My Finance
Managing your economic life reduces stress and increases security. The Canadian Payroll Association conducted a poll where 42% said they would be in financial trouble if pay was delayed by even a week. (Click here for full report) Financial wellness is having an understanding of your financial situation and being prepared for changes. Maintaining balance consists of being comfortable with where your money comes from and where it’s going. Below are a list of resources and services that Algonquin College and its partners provide to employees.
Education & Tuition Reimbursement
Algonquin College encourages continuous learning and professional development of all of its employees. To actively encourage the craving of knowledge, programs and courses are provided at a significant discount to College employees, if specific requirements are met. For more information on the requirements and learning initiatives, visit the Education and Tuition Reimbursement page.
Employee Discounts
Many vendors offer discounts to Algonquin College employees. Contact information is provided below for obtaining the most up-to-date information on the discounts. To obtain a discount, you must let the vendor know you are an employee of the college by providing a valid, current Algonquin College identification card.
Internal Benefits:
- Full Time Staff/Corporate Meal Plan – Sign up for this meal plan and purchase any food item(s) at any of our 8 food outlets. Use it in the Marketplace Food Court, Bits n’ Bytes, Tim Hortons, Portable Feast, The Fix Eatery, Booster Juice (Fall 2014) or the 35th Street Market Cafe. You’ll be able to save 5% on all outlets with the exception of Booster Juice, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
- Fitness Zone – College Employees receive special pricing at the College Fitness Zone. Also, College employees get the option of paying for their one-year membership via payroll deduction.
External Offers:
- Apple Computers – Algonquin faculty, staff and students are eligible for the Apple Education discount, this applies to computers, software and some third party products. Note that there are usually no discounts on the more popular items like iPads.
- ChancesR – Visit ChancesR after 7pm and pay with your AC card and receive 10% off!
- Car Rentals – College Employees will receive a 5% discount when renting a vehicle from Enterprise. For reservations, please email Kathy Morris kmorris@dt.com (the college’s travel agent from Direct Travel). A $10 reservation fee will be applied to your credit card. For more information, please contact Amanda Racine
- Loblaws/Independent – if you have a valid student card from taking a course at Algonquin at a discounted rate; visit a Loblaws or an Independent grocery on Tuesdays and receive 10% off your purchase.
- terra20 – Aligned with efforts to pave a more sustainable path, Algonquin College has developed a new partnership with a local, green retailer. terra20 is an Ottawa-based retailer aimed at encouraging a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. Algonquin College employees, students and faculty are eligible to save 10% on all regular-priced products by enrolling in the Saving for Change program!
- Tommy Hilfiger – Shop at the Tommy Hilfiger on College Square and show valid Algonquin College Staff ID to receive 10% off of your purchase!
Employees and College Alumni
If you’re an Alumni graduating from the College, you are eligible for even more discounts! Some additional discounts you can receive include:
- Catering Services – 5% discount on Algonquin’s Catering Services
- Connections Bookstore – 10% discount on all products excluding textbooks and electronics
- Print Shop – Get 10% off including quick copies, digital printing, finishing and bindery, wide format and banners
- Fitness Zone – College Alumni receive special pricing at the College Fitness Zone.
For more information on Alumni discounts, please contact Della Siemens. For more benefits and services for Algonquin College Alumni, visit the Alumni Site.
Retirement Planning
Everyone is different and there are many ways to choose the retirement date that is right for you. Of course, many choose to retire at 65, but some people simply choose a date based on their ideal retirement age. If you’re getting close to retirement age, and you haven’t yet started planning, it’s not too late. And even if you’re a new member, and retirement is still a distant concept, it’s never too early to begin thinking of the role your CAAT Plan pension will play in your overall retirement plan. Let CAAT Pension Plan’s Planning Your Retirement page help plan your retirement.
Your Financial Plan
People with a financial plan worry less and save more.
A financial plan can help you to:
- Know where your money is going
- Understand where the money will come from for your family’s changing needs
- Prepare for different stages of your life
- Maximize your retirement savings
- Protect your hard-earned money against the unexpected
- Manage your taxes