Benefits, Pensions and EAP


Workplace Injuries

If you are hurt while working at Forward House please fill out an accident injury form and if necessary the appropriate insurance documentation.  These forms should be at each location either electronically or paper copies.  If you need these forms and are unable to locate them, please contact your manager or on-call.

Benefits:

If you have benefits with Forward House and need to access information regarding your plan please see the link below for Green Shield

Green Shield Website

Pensions:

If you are part of the union negotiated pension plan at Forward House please visit the link below for information regarding the plan:

  • Canada Life GRS Acccess

Employee Assistance Plan

One of the benefits bargained by the local (and guaranteed under the collective agreement) is the Employee Assistance Plan (E.A.P.).  An E.A.P. is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential short-term counseling to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems.  These problems may include:  mental and emotional well-being, alcohol and other substance abuse, stress, grief, family problems, as well as issues dealing with workplace violence and trauma.  To contact our EAP service please call: 1-877-234-5327.