Some of the benefits that Cypress County employees enjoy:
- $1,000 per year health and wellness allowance (taxable benefit)
- $150 per year safety footwear allowance
- Extended health care coverage including:
- 100% prescription drugs with generic substitution
- Vision up to $250 per 12 months and eye exams every 12 months
- $750 per year for massage therapist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, dietitian, audiologist, osteopath, podiatrist, naturopath, speech therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist/social worker and acupuncturist
- Medical supplies such as hearing aids, up to $700 per 5 calendar years
- General or rehabilitation hospital semi-private room
- Emergency travel assistance
- Dental coverage including:
- Oral exams and full-mouth x-rays, one per two calendar years
- Recall exams and fluoride treatments, two per one calendar year
- Surgical procedures, orthodontic, periodontal and endodontic services are covered 50% up to a combined maximum of $3,000 per calendar year
- No waiting period or deductible
- Preparation for retirement with contributions to the defined benefit Local Authorities Pension Plan
- Short term disability top-up program, long-term disability insurance
- Permanent employees accumulate 12 days of sick leave annually and use up to 5 days annually for family illness
- Group Life Insurance providing double indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment and dependent coverage insurance
- Educational development through courses and training, paid for by the county to improve job competency and prepare for advancement
- Medicals necessary to maintain a valid operator’s licence paid for by the county
- Personal day in lieu of reduced Employment Insurance Premium
- Statutory holidays and earned vacation days (start with 3 weeks per year, 4 weeks for supervisors)