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          "text": "<p><a href=\"https://cbnco.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN)</a> is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.</p><p>Our <a href=\"https://cbnco.com/CBN_booklet.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Philosophy</a> and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.</p>",
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          "text": "<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement</strong></p><p>Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.</p><p>We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).</p><p>If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at&#xa0;<a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a> so that appropriate arrangements can be made.</p><p><strong>AI Use in Recruitment Statement</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.</p><p>We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.</p><p>If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a> .</p>",
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