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Benefits

The University provides a comprehensive package of benefits to its employees. More information on the benefits available to UGFA Unit 1 members, please refer to the Human Resources benefits website [1]. Eligibility for certain benefits will vary based on the type and length of appointment. Employees should refer to the Benefits Booklet [2] for information on eligibility. 

In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Collective Agreement or relevant Plan documents, the Collective Agreement or relevant Plan documents shall be considered the final authority.

Insurance Benefits

  • Extended Health Care Coverage - building on the protection provided by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, we provide employees, spouses and dependents with coverage for expenses like prescription drugs, vision care, semi-private hospital accommodation, out-of-province care and more.
  • Dental Coverage - employees, spouses and eligible dependents receive coverage for preventative, restorative and orthodontic services
  • Life Insurance - providing financial security at 2 or 3 times base annual salary
  • Travel Insurance - coverage for employees, spouse and dependents to address medical emergencies while abroad
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage - providing income protection to employees unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan [3] - coverage for confidential assistance with personal, work and health related issues (also available to spouses and dependents) 

Support for Professional Activities

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement [4]

Other Benefits

  • Educational Opportunities Program [5] - allows employees to take courses from the University free of charge (in most cases)
  • Scholarship Plan [6] - provides tuition scholarships for dependent children and spouses for tuition fees in undergraduate, diploma or graduate programs
  • Athletic Fee Subsidy [7] - reduced cost access to the Gryphon Athletics facility
  • Relocation Assistance [8] - covering up to 100% of the eligible costs for employees relocating to work for the University
  • Guaranteed Housing Loan Program [9]

Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyrelations/college-professors/total-compensation/benefits

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/benefits/ugfa-unit-2-benefits [2] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/system/files/UGFA%20Unit%202%20Employee%20Benefit%20Booklet_March%202021.pdf [3] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-health-well-being/employee-assistance-program [4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyrelations/college-professors/total-compensation/professional-development-reimbursement-ugfa-unit-2 [5] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-hr-policies-all-employees/401-educational-opportunities-program [6] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/node/4131/ [7] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/node/4142/ [8] https://www.uoguelph.ca/finance/sites/uoguelph.ca.finance/files/Relocation%20Expenses%20for%20Faculty%20and%20Professional%20Staff%20%28FP%20FI%208.0%29.pdf [9] https://www.uoguelph.ca/finance/policies-procedures/controllers-office-policies/guaranteed-housing-loan-faculty-and-staff