All post-docs have access to a health and dental benefits plan through Greenshield Canada. You must enroll with Greenshield Insurance as soon as you start at U of T. Plans are prepaid by one month, so your coverage will come into effect the month after you begin your contract.
Looking for more information? Have a look at the SGS page for Post Docs for an overview of practical information provided to post-docs at U of T.
Leave Under the Collective Agreement
Post-docs, who are members of Unit 5, have access to the following types of leave:
| Pregnancy Leave | Up to 17 weeks |
| Parental Leave | Up to 35 weeks (37 for non-birth parent) |
| Sick Leave | 5 days per contract year |
| Bereavement Leave | 3 consecutive days (5 days if extensive travel required) per contract year |
| Compassionate Leave | One week per contract year |
| Jury Duty Leave | 1 week |
| Holidays | Statutory holidays and Presidential Days |
| Vacation | 3 weeks per contract year |
For more information about each type of leave, please visit UofT’s page on leaves and vacation or view the relevant pages from the Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
Other Benefits
Post-doctoral fellows also have access to a number of other services and benefits at the University, including access to the Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP). To learn more about these other benefits, have a look at UofT’s Benefits page.