Mitacs Honoured with 2024 Workplace Impact Award for Advancing Equity and Inclusion

Toronto, ON — Mitacs is proud to announce it has been named a 2024 Workplace Impact Award Winner by Diversio the leading global platform for workplace inclusion. The award, which is part of Diversio’s Workplace Impact Series, recognizes organizations that are making measurable, systems-level progress in embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across their operations, and leading change in how people experience work.

Mitacs was selected following a competitive process that included submissions from Diversio clients across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. An external evaluation team from the University of Toronto Consulting Association assessed all submissions using a scoring model based on key performance indicators, looking at both quantitative and qualitative impact.

Mitacs’s application stood out for its integrated, organization-wide approach to inclusion through clear priorities, people-focused practices, and strong accountability measures. In addition to demonstrating meaningful impact within the organization, Mitacs’s approach was recognized for its potential to be adapted by other organizations working to advance workplace inclusion. This award reflects and builds on the work outlined in Mitacs’s Inclusive Innovation Action Plan, a multi-year roadmap to embed EDI and reconciliation across its internal systems, external programs, and partnerships. Examples of current initiatives include:

• Pay transparency on all job postings
• Internal EDI learning sessions for all staff (minimum four topics annually)
• Parental leave working groups to improve offboarding, onboarding, and the overall experience for new and expecting parents
• A remote-first working arrangement that allows staff to choose the environment that best supports their needs

All award recipients will be featured at the 2025 Diversio Changemaker Summit, which will take place virtually later this year.

Quotes

“We’re proud to be recognized for the work we’re doing to build a more inclusive organization. A diverse workforce and a healthy, inclusive workplace are essential to any high-performing organization. They strengthen our capacity to innovate, deliver excellence, and create opportunities for diverse talent to contribute to Canada’s economic success.”

Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs

“We’ve taken concrete steps to build equity into our processes, from how we lead, to how we address biases in our systems, to how we support diverse talent across Canada. This recognition reflects that momentum and reinforces our long-term commitment to continuing the work thoughtfully and consistently.”

Angelin Soosaipillai, Vice President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Culture, Mitacs

“What stood out most about Mitacs’s application was its clear systems-level commitment to embedding inclusion into every layer of its operations. From setting strong internal benchmarks to launching programs that directly address systemic barriers, Mitacs is not only setting the bar for representation but also building lasting structures that support inclusion and accountability. Their transparent metrics and thoughtful, people-centered actions show what meaningful progress can look like.”

Laura McGee, CEO, Diversio

About Mitacs

As Canada’s innovation organization, Mitacs connects businesses and researchers with unrivaled access to talent, financial support, and the partnerships needed to turn ideas into impactful innovations. Through unique collaborations, Mitacs is driving productivity and positioning Canada as a global innovation leader.

Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon. Learn more at www.mitacs.ca.

About Diversio

Diversio is the global workforce intelligence platform helping organizations unlock employee potential and improve business performance. Powered by AI and backed by expert guidance, Diversio diagnoses workplace challenges, benchmarks progress, and delivers targeted solutions to drive engagement, retention, and culture transformation. Trusted by organizations in over 40 countries, Diversio turns workforce insights into business impact. Learn more at www.diversio.com.