About Us
Who we are
EquityHires is a boutique executive recruitment firm for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) practitioners in Canada to connect with organizations that are committed to building inclusive work and learning environments.
We work with large and mid-sized institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors to place candidates who are passionate about the highly-specialized field of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion.
"You don't train to be an EDI practitioner:Â you become one."
We work in an increasingly-complex legislative and regulatory framework, where employers and organizations are required to investigate and address issues of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence. Human Rights professionals are usually tasked with handling internal complaints, while EDI practitioners work to advance strategic inclusion goals to address climate concerns before they become the subject of complaints.
Working in the EDI field can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. What sets EDI practitioners apart is their dedication to equality and fairness in the environments where we live and work. It takes a special kind of person to handle difficult workplace issues that can often involve deep emotions or an affront to one's sense of identity and dignity. Finding the right candidate to fill these challenging roles is something that many organizations struggle with. It requires the right combination of professionalism, diplomacy and tact, while guiding the organization on its path to embracing inclusive practices.
Our Priority
Our priority is to ensure that every search for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practitioner becomes an investment in an organization's workplace culture. By engaging our expertise and customized approach to each candidate search, our focus is to find the right alignment between passionate individuals and forward-thinking organizations that have a true commitment to building inclusive work and learning environments.
Through the relationships we build based on transparency, integrity and accountability, we ensure that every candidate search is meaningfully conducted in a way that connects future leaders with the long-term inclusion strategies and values of your organization.