During these unprecedented times, the College understands that our employee’s ability to be at work can be challenged as a result of COVID-19. To help employees and managers understand how any absences should be coded, please consult the COVID-19 Testing Matrix. This Matrix details, by employment group, the options available to cover an employee absence due to COVID-19 testing requirements or any resultant illness.
**Originally posted on October 14, 2020 – Revised January 6, 2022**
Algonquin College’s long-serving Director of Risk Management, Colin Bonang, was presented with the President’s Star Award on December 7, as he prepares to retire from his position.
Bonang and his team have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of Algonquin College’s employees and learners before and especially during the pandemic. He has been responsible for operational security, occupational health and safety, emergency and risk management, corporate insurance, and legal affairs.
Algonquin College President and CEO, Claude Brulé, presented the award – citing Bonang’s more than three decades of experience in institutional and corporate security management for post-secondary and healthcare institutions. His dynamic leadership, deep knowledge, and strategic guidance on matters of security and safety – coupled with his calm presence – have been relied upon daily.
The President’s Star Award is presented to employees who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their role within the College community; regularly and consistently demonstrate outstanding service; and/or perform acts of significant merit that model our shared commitment to student success and the College’s values of Caring, Learning, Integrity, and Respect.
Congratulations Colin!
Effective January 1, 2021, Sun Life will no longer reimburse for CPAP machines in cases of mild obstructive sleep apnea. This change will affect members with newly diagnosed mild sleep apnea as well as existing plan members who choose to purchase a new CPAP machine once their five (5) year frequency limit has expired. Please note, Sun Life will continue to reimburse Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines for moderate and severe diagnoses.
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) defines mild sleep apnea as an Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) of under 15. Residents of Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan may be eligible for provincial funding.
Further information can be found through the below links:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/respiratory-equipment-and-supplies
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia_manual/print,22.html
https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/87731
If you have any questions regarding this update, please do not hesitate to contact humanresources@algonquincollege.com. Alternatively, you may contact Sun Life at 1-800-361-6212, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
Effective October 3, 2016, AZGA Service Canada Inc. (Allianz Global Assistance) will be Sun Life’s new provider for emergency out-of-country and out-of-province travel assistance services. Allianz Global Assistance will replace the current provider, Europ Assistance USA, Inc.
Allianz Global Assistance will provide all of the same services that you currently receive, including:
There are no changes to your coverage, which includes the services described in your plan for emergency out-of-country and out-of-province travel assistance. Sun Life will be adding Canadian contact numbers for you to call for emergency travel assistance, but all of the current telephone numbers will still remain active.
Council and Sun Life are working to ensure that all relevant communication materials are updated in a timely way; however, you may continue to see references to Europ Assistance as we work on these changes.
You will see updates to mysunlife.ca and the My Sun Life Mobile app to include the name, logo and mailing address of Allianz Global Assistance and new Canadian contact numbers.
If you intend to travel, please utilize the travel card through the SunLife app (at mysunlife.ca).
Once you have downloaded the app, you will be able to access and download a personalized travel card with the information required for Allianz Global Assistance.
As an active member of the CAAT Pension Plan, you receive an Annual Statement with information about your pension. It summarizes how much pension you earned at the end of the previous year, and shows you up to three possible retirement dates.
By now, you have either received your Annual Statement in the mail or it’s on its way. Be sure to check out our website’s Annual Statement page for more information on how you can better understand your membership stage and flexible retirement options.
Source: https://www.caatpension.on.ca/en/members/your-annual-statement
Algonquin College was informed that they have once again been named a Top Employer in the National Capital Region for the third year running!
“Algonquin College has a strong reputation for student success, and we take employee success just as seriously,” said Cathy Frederick, Vice President, Human Resources. “We know that investing in our people, and tapping into the pride they have for this institution, is central to our mission of transforming our students’ hopes and dreams into lifelong career success. This award reflects the pride our employees have for this institution and – while I have not yet met everyone, having started at Algonquin College just last fall – I can say AC pride is obvious and easily acquired!”
Read full article here on MyAC!
