Coastland is again partnering with the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and their fundraising for the new ICU. Last year Coastland’s Nanaimo employees donated $19,788, an amount that was matched by the Shields Foundation. Due to this success, a patient room in the new ICU will have Coastland’s name on…
Mask use at our operations
To all employees; Mask use is OPTIONAL at our operations in Nanaimo, Annacis Island, and Howe Sound. Menzies Bay is still enforcing masks in the office areas. We respect individuals desire to wear masks for their own comfort and safety. It is expected that all employees will respect others wishes…
Mask Use Update
Today Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry announced there will no longer be a requirement to wear masks in low-risk indoor spaces as of 12:01 am Friday, March 11th. Further to this, she indicated that “Masks will be encouraged in spaces where physical distancing is difficult to maintain.” Additionally, she added,…
Revised Deadline and Pay Out Dates for RSP Incentive
We have revised the pay out dates for the salary and Other pay groups to allow for more time to return the needed paperwork. The product pay group dates remain the same. The pay out dates and paperwork deadlines will be: (Revised Jan 26/22) Deadline Pay Out Date Salary…
RRSP Years of Service Incentive Program
We are in the process of putting together the RRSP years of Service Incentive Program (RRSP matching ) for the 2021 earning period. The entitlement letters will be finished and delivered by the end of next week. The pay out dates and paperwork deadlines will be: Deadline Pay Out Date…
COVID-19 Cases in Nanaimo
Good afternoon, COVID-19’s myriad of news, information, and emotion surrounding it is mounting. In the 21 months leading up to the 2021 year end we cited only 6 cases in Nanaimo. It was an anomaly for an employee of Coastland to get. During our shut-down and into the New Year…
Annacis – Covid Update – January 4, 2022
It has been a while since we have provided an update. With the Omicron variant growing more and more each day, we cannot let our guard down and need to ensure we are doing everything in our power to keep the virus at bay. We have received news that several…
Manulife Name Brand Drug Coverage
Our new benefits provider, Manulife, covers 100% of the cost of generic brand prescriptions. However, If your doctor requires you to use the brand name drug then the following is required: The physician has to indicate “NO SUB” on the prescription. The member also has to submit and be approved…
Employee Benefit Claims prior to December 1, 2021
If any employee incurred an expense up to and including November 30, 2021, claim for reimbursement has to be sent to Canada Life. The employee online accounts for Canada Life have been disabled and the claim has to be done on a paper form, then mailed along with receipts. Manual…
Covid Exposure – December 7
Good afternoon, We have received news that an employee of Coastland Wood Industries has tested positive for COVID-19. Please see the following notice for more information. Covid Exposure Notice Please continue to be diligent in our workplace as well as your away from work activities. Stay tuned for future updates….
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