Four Colleges have been named in this year’s top 100 Greenest Employers list. This designation recognizes employers that create and maintain a culture of environmental awareness by developing sustainability initiatives.  

Durham College, Fleming College, Humber College, and Mohawk College were recognized for their commitment to the environment in the workplace.

Some of the initiatives include:

Durham College – Launch of new Centre for Organic Regeneration and ongoing sustainable practices in harvesting, storing, processing, packaging, and selling local food.

Humber College – SWITCH Decarbonization Project, reusable container program, and the being a designated bee campus.

Fleming College – Building on its environmental educational programming, banning plastic bottles, and set a 40 per cent target for sourcing all food from the province of Ontario.

Mohawk College – 50 plot community garden and ongoing programs to improve fuel efficiency of its vehicles.

Benefit

Detail

Medical Cannabis(this benefit has been in effect since January 1^st, 2021)

Medical cannabis prescribed by a licensed physician to a maximum of $4,000 per year; subject to prior authorization by the insurer to the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of the Plan and for the conditions listed in the Plan. Reimbursement is at 85%.

Dental Implants (effective June 1, 2023)

Major restorative increased to $4,000 annual maximum from $2,500, 100% reimbursement, added implants, open space limitation.

Paramedical Maximum (effective October 1st, 2023)

Paramedical increased to $3,000 annual maximum from $2,000.

Paramedical Coverage (effective October 1st, 2023)

Paramedical increased to 90% reimbursement from 85%.

Health and Wellness Allowance

(Between October 1^st 2023 and September 30th, 2024)

This one-time allowance will reimburse costs for approved health and wellness expenses that active employees incur between October 1st, 2023 and September 30th, 2024. Employees will submit receipts to their College, for reimbursement.  Allowable health and wellness expenses include:

·       Over-the-counter medications, including herbal remedies, not otherwise covered by the health benefits plan;

·       Medical, paramedical and other health services not otherwise covered by the health benefits plan;

·       Membership fees at a health and fitness club or facility.

NOTE: the total value of this benefit for all bargaining unit members is $794,606.71. The per person amount will be determined by dividing the total benefit by the number of members in the bargaining unit as of October 1, 2023. The Colleges will be notified of the per person amount as soon as practicable after that date.