"In alignment with our Core Values, this program has been designed to publicly and privately acknowledge employee and team contributions and achievements. We hope to encourage healthy competition, boost company culture, collaborate with others, generate new ideas, change the way we think about productivity, work smarter and harder, go the extra mile, affect employee behaviour, and provide meaningful targets with corresponding rewards.
We believe that recognizing our employees not only fosters a positive work environment, but also motivates everyone to strive for excellence. Our hope is that you will feel a portion of our appreciation for each one of you for your hard work and dedication."
- Malcolm Fleming, Integrator
Annual Rewards
These rewards are to be given out once per year in the Quarter 1 All Hands Meeting.
See Disclaimers at bottom of page for tax implications.
Jack Impact Leadership Reward
Prize value of $10,000!
How will you spend the cash? Equivalent to groceries for 1 year, an international trip for 2, a mission abroad, or multiple professional development opportunities - Let's get creative! Includes a specialized trophy with your name engraved.
Recognition of any staff member - regardless of role - who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities.
This reward celebrates those who lead. They inspire others, identify issues, provide solutions, take initiative, promote teamwork, are a positive influence, embrace and promote change though formal leadership or everyday actions.
Target: Exemplary performance - standout from the crowd. Embraces and embodies our 4 Core Values, our culture, our passion and vision.
Available to all staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual, as well as clients, customers, and vendors to Visionary by email. Submission requires employee's name, examples of leadership, impact, and supporting comments. Due date of nominations with references by November 30th. Winner is selected by Visionary following interview process with references from applicable stakeholders.
Bob Bomber Company MVP Reward
Cash prize of $5,000!
Plus a high-end embroidered bomber jacket.
Recognition of employee that has gone above and beyond their expected responsibilities.
This reward celebrates the organization's MVP. They provide exceptional contributions, have dedication to excellence in their role, consistently exceed performance expectations, deliver remarkable results, have unwavering commitment and make a significant, measurable impact to their divisions' overall success.
Target: Exemplary performance - standout from the crowd. Embraces and embodies our 4 Core Values, our culture, our passion and vision.
Available to all staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual, as well as clients, customers, and vendors to Integrator by email. Submission requires employee's name, examples of leadership, impact, and supporting comments. Due date of nominations with references by November 30th. Winner is selected by Integrator following interview process with references from applicable stakeholders.
Quarterly Rewards
These rewards are determined once per Quarter, with occasional annual participation.
Core Values Reward
Annual Reward Draw value $700: Hockey game tickets, new TV, iPad
Quarterly nominations for Tim Horton's Gift Cards
This reward is given in recognition of an employee that has consistently showed recognition and gives an exemplary performance of Classic's core values:
- Commited to Each Other
- Fanatically Driven to Succeed
- Top Quality Results
- Do the Right Things.
Available to all staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual via form submission.
Up to 20 rewards per quarter and one annual reward by random draw. Employees can receive multiple nominations throughout the year resulting in multiple annual draw entries.
Positivity Pulse Reward
Win a $150 Gift Card!
Participation in fun contest, initiative or activity.
Available to All Staff!
How to Participate: Winner selected by Marketing Team based on participation.
Monthly Rewards
These rewards are determined with monthly nominations and draws, with all nominations into an annual prize draw.
Productivity Pro Reward
Monthly Tim Hortons Gift Card and Entry into Annual Prize Draw
Monthly Nominees - Tim Hortons Gift Card.
Monthly Draw Winner - Apple Air Pods, tank of gas, or dinner and entertainment.
Annual Prize - Hockey Game tickets, TV, iPad, and more!
This reward is for recognition of employees for consistently hitting "what's my number?"
Available to all staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations come from direct reports based on employee performance via form submission.
Up to 20 nominations per month, with entries into monthly draws and one annual reward by random draw. Employees can receive multiple nominations and rewards per year resulting in multiple draw entries.
Safety Ambassador Reward
Monthly Tim Hortons Gift Card and Entry into Annual Prize Draw
Monthly Nominees - Tim Hortons Gift Card.
