When your greatest asset is people, treat them as such.

We recognize that the benefits package is an important aspect of your decision to join a company - for you and your family. We also appreciate that our ability to keep our great staff with us and motivated is affected by how well our benefits compare to the competition. Most importantly, as an employee-owned firm, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of the Jacques Whitford family - our employees and their families.

Therefore, Jacques Whitford offers you a comprehensive, flexible benefit plan that is progressive within our industry. From dental and health, employee and family counseling, to disability and retirement, we've designed our plans to meet and adapt to your changing needs - professional and personal - providing full coverage and security for you and your loved ones, for now and in the future. We never stand still. We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance our programs. 

Here are some of the programs we currently offer:

• Dental, Health & Vision - comprehensive plans that cover both you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential counseling and information services to you and your family.
• Pension/401K - employee and employer contribution plan to assist you in saving for your retirement.
• Family Leave Top-Up – financial support for employees on Maternity, Parental and Adoption Leave.
• Flexible Work Options – flexible work hours.
• Fitness Subsidy – financial support for personal fitness costs.
• Career Planning Program – plans for employees to develop their careers.
• Competitive Vacation Entitlements – commensurate with experience.
• Paid Personal Leave Days – paid leave for employees to attend to important personal matters.
• Paid Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability – financial support during illnesses or following injuries.
• Best Doctors Program - connects employees and world renowned doctors to seek second medical opinions.
• Employee Health Assessments – onsite Wellness Clinics offer free screening services to support employees’ health and well being.
• Employee Education Sponsorship Program – financial support for employees to pursue technical or management studies.
• Queen’s Leadership Program – prestigious development program for leaders.
• Technical Training and Professional Development – financial support and opportunities for employees to further their education and learning.
• Share Purchase Plan – opportunity for employees to become shareholders.
• Performance and Service Based Rewards – gifts for individual performance and service to the company.
• Employee Referral Incentives – financial incentive for recruiting and retaining a referred employee.
• Stipend Publication Program – incentive and recognition for publications.