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for third year in a row

Bruce Power has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for a third consecutive year as it continues to evolve its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programming and practices.

The company was presented the Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 award by Forbes, following a survey of approximately 40,000 workers at Canadian companies with at least 500 employees.

“Bruce Power is honoured to once again be included as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity because it’s a reflection of the opinions of our workforce,” said Karen Smith, vice-president and chief human resources officer. “Our DEI programming aims to provide opportunities and resources for everyone and we’re measuring that performance and striving for continuous improvement.”

Participants in the survey, conducted by market research team Statista, anonymously rated their companies on diversity-related issues, including age, gender, ethnicity, disability and LGBTQ-plus equality. Survey respondents were also asked to evaluate companies they knew through industry experience or through family and friends who worked there.

Each company’s diversity-related practices were analyzed and incorporated into the rankings. These key performance indicators included: the presence of employee resource groups, hiring programs geared toward Indigenous people, the publication of diversity data, the creation of an accessible workplace for people with disabilities, the percentage of women in board and executive positions, and external practices such as supplier diversity.

Bruce Power’s diversity initiatives focus on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent to bridge employment gaps and acquire qualified talent. The company educates its leadership teams about employment equity, and uses data to determine where it may be able to challenge itself to shift the workplace composition and broaden its talent pools.

A key piece is building for the future, which includes partnering with schools and organizations, such as Ontario Tech University, Skills Ontario, Build a Dream and trades unions, to build awareness of STEM opportunities with a focus on increasing diversity within engineering and trades. Steps, such as guaranteeing co-op opportunities for women in nuclear engineering, are beginning to make an impact.

Bruce Power also has several groups that are passionate about creating a more inclusive workplace and improving awareness through education around the importance of diversity, including its Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Indigenous Network, North American Young Generation Nuclear (NAYGN), Women’s Forum and Women in Nuclear.

To achieve its DEI goals, Bruce Power has implemented a comprehensive strategy that includes measuring, tracking, and monitoring its performance, building equitable programming and community partnerships to acquire qualified talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

For more information on the DEI programming, review Bruce Power’s 2024 Sustainability Report  which highlights its efforts in creating a sustainable future while playing an important role in securing clean energy for tomorrow.