Employment equity

Concordia's reputation as one of Canada's most dynamic and innovative universities has its roots in over 180 years of pursuing academic excellence and student success.

This tradition of individual empowerment, discovery, and leadership building was developed by the University's founding institutions – Loyola College and Sir George Williams University – and it continues to flourish locally, nationally, and on the global stage.

The vibrancy of the Concordia community reflects its urban and multicultural environment in the very heart of Montreal. This openness to the world and to new ideas inspires the university to develop an international approach to learning, research and social responsibility. Concordia is a diverse community, well equipped to meet the challenges of a globalized world. 

What is employment equity?

• The commitment to provide equal opportunities for employment
• Ensure that selection, promotion, and professional development opportunities are based on competencies and qualifications
• Identify and remove systemic barriers to employment opportunities

Concordia is committed to actively promoting employment equity and a climate that is inclusive of designated equity groups through education and information. In collaboration with our community, we analyze our workforce and our employment practices and work towards the achievement of a diversified and representative workforce of the designated groups:

“Designated Equity Groups” mean groups historically discriminated against in employment, including: 

• Women; 
• Indigenous peoples, which refers to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada
• Racialized persons, which refers to persons who are members of visible minorities;
• Persons – other than Indigenous peoples – who are members of ethnic minorities and persons whose mother tongue is neither French nor English; 
• Persons with disabilities refers to people who have a long-term, persistent or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment; and 
• Persons belonging to sexual orientation and gender identity minority communities. 

We encourage you to examine the university's Employment Equity Policy (HR-8) for detailed information and our most recent census data. If you have any questions about employment equity, please contact:

Lisa White
Executive Director
Equity Office
lisa.white@concordia.ca