| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.21 |
| Liaison | Chris Gardner |
| Submission Date | Aug. 23, 2022 |
Douglas College
PA-12: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.25 / 3.00 |
The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
- Mott Electric – three union, full-time electricians
- Johnson Controls – one full time union HVAC tech, one full time non-union DDC tech
- Siemens – Some union, some not. On call only.
- Purcell Mechanical – one non-union. On-call
- B&O – one union, full time carpenter
- Sodexo - 34 employees, 32 unionized (below living wage)
- Chartwells (dining/catering): 39 Staff (Unionized); 3 Managers (Non-Union wage).
- Paladin Security: 53% (17 out of 32) are receiving a wage that is above
the living wage for Metro Vancouver.
Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
At Douglas College, the lowest pay grade for our unionized support staff has an annual base salary ranging from $39,253 to $42,602 (based on 35-hour week for 52 weeks). The total compensation including benefit ranges from $48,379 to $52,507.
Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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