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.

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2025 Impact

24 Employer champions

70 Participating local workplaces

449 Actions collectively completed

5,986+ Full-time equivalent employees benefited (about 38% of the Bow Valley’s Labour Force)

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 a set timeframe

3: Act

Employers receive tailored support, resources, and training to implement specific actions to advance inclusion in their workplaces.

4: Celebrate!

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

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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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