Our Focus

LJDM is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by provincial or federal law.

Our Focus

We focus our work with Indigenous communities and individuals in four key areas:

• Relationship Building – We get to know our neighbors by listening and creating meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and peoples in the areas we do business.
• Economic Opportunities and Partnerships – We develop business relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities that result in collective success and shared value.
• Community Investment – We support organizations and initiatives that benefit local communities and promote Indigenous cultural wellness.
• Indigenous Employment – Through our business relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities we recruit, train, and retain Indigenous talent into our company.

Guiding Principles

To meet our commitments to Indigenous communities and peoples:

• We respect the history, customs, beliefs, and traditional territory of Indigenous communities and are committed to environment stewardship.
• We recognize the unique legal and constitutional rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• We act with integrity and are committed to increasing Indigenous participation in our business so that local Indigenous communities and peoples can create shared success.
• We promote an inclusive corporate culture in order to recruit, train, and retain Indigenous talent into our workforce. LJDM is committed to achieving a workforce that is representative of the available qualified Indigenous peoples in the labour market.