How to Use This Document

Use this template together with the Inclusive Job Description Template to make your recruitment process welcoming to diverse candidates. The job description is meant to provide more job details. This template includes more company information, a welcoming and accessibility statement, and details about how to apply.  

Update the sections in square brackets and bolded text to include your company’s information.
Then, delete all remaining blue instruction text when you are finished. 

Remember to: 

• Use welcoming language 
• Be clear and specific 
• Focus on the essential skills 
• Include an accessibility statement 
• Write in an active voice and use verbs

[Job title]

[Location of the job or remote job – if required]

We welcome all applicants.

Mission statement

[Include your organization’s mission statement. This will give applicants an idea of your organization’s purpose and values, to help them decide if it’s the right fit for them.  If you don’t have a mission statement, provide a short description of your organization.  Think about including your company values, the size of your company and the kind of business that you do.]

Job description

[To make the important information clear, consider using bullet points in this section.]

Your main responsibilities will be: [give a detailed overview of the responsibilities of the position]

On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to: [list the main tasks associated with the job]

To achieve this, you will be working [alone, as part of a team, as leader of a team, etc.]

Your work will enable the company to [state why this job is important to the company]

Requirements and qualifications

Valuable skills include [give a detailed overview of the ideal skills and qualifications of the position; give specific examples]

Why work for us?

This [full-time/part-time] position offers [List all the advantages of working for you company; remember to be specific and avoid jargon or acronyms. For example, does your company have a unique name for your employee rewards program? Consider either avoiding or explaining what the term means.]

How to apply: [Take into consideration that candidates may have limited access to electronic resources, and offer a variety of ways for applicants to apply, including in-person and via mail.]

Submit applications via [in-person, mail, email, fax, etc.] by [deadline]

In your application, include: [List the essential details your company requires for job applications. To be as inclusive as possible, consider simplifying this process where possible.]

[Competition number, if applicable] [Company name] [Mailing address] [Telephone number] [Email address] 

Send your application with attention to: [person or position, if applicable]

Welcoming/accessibility statement

[When you are ready, update the following section with your own welcoming and accessibility statement. To help get you started, try personalizing the statement below as it relates to your workplace.] 

For more information about our accessible workplace and the Canadian Workplace Diversity Initiative, including disability accommodation, please contact [Email address] or call [Telephone number].

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants and employees. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity means fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected, as well as responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.