Commitments
Recruiting & Onboarding
Commitment 1:
Inclusive recruitment practices
Employers commit to recruitment approaches that encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates.
Employer Actions
Organizations should implement recruitment practices that reduce barriers and encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates. To fulfill this commitment, organizations are encouraged to:
Build relationships with community organizations that support underrepresented job seekers
Share job postings across multiple platforms and networks to reach a broader and more diverse audience
Use recruitment methods that extend beyond formal or internal networks
Review recruitment strategies every two years to identify gaps, barriers, and underserved groups
Train hiring staff on inclusive recruitment practices and bias reduction throughout the hiring process
Evidence Requirements
To complete this commitment, organizations are asked to:
Complete the Inclusive Recruitment Outreach Checklist.
Implement at least two inclusive recruitment outreach actions.
Submit a short reflection describing actions taken and future opportunities for improvement.
Evidence may include:
Job advertisements or screenshots
Recruitment outreach examples
Communication with community organizations
Recruitment plans or internal notes
Impact
Inclusive recruitment practices help organizations reach a wider range of candidates and reduce barriers in hiring. Expanding recruitment efforts can improve representation and help workplaces reflect the communities they serve. These practices also help applicants feel welcomed, respected, and included.
Resources & Support
LinkedIn
Job Bank
Indeed
Career Beacon
Job Platforms:
Multicultural Association of Fredericton: Supports newcomers and immigrants with employment readiness and can help employers share opportunities with newcomer communities and networks.
Avenue NB: Network of employment service organizations that support inclusive hiring, workforce participation, and employment connections for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Member agencies operating employment programs in the Capital Region include Ability NB, Capital Region Mental Health and Addictions Association, Inclusion NB, Jobs Unlimited Inc., Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick, Neil Squire Employment, NB Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada.
Oromocto Training & Employment Centre (OTEC): Supports individuals with disabilities through employment preparation, job placement, and workplace support services.
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI):Supports employers with Indigenous recruitment outreach, inclusive hiring practices, and connections to Indigenous talent.
Sitansisk (Saint Mary’s First Nation), Welamukotuk (Oromocto First Nation), Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation): Indigenous communities with Employment Training Officers who support local job seekers and employer connections.
Ignite: Supports workforce development through networking opportunities, programs, and resources that connect local employers with skilled job seekers.
Working NB: Supports employers with recruitment planning, job postings, workforce development, and candidate connections.
Community employment partners
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