Book Depot Inc. ("Book Depot") is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
This commitment means we provide equal opportunity without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. These protections vary by jurisdiction and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended, as protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act. In Ontario, protections also include citizenship, ethnic origin, ancestry, place of origin, creed, family status, and record of offences, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information, as protected by federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Protections may be broader under applicable state and local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:
Recruiting and hiring
Compensation and benefits
Professional development and training
Promotions and transfers
Social and recreational programs
Layoffs and terminations
Disciplinary actions
All other employment-related activities
Book Depot prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment free from harassment, intimidation, and coercion. All employees, applicants, contractors, and visitors have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Any employee found to have engaged in discriminatory or harassing conduct will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Book Depot is committed to engaging in a collaborative and interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs/practices to qualified individuals, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the business.
To initiate a request for accommodation, employees or applicants should contact our Human Resources department or Compliance Officer. We are committed to working with individuals to identify effective accommodations that enable them to perform the essential functions of their position or to participate fully in the application process.
Book Depot complies with all applicable employment laws, including but not limited to:
Canadian Human Rights Act
Employment Equity Act
Ontario Human Rights Code
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Provincial employment standards legislation
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Equal Pay Act
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
State and local fair employment practice laws
Employees or applicants who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed, or who have witnessed such conduct, are encouraged to report it immediately using the contact information at the end of this page.
Book Depot prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment or participates in an investigation of such reports.
Employment opportunities at Book Depot are posted through our career portal. All applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This policy reflects Book Depot's commitment to equal employment opportunity and is applied consistently across all of our brands and operating companies, including Book Depot, Book Outlet, American Book Company, and Kidsbooks Publishing.