Statutory Holidays
In Canada, we have both federal and provincial observed holidays. A statutory holiday (also known as "stats", "general" or "public" holiday) in Canada is legislated either by the federal government or the provincial or territorial government.
For example, Good Friday is a public holiday at a national level in Canada. In addition, there are optional holidays commonly observed but not legally mandated to observe. Alberta has a few optional holidays, and Easter Monday is one of those that Heartland Housing Foundation has chosen to observe. Those who qualify and work on a stat will be paid as such.
Heartland Housing Foundation (HHF) recognizes the following thirteen (13) general holidays: New Year’s Day, Alberta Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Heritage Day, Labour Day, Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Spring Safety
Spring brings melting snow, wet walkways, changing temperatures, and more activity outdoors. A few quick checks can prevent slips, strains, and seasonal injuries, both on shift and after hours.
Slips, trips & falls: Slow down on wet entrances and parking lots, use handrails, and keep walkways clear of cords, clutter, and loose mats.
Footwear check: Swap winter boots for shoes with good tread, especially if you move between outdoors/indoors frequently.
Back & strain prevention: Spring clean smart: break loads into smaller trips, ask for help, and use carts/dollies when available. At home, lift with your legs and avoid twisting while carrying.
Vehicle readiness: Potholes and lingering ice happen. Leave extra stopping distance. Check wipers, washer fluid, and tire condition/pressure as temperatures swing.
Allergy & respiratory triggers: If you’re sensitive to dust/pollen, keep needed medications handy and talk with your leader if symptoms may affect tasks.
Sun & dehydration: UV increases rapidly in spring. Use sunscreen for outdoor tasks, wear sunglasses, and keep a water bottle nearby, even on cooler days.
Ticks & bugs: When outdoors, cover exposed skin, use repellent as needed, and do a tick check after yard work or walks.
Report hazards early: If you notice a spill, damaged flooring, broken lighting, or an unsafe practice, report it right away so it can be corrected.
Quick goal: Take 2 minutes this week to spot one thing you can tidy, repair, or report. Small fixes make a big difference.
Financial Support Services Through TELUSHealth
Every Employee of Heartland Housing Foundation has access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
https://heartland-housing.lifeworks.com/home
User name: heartland
Password: eap
Plan your financial future with confidence. Convenient, personalized and interactive, Financial Support Services are available to help you and your family understand and solve everyday and complex financial concerns. Gain valuable insight and the tools to build a solid financial plan.
Financial Support Services – Concerned and overwhelmed about the financial landscape? Help is a call or click away! EAP Financial Support Services is a good first step towards understanding and solving financial concerns. Tackle those money-stressors with the guidance of our expert advisors.
Our Financial Support Services are designed to suit your learning, lifestyle and comfort level. We offer the following options for financial support:
Online Financial Planning Service - This interactive and personalized online program provides financial education and helps you create an action plan for your future. Convenient and secure, you can access the program online anytime, anywhere. The three-month program begins with an assessment to determine your individual financial situation and a tailored action plan is built from your assessment results. You will use worksheets, calculators and task lists to keep your plan on track.
Financial Consultations - Seek professional financial advice through confidential in-person or telephonic consultations. We can help relieve the stress you may have when dealing with financial matters and planning. Our advisors will provide you with answers to your financial questions and recommend a course of action to meet your goals. Should you need more personalized or specific financial advice, you will be referred to a financial advisor who can support your unique needs.
CareNow Programs
Achieving Financial Wellbeing – This program is designed to help individuals learn good money management habits so that they can achieve greater financial literacy in their day-to-day life.
To access these programs, please visit the LifeWorks platform (website/mobile app) and click on “Wellbeing” from the top navigation and scroll down to the CareNow section. Select the appropriate program and follow the steps.
Financial well-being causes high stress among 75% of employees. Please see the additional resources and support available on the TelusHealth platform :
Understanding and Improving Your Money Mindset
Financial Wellbeing Toolkit
How to Deal With Financial Insecurity and Debt Stress
Coping with Challenges (Video Series)