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Human Resources Services

Total Rewards for Operations and Maintenance (Unifor Local 5555, Unit 5)

Operations and Maintenance employees ensure that the University facilities are well-cared for and adequate to support the University’s operations. These employees possess a broad understanding of many technical aspects and a working knowledge of many different machines and equipment. Operations and Maintenance employees are represented by Unifor Local 5555, Unit 5.

Compensation

Compensation is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 5

Unifor Local 5555 Unit 5 Collective Agreement 2021-2025 for Operations & Maintenance

Benefits

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Unifor Unit 5 Operations and Maintenance Benefits Booklet

Benefit Booklet for Active Operations and Maintenance

WEBSITE

Mental Health Resources

Review Mental Health Resources Available to McMaster Staff & Faculty

Sun Life Benefit Information

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Employee Extended Health and Dental Co-Pay Rates

Details of the Employee Extended Health and Dental Co-Pay rates

University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)

Emergency Travel Assistance

Group Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Rx05 Drug Formulary

Retirement Plans

Hourly Pension Plan

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan

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Highlights of the McMaster University Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Members of Operations and Maintenance

Updated January 2026

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Hourly Pension Plan Highlights Document

Updated January 2026

Learning and Development

Tuition Assistance & Bursary Benefit

Learning & Development