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At Scotiabank, we have several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging by providing employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and communicate. 

The Global Pride employee resource group (ERG), has over 5,200 members and plays a crucial role in advancing these values by advocating for equity and inclusion, celebrating diversity, and providing employees with support through initiatives that promote awareness and understanding.

Hear from a few members of the Canada Pride ERG chapter to learn more information about the group and their recent developments.

  • Kristy (She/Her), Co-Chair, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Meena (She/Her), Partnerships Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Jo-el (He/Him), Partnerships Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Kimberly (She/Her), Communications Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Brooke (She/Her), Volunteers Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Jordan (He/Him), Operations Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter
  • Maxime (He/Him), Operations Director, Canada Pride ERG Chapter

Can you tell our readers a bit about the Pride employee resource group and how it has progressed in recent years?

Kristy (She/Her): “In 2020, I became the Co-Chair of the Canada Pride ERG Chapter to support the goal of expanding membership across the nation. In 2023, we are proud to have Pride ERG representation in our six regions: British Colombia & Yukon; Prairie; Ontario Quebec & Eastern Ontario, Toronto, & Atlantic. Pride ERG leaders from each of those regions engage with our Canada Chapter Council, where we work together on strategies and initiatives to advance the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees.”

What is the goal of the Canada Pride ERG Chapter and how does it benefit employees?

Meena (She/Her): “The goal is to ensure allies are educated and made aware of the challenges 2SLGBTQIA+ employees experience, while ensuring everyone feels like they belong at Scotiabank.”

Jo-el (He/Him): “The Canada Pride ERG Chapter creates safe spaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ employees can be their authentic selves and build allyship so that our stories and experiences are valued and celebrated.”

What activities/events does the ERG plan for its members?

Kimberly (She/Her): “The Canada Pride ERG Chapter regularly holds sessions for its members that include education and awareness opportunities to better understand intersectional issues, sharing circles to hear new ideas and ways to ensure everyone feels they belong, as well as recognition of members and the work they are doing. The ERG provides activities and events to support the personal development goals of members. The ERG also plans and facilitates key Pride activities for members across the country.”

How does Scotiabank support the Canada Pride ERG Chapter?

Brooke (She/Her): “Scotiabank provides a platform, with senior leadership support, for the ERG to meet, develop, and share with the greater bank. Employees are invited to march in regional Pride parades across the country where we are provided with Scotiabank & Tangerine Pride T-shirts, swag, and Pride Pins that we are encouraged to wear 365 days per year.

Through ScotiaRISE, Scotiabank provides philanthropic funding to 2SLGBTQIA+ community partners such as Rainbow Railroad, The 519, etc. Also, ERG members can leverage, an internal Scotiabank platform, Spark, to track our volunteer hours and earn donation dollars to give back to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other charities of our choice.”

Why is Scotiabank a great employer for 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates?

Jordan (He/Him): “Scotiabank is a great employer for 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates because of its culture of inclusivity and encouragement for its employees to bring their whole selves to work each day. The support for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees across all business and functional lines continues to grow with the help of ERGs and Scotiabank’s focus on allyship. This in turn fosters an environment where individuals can thrive and develop personally/professionally, having access to equitable opportunities for career progression.”

Maxime (He/Him): “Scotiabank is a great employer. We can feel free to be who we are without judgment, we have a strong community that we can reach out to for support, and we have the possibility to grow with Scotiabank. Through different initiatives, the Canada Pride ERG Chapter is actively driving diversity, equity and inclusion across the Bank and enthusiastically supporting the community.”

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