A purpose-driven and inclusive culture

Learn about how UPP has built a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment – and why we’re one of the GTA’s Top Employers.

Canada's top employer award

Our employee experience

Working at UPP means being part of a collaborative focus on a secure and sustainable future for our members. As UPP members ourselves, we are deeply connected to our purpose – investing with integrity and serving members with care.

UPP’s exceptional team reflects the diversity of the university community we serve and the world around us. This enriches the employee experience and motivates us to perform at our best.

At UPP, we’re deliberate in how we reflect our employee value proposition, commitment to diversity and global impact are reflected in our organizational strategy, how we invest our portfolio, and how we hire and nurture talent.

Learn more about what we do, how we work, our inclusive employee-focused benefits and opportunities to join us in making an impact.

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What we do:

We do work that matters

We help ensure our members have a bright future to retire into.

We grow every day

Every day is different at UPP. Our cross-functional philosophy encourages our people to share information, approaches, and perspectives.

We are stronger together

We believe in bringing smart and capable people together to create, solve, and grow with a clear shared vision, without ego or judgment.

We prioritize wellness

We ensure our people are cared for in ways that matter to them.

"We believe in the power of bringing our whole selves to work and will work tirelessly to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all voices are heard and all employees are embraced with dignity and respect."

Building an inclusive workforce

An inclusive workforce is essential to our success. We believe each member of our team strengthens decision-making and enhances our overall performance. Since launching our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation program in 2022, we’ve made meaningful progress in building an inclusive workplace, marked by key achievements and continuous learning. In 2025, we continued that momentum with an updated roadmap aligned to our longer-term strategic goals.

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