Equity Services

The mission of Equity Services is to promote a respectful working and learning environment in which individuals are treated equitably and diversity is valued.

What does Equity Services do?

We work to prevent discrimination and harassment at the U of M  by:

1. Promoting, supporting and administering the University of Manitoba's Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy in order that students and employees recognize and protect their important rights free from harassment and discrimination.

2. Striving to eliminate systemic barriers in employment systems and developing a representative workforce by:

• ensuring that all employees are aware of employment equity issues 
• assisting departments and faculties to be proactive in recruiting designated group members, particularly in non-traditional occupations
• working to improve the employment status of employees who are members of designated groups
• developing an employment equity environment in which all employees can achieve their full potential 
• monitoring and evaluating the University's employment equity program.
  

Confidentiality:
Equity Services believes that individuals need to be able to discuss their concerns and to seek advice and assistance in a safe and private environment. We make every effort to respect confidentiality and to seek your consent before acting on information that is provided to us. However, there are some instances when complete confidentiality cannot be assured. For example, when disclosure is required by law or when there is a risk to the health, safety or security of yourself or others, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.