Total Rewards
The value of rewards our associates receive at BD goes well beyond a regular paycheque.
In addition to paying competitive base salaries, we provide opportunities for cash and stock-based rewards based on individual and company performance.
To help plan for the future, we offer a pension program, company matched RRSP and stock purchase plans. We offer a wide array of attractive, family-friendly benefits.
We want to help our associates balance work and personal life. In addition to three weeks vacation, we also provide company-paid diversity days, flexible work hours year round and summer hours program.
Learn more about our benefits:
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Health and Dental Benefits
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is effective on the first day of employment. The company pays the full cost of this insurance. Additional AD&D may be purchased
Short Term Disability Insurance
BD provides a Short Term Disability Insurance Plan to assist associates with lost wages due to a non-occupational illness or injury for a maximum of 6 months.
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Associates become eligible for the Long Term Disability Program on the first day of employment. LTD is an associate contributory program and provides partial income replacement for eligible disabilities after the 6-month waiting period.
The dental benefit plan has two options for associates and their families. Both plans become effective on the first day of employment. Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis.
Associates are provided with competitive healthcare benefits. Benefits provided include: hospital, convalescent hospital, injectable drugs, prescription drugs, chiropractor, naturopath, osteopath, podiatrist, psychologist, physiotherapist, massage therapy, eye exams, discount on eyewear and vision care services.
Basic Group Life Insurance is effective on the first day of employment. The Company pays the full cost of this insurance. Supplemental spouse and dependent child life insurance may be purchased as well.
Retirement Savings
Global Share Investment Program (GSIP)
GSIP is a great opportunity to be a shareholder of the company. Associates are offered the opportunity to purchase BD stock through convenient payroll deductions. The company will provide a "dollar for dollar" match.
To assist associates with retirement planning, the Company provides a pension plan, the full cost of which is paid by BD. Service credits commence on the associates date of hire.
The Savings Incentive Plan provides an excellent opportunity to accumulate RRSP savings with a company match of 50%. The plan consists of a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), and saving is made easy through payroll deductions.
Other Benefits
Associate Candidate Referral Program
BD offers an Associate Candidate Referral Program which provides a monetary reward to any associate who refers a candidate who is hired and completes 6 months successful employment.
Associates can enjoy the comfort and convenience of 'Business Casual' attire everyday.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We understand that associates and their families may face challenges and pressures in their lives. To help, we offer associates and family members EAP. This is a confidential, 24-hour access to outside, experienced, professional counsellors who will provide information, immediate treatment, or referral to other sources. All contact with the service is confidential.
We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and providing a convenient way for our associates to do this. Our Fitness Centre includes a fully equipped exercise facility.
BD recognizes the value of work/life balance by providing flexible hours.
Associates are entitled to (9) nine statutory holidays plus (5) five additional floater days.
Returning to the workplace after a maternity/ parental leave can be a stressful time as the returning parent tries to juggle the responsibilities of home and work. Our "Mommy Mentor" program helps to ease the transition back to work by partnering you with a mom who has recently returned from a maternity/ parental leave.
The BD Academic Scholarship Program makes available twelve scholarships, each providing awards of $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000 over a four-year period.
The Academic Scholarship Program is based on scholastic and extracurricular activities and not on financial needs. It is available to the dependent children of all eligible BD associates worldwide, and reflects the continuing desire of BD to support higher education.
Consistent with the goal of increasing associate ownership and wealth, most associates are eligible for BD stock awards. Selection criteria is based on performance and contribution to key strategic initiatives. Stock awards are re-earned each year by meeting or exceeding challenging performance objectives and expectations.
Every other Friday afternoon off for all employees providing they work an extra hour per day during the summer hour program.
We support associate's effort to further their education and provide assistance with these endeavours. Our program reimburses eligible associates who successfully complete their course, for the full cost of tuition and registration fees for undergraduate and college courses. Courses must be job related and taken at an accredited college or university.
Don't worry about having to buy additional travel insurance when going abroad! Travel Assistance uses the services of Worldwide Assistance Services Inc. to give you access to 24 hour-a-day emergency medical assistance while outside of Canada.
All associates are eligible for 3 weeks per year effective the first day of employment.