Benefits

			Benefits
			Part-time Full-time Salary Vacation Extended Health Care Dental Care Life Disability Retirement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Leaves of Absence Pregnancy and Parental Leaves of Absence Canada Savings Bonds/RSP Float Days Social Club Internal Communication Other Benefits

Trillium Health Centre is pleased to showcase an innovative benefits plan for both full and part time employees. We are the first health care organization in Canada to implement an innovative role profiling methodology that has allowed us to:

• Accurately assess role accountabilities and competencies within the organization
• Achieve pay equity within the organization
• Achieve market equity within the health care sector

Part-time

Traditionally, part-time hospital employees have not had access to benefits. Instead they have received a payment calculated as a percentage of their salary, in lieu of benefits.

Trillium has designed a package that allows non-union part-time staff who have completed 450 hours to choose whether or not they would like to join in the benefit package. There is no obligation, no threshold.

Full-time

While all full-time staff at Trillium are provided with a 'core' benefits program, there is also the option of enhancing that core plan with one of two optional plans that build upon what is already provided.

Salary

Trillium is constantly evaluating the salary level of its employees and the compensation structures for physicians to remain competitive in the tight health care employment market.

Vacation

Trillium's vacation entitlement starts at 3 or 4 weeks.

Extended Health Care

Trillium offers a shared Extended Health Care Plan with 25% covered by the employee and 75% covered by the hospital. The plan includes 100% reimbursement for prescription drugs as well as coverage for vision care, hospital care, emergency medical expenses outside the province, various medical services and equipment, and paramedical services.

Dental Care

Trillium offers a shared Dental Care Plan with 25% covered by the employee and 75% covered by the hospital. The Plan offers 100% coverage for basic services and also includes coverage for orthodontia services.

Life

Trillium offers full-time staff Group Life as well as Optional Life coverage. Non-union employees also have access to Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Disability

Both Short-Term Sick (15 weeks) and Long-Term Disability coverage are provided.

Retirement

Retirement benefits are offered through the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) only for employees who have participated. The plan is mandatory for full-time employees and optional for part-time staff.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered through FGI, Canada's largest and most respected behavioural health service provider. The program is a voluntary, confidential, short-term counselling and advisory service that connects you and your eligible family members to a network of dedicated professionals who are available to give you assistance 24 hours a day.

Leaves of Absence

Many employees receive unpaid leaves of absence at Trillium to pursue educational opportunities or other employment opportunities in health care organizations, the Ministry of Health and the private sector. Trillium also supports paid leaves of absence.

Pregnancy and Parental Leaves of Absence

Trillium tops up Employment Insurance to 84% for a period of 25 weeks. For members of CUPE, the top up is to 93%.

Canada Savings Bonds/RSP

The hospital offers Canada Savings Bonds and RSP through payroll deduction.

Float Days

Trillium offers two paid float days (in addition to 10 regular statutory holidays) per year that each employee can take at his/her own discretion.

Social Club

Through payroll deduction, employees can pay an annual fee to participate in the hospital's social club – M.A.S.H. The club hosts several events throughout the year including a summer picnic, children's Christmas party and a Christmas Dinner and Dance. The club also offers discounted tickets for a variety of entertainment venues in and around the Greater Toronto Area.

Internal Communication

Trillium features a monthly newsletter that provides up-to-date information on Health Centre activities and profiles individuals, programs and services. As well, the hospital has a portal that provides online access to a staff directory, physician listings, learning opportunities, job listings, project management tools, the internal newsletter, the decision support guide and many other features.

Other Benefits

Patient care areas throughout the hospital offer spacious treatment areas, wide hallways and private office spaces for patient care managers and directors. Many nursing stations have recently been renovated, offering greater enhancements in space, lighting and storage.

Both hospital sites feature Tim Horton's franchises, volunteer-run gift shops, bank machines, newspaper boxes and mailboxes. Outdoor picnic tables and benches are available at both locations.

Trillium - Mississauga also offers a Hasty Market, Pharma Plus and For Your Health Juice Bar that provide a full range of aesthetic and massage services.

Washroom facilities at both sites are wheelchair accessible. Designated parking for the physically challenged is available in both public and staff parking areas.