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Performance-based merit pay provides a way for M&P employees, Non-Union Technicians, Executive Administrative Staff and Farm Workers to move from the midpoint to the maximum of their salary ranges. It recognizes and rewards meritorious performance. Funding for the program is reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, and is approved based on the University’s ability to pay for increases.
The program also requires that all departments use the same range of increases, even if they are able to afford higher increases, so that the program is equitable for all of UBC.
Administrators and Department Heads administer merit pay increases annually. Instructions and other support materials are available below.
Memo: 2011 Performance-Based Merit Pay Program (May 4, 2011)
Staff are eligible for merit increases for their current position if as of the merit criteria date (for 2011, this date is June 30, 2010):
Administrators must complete the merit spreadsheet and return it to Joyce Wei at joyce.wei@ubc.ca by June 7, 2011. Staff Appointment Forms must be forwarded to your Payroll representative by June 15, 2011.
Merit increases will be reflected on paycheques for July 15, 2011 if paperwork is received by the June 15, 2011 deadline.
While performance-based merit pay is designed to provide a tool to move employees from the midpoint to the maximum of their salary ranges, managers also have the option of awarding employees with one-time bonuses instead of a salary raise.
Note: Employees who are currently at the top of their salary range are not eligible for ongoing salary increases, but can be rewarded for meritorious performance through alternative means such as one-time bonuses, extra vacation time or career development opportunities such as conferences, courses, or coaching.
Should you have any questions related to the Merit Pay program, please contact Joyce Wei at joyce.wei@ubc.ca or 604.822.6865.
