Employee Benefits

The University of Alberta provides significant support for employees through valuable assistance and protection programs. In this section you will find information about your health and dental plan, vacation and time-off entitlements, medical and other leave entitlements, assistance with life events, your pension plan, funding and reimbursement programs, and life insurance benefits.

Benefits News

  • Changes to general holiday pay

    Based on Alberta employment standards and collective agreement changes, we are modifying how we apply general holiday pay.

  • Benefit cost rates have been updated, effective April 1, 2022

    The university pays monthly costs for health coverage, income protection, and more. Rates are reviewed on an annual basis and any updates or changes to rates are effective and published April 1st. 

  • Pension rates reduced for 2022

    Reduced contribution rates for the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) and Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP) have been announced. The reduced rates do not impact the pension benefits an employee will receive when they retire.

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WorkPerks

The WorkPerks employee discount program provides savings on home electronics and entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, apparel and more.

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Sun Life Updates

Check the MySunLife Message Centre for communications from our benefits provider.

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