Welcome Message from the President and CEO
As we lead with a people-first culture, we align with our corporate values of Customer, Challenge, Collaboration, People, and Globality. We believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters belonging. Embracing diverse perspectives helps us better serve our customers and hold everyone accountable. We remain steadfast in learning and evolving to create a welcoming, respectful workplace where everyone can grow, embodying “Progress for Humanity.”
Mission Statement
Partner organizations
Our partner organizations help us ensure we have an inclusive and transparent work environment while and driving meaningful cultural change. These partnerships enhance our team by expanding access to diverse talent pools and fostering inclusive hiring practices that attract and retain top talent.Onyx
Onyx Initiative aspires to be a catalyst for the professional growth and development of Black Canadians as they launch their careers after university/college, helping through access to placements, mentorships, coaching and professional development.
Learn MoreWXN
WXN champions the boundless potential of women of all ages and stages through a movement that shapes the future of leadership, leaving a legacy for generations to come.
Learn MoreAccelerate Auto
Accelerate Auto- Accelerate Auto is a not-for-profit coalition spanning various industry sectors across automotive, including manufacturers, dealerships, industry associations, and suppliers.
Learn MorePinball Clemons Foundation
The Pinball Foundation provides marginalized and racialized youth with educational resources and options to integrate into the mainstream of society.
Learn MoreCCDI
CCDI’s mission is to build a more inclusive Canada by bringing together and supporting people to become change agents through thought leadership, research, education, and action.
Learn MoreBlack North
Black North is a Black-led, Black-serving non-profit organization taking a business-first mindset to combat anti-Black systemic racism in Canada.
Learn MorePride at Work
Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, Pride at Work Canada empowers employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Learn MoreEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Our ERGs are team member-led groups that encourage their joiners to network and become change agents that align with our mission, values, and goals. Current ERGs include:Women @ HAC
A community where women and their allies come together for mentorship and professional development.
Inclusion@HAC
A community that celebrates cultural diversity, individuality and promotes cross-cultural understanding.
Parents@HAC
A community where caregivers for adults and children come together to share their experiences, advice and support.
Championing Opportunity, Empowering Communities
Hyundai Canada aims to provide opportunities for diverse vendors through our Supplier Diversity Program.
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is currently an employer partner with:
For more information or to reach us, please contact us at supplierdiversity@hyundaicanada.com
Knowledge in Action, Progress in Motion.
Our commitment to equity wouldn’t be complete without offering a variety of training and development tools. Investing in learning and development is instrumental to create an environment where every team member has the potential to grow. We offer a variety of programs to enhance skills and knowledge through different platforms:
Community representation and collaboration
One of the ways we like to bring team members together is through civic engagement, whether it’s through a corporate-wide challenge, an independent fundraiser for an ERG’s charity of choice or to help uplift members of our local community through our corporate Donation Match Program. We are proud to partner with local organizations that help us reach underrepresented communities and unlock their potential:
Building Together: Stories of Growth and Success
Our team members share their experiences during their careers at Hyundai Canada.
Success Stories and recognition
Our DEI initiatives have led to meaningful change and multiple award recognitions. We are grateful to have our hard work and efforts recognized by reputable organizations, here are some of the awards and distinctions we received over the years that speak for our workplace culture
We are proud to be recognized for this honour for the third year in a row. To be considered, Hyundai Canada had to reach a minimum number of employee responses based on overall size and achieve an 80% or greater average satisfaction rating from team members.
Hyundai Canada has been recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Place to Work® Canada. This is the fifth year that we are recognized for our efforts in making the automotive industry more sustainable for women by Great Place to Work. Meaningful partnerships like with the PWHL, sustainable career growth (did you know 50% of our National Managers are female?!), our Women@HAC Employee Resource Group, and benefits that specifically support women are just a few ways that we promote and empower our female team members.
Hyundai Canada has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness by Great Place to Work® Canada. In addition to our formal mental health benefits, we have a number of different opportunities for our people to obtain support in the wellness space. Whether it's lunchtime yoga, a 7-minute stretch during your workday, our upcoming walking challenge, or bringing in mental health professionals for private appointments and speaker sessions like our session last week with Anthony McClean, wellness is a crucial part of our day-to-day and overall health.
This is a recognition that is given by Mediacorp and published in the Globe and Mail, after a thorough assessment of the organization’s initiatives in creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. Hyundai Canada’s organizational strategy focuses on creating a sustainable and meaningful business environment through various actions and programs that support continuous learnings and provide opportunities for career advancements.
Land Acknowledgement
Hyundai Auto Canada acknowledges the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. For thousands of years the land we operate on has been the traditional land of the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, and Chippewa. We recognize that treaties were not written equitably, many were never honoured and work must be done to heal Indigenous relationships with Canada. We share the responsibility to understand the impact of our past with the goal to move forward as allies to build a bright future for everyone based on peace and trust.
Driving Change: Hyundai Canada's Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Hyundai Canada's commitment to progress for humanity is reflected in its corporate social responsibility initiatives, which focus on sustainability, community engagement.