Understanding the self‑identification questions
As part of our equity, diversity and inclusion commitment, we invite candidates applying to iA to answer a short self-identification questionnaire.
Participation is completely voluntary. The information collected will remain confidential and will be used strictly to better understand the diversity of applicants and to support inclusion initiatives.
Definitions of the various categories used in the questionnaire are provided below to help you respond in an informed way.
Definition of ethnic minority
Persons, other than Indigenous peoples and visible minorities, whose first language is neither English nor French. For example: people from Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, etc.
Definition of visible minority
Persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-white in race or non-white in colour. For example: people from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, people whose parents or grandparents are members of one of the listed groups or who are members of another visible minority group, people of mixed ancestry, people who have a parent who is a member of one of the listed groups or who are members of another visible minority group.
Definition of Indigenous people
Indigenous people (with or without status) include First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada and U.S. Natives, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Definition of LGBTQ+ community
The acronym LGBTQ+ stands for sexual and gender diversity communities: lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (including non-binary), queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic or agender, two-spirited (2 or 2S) and other sexual or gender minorities.
Definition of gender identity
Gender identity is the way you define your gender based on your knowledge and whether you feel you belong to one of the following genders: male, female, in-between, both or neither. It is different for each person and is not determined by their biological sex; it may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.
Definition of disability and neurodivergence
A person with a disability means that one or more personal factors (deficiencies, disabilities, disorders or other characteristics) prevent them from carrying out all or part of their usual activities (e.g. getting around, working, etc.), either temporarily or permanently. A person is considered neurodivergent when their neurological functions (e.g. how they learn and process information) or behaviours differ from what is considered typical.
Examples:
- Cognitive disability or neurodivergent condition (dysorthographia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder with/without hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD), Tourette's syndrome, etc.)
- Hearing impairment (deafness or hardness of hearing)
- Intellectual disability (difficulty understanding abstract concepts or anticipating the consequences of an action, difficulties with conceptual, social and practical skills)
- Motor disabilities (flexibility, mobility, dexterity)
- Visual impairment (blindness or low vision)
- Mental health disorders (mood disorders, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety disorders, etc.)