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• Human Resources
  • Human Resources at Ontario Tech
    
  • A postdoctoral fellow who is a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian permanent resident is required to be covered by the University Health Insurance Program (UHIP) at their own expense upon their hire date with the university. A postdoctoral fellow who establishes residence in Ontario may be eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). For information on UHIP and/or OHIP, please visit the Human Resource website.
  • As per the Collective Agreement, postdoctoral fellows are eligible for the Health Care Expense Account and the Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Details regarding the HCEA value, taxation and duration can be found within the Collective Agreement. Information on how to submit an expense claim can be found on the Human Resources website.
  • Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is facilitated by TELUS Health and offers 24/7 services to support you. To learn more about the EAP or sign up for a free orientation session, please visit our Employee Assistance Program webpage.
  • Postdoctoral fellows who are paid through the university payroll system are considered employees of the university and members of the Postdoctoral Fellows bargaining unit. For more information, please visit the Public Service Alliance of Canada site.
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada Postdoctoral Fellows Collective Agreement 2021–2024
• Professional Development
  • The Grad Pro Skills (GPS) program offers a wide range of free online workshops each semester. 
  • Professional development opportunities are also available through the Teaching and Learning Centre. 
  • Mitacs Training provides professional skills development courses for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. 
  • Ontario Tech Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development
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