Employment Benefits

 

Sault Area Hospital is a progressive employer that offers the following employment benefits.

 

 

Part-time

Traditionally, part-time hospital employees have not had access to benefits. Instead they have received a payment calculated as a percentage of their salary, in lieu of benefits.

 

Full-time

All full-time staff are provided with a 'core' benefits program.

 

Salary

Sault Area Hospital is constantly evaluating the salary level of its employees and the compensation structures for physicians to remain competitive in the tight health care employment market.

 

Vacation

Sault Area Hospital’s vacation entitlement starts at 2, 3 or 4 weeks.

 

Group Insurance

Sault Area Hospital offers full-time staff Group Life as well as Optional Life coverage. Full time employees also have access to Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

 

Disability

Both Short-Term Sick (15 weeks) and Long-Term Disability coverage are provided for full-time employees.

 

Retirement

Retirement benefits are offered through the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) only for employees who have participated. The plan is mandatory for full-time employees and optional for part-time staff.

 

Pregnancy and Parental Leaves of Absence

Sault Area Hospital tops up Employment Insurance for maternity and parental leaves.

 

Canada Savings Bonds/RSP

The hospital offers Canada Savings Bonds.