Regina, SK – Access Communications Co-operative has been recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2019. This award recognizes employers who lead the way in creating an inclusive environment where individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds are valued.
Access Communications is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in our employment and personnel practices. Access encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age or any other identifying characteristic.
“Once again we are honoured to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers; diversity is integral to our overall talent management strategy,” said Jim Deane, Chief Executive Officer, Access Communications Co-operative. “Focusing on diversity helps us build better teams and we are always looking for ways to attract the best talent for Access Communications.”
The award acknowledges the nation’s leaders in workplace diversity and inclusiveness initiatives among several employee groups that have traditionally been under-represented in the workforce. The Canada’s Best Diversity Employers competition is an editorial project organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
About Access Communications Co-operative
Access Communications Co-operative is one of Saskatchewan’s largest telecommunications companies, but we do so much more than provide reliable, affordable Internet, television, telephone and security services. What makes Access unique is our involvement in the communities we serve, especially through our Access7 community channels.
Access Communications began serving customers in 1978. Over the past 40 years, we have grown into a province-wide co-operative serving over 235 communities and 160,000 sq. km of rural areas in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit co-operative, we invest 100% of our earnings right back into the communities and rural areas where we live and do business.