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Employee Resources

This page houses useful information and resources available to all employees.

  • Compensation
    Salaried employees at Ontario Tech are paid on a monthly basis. Below you can find information about the salary framework and the salary grid.

    Please refer any questions about compensation to your Recruitment & Compensation Specialist.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is facilitated by TELUS Health and offers 24/7 services to support you, and your family, through life stages, obstacles, and transitions. 

    To learn more about the EAP or sign up for a free orientation session, please visit our Employee Assistance Program webpage.

  • Holiday Schedule

    This table is the list of the statutory holidays and university closures for 2025.

    This table is a list of statutory holidays and university closures. It is a table in two columns. The first column is the name of the holiday, and the second column is the date.
    New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1
    Family Day Monday, February 17
    Good Friday Friday, April 18
    Victoria Day  Monday, May 19
    Canada Day Tuesday, July 1
    Civic Holiday Monday, August 4
    Labour Day Monday, September 1
    Thanksgiving Monday, October 13
    Christmas Day Thursday, December 25
    Boxing Day Friday, December 26
    Holiday Closure Period

    Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026, inclusive. Business resumes Monday, January 5, 2026.
    * When a holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed the following Monday.
  • IT Services

    To contact the IT Service Desk:

    This table includes information about how to contact IT Services. It is a table in two columns. The first column is the general methods of contact, and the second column is the information needed for that method.
    In Person North Location: Gordon Willey Building (Learning Commons - SW100)
    Downtown Location: Charles Hall (main floor)
    By Phone 905.721.3333
    By E-mail servicedesk@dc-ot.ca

    For hours of operation and more ways to contact IT Services, please visit the IT Services contact us page.

    For more information about the services provided, please visit the Ontario Tech IT Services website.

  • Organizational Charts

    The faculty and staff organizational charts are updated twice a year (September and February) and include all full-time continuing employees. In September and February, the Human Resources department will send a communication to all departments and faculties reminding them to send in updates. The information is as accurate as possible on the date it is submitted to this page.

  • Policy Library

    Policies and procedures govern and guide the university's relationship with its employees, including academic and non-academic staff. They are available for you to view or print.

    For a full list of Ontario Tech University's administrative policies, please see the administrative code page.

    Collective agreements

    For information about collective agreements between Ontario Tech University and the three unions that cover employees (UOITFA, PSAC, and OPSEU), please visit the collective agreements page.

Employee Perks and Discounts

  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) 2025

    Save up to 47% with our special Corporate Rates! Purchase your CNE tickets online with your unique corporate code and save! CNE Corporate Rates are the lowest available. You save off gate prices and retail partner prices too! The Ex runs from August 15 to September 1, 2025.

    To receive our unique corporate code, Ontario Tech employees, please email wellnessatwork@ontariotechu.ca.
  • CAA Corporate Membership

    As an Ontario Tech employee, you are eligible to receive a group Corporate Membership Offer for $117 (plus HST) using the special promotion code UO28 on the Corporate Membership Program section of the CAA website.  New! The Group Membership offer has been extended to our Plus Membership for $99.

     Please visit www.caasco.com/employee for more information about our new Group Membership Program.

    If you have any questions, or would like to make changes to your account, please contact our Group Membership Department directly at 1-800-341-2226.

  • Canadian Association of University Business Officers

    Through its National Procurement Committee, the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) negotiates national contracts for products and services on behalf of its members. For more information, please visit the CAUBO National Contracts page.

    Agreements are currently in place for:

    • car rentals
    • courier services
    • customs clearance
    • hotels
    • moving and relocation services
    • tattletapes
    • VIA Rail
  • GM Canada

    Ontario Tech has been added to General Motors (GM) of Canada’s preferred customer list. Under the Preferred Pricing program, the university's full-time employees and their spouses qualify for pricing equal to General Motors dealership invoice pricing (they pay what the dealership pays for the vehicle). The preferred pricing is available through all GM dealerships.

    Click below to download the brochure:

    ENGLISH BROCHURE FRENCH BROCHURE

  • GoodLife - Corporate Membership

    Ontario Tech University employees (full-time continuing and limited-term) are eligible to receive an ongoing discount of 25% off a GoodLife membership and to have their enrollment fee waived (regular fee $99+tax). View the Corporate Membership Flyer to review the Corporate Membership Benefits.

