Benefits
Wellness & Benefits Specialist: Mark Melvin
Phone: 604-985-8335
Email: Mark_Melvin@squamish.net
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is continuously working on wellness and benefit initiatives to support employees and their families by ensuring market competitiveness and staying on top of trends.
We currently have a group benefits plan—which is 100% Nation paid for all eligible employees and their eligible family members—and a pension plan with the opportunity to have the Nation match up to 8% with an additional 2% unmatched voluntary option. The Nation also offers a 2.2% supplementary saving plan account. In addition, employees can access and use their leave bank, family days, and vacation days.
Documents
Nation Updates
Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
etsím lam̓ tl’a i7x̱w swat (washroom for everyone)
We’re excited to announce that starting next week, new All Gender Washroom signage will be in place across Squamish Nation buildings to support a safe and private experience for all who need to use the washroom!