Non-Bargaining unit employees receive annual performance appraisals and are eligible for variable increases based on the level of their performance over the previous year.
OPSEU bargaining unit employees are compensated for each water and wastewater certificate they acquire and maintain.
Benefits can vary depending on whether the position is "permanent" or "temporary". Differences in benefits packages in the OPS also depend on the employee group to which you belong. Health benefits include coverage for prescription drugs, supplemental health and hospital, dental, vision and hearing aids.
There are two pension plans, the Public Service Pension Plan and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Pension Plan. Both are contributory, defined benefit plans, where employees receive a pension at retirement, determined by salary and years of credit in the plan. Both the employees and the employer contribute to the pension plans.
Shepell-FGI provides confidential counselling to help employees deal with a variety of personal and work-related concerns. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to OCWA employees and their eligible family members.
88% of OCWA employees are considered to be non-managerial and are therefore in one of four bargaining units. Each bargaining unit offers its own unique compensation and benefits plans, so the package you receive may vary, depending on which union represents your role.
Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) [1]
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO) [2]
