Employee Benefits - Overview

At Lakehead University, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Whether you're planning for the future, seeking balance in your daily life, or focusing on your personal wellness, our benefits are here to help you thrive—both at work and beyond. Explore the resources available to you, and discover how we’re invested in your success.

If you are new to benefits and have not received the benefits orientation email (which provides informational documents and enrollment forms), please contact us immediately via email at benefits.hr@lakeheadu.ca.

All benefit inquires can be sent to  benefits.hr@lakeheadu.ca . If you are unsure if you are eligible for benefits, please refer to your offer letter or email us. For details on the benefits that are available to you, please begin by choosing your Employee
Group. 

All additional information on the comprehensive benefits for eligible employees can be found here: Benefits Information

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Benefit Packages by Employee Group

Benefit News and Updates

  • Change4Life Steps Challenge from July 1 to Sep 30:

Take the challenge! Track your steps in Change4Life® for a chance to win a $200 gift card How to participate From July 1 until September 30, simply track 35,000 steps a week to earn an automatic entry each week. At the end of the challenge, eight lucky participants will win a $200 gift card. Visit the trackers page in Change4Life to track your steps manually or connect your wearable device. Access Change4Life by logging into your online account. Don’t forget to visit the Reward Store to redeem your points for a chance to win.

Reminder: Plan members who submit a testimonial are automatically entered into a quarterly draw to win a $50 gift card – giving you more chances to be rewarded for using Change4Life!

Below are Lakehead plan member testimonials:

"I have added my fitbit charge tracker for exercise for a few years now to Change4Life. It has helped me stay in shape and maintain a consistent exercise routine throughout the year of 3 times per week, it has been so helpful in helping me achieve my goals and helping me stay on track!!" - April 2024

"Just nice with all the tools this site has for better living and things you can work for all around better health" - May 2024

"Love the tools and questions it gives you everything you need to start being healthier" - May 2024

  • Introducing GreenShield+, August 21, 2024:

GreenShield is excited to announce that a new digital platform is now available for you to access all your insurance services. GreenShield+ marks the transition from their current platform, GSC everywhere, to a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

This new platform makes it easier for you to use all the services you currently enjoy today as a plan member. It integrates the health services offerings and your insurance benefits so you can access them all in one place. Search for healthcare providers, check benefits coverage, access healthcare services, connect with thousands of healthcare professionals, and seamlessly submit your benefits claims anytime, anywhere.

Check it out today
To get started, go to GreenShield+ or download the new GreenShield+ app from the App Store or Google Play Store and register by following the on-screen sign-up instructions. Accessing GreenShield+ is easy: login using your existing GSC everywhere login and password. New users will need to create a GreenShield+ account.

You will use GreenShield+ to access all your insurance services moving forward, as all your information will be available through the new platform. Access and availability of services may vary depending on your specific plan details.

  • Travel coverage enhancements as of January 1, 2023

Effective January 1, 2023, GSC will be enhancing their standard travel product to provide additional support for plan members experiencing an unforeseen medical emergency while travelling. This new enhanced travel product will replace the current standard travel product. For plan sponsors with unique/non-standard travel plans, there will be no impact to your plan on January 1, 2023.

The enhancements include increases to reimbursement levels for existing eligible expenses along with the inclusion of expenses that were previously excluded.