Bow Valley

Workplace Inclusion Charter

The Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter (WIC) is a locally-driven, no-cost toolkit and recognition program supporting employers to create more inclusive workplaces in the Bow Valley.

See the 2025 Workplace Inclusion Charter

2024 Impact

26 Employer champions

70 Participating workplaces

834 Actions completed

5,933 Employees positively impacted

How The WIC Works:

1: Co-Design

Industry associations, service providers, community organizations and employers come together to design the Workplace Inclusion Charter.

2: Commit

Employers sign the Workplace Inclusion Charter Declaration, pledging to take meaningful action on workplace inclusion within 6-12 months.

Click here to see the 2025 Commitments.

3: Act

Employers receive tailored support, resources, and training to implement specific actions to advance inclusion in their workplaces. The deadline to complete commitments this year is December 1st, 2025.

4: Celebrate!

We recognize participating employers as Bronze, Silver, or Gold Workplace Inclusion Champions.

Join the 2025 WIC

In The Media

Newspaper article from Rocky Mountain Outlook about the Workplace Inclusion Charter

Inclusion charter aims to benefit Bow Valley employees, employers

“Everyone plays a role in the community to help us build a thriving valley. We’re all better off when we work together to support newcomers and diverse team members to succeed. We can open a lot of doors for people, but we need local businesses to help us make those connections with newcomers in the community. This is a really exciting opportunity for businesses.”

Read the full article in the Rocky Mountain Outlook (March 29, 2022)

Local Case Study: The Rimrock Resort Hotel

“Diversity is a fact, and inclusion is an act. Inclusion builds relationships with your employees, and those relationships translate to longevity within your organization.”

Learn how The Rimrock Resort Hotel has benefited from being a Workplace Inclusion Charter Signatory.

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