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<td>聽聽聽聽聽<strong>聽聽聽聽聽聽<a name="Top"><img src="/web/20110411011411im_/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/Assets/Images/icon_housing-loans.gif" alt="icon_housing-loans" border="0" height="132" width="175"/></a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> <h2><a name="Collective">Benefits</a></h2> <p align="right"><a title="top" href="#Top">Back to Top</a></p> <p>Planning a vacation? Want to know how much vacation you鈥檙e given each year? Or maybe you鈥檙e interested in maternity or paternity leave options? No matter what employee group you belong to, if you鈥檙e looking for answers to questions about collective agreements, policies or labour relations, one site has it all.聽 The Human Resources and Equity page offers a wealth of information, complete with contact information. <br/></p><p>Visit: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm</a> for information abourt your employee group. </p> <h2><a name="Perks"><br/>Perks<br/></a></h2> <p align="right"><a title="top" href="#Top">Back to Top</a></p> <p>Working at聽 U of T, one of Canada鈥檚 top 100 employers, allows you to take advantage of a number special programs and services that can make your time here even more rewarding.聽 <br/><br/>Travel by TTC? Well, you鈥檒l be happy to know as an employee, you have the opportunity to purchase a discounted Metropass. Or if you鈥檙e thinking about getting a new laptop or computer, be sure to check out U of T鈥檚 bookstore which offers competitive pricing, a high level of vendor support and great discounts on various software. <br/><br/>And if you鈥檙e looking to stay active while you鈥檙e on the St. George campus, take advantage of a unique joint membership program that allows you to get a great rate for both athletic facilities and the Faculty Club, known as one of the finest clubs at any Canadian university. U of T employees also receive special rates on home, auto, travel, life and extended health insurance as well as wealth management services through our affinity partners.<br/><br/>For more information on these and other perks visit: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/benefits/perks.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/benefits/perks.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/benefits/perks.htm</a></p> <h2><a name="Faculty Housing"><br/>Faculty and Staff Housing Loans</a></h2> <p align="right"><a title="top" href="#Top">Back to Top</a></p> <p>If you鈥檙e in the market to buy property and are looking at financing,聽 U of T has a Faculty and Staff Housing Loan program that may be a great fit. The loan policy helps qualified faculty and staff to finance the purchase of a family home, by providing loans when required, in excess of a first mortgage (usually 80 per cent of purchase price). The financing is in the form of a demand loan from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, which is guaranteed by the University of Toronto. The guarantee is secured by a registered second mortgage (not greater than 15 per cent of purchase price) on the property.</p> <p>For more information and to apply visit: <a title="www.finance.utoronto.ca/services/facstaffloan.htm" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110411011411/http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/services/facstaffloan.htm" target="_blank">http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/services/facstaffloan.htm</a></p> <h2><a name="Classes"><br/>Classes</a></h2> <p align="right"><a title="top" href="#Top">Back to Top</a></p> <p>Going back to school or taking courses while working can be challenging but hitting the books is a lot more convenient when it鈥檚 right on campus. </p> <p><strong><br/>School of Continuing Studies</strong><br/></p> <p>The School of Continuing Studies: <a title="learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110411011411/http://learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx" target="_blank">http://learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx</a> offers continuing education part-time courses and certificates in business and professional studies, arts and science, English as a second language and languages and translation. The school offers relevant and flexible learning that will suit many needs and interests.聽 You can learn online, in a classroom or take a one-day workshop. You can even register for a certificate that will transform your career entirely. To find out more visit:聽 <a title="learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110411011411/http://learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx" target="_blank">http://learn.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx</a></p> <p>Staff tuition聽waivers may be available (check the provisions of your employee group: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" target="_blank">www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm</a>) and tuition waiver forms are available online: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm</a> </p> <p><strong>Academic courses</strong><br/>Why not take advantage of educational opportunities at one of the world鈥檚 best universities? Tuition聽waiver for both undergraduate and master鈥檚 degree programs is available for staff in a number of bargaining units (check the provisions of your employee group: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm" target="_blank">www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/groups.htm</a>) or you can enrol as a non-degree student: <a title="www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm/adm_other_req/adm_nd.htm" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110411011411/http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm/adm_other_req/adm_nd.htm" target="_blank">http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm/adm_other_req/adm_nd.htm</a> and take courses for the sheer enjoyment of learning. <br/><br/>Tuition waiver forms are available online: <a title="www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm" href="/web/20110411011411/http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms.htm<br/></a><br/><strong>Organizational Development and Learning Centre<br/></strong>U of T鈥檚 Organizational Development and Learning Centre: <a title="www.utoronto.ca/hrhome/odlc/odlc.htm" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110411011411/http://www.utoronto.ca/hrhome/odlc/odlc.htm" target="_blank">http://www.utoronto.ca/hrhome/odlc/odlc.htm</a> offers staff the opportunity to enhance their workplace skills with courses in management, communications, work/life balance and student experience. 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