Monthly Draw Winner - Apple Air Pods, tank of gas, or dinner and entertainment.
Annual Prize - Hockey Game tickets, TV, iPad, and more!
This reward is for recognition of an individual that consistently complies with safety regulations and standards.
Available to all staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual via form submission. Nominations are reviewed and selected, at random, by the Safety Director.
Up to 20 nominations per month, with entries into monthly random draws and one annual random draw. Employees can receive multiple nominations and rewards per year resulting in multiple draw entries.
Grease Guru Reward
Monthly Tim Hortons Gift Card and Entry into Annual Prize Draw
Monthly Nominees - Tim Hortons Gift Card.
Monthly Draw Winner - Apple Air Pods, tank of gas, or dinner and entertainment.
Annual Prize - Hockey Game tickets, TV, iPad, and more!
Recognition of employee that consistently maintains equipment and vehicles!
Available to all equipment operators and drivers via form submission!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual via form submission. Nominations are reviewed and selected, at random, by the Safety Director.
Up to 20 nominations per month, with entries into monthly random draws and one annual random draw. Employees can receive multiple nominations and rewards per year resulting in multiple draw entries.
Snow Trooper Reward
Win a dinner and a movie for 2!
Recognition of employee that goes above and beyond for snow clearing teams and shows exemplary performance.
Available to all snow staff!
How to Nominate: Nominations can come from every employed individual via form submission. Nominations are reviewed and selected, at random, by the Snow Coordinator.
1 reward per month during snow season (approximately November through April).
Team Rewards
These rewards are quarterly and annual achievements and celebrations for all employees at Classic grouped by department.
Safety Commitment Reward
Win a Team Celebration!
Team building event for achieving the highest safety meeting completion percentage - minimum 90%
This reward is for recognition of team safety commitment in monthly Safety Meeting participation. Boost culture and influence employee behaviour by changing the way we think about safety.
Available to all staff by teams.
Selected by Safety Director based on competion statistics.
Only available from May through October.
Thank You Reward
Celebrate Together!
Completely subjective expression/token of appreciation!
Team Leaders, organized by Safety Commitment Reward groups, will coordinate with all their team members to celebrate their successes during the year. Team Leaders will determine how budgets are spent, respective of team preferences.
Available to all staff by teams.
Full value per team must be spent with no carryover. Overspending will not be re-imbursed and receipts must be submitted to Integrator. Cannot be spent by any manager and/or supervisor for personal benefit and must avoid individual spend in all circumstances to avoid favourtism or politicking, this is for the team. Reward budget resets on January 1st.
Other Rewards
Daily Shout Out
Public recognition of employee performance (during dispatch or morning huddle).
Available to all staff.
Selected and presented by Direct Reports.
Get verbal recognition and appreciation!
Employee Spotlight
Opportunity to get to know their community of peers.
Available to all staff.
Nominated by Direct Report to and selected by HR.
Get verbal, newsletter, and social media recognition and a Visa Gift Card!
Employee Rewards & Recognition Program Disclaimers
Classic's Employee Rewards & Recognition Program is available to all qualifying staff excluding members of the Leadership Team and Ownership. Winners of monthly, quarterly, and annual draws will be selected at random.
Taxable Benefits
What are Taxble Benefits? Taxable benefits are perks provided by the employer that are considered income by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This means that while you enjoy these benefits, they could affect your taxable income come tax season.
Common Examples
■ Meals and Entertainment: A nice gesture for the stomach, but the taxman is hungry too.
■ Employee Discounts: Saving money is great, but sometimes those savings can be taxed.
■ Gifts and Bonuses: Who doesn't love a surprise gift? Just remember, the taxman loves surprises too!
Why It Matters. Understanding taxable benefits helps you plan better for tax season. While it's awesome to have these perks, knowing their impact on your taxes can prevent any surprises down the road.
Keep It Simple. Let's keep enjoying those benefits while being mindful of how they affect our taxes! If you have questions, feel free to reach out!