Medavie is pleased to share that it has been named as one of Atlantic Canada’s Employers of Diversity by Atlantic Business Magazine.

“Creating a sense of belonging and a trusting environment for employees is essential to fostering psychologically safe workplaces, which is something we are focused on achieving at Medavie” shared Jennifer Taylor, Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Medavie. “We are proud to be included in this list of Employers of Diversity in our region.”

Atlantic Business Magazine’s Employers of Diversity program is designed to recognize Atlantic Canadian companies instituting measurable benchmarks to increase the diversity of their corporate culture. Programs like diversity targets, health accommodations, flexible work options, respectful workplace policies, parental supports and other creative programs were taken into consideration when evaluating the award recipients.

"Atlantic Business Magazine's Employers of Diversity program, now in its second year, recognizes Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations making measurable, meaningful advances in the diversity of their corporate culture,” shared Dawn Chafe, Executive Editor and Co-owner, Atlantic Business Magazine. “As one of just eight organizations chosen to receive a 2023 Employer of Diversity award, Medavie exemplifies DEI advocacy throughout their entire organization. Medavie has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion as the foundation of its corporate values. Atlantic Business Magazine congratulates them on this well-earned recognition."

Medavie’s journey to becoming a more inclusive environment began with a DEI strategy that has led to several initiatives including:

• Formation of a DEI Council to support the strategy’s advancement
• Creation of an Inclusive Language Guide and training to support Medavie employees in modelling the use of inclusive language
• Establishment of a DEI resource centre to give employees access to DEI-related tools, information, webinars and resources
• Delivery of training on unconscious bias, DEI fundamentals and inclusive leadership to help support employees’ awareness and realize their full potential
• Assessment of our HR practices to ensure we’re inclusive, attracting diverse talent and promoting it within
• Formation of employee resource groups to connect colleagues who share similar interests, backgrounds and experiences
• Organized events throughout through the year to celebrate cultural diversity and foster allyship

Medavie congratulates the seven other organizations named to this list of Atlantic Canada’s Employer of Diversity. To read more about this achievement please visit Atlantic Business Magazine online.