80 Indigenous summer students hired across Suncor
(Up from 72 Students in 2018)
3.2% Indigenous workforce representation
Steady growth with 800+ Journeys members
We believe this kind of work environment will help us attract, retain and develop Indigenous employees. Creating an inclusive and respectful environment is supported by our executive leadership team, as well as championed by members of our Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Council. The I&D Council was formed in 2017 and develops and champions the strategy to foster inclusion and respect for broad-based diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, experience, backgrounds, etc.).
Through our Indigenous workforce development initiatives, we have an Indigenous workforce advisor and an Indigenous mentorship program. Since 2017, 21 mentees and 63 mentors have participated in the program.
Indigenous Student program
Our Indigenous Student Program creates a talent pool and provides Indigenous post-secondary students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience at one of our locations. Since 2019, 169 students have participated in the program.
10 students from the program now have full-time roles at Suncor, and three students from 2019 moved into co-op placements. Feedback from students has been positive.
