We work hard to create a safe environment that cultivates inclusivity and fair access to opportunities, where diversity of thought, background and lived experiences are celebrated and valued.
DIFFERENT TOGETHER
Initiatives
We hold ourselves accountable to this goal.
Life@Level5
Life@Level5 is the engine that drives key aspects of Level5’s culture. The team plans, organizes, and facilitates firm-wide corporate events that bring our people together for a chance to connect and have fun!
This includes events like:
Annual Summer Event
One day a year, our team gathers together to reconnect outside of work and build camaraderie – great times are always had
Level5 After 4s
In the spirit of our laugh and learn culture, our whole team gets together one Thursday every month for team-building activities – this gives our people opportunities to learn more about each other outside of work
Level5 Day
Every year on Level5’s anniversary, we get together to celebrate all the firm’s accomplishments as well as the people that make this place so great
Annual Holiday Party
Level5’s Holiday Party is a famous annual celebration and is a cornerstone of our culture
Meaningful Impact
Meaningful Impact is a team focused on driving Level5’s social impact strategy. With a current focus on areas including youth, education, poverty, and mental health, Level5 provides opportunities across its three pillars of meaningful impact:
Charitable Giving
Fundraising opportunities for organizations we care about, including the Movember Foundation and Covenant House Toronto
Pro / Low Bono Services
We have provided consulting services voluntarily or at a low cost to organizations like St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto, Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, and Royal Ontario Museum
Volunteer
Organized time for our employees to engage within the communities, such as our activity day at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre in years past
DEI
Level5 has a dedicated DEI team comprised of individuals across every role at the firm, in addition to external subject matter experts, tasked with stewarding our DEI strategy and identifying improvement opportunities. DEI initiatives include:
DEI Training
Dedicated training efforts focused on improving the firm’s understanding and fluency in all things DEI
DEI Scorecard
A measurable employee scorecard that anonymously assesses how well we live our values, the inclusivity of our environment, advancement opportunities across different groups, and other KPIs critical to our strategy
50/30 Challenge
A firm-wide commitment to
Canada’s 50/30 Challenge at both the
senior leadership and consultant levels
Community Outreach
Ongoing events and communications to connect us and communities across Canada
Our Culture in Action
Our Shared Values
Anchored in our purpose of inspiring our clients, and each other, to grow and thrive
Accountability
We do what we say we will do. We keep our promises to our clients and to one another. Each of us behaves like an owner.
Integrity
We passionately do the right thing for our clients and each other. We are positive and helpful in word, thought and deed.
Openness
We are transparent, straightforward and genuine in all of our dealings. We value new ideas, constructive feedback, difficult conversations and change when needed.
Ambition
We are motivated and determined to make things happen. We inspire our clients and ourselves to go from good to great.
Collaboration
We know we are better together than on our own. We involve one another, working across boundaries seeking diverse ideas and sharing solutions. We help each other to grow and learn.
Caring
Together we care, about our clients, our brand, our community and each other. We’re good listeners and treat others as we would like to be treated.
Recognition
Level5 prides itself on its award-winning culture.
