Access Great Perks!
Working at Selkirk College means access to some great perks.
Selkirk College's Employee Code of Conduct and Purchasing Policies both prohibit employees from using their employment at the college to obtain discounts for personal use, however, the good news is that there are some official employee perks available.
Homewood Health
The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) gives professional, confidential counselling services to employees and their dependent families. The service is voluntary and the goal of the program is a short-term solution focused on helping employees resolve personal and/or work life issues. Homewood Health can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-663-1142.
To sign up for Homewood Health:
1. Visit homewood.ca or click here.
2. Click "Sign Up" to create an account and enter your invitation code.
3. Your customer account name is Selkirk College.
4. Your invitation code is BCI714.
5. Enter your name, preferred email address and a few other pieces of information to create your profile.
Homewood Health has an online platform called Pathfinder. To learn more about it, watch a tutorial. To learn more about Homewood Health in general, register for a Homewood Plan member orientation webinar. A key component of Pathfinder is the Homewood PulseCheck. It will ask for a few additional details, including how you’re feeling and your primary area of interest or concern.
Wellness Webinars
- The Stress Re-Set: Unlocking Your Stress Cycle & Preventing Burnout
- Watch the Recording, password: Wellness1
- The Energy Equation: Boosting Your Energy for Increased Resilience
- Watch the Recording, password: Wellness2
- The Life Balance Blueprint: Aligning Work, Rest, and Well-being
Additional Perks
- Microsoft Suite productivity suite is available to download for free for all current staff members on up to two devices. Visit the Knowledge Centre for download instructions.
- TELUS offers employees an Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) for mobile devices and for bundling PureFibre internet (where available). You can set this up with any local TELUS dealer. All you need is your valid current Selkirk College email address and proof of ID. Local dealers include Rock Island Tape Centre in Trail, Andre’s in Castlegar, and the Andre’s kiosk at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson. Alternatively, you can sign up online.
- Perkopolis offers employes on a current contract with their valid Selkirk College e-mail address exclusive online managed discounts, rewards and benefits backed by a personal concierge service with no fees. Sign up for free online.
- Browse our latest wellness resources, from seasonal health tips to practical tools for everyday life. Check back for updates.
- Teladoc Medical Experts, Newsletter-May-2026 - Identifying Emotions
- Life Lines May 2026.pdf - Menopause and Mental Health
- Teladoc Medical Experts -April 2026 - Small Wins and Seasonal Allergies
- Homewood Life Lines April 2026.pdf - Practical Steps to Build Self-Compassion
- Homewood Life Lines March 2026 - Neurodiversity in Focus
- Teladoc March 2026 - Focus on Women's Healthcare Needs
- Homewood Life Lines February 2026: Emotional Intelligence
- Homewood Life Lines January 2026 - AI Anxiety: Strategies for Coping
- Homewood Life Lines December 2025 - Letting Go of Expectations
- Teladoc Newsletter November 2025 - Sharing Gratitude
- Homewood Life Lines November 2025 - Managing Negative Emotions
- Teladoc Newsletter October 2025 - Preventive Screenings and Mindful Breathing
- Homewood Life Lines October 2025 - Living with Agoraphobia
- Teladoc Newsletter September 2025 - Developing and Deploying Hidden Talents
- Homewood Life Lines September 2025 - Navigating Relapse
- Homewood Life Lines August 2025 - Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain
- Teladoc Newsletter August 2025 - Caregiving, Teen Mental Health
- Homewood Life Lines July 2025 - How Domestic Abuse Affects Mental Well-being
- Teladoc Newsletter July 2025 - Summer Skin Care, Foods to Fight Inflammation
The participation in Microsoft 365, TELUS Exclusive Partner Program or Perkopolis is entirely voluntary and at each employee’s discretion