This plan is part of our wider Strategic Plan 2024-2028. It helps us take real, meaningful steps to build a more inclusive health system—one that reflects and supports the people we serve.
What this means for our staff and community
We’re working to:
build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community
support and celebrate different cultures, backgrounds and abilities
remove barriers that make it hard for people to access care or grow at work
make sure everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Priorities for 2025 to 2028
We’re taking action in six key areas:
1. First Nations employment
Expand programs like Deadly Starts, cadetships and mentoring
Create strong, culturally safe career pathways
Increase support and opportunities for First Nations men
Build a First Nations Staff Network.
2. Disability inclusion
Use anonymous staff surveys to make it safer to share disability status
Support leadership pathways for people with disability
Make recruitment more inclusive and offer reasonable adjustments
Create a Disability Staff Network.
3. Gender equity and pay
Support leadership development for women in medical roles
Conduct transparent regular pay equity reviews
Support flexible work arrangements for senior levels.
4. CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) inclusion
Provide language support and cultural competency training
Help CALD staff grow into leadership roles
Celebrate diversity through cultural events and storytelling
Build a Multicultural Staff Network.
5. LGBTIQA+ inclusion
Expand LGBTIQA+ data collection and visibility
Develop allyship programs and inclusive policies
Create safe spaces and peer support networks
Build an LGBTIQA+ Staff Network.
6. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data
Promote EEO census completion
Improve data quality and participation
Enable anonymous reporting.
Our commitment
We’re working towards a fairer, safer and more inclusive health system for everyone.