Information about the Survey
The Self-Identification Survey will be used for the purpose of developing and delivering initiatives to promote fairness and equity at the University of Windsor and in accordance with the Federal Contractors Program.
To take the survey, please log onto UWinsite People, UWindsor's Human Resources Information System. The survey can be found under the "Journeys" icon.
Responding to the Survey
Responding to the survey questions is voluntary; however, the submisson of the self-identification survey is required. Should you not wish to answer the questions at this time, please indicate this in option #8.
Confidentiality
All census information will remain strictly confidential. The information collected in this survey under the authority of the Employment Equity Act, 1995, 9(1)(a) is confidential, but not anonymous. The information collected will not be used or disclosed except in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, 1995 under the Act 9 (3).
Membership in Designated Groups
The definitions and terminology used regarding the four (4) designated groups are in accordance with the Federal Contractors Program and Employment Equity Act. Please note that a person may be a member of more than one designated group.
The four (4) federally designated groups are:
- Indigenous People
- Persons with Disabilites
- Racialized People / Visible Minorities
- Women
The University of Windsor includes Sexual/Gender Minorities (2SLGBTQIA+ members) as a fifth designated group.
Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions - Employment Equity Self-Identification Survey
- Employment Equity Census Flyer
- How to Access or Find the Employment Equity Self-Identification Survey in UWinsite People
Please see the Government of Canada webpage on Workplace Equity for more information.
*As noted in the Government of Canada webpage above, unless the context requires the use of the term Aboriginal People as it appears in the Employment Equity Act or as part of a proper name, the Labour Program uses the term Indigenous People.