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Earn a BA (Honours) in Contemporary Studies from Laurier and a BEd from Nipissing as well as practice teach in the Public or Catholic schools near Brantford.
Compulsory
As a condition of employment, employees must enrol in group benefits. The date of eligibility for participation in these benefits depends on the employee group.
The University presently contributes 80% of the premium. Any questions concerning coverage should be addressed to Human Resources.
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Dependent Life Insurance
Health
Dental
Vision
(Note: For details concerning Life Insurance Coverage, reference should be made to the Group Benefits booklet given to each employee upon eligibility for participation.)
University Pension Plan
1. The university pension plan is a defined contribution plan. The plan is available to all eligible staff. Note: Faculty of Education members belong to the Teachers’ Pension Plan. Eligibility dates vary from hire date to six months of service. The Human Resources Director should be contacted for eligibility dates. Contributions are presently 9% (less C.P.P.) for Academic, 9% (less the annual C.P.P. rate of 4.3%) for Administrative and 9% (less the annual CPP rate of 3.5%) for Support Staff. An equal contribution is made by the University. 2. The Plan has several options for investments. The individual can direct, in writing, that his/her contributions be invested in the following fund(s).
1. The university pension plan is a defined contribution plan. The plan is available to all eligible staff. Note: Faculty of Education members belong to the Teachers’ Pension Plan. Eligibility dates vary from hire date to six months of service. The Human Resources Director should be contacted for eligibility dates. Contributions are presently 9% (less C.P.P.) for Academic, 9% (less the annual C.P.P. rate of 4.3%) for Administrative and 9% (less the annual CPP rate of 3.5%) for Support Staff. An equal contribution is made by the University.
2. The Plan has several options for investments. The individual can direct, in writing, that his/her contributions be invested in the following fund(s).
Fund Name
Cash Equivalent
Money Market Fund (SLPM Ltd.)
Balanced
Diversified (SLPM Ltd.)
Balanced (McLean Budden)
Canadian Asset Allocation (Fidelity)
Canadian Equity
Canadian Equity (Bissett)
Canadian Equity (SLPM Ltd.)
Canadian Equity (McLean Budden)
True North Fund (Fidelity)
Canadian Dividend Growth Fund (SLPM Ltd.)
Foreign Equity
Global Asset Allocation (Fidelity)
International Equity (Jarislowsky Fraser)
U.S. Equity (GE Investments)
Index Funds
International Equity Index Fund (Standard Life) (Index: NSCI-EAFE)
Canadian Equity Index Fund (Standard Life)
Canadian Bond Index Fund (SLPM) (Index: Scotia McLeod Universe)
U.S. Equity Index Standard Life (Index: S & P 500)
Fixed Income Funds
One Year Compound Interest Account (GIC)
Three Year Compound Interest Account (GIC)
Five Year Compound Interest Account (GIC)
Specialty Funds
Real Estate (SLPM Ltd.)
An Investment Election Statement can be obtained through Human Resources.
3. Should you resign, you will receive the full amount of the employee and University contribution plus the earned interest. You may elect to transfer to another RPP or to a RRSP with full accrued interest. If you have been in the plan under 2 years you may receive the cash value with the appropriate tax withheld.
Canada Pension Plan
Membership in the Canada Pension Plan is mandatory for all personnel. The contributions are based on federal government regulations.
Optional Benefits
American Express Corporate Cards
These cards are available to full-time faculty and administration for business use only. Application forms can be obtained from the Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration and completed on-line. Some of the benefits of a corporate card are listed below.
Important Note
Please note that NO personal charges should be made on your university corporate card and ALL outstanding balances must be cleared on a monthly basis.
Calling Cards
Full-time faculty and administration may obtain a calling card from the Office of the Vice-President. These cards are to be used for business purposes only. Employees are not allowed to transfer calls from their home (or while travelling) to the University telephone number. The cards can be used in Canada, the United States and internationally.
General Information
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