Competitive Wages and Benefits

Collective bargaining and our own market research ensure that our wages remain competitive.

We also offer several benefits. These benefits vary based on your position:

• BC Medical Services Plan
• Extended Health Care, Dental Plan, Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• The ability to contribute to an RRSP, buy Canada Savings Bonds and pay for your property taxes and recreation pass through payroll deduction

 Four unions or associations represent our staff:

• C.U.P.E. (Canadian Union of Public Employees), Local 2011
• International Association of Firefighters, Local 967
• Saanich Police Association
• Exempt Group

Robust Learning and Development Program

We help you pay for courses to help you improve on the job or advance in an identified, approved career path with us.

Saanich Corporate Culture

Our culture holds true to our motto, “Populo Serviendo”. This is Latin for “Serving the People”. We value our employees with:

• good working conditions
• the option for flexible work
• support for family and personal needs
• a formal banquet each year to celebrate our long-service employees