Faculty, Administrative Professional, Faculty Service Officer and Librarian Benefits Overview
Benefit Eligibility
A staff member appointed full-time or part-time (0.40 FTE or greater) under the Faculty, Administrative Professional Officer, Faculty Service Officer or Librarian agreements is eligible to participate in the benefits.
Administrative Professional Officer
A staff member appointed full-time or part-time (0.40 FTE or greater) is eligible to participate in the benefits.
Faculty Service Officer
A staff member appointed full-time or part-time (0.40 FTE or greater) is eligible to participate in the benefits.
Librarian
A staff member appointed full-time or part-time (0.40 FTE or greater) is eligible to participate in the benefits.
Benefit Costs
The cost of your pension and benefit plans makes up a significant portion of your total compensation as an employee of the University of Alberta. The costs of benefits in addition to paid salary are approximately 20% of salary for Academic Staff. For more information, access the Summary of Benefit Costs document for Continuing Academic Staff.
Benefit Highlights
Benefit |
Description |
Eligibility |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Health Care | Basic health services such as doctors and hospitals Website: Alberta Health & Wellness |
Alberta Residents | Provincially Funded |
| Supplementary Health Care | Medical services such as prescription drugs, medical services not covered under Alberta Health Care, paramedical, vision, etc. Drugs are billed directly to the Plan. Generally, other expenses are paid by the claimant are submitted to carrier for reimbursement. Sun Life Policy 25379. | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Dental Care | 100% Diagnostic and preventive, 75% restorative and 75% orthodontics services. Generally, eligible expenses are billed directly to the plan. Any remainder is the responsibility of the claimant. Sun Life Policy 25379 | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) | Comprehensive psychological counseling, wellness and work life services (e.g. legal and financial consultations). Human Solutions is the service provider for the University | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs> |
| Health Spending Account | Reimbursement of additional health and dental expenses not eligible under the employee's other benefit plans. Annual allocation of $750 per calendar year per staff member. Credit carry-forward for one year of unused allocation. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs> |
| Long Term Disability | Loss of income in the event of a long-term disability. Benefit is 70% of salary and is considered taxable income. The University's Health and Wellness Administration initiates the claim process. Application for benefits occurs after 26 weeks elimination period. Coverage ceases June 30th following 65th birthday. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Life Insurance Basic | Provides a lump sum to the designated beneficiary(ies) in the event of death $100,000 flat coverage amount. The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would initiate and submit the claim on behalf of the beneficiary(ies) | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Life | Additional life insurance can be purchased in units of $10,000 up to $500,000. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts over $180,000 or on total principal if late applicant. An application is required. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Dependent Life | Evidence of Insurability required if late applicant. Application required. Spouse: $15,000 Each Dependent Child: $5,000 The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Critical Illness | $10,000 lump sum benefit paid to the employee in the event of diagnosis of a covered disease. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Critical Illness Voluntary | Additional critical illness insurance can be purchased in increments of $25,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Lump sum benefit paid to the employee in the event of diagnosis of a covered disease. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts over $25,000 or on total principal if late applicant. An application is required. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Spousal Critical Illness | Spousal critical illness insurance can be purchased in increments of $25,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Lump sum benefit paid to the employee if the spouse is diagnosed with a covered disease. Evidence of Insurability is required for amounts greater than $25,000 or on total principal if late applicant. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | Additional insurance in the event of accidental death or a permanent dismemberment. Application required. Employee only or family coverage available. The University's Pension and Benefit Advisory Services would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Business Travel | Provides additional coverage for accidental death or bodily injury which occurs while travelling on business for the University. Principal Sum of $100,000. Portion of the Principal Sum is payable as outlined in the Benefits Coverage below | Date of appointment | Paid by the University |
| Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP) | Defined benefit pension plan which provides retirement and survivor income replacement. | Date of appointment | Both the University and the Employee make equal contributions to the plan. See Summary of Benefit Costs> |
| Academic Supplementary Retirement Plan (ASRP) | A defined contribution retirement benefit in addition to the UAPP for members with annual pensionable salary exceeding the annual UAPP salary cap. | Date of appointment. Subject to annual pensionable salary exceeding the UAPP pensionable salary cap | 100% employer paid contribution based on sum of member age and pensionable service |
| Medical Leave | Covers illness or injury to a maximum of 26 weeks. Medical Certificate required. | Date of appointment | 100% of salary |
| Vacation Leave | Departmental procedures apply | Earned from date of appointment | 22 working days per annum |
| Personal Leave Days | Voluntary unpaid leave days under a special program. | Upon employee request | 5 days. Personal Leave levy of 1.92% to be applied from July 2012 to June 2013 |
| Childbirth Leave | Up to 15 weeks. Medical certificate and proof of Employment Insurance payment | Date of appointment - Must be eligible for Employment Insurance maternity benefits | 95% of salary "top up" on Employment Insurance payments |
| Parental Leave | Up to 10 weeks. Proof of Employment Insurance payments | Date of appointment - Must be eligible for Employment Insurance maternity benefits | 95% of salary "top up" on Employment Insurance payments |
| Physical Education, Recreation Facilities | Fitness, swimming, squash, racquetball, etc. | Date of appointment | N/A |
| Remission of Tuition | Credit courses. Academic Remission of Tuition Fees form is submitted to Financial Services. | Date of appointment | Equivalent of 4 single term Arts courses per year |
| Child Care Benefit | Funds provided for the reimbursement of child care expenses incurred by staff member. | Date of appointment | 50% reimbursement of expenses up to a maximum of $2,000 per calendar year per eligible child |
| Professional Expense Reimbursement (PER) | Funds provided for the reimbursement of professional expenses incurred by staff member. Expense claims are submitted to Human Resource Services. | Date of appointment | $1,400 per academic year |