    Feel free to take advantage of a complimentary day pass: https://partnerships.goodlifefitness.com/cert

    Classes are a great way to get started as they are tailored to multiple levels of fitness. Class schedules can be found online and filtered by area at www.goodlifefitness.com.  If anyone is pressed for time? The Fit Fix is a great way to get a quick workout in. It allows you to do a full body workout in just 20 minutes! Perfect to squeeze in at lunch or just before work.

    Summer’s here — why not make it your healthiest one yet? Teens aged 12–17 can access a free summer membership at GoodLife. Registration opens June 2, with workouts running from July 3 to September 2. Click here for details.

    Boost workplace wellness this fall! The Healthy Workplace On-Demand Support Package provides unlimited access to expert-led wellness seminars and fitness classes from October 1–31. Register by September 23 and save up to $250.

    To Register online, follow these steps: 

    1. Visit GoodLife's Corporate Membership web page.
    2. In the field, 'What organization do you work for?', type 'Ontario Tech University' and select ‘Ontario Tech University – Employees’.
      Note: Do NOT select the option ‘EdvantagePerks – Ontario Tech University (teacher candidate)’.
    3. Follow all steps to complete your registration.
      Note: Registrations must occur using your Ontario Tech email domains: ontariotechu.ca or ontariotechu.net.

    If you experience any registration issues, please use the LIVE CHAT function on the Corporate Membership web page. This will take you directly to a live Corporate Member.

    As a GoodLife member, you also have access to exclusive perks, discounts and savings with their Program Partner.  Please visit the Program Partner flyer for full details.

    If you have questions, please visit GoodLife's Frequently Asked Questions flyer.

    Wellness Tips

  • La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

    As an Ontario Tech employee you are entitled to the Preferred Customer Discount.

    • See the university's La-Z-Boy Preferred Customer Purchase Program flyer to learn how you can save anywhere from eight to 50 per cent on your purchases of home furnishings and accessories at select La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries.
  • Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

    Never tried Oxygen Yoga & Fitness before?  The North Oshawa location (1383 Wilson Road North, Oshawa) is offering a 14-days for $14 trial to anyone who has never tried their studio before.

    To purchase your 14-day pass, please visit their online store.

  • Perkopolis

    The Perkopolis Employee Discount Program is available to employees of all registered companies. The free, easy-to-use and exclusive program provides you with access to a variety of perks including retail and shopping, entertainment, travel, health and wellness, automotive, insurance, and much more! Access their flyer for details. Simply create an account to gain full access. Please visit the FAQ section on the Perkopolis website for more information.

    How do I sign up?

    1. Go to perkopolis.com and select Register in the top right corner.
    2. Follow the steps to create an account using your corporate email address.
    3. A link to complete your registration will be sent to the email address you registered with.
    4. Once you select this link, your registration will be complete. You are now a member and on your way to great savings.

    Questions

    Contact Perkopolis at:

    • 416.236.4985 within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
    • 1.800.761.7523 outside the GTA
    • perkopolis.com

    You may also contact your Pension and Benefits department.

  • Perks: Discounts and savings
    TELUS Health One, Ontario Tech University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, offers "Perks" to all full time and limited term employees. To find out how to can access cashback shopping, exclusive offers and purchase discounted gift cards, visit Perks: Discounts and savings on the EAP site and start saving!
  • Telus Phone Plans
    • View the Telus flyer for available Telus phone plans for Ontario Tech employees.
  • Tribute Communities Centre Discount

    For select shows and events at Tribute Communities Centre, use the group code GSS:GSDCUOIT to purchase tickets online tributecommunitiescentre.com/password; by phone at 1.877.436.8811; or in person at the box office.

    Oshawa Generals games
    For the first time, Ontario Tech employees can use Tribute Communities Centre’s group code for select Oshawa Generals’ games.

  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce
    : Member 2 Member Advantage Program
    • More than 175 offers are available.
    • Shop at local businesses with up to 10 per cent off.
    • Dine at local restaurants with up to 15 per cent off.
    • Free consultations with service providers.

    Access Member 2 Member Advantage offers. 

    Ontario Tech Code: WCC0424

    Contact

    Heather Bulman, Marketing and Communications
    Whitby Chamber of Commerce
    905.668.4506 ext. 230