Scotiabank creates opportunities that enable all employees to reach their potential regardless of nationality, race or colour, language, gender, abilities, family status, age, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. This results in a diverse employee base and workforce.

We foster and support a diverse workforce through the development and implementation of employment programs and systems that result in the attraction, retention and recognition of employees from different backgrounds and experiences.

Please view some of our activities that demonstrate Scotiabank's commitment including: Persons with Disabilities, Advancement of Women, Aboriginal People, and Visible Minorities.

The Value in Diversity at Scotiabank

• To effectively serve our multicultural population, Scotiabank understands the value in ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which it operates.
  
  
• As a large multicultural organization, Scotiabank understands that, in embracing diversity and harnessing the skills of the broadest possible spectrum of talent, this will generate more innovative thinking, better decision-making and stronger results.

Scotiabank 2006 Employment Equity Narrative Report

Scotia Employment Relationships Council (SERC) Mandate