Perks and possibilities

When you take care of yourself, you make space to care for the people and priorities that matter most. That’s why our benefits are built to support your life.

In a hybrid workplace, we recognize the value of flexibility and the importance of balance. Whether you're caring for family, managing personal commitments or focusing on your well-being, our programs are here to help you feel supported, at work and outside of it.

Prioritize yourself, your health and your wellbeing

Medical

What’s Covered
You can feel confident knowing you’re fully supported. You’ll receive coverage for hospital care, global medical assistance, and out-of-country treatment — plus a wide range of additional health benefits, including:

  • Semi-private hospital stays
  • Home nursing care support
  • Prescription drug coverage within Canada
  • Support for smoking cessation
  • Fertility drug coverage
  • Coverage for blood glucose monitoring equipment
  • Private duty nursing services

We also provide annual coverage for a variety of paramedical services to help you stay healthy and well, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and more.

Healthcare online

Through TELUS Health, you and your dependents get on-demand, anytime access to healthcare practitioners — all from the comfort of home. Whether it’s physical health, mental well-being, or quick answers to everyday health concerns, you can connect with professionals who can help with:

  • Prescriptions
  • Diagnoses
  • Medical advice
  • Mental health support
  • Specialist referrals
  • Lab work requests

It’s fast, convenient, and designed to fit your life — giving you access to the care you need, when you need it.

Dental and vision

Dental Coverage
We know oral health is part of overall health — so we’ve got you and your family covered. Our dental plan helps with everything from routine checkups to major treatments and orthodontics, plus emergency dental care for accidental injuries.

Vision Coverage
See your best with vision benefits for you and your family, including regular eye exams and support for glasses, contact lenses, or laser eye surgery.

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

You and your eligible family members receive confidential, professional counseling sessions by phone or in person per issue per year—for free. Talk to a professional counsellor, who can help you:

  • Manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction
  • Handle relationship issues and divorce
  • Develop your resilience
  • Cope with illness and death
  • Manage your finances and create a financial plan
  • Access legal advice from a licensed attorney

You can also access online resources to help you manage your wellbeing on your own, including childcare and parenting support services, financial tools, and legal advice.

Invest for today and tomorrow

Protecting your future requires more than just one benefit. It means you’ll need support that comes full circle.

  • Employer-matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability

More than just a workplace

Time off

Our unlimited time off policy gives you the flexibility to fully recharge and reset. We also support a range of leave options, including maternity and paternity leaves of absence, so you’re covered through life’s big moments.

Fitness

Whether you're training for a marathon or just getting started, Gen supports your fitness journey with on-site gyms and reimbursements for the ways you move.

Work from elsewhere

Designed to support healthy work-life integration, this benefit lets you extend your vacation stay and work remotely from your travel destination for up to 30 days.

Generous perks

  1. Education reimbursement

    At Gen, we invest in your future with generous reimbursement for degree and nondegree programs that elevate your skills, align with your path and fuel our collective innovation. 

  2. Adoption assistance

    Growing your family is a big moment. Gen offers reimbursements on eligible adoption expenses, including legal and agency fees, so you can focus more on the journey and less on the costs. 

  3. Home improvement

    Our program supports eco-friendly upgrades to your home to reduce environmental impact. By helping remove barriers to sustainable living, we aim to lower Scope 3 emissions and contribute to a healthier planet.

  4. Digital discounts

    You power our brand so you should experience it firsthand. Genovators get access to our products, Microsoft tools and more because protecting your digital life should feel personal.