Our culture is truly one of a kind. Ensuring it’s alive with diverse thoughts and unique perspectives – at all levels of our organization – is engrained in our core values. The future of this industry is always evolving, and it’s only with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that we can constantly deliver world-class service and solutions to our clients worldwide.
A culture that thrives on embracing our differences.
Encore for All
Encore promotes an environment that thrives on embracing our differences. Nurturing an inclusive workspace for all is foundational to our culture and core values.
Our Team Members
We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is the catalyst for all progress. We encourage team members to share unique experiences and perspectives in support of better understanding, open dialogue, and enacting positive change.
Our Community
We have a social responsibility to the communities in which we work, live and serve. Through volunteerism, sponsorship and support for diverse charitable causes, we strive to use our influence and partnerships to empower under-served communities and populations.
Our Customers
It is our mission to be an invaluable partner on our customers’ journey. We continue to develop team members, resources and a brand that respect, reflect and best align with the unique needs and perspectives of our diverse customer base as we continue to deliver world-class service.
Our Suppliers
We strive to encourage and increase the support of and long-term relationships with businesses owned by minority or underserved populations.
Head Office – Ontario
Land Acknowledgement
Encore’s Canadian Head Office is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Tkaronto is built on sacred land that is part of an agreement between Indigenous peoples and then extended to us, allied nations to peacefully and respectfully care for it.
We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
Coast to Coast
Land Acknowledgment Canada
We acknowledge the importance of all the lands across Canada, which we each call home. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility to improving relationships between nations and to improving our own understanding of local Indigenous peoples and their cultures.
From coast to coast to coast, we acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territory of all the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples that call this land home. We also acknowledge that Encore Canada has many offices and venue partners throughout Canada, individually they have their own unique land history and First Nations partnerships.
Operations Manager, Hotel Services, The Westin Ottawa
Grant Hutchings
“I have been working for Encore at the Westin Ottawa for over 8 years. During that time I have helped build other people’s careers whilst growing in my own. With a Theatre, Culinary Arts and Audio Engineering background – I firmly believe that variety is the spice of life. Celebrating our differences is what makes life exciting and fulfilling. I look forward to working with the Encore For All team!”
Sr Dir, Event Tech II, Sheraton Centre, Toronto
Chris Small
“I am honored to serve as Co-Chair of Encore for All in 2026. My dedication to inclusion and mental health is deeply personal, shaped by the loss of my brother at a young age. Through my work with Wellbeing, Women of Encore, Pride, and enABLE, I am committed to creating safe spaces where every team member feels seen, supported, and empowered to be an ally.”
Communications Manager
Bianca Passerini
“Rooted in my Québécoise identity and shaped by an academic path in East Asian Studies and six years of lived experience in China, I bring a global lens and a natural curiosity to the Encore for All committee. As a neurodivergent woman, I thrive in spaces where empathy, clarity, and thoughtful analysis are valued, and I’m proud to contribute those strengths here. I manage communications for the committee, helping amplify its mission and showcase the contributions of its members.”
Director of Workforce Management, Toronto
Daisy Ranger
“As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, my journey has been shaped by incredible leaders who have provided the space for me to be my authentic self, fueled by my ADHD superpowers which has lead to a flourishing career. I firmly believe in the power of diverse voices to drive innovation and foster inclusive environments.”
Regional Workforce Manager, Vancouver
Lea Hogan-Gungl
“My Encore journey began in June 2022 and has been transformative. As a non-binary queer individual in the events industry, I’m passionate about fostering safe spaces for sharing perspectives, growth, and belonging. Witnessing Encore’s focus on DEI&B has been inspiring. I recognize DEI&B as an evolving journey that requires open-mindedness and a willingness to learn.”