Compensation and benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation plan with an emphasis on personal and family benefits.

Medical, dental and insurance benefits

We provide a full range of benefits for employees and their families:

• health care
• vision care
• dental plan
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• optional accident insurance

Flexible Spending Account

In addition to the benefits listed above, employees receive a credit in a special spending account and can choose to put the credit towards:

• the company pension plan
• the group RRSP plan
• a personal health care spending account

Retirement savings

To help employees save for their futures, we match employees' contribution to the company pension plan and offer a group RRSP program.

Work-life balance

We offer a range of time-off options so employees can achieve a comfortable work-life balance:

• a day off every 2 weeks for most employees
• vacation time that increases with years of service
• flex time
• annual sick leave
• leave of absence without pay

There are also a variety of paid leaves, and we provide salary top-up for many of them:

• maternity leave
• parental leave
• adoption leave
• compassionate care leave
• family leave

Wellness programs

To promote and enhance the wellness of our employees and their families, we offer the following programs:

• Wellness Account - reimburses eligible employees up to $250 for the purchase of fitness and exercise items.
• Employee Assistance Plan - helps employees get confidential and professional counseling services in times of personal need.
• Flu vaccine program - provides free flu immunization to all employees.
• Stop Smoking program - reimburses employees for smoking cessation initiatives.
• Elder Care program - provides information, support and assistance for employees caring for aging parents or other elderly dependents.

Computer Purchase Plan

Employees can apply for an interest-free loan from SGI to purchase computer equipment, computer software and computer furniture.

Staff discounts

Employees and their immediate family members receive 10% off SGI CANADA Personal Lines products purchased through their broker, such as home, tenant or extension auto insurance. Employees also receive 20% off mechanical parts and 30% off sheet metal parts through SGI Salvage.