WERE IMPROVING THE WORKING LIVES OF OPEN SHOP CONTRACTORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Merit Contractors Association of Nova
Scotia was established in 1994 and offers membership to
open shop construction companies in Nova Scotia. Whether
you have 5 employees or 5,000, our benefit plan is designed
for contractors offering a great price with outstanding
coverage and portability.
Specific goals of the Association and its
members are to promote safe healthy working conditions and
to ensure fair representation to employees and employers in
Nova Scotia.
Merit provides the following services to
its member companies and their employees:
Advocate to Government and Industry On open shop issues related to employers and their employees.
Comprehensive Medical Benefit Plan Family coverage for Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision Care, Life & Accidental Death Insurance and Long Term Disability.
Owner Operator Plan for 1-3 employees.
Construction Supplier Plan
Construction JobStores Free online job store where jobs and resumes may be posted by employers and employees.
Merit Contractors Construction Trade Award Annual $1,000 scholarship.
Apprenticeship Tuition Reimbursement Fund Reimbursements for eligible Merit apprentices upon successful completion of training blocks.
Apprenticeship Awards Program Annual awards to recognize apprentices who excel in their trade and are nominated by their employer.
Skills Canada Nova Scotia Competition Merit apprentices are eligible to receive support from Merit Nova Scotia if they compete in the Skills Competition.
Employer of Excellence Awards Recognizing employers who demonstrate outstanding Human Resource services. Employers are nominated by their employees.
Retirement Planning Self directed RRSP and retirement programs.
Supervisory Training Program To enhance supervisory skills.
Business, Home & Auto Insurance Discounts available through Johnson Insurance for employers and employees.
Discount Programs for Employers and Employees a broad range of special offers at various merchants help save you money.
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