| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.88 |
| Liaison | Joséanne Bélanger-Gravel |
| Submission Date | June 3, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Polytechnique Montréal
PA-13: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Shirley
Fagnen Sustainable Development Advisor Sustainable Development Office |
Does the institution have a wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all students?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all staff?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all faculty?:
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s), including information to support each affirmative response above :
The Programme de qualité de vie au travail (Program for Quality of Life at Work) was established in 2005 to promote wellness. This program provides $150 towards enrolment in an activity chosen by the employee, whether it be in sports, arts, or culture, or to develop healthy lifestyles. Depending on the budget and the number of applicants, up to three activities per year may be refunded to an employee. Several lunchtime courses are offered within Polytechnique’s facilities including Insanity, cross-training, zumba, yoga, and pilates. There is also a Weight Watchers group. Registration at the Université de Montréal sports centre (CEPSUM) is available to Polytechnique employees at a reduced cost.
Wellness days are held for the entire community, students and employees alike. These days include massage stations, pet therapy, mindfulness meditation, balance (nutrition and sport), board games, Lego blocks, and mandalas. A massage therapist offers her services one day a week to employees, and Polytechnique provides free flu vaccinations.
In addition, an employee assistance program is available to those who are dealing with difficult situations, and a psychotherapist is available to help employees returning to work after a long leave of absence. Similarly, all students can have access to a psychotherapist via the Service aux étudiants de Polytechnique (Polytechnique Student Services).
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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