benefits Summary
Health and welfare benefits include 100% employer-paid MSP, life insurance ($25,000), AD&D ($25,000), dependent life (spouse $5,000, child $2,500), weekly indemnity (66.667% of weekly earnings), long-term disability (66.667% of monthly earnings, up to $5,000/month), extended health (100% prescription, $200 vision every 24 months, $300 paramedical, $500 hearing aids every 5 years), and dental (100% basic up to $2,000/year, 50% major, 50% ortho up to $1,500 lifetime for children). The employer pays 100% of premiums for employees bidding 36+ hours/week, 50% for 20-35 hours. Pension plan: employer matches employee contributions, with rates increasing from $75/month (2025) to $100/month (2026) for 36+ hour bids. Vacation: 2 weeks (4%) after 1 year, 3 weeks (6%) after 4 years, 5 weeks (10%) after 10 years, 6 weeks (12%) after 15 years. Sick leave as per Canada Labour Code. Other benefits include paid holidays, uniform provision, and interest-free loans for bullet-resistant vests.
compensation Summary
Wage rates are set for New Hires and employees with 1, 3, 6, and 9+ years of service, with annual increases from 2024 to 2026. For example, New Hire rates are $23.25 (2024), $24.25 (2025), and $25.25 (2026). After 9 years, rates are $26.10 (2024), $27.10 (2025), and $28.10 (2026). Piece rates for specific locations are listed (e.g., Cranbrook In Town $46.55, Kamloops In Town $46.55). Trainer premium is $5/shift for training new hires. Night shift premiums range from $10 to $20 per shift, and weekend shift premium is $10 per shift. Pay days are every second Friday. Overtime and other pay-related details are included in the wage and premium sections.
general Summary
The collective agreement is between B&L Security Patrol (1981) Ltd. and Unifor Local 114. The contract is effective from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027. It covers the terms and conditions of employment for employees within the scope of the agreement, including definitions, duration, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.