UBC strives to cultivate a diverse community that creates and sustains equitable and inclusive campuses for all.
At the University of British Columbia, we are building a community in which human rights are respected, and equity and inclusion are embedded in all areas of academic, work and campus life. We recognize that a diverse workplace encompasses various cultural backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and intersectional identities that enrich our community.
We believe in a diverse workforce
We feel that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to advancing equity in recruitment, hiring, retention and training, including ensuring equitable access to opportunities and resources, helps build a culture of inclusion and belonging on both our campuses, creating the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
We encourage and support applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and systemically marginalized, including but not limited to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples.
Our commitment to inclusion
UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan and Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework showcase our institution-wide commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at every level of our organization. We know this work will be ongoing and will require continually assessing our progress towards these goals. UBC will hold itself accountable to its commitment to inclusive excellence through establishing clear and timely processes, evaluating and evolving our policies and practices, and reporting transparently to the UBC community regarding our progress on these goals.
UBC is dedicated to removing barriers and creating a working environment where every person feels welcome, valued, respected and fully able to belong and contribute. Only by fostering a vibrant, diverse, equitable and inclusive university environment can we be truly successful as an institution.