Ansys Canada – Ontario

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024 - 2029 

Statement of Commitment

Ansys Canada Ltd. (“Ansys Canada”) is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities, and to maintaining full compliance with the standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). In doing so, Ansys Canada affirms its commitment to providing high quality service in a manner that respects the needs and independence of persons with disabilities. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce spans the globe with thousands of employees worldwide. Our different skills, backgrounds and perspectives create a culture of belonging that enables us to bring our whole selves to work. Through our Employee Resource Groups, we reinforce our values of inclusion, belonging, and innovation.

To meet this commitment, Ansys Canada has established a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (“Plan”) that is reviewed and updated at least every five years.  The Plan outlines the policies and actions that we have implemented to prevent and remove barriers and improve opportunities for people with disabilities.   

Customer Service

Ansys Canada is committed to providing goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. We will communicate and interact with all persons with disabilities in a manner that considers their disability. Any training conducted in respect of providing customer service will reaffirm the importance of this principle.

We provide training to our employees in ways to communicate with our customers and third parties to meet their information and communication needs. Training and policies will include dealing with the use of assistive devices, service animals and support persons in accordance with AODA requirements.

Ansys will ensure to notify the public of temporary disruptions in its facilities and services. The public will be notified of the disruption, its anticipated duration and a description of alternative facilities or services, if any, that are available. 

Upon request, we make publicly available information available in different formats.   

Training

Ansys Canada will ensure all employees, volunteers, people participating in the development of policies, and others who provide goods and services or facilities on behalf of the company are trained on:

• The Integrated Accessibility Standards of the AODA; and
• The Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities.
• How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities or those who use and assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or person 
• What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty accessing Ansys’ goods, services or facilities. 

Training will be tailored depending on roles and responsibilities.  Training will occur as soon as possible after starting employment, volunteering or otherwise providing services requiring training.

The Company will keep and maintain a record of the training provided, including the dates that the training was provided and the number of individuals to whom it was provided.

The Company will ensure training is provided on any changes to relevant policies on an ongoing basis.

Hiring Practices and Employment

Ansys Canada is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We provide an accessible candidate experience and offer accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired, upon request. 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 

Ansys Canada works to facilitate the needed accommodation of its employees and supports return to work plans for employees that have been absent due to a disability.  Accommodation is done on a case-by-case basis, considering the employee’s individualized needs and Ansys Canada’s operational realities.

Accessible Emergency Information

Ansys Canada is committed to providing its customers with publicly available emergency information in an accessible format and/or with appropriate communication supports, upon request.

We also provide individualized emergency response information to employees who have requested that they require this for reasons related to a disability.

Communication and Feedback

Ansys Canada is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities and welcomes feedback. 

We will take the following steps to ensure feedback processes are accessible to people with disabilities upon request:

• Provide an accessible format and/or communication support to enable an individual with a disability to provide feedback.  Feedback can be provided through the following options:   
  • Phone: 844-462-6797
  • Email: CanadaAccessibility@ansys.com
  • In person or mail: 283 Northfield Dr E, #21, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G8, Attn: Human Resources 

If a method of providing feedback is not suitable, we will prove additional alternate methods upon request 

• Feedback received will be redirected to the Canada Human Resources Department, who will address the feedback promptly.
• Ansys Canada will provide acknowledgement of feedback and communicate appropriately any resulting actions or follow up.
• Upon request, the Company will arrange for its responses to feedback to be provided in an accessible format and/or with necessary communication supports

Design of Public Spaces

If Ansys Canada builds or makes any modifications to a public space in Ontario, it will comply with all legislative requirements, including those mandated by the AODA.

Contact Details

For more information on this accessibility plan, please contact Ansys Canada Accessibility by:

• Phone: 844-462-6797 (Request to speak to HR)

• Email: CanadaAccessibility@ansys.com

• In person or mail: 283 Northfield Dr E, #21, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G8 (Attn: HR) 

Standard and accessible formats of this document are available upon request.

Administration

The Canada Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration of this Plan.

Effective date / date of last update: August 1, 2024