BOC Benefits and Pension
Attracting and retaining qualified chaplains is a top priority for Bridges of Canada. We recognize the value of our workforce and are constantly looking for strategies that will help us to retain top performers. Our employee retention program aligns with our culture and focuses on improving employee productivity. Our action plan includes diligent recruiting, competitive wages, and total compensation, offering flexibility, recognizing employees, prioritizing work-life balance, standardized employee reviews, and relationship with managers. Open dialogue, transparency, and honest communication fosters healthy employer/employee relationships. At Bridges of Canada, we believe if we understand our employees’ interests and values, we will be more likely to retain chaplains.
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According to BOC policy, as well as the Collective Bargaining Agreement held between BOC and the United Steel Workers Union (USW), BOC promotes from within when applicable, which offers our employees a clear path for advancement. BOC also offers a wide range of incentives and benefits to assist in recruiting and retaining employees to include some of the following:
Competitive Wages
(See Wage Scale in Collective Bargaining Agreement)
PTO
Four (4) weeks accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive Health Plan
Attracting and retaining qualified chaplains is a top priority for Bridges of Canada. We recognize the value of our workforce and are constantly looking for strategies that will help us to retain top performers. Our employee retention program aligns with our culture and focuses on improving employee productivity. Our action plan includes diligent recruiting, competitive wages, and total compensation, offering flexibility, recognizing employees, prioritizing work-life balance, standardized employee reviews, and relationship with managers. Open dialogue, transparency, and honest communication fosters healthy employer/employee relationships. At Bridges of Canada, we believe if we understand our employees’ interests and values, we will be more likely to retain chaplains. According to BOC policy, as well as the Collective Bargaining Agreement held between BOC and the United Steel Workers Union (USW), BOC promotes from within when applicable, which offers our employees a clear path for advancement. BOC also offers a wide range of incentives and benefits to assist in recruiting and retaining employees to include some of the following: Competitive Wages (See Wage Scale in Collective Bargaining Agreement) Comprehensive Health Plan (BOC pays 100% of the employee only medical benefit (with the exception of LTD) premiums and competitive premiums for couples and family plans) Medical Dental Vision Paramedical Practitioners Services (Chiropractor, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Naturopathic medicine, acupuncturist) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance Emergency Travel Assistance
Medical Leave
Ten (10) days accrued Medical Leave per calendar year
Unionized Security
Pension
Nine (9%) company paid pension contribution on a bi-weekly basis (may be matched on a voluntary basis)
Holidays
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per calendar year
PTO
Six (6) weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) after 10 years of consecutive employment
Annual Increases and/or Bonuses
Awards
Employee of the Quarter/Employee of the Year Awards