AODA Statement of Commitment
BGC Dovercourt is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. BGC Dovercourt believes in integration and equal opportunity. BGC Dovercourt is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 2005 (the “AODA”). BGC Dovercourt will provide accommodations where required by Ontario’s Human Rights Code and/or the AODA.
Human Rights Statement
BGC Dovercourt is an inclusive workplace. We all come from a variety of backgrounds. BGC Dovercourt expects everyone to treat others and to be treated with respect and dignity at all times.
BGC Dovercourt will not tolerate discriminatory language or actions by staff, volunteers, contractors, parents, or members, including but not limited to harassment based on a prohibited ground of discrimination. Anyone who believes they have been subject to harassment or discrimination based on a prohibited ground of discrimination is encouraged to submit a written complaint to a supervisor, to the Executive Director, or to Human Resources.
BGC Dovercourt staff, parents, volunteers, members, student practitioners, temporary staff, and contractors can access information about BGC Dovercourt’s complaint process from our website or directly from Human Resources.
General Health and Safety Statement
BGC Dovercourt is committed to ensuring the safety of its workers, members and all individuals on its premises . BGC Dovercourt will make every reasonable effort to provide a safe, healthy work environment. All employers, supervisors and workers must be dedicated to the continuing objective of reducing risk of injury.
BGC Dovercourt, as the employer, is ultimately responsible for worker health and safety and for taking every reasonable precaution for the protection of workers in the workplace.
Supervisors will be held accountable for the health and safety of workers under their supervision. Supervisors are subject to various duties in the workplace, including the duty to ensure that machinery and equipment are safe and that workers work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
Every worker must protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by the employer. Workers will receive information, training and competent supervision in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety.
It is in the best interest of all parties to consider health and safety in every activity. Commitment to health and safety must form an integral part of this organization, from the Board Chair, workers, volunteers, and members.
