Company Policies
What document outlines all the company's polices and procedures?
Employee Handbook
What is the name of our Benefits provider?
Beneva
RRSP is managed through Manulife
What 2 things must be done before entering the Kitchen?
1) Wash hands before entering, use hand sanitizer
2) Remove soiled clothing or PPE, outdoor shoes, and no bare feet
What 3 Managers report into the Operations Manager
Mill Manager
Mine Manager
Maintenance Manager
What is the name of the hill you can hike to in Keno City to get panoramic views of the surrounding area?
Sign Post Hill
When are you required to provide a doctors note?
If you are sick for 3 more more consecutive days
As per Yukon standards, employees are eligible for 1 unpaid sick day each month. Hecla will pay for 3 per calendar year
*Employees sick for longer may inquire about Short term disabilities
What percent is Vacation Pay for new employees?
4%
4% - 0 to 3 years
6% - 3 to 5 years
8% - 5+ years
How far in advance do employees need to be booking travel to site?
At least 14 days in advance
However, you are encouraged to do sooner!
Who is Helca's current CEO?
Rob Krcmarov
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Where in Keno City can you still order pizza?
Keno City Snack Bar
What percentage of the crew must be present to meet staffing levels?
90%
The maximum absence from a team/crew is 10%. This includes LOAs, unpaid vacations, illness/injury leaves and all other types of absences
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How much are employees eligible to have reimbursed per calendar year through our PPE Allowance policy?
$250
This covers PPE expenses such as CSA approved footwear, work gloves, high his work apparel, coveralls, safety hats and more
Prescription Safety Glasses are a separate expense covered up to $350 per calendar year
Where are the 2 Camp Muster points?
Muster Point #1: Kitchen
If unsafe then proceed to point #2
Muster Point #2: Across the Silver Trail highway
What province does a majority of our workforce currently live in?
British Columbia at 38%
Tied for second is Alberta and Ontario at 14%
What Canadian Reality TV series has previously filmed in Keno City?
Yukon Gold
Name 3 times Alcohol & Drug testing may occur
Pre-Employment Testing
Post-Accident/Incident Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
Post EAP Return to Duty Testing
Critical Position Testing
*more information on each type of testing can be found in the employee handbook
What 2 enhancements were made to our benefits package recently?
RRSP Matching - Now eligible for up to 6%
Health Spending Account - Employees now receive up to $1,000 each year to cover additional health related costs incurred for their health and dental
What is the penalty for not returning your room key after you check out?
$50 Will be deducted directly off your pay cheque
Summit has a key box located outside the Dining Hall/Camp Office for key drop off during after hours.
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What age band is a majority of our workforce in?
(29 & under) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60+)
30-39 at 27%
What is Keno City named after?
Keno City was named after the gambling game Keno popular in mining camps at the turn of the 20th century
Played much like a lottery system, players choose numbers ranging 1 though 80 and then numbers are drawn at random to determine the winner!!
Name 3 job protected leaves under Yukon's Employment Standards Act
Sick leave
Bereavement leave
Compassionate care leave
Leave related to the critical illness of a child
Leave related to the critical illness of an adult
Leave related to the disappearance or death of a child as a result of a crime.
Who is our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider?
Telus Health
Our 24/7 physical and psychological support offering assistance with well being, workplace challenges, addictions, legal advice, financial guidance and more!
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What Dates is the Winter Attire Policy in effect?
October 15 - April 30
How many current employees on site are named Rob or Robert?
7!
Robert Murray - HR Generalist
Rob Thompson - Logistics & Warehouse Supervisor
Robert Baldwin - Chief Planning Engineer
Robert Pharand - Berm Mine Tech/ Survey
Rob Rossi - Construction Lead
Robert Leblanc - Miner 2
Rob Proc - Fixed Maintenance Supervisor
In 2017, New York Times published an article naming Keno City "The _________ place in the Yukon"
The weirdest place in the Yukon!