Scotiabank creates opportunities that enable all employees to reach their potential regardless of nationality, race or colour, language, gender, abilities, family status, age, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. This results in a diverse employee base and workforce.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace for all our diverse employees. In Canada, we will strive to achieve appropriate representation for all designated groups by the year 2013.

Please view some of our activities that demonstrate Scotiabank's commitment including: Persons with Disabilities, Advancement of Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

The Value in Diversity at Scotiabank

• To effectively serve our multicultural population, Scotiabank understands the value in ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which it operates.
  
  
• As a large multicultural organization, Scotiabank understands that, in embracing diversity and harnessing the skills of the broadest possible spectrum of talent, this will generate more innovative thinking, better decision-making and stronger results.

Scotiabank 2007 Employment Equity Narrative Report

Scotia Employment Relationships Council (SERC) Mandate