BENEFITS AND REWARDS

At Descartes, we have strong values and a clear vision for the future. This includes caring for our employees from the perspective of financial security and personal growth. Our benefits program is designed to provide employees and their dependents with the support to maintain financial protection and good health. This document includes important information about the benefits program.

Financial & Retirement

At Descartes, employees are paid by direct-deposit to the financial institution of their choice on a semi-monthly basis.

Compensation

Industry competitive base salaries with eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses. Eligibility for merit increases following performance reviews based on enhancements in level of skill, effort, productivity and quality of work.

Group Retirement & Saving Plans

RRSP

Employee basic contribution: 1-5% of your earnings per year

DPSP – Employer Contribution
Less than 3 years of employment service: 50% match of your contributions to a maximum of 2.5% of earnings per year

3 years of employment services & more: 60% match of your contributions to a maximum of 3% of earnings per year

Health & Well-Being

Your health and well-being are our top priority at Descartes – that’s why we provide access to great health care coverage to employees all over the world. We ensure that these programs are reflective of the local market and can meet your needs wherever you are.

Prescription

No deductible
• In-Canada Prescription Drug Expenses:
o Covered Dispensing Fee Portion 100%, up to $7
o All Other Drug Expenses 90%
o All Other Expenses 100%

Other Health Benefits

• Hospital: Semi-private room
• Home Nursing Care: $10,000 for a maximum of 3 years per condition
• Chronic Care: $25 per day
• Smoking Cessation Products: $300 lifetime
• Hearing Aids: $500 every 5 years
• Custom-fitted Orthopedic Shoes and Custom-made Foot Orthotics: $300 every 12 months

Vision Care

All Vision Care Services:
PVS discounts

Dental Plan

Basic Treatment

• Orthodontic Treatment: $1,000 lifetime

Accidental Dental Injury Coverage: Unlimited

Health Care Spending Account

For you and your dependents a pre-tax dollars (not a taxable) benefit $250 each calendar year

Life Insurance

Employee Basic Life Insurance:
Dependent Basic Life:

Paramedical Expense

For you and your dependents, we offer:

Chiropractors:

Podiatrists:

Psychologists/Social Workers:

Speech Therapists:

Massage Therapists:

• Osteopaths: $500 each calendar year

Global Medical Assistance Program

We offer coverage for emergency medical care when you and your dependents are out of the country.

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Vacation Time

We start with 15 business days. The number of vacation days is based on your level and years of service.

Work Life Balance

We offer 7 days of paid time off when you are unable to work due to sickness or injury.

Other Special Paid Leaves

In addition to sick leave and paid time off, other offerings may be available for special situations:

Moving:

Marriage:

Personal Time:

Floating Day:

Jury Duty

Bereavement Leave

Descartes Maternity Leave: are pregnant or have recently delivered a child.

Descartes Parental Leave: legally authorized parent.

Physiotherapists:

Parental Transition Back to Work Schedule:

Career Development With Opportunities for Advancement

• We offer job training & tuition

Our employees come from many different backgrounds. We believe that contributes to our success. We can draw on the perspectives and skills of men and women of different age groups, different cultural backgrounds and different life experiences. In our workplace, everyone has the right to be treated fairly and equally.

• Employee referral bonus