Allyship for every future

Support for Pan Asian Talent

We’re proud to be a Platinum-level corporate partner of Ascend Canada, whose mission is to develop and advance Pan-Asian talent to promote diversity and inclusion and enable mentorship.

Support for newcomers

We offer tailored products, services and advice for newcomers. The StartRight^®  Program helps newcomers to Canada establish a firm financial footing to reach their financial goals. 

Grow an environment to thrive

Scotiabank actively supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including the China Banking Network, Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA), Middle Eastern Network and South Asian Network. ERGs are grassroots initiatives that celebrate our diversity and foster inclusion.

Empowering women to be successful on their terms

The Scotiabank Women Initiative (SWI) breaks down barriers to increase economic and professional opportunities for women to be successful now, and in the future. 

Beyond the business suit

Scotiabank is donating $400,000 over the next two years to Dress for Success Canada Foundation – an organization that helps women seek employment through mentorship, attire and networking. 

Representing equality in marketing

We’re committed to marketing practices that are free of bias and support minority-owned suppliers. As a member of SeeHer, we advocate for and participate in the accurate portrayal of women and girls in marketing.

Providing resources and an environment in which transgender employees can thrive

Scotiabank offers benefits coverage in Canada and the US including enhanced gender affirmation healthcare that isn’t covered under government plans. 

Helping LGBT+ newcomers and refugees find safety

Scotiabank is proud to renew our partnership with Rainbow Railroad to help LGBTQI+ refugees to find safety. Our commitment of $495,000 over the next three years through ScotiaRISE, will support emergency relocation helping those in need navigate legal and immigration requirements as well as research options for social support and other forms of assistance.  

Creating a roadmap for LGBT+ inclusion

In 2019, Scotiabank became the first Canadian bank to adopt the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business. 

Mandatory training

Scotiabank partnered with the Indigenous Employee Resource Group, Indigenous employees and an Indigenous consultant to generate content for the mandatory training module on Indigenous Cultural Competency. This module helps prepare Scotiabankers to be stronger partners to our Indigenous colleagues, communities and customers. 

Connecting students with Indigenous role models provides a path forward

Scotiabank is proud to support Connected North – a program that provides immersive and interactive education services to schools in remote communities across Canada.

Indigenous Talent Program

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across Canada. Our Indigenous Hiring Program has been designed to ensure applicants have a customized recruitment experience that provides additional support and insight to what life is like as a Scotiabanker.

How we’re making digital banking accessible

At Scotiabank, we make banking easy, accessible and inclusive. With our digital banking tools, each customer is empowered to control how and when they bank, regardless of their ability, context or situation. 

People with Disabilities Talent Program

At Scotiabank, the inclusion of people with visible and non-visible disabilities remains a priority for our success. We recruit, develop and advance people of all abilities with an environment that has the resources and accommodations to enable them to reach their full potential. 

Helping people with sight loss achieve their career goals

Scotiabank is proud to support the Come to Work program by CNIB. Through ScotiaRISE, we’re investing $1.2MM to help connect job seekers who are blind or partially sighted with Canadian employers.