Support Staff (AUPE)

This is intended as a general summary of group benefits, pension and other programs offered through employment with the University of Calgary. Different AUPE employment types may have different provisions, please review the job posting or your offer letter for further details.

Health and Dental

• Comprehensive core health and dental plan.
• Health coverage includes, but is not limited to prescription medication, vision wear, and paramedicals.
• Dental coverage includes, but is not limited to basic services (e.g., oral exams), major services (e.g., crowns), and orthodontics (e.g., braces).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - $850 which can be allocated to a Health Spending Account (HSA) and/or Wellness Spending Account (WSA).
• Alberta Blue Cross Balance online wellness program.

Retirement Programs

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - effective date of hire.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation - starting at three (3) weeks per year.
• Personal Leave Days (PLDs) - three (3) PLDs per year.
• Sick leave options.

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (LTD)

• LTD - effective six (6) months from date of hire.
• Group Life Insurance - effective six (6) months from date of hire.
• Optional life insurance.
• Child optional life insurance.