Employee Benefits
The University of Winnipeg employee benefits and pension are designed to provide you with security and contribute to your and your family's health and well-being.
The information is intended as a summary of the main provisions of the various benefits, presented in non-technical language. The terms and conditions under which the benefits are provided, are governed by the appropriate group policy, contract, or plan text and any relevant Collective Agreement and in any dispute the legal document will take precedence over the information provided here.
University of Winnipeg Flexible Benefits Plans
The University of Winnipeg is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program to our eligible employees and their dependents. The Flex Plan includes 3 Basic Life Options, 2 Dependent Life Options and 4 Health and Dental Options providing varied degrees of coverage.
In addition, there is coverage provided for Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Business Travel AD&D, Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and, if applicable, Short Term Disability.
Coverage may be continued during a Leave of Absence Without Pay for up to a maximum period of 12 months provided you take the necessary action to continue coverage and pay the required employee and University costs. Details can be obtained from Pay & Benefits payroll@uwinnipeg.ca.
The Flexible Benefits Plan Enrolment Guide [PDF] provides important information on your plan and how to enroll.
- High Level Flex Plan Summary [PDF]
- Health Spending Account Brochure [PDF]
- Virtual Health [PDF]
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment [PDF]
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Business Travel
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- HUB Digital Marketplace
- Travel Top-up and Expansive Direct Billing for U.S. Travels
Manitoba Blue Cross Booklets
The following booklets provide detailed information on your plan. If you have any questions about anything noted in the booklet, please contact payroll@uwinnipeg.ca for assistance.
- Flex Plan Booklet - Faculty [PDF]
- Flex Plan Booklet - Support [PDF]
- Flex Plan Booklet - PSAC-RC [PDF]
University of Winnipeg Retirement Benefits Plans
- Pension: The University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan
- RRSP: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan
- TFSA: Group Tax Free Savings Account
University of Winnipeg Other Benefits
- Home Insurance
- Voluntary Stand-Alone – Individual COVID-19 Travel Insurance Coverage [PDF]
- Wellness Resources
- Wellness & Sustainability Account
Contacts for Pension and Benefits Inquiries
For inquiries in connection with your Pension and Benefits coverage please contact the appropriate individual as indicated below.
For general benefits inquiries contact Pay & Benefits at Payroll@uwinnipeg.ca
For inquiries related to the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, contact pension@uwinnipeg.ca Pension & Benefits Administrator, 204.786.9280
Office Fax: 204.774.2935
Location:
Human Resources
705-491 Portage Avenue
Rice Centre
Mailing Address:
The University of Winnipeg
Human Resources
515 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9
Canada