Inclusive Workplace & Employer Resources

This resource was developed to support employees, supervisors and employers by enhancing their knowledge regarding support for transgender and gender diverse people in the workplace. Its primary focus is on supporting transgender employees who are newly out or thinking of coming out in the workplace. 

This resource was developed by Wood Buffalo Pride as a guide to educate employers and organizations on inclusive hiring practices for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community.

Pride at Work Canada supports private, public, and non-profit employers to create safer, more inclusive workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. They offer resources & workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ workplace inclusivity, and job boards.

Pride at Work Canada has created a Guide on best practices for employers to support 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace and in hiring practices. 

Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) have created a 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive policies and practices guide. 

Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is the only chamber of commerce uniting and advocating for the over 100,000 2SLGBTQIA+ owned and operated businesses in Canada.

This is a voluntary, free employer toolkit and recognition program in the RMWB that supports employers in creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces and services.  

The Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is open to businesses and corporations of all sizes, sole proprietors and independent agents regardless of sexual orientations, gender identity or gender expression.  

Skipping Stone is a Calgary-based non-profit that has created a Trans Affirming Employment Network. 

Egale Canada has created The Egale Hiring Tool to help support inclusivity and equity in your hiring process. 

Egale Canada has created A Guide to 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for employers. 

An initiative between the Government of Canada, Canadian businesses, and diversity organizations with the goal of increasing representation of diverse groups. 

Creating Authentic Spaces: A gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit to Support the Implementation of Institutional and Social Change is a resource developed by Toronto-based nonprofit The 519. It can be used to support employees or clients who are undergoing any type of transition around their gender identity and gender expression.

HMCA is a Canadian-based design firm that has developed the following inclusive design resource: Designing for Inclusivity Strategies for Universal Washrooms and Change Rooms in Community and Recreation Facilities.

Pronouns.org contains a wealth of resources all about personal pronouns and best practices for inclusive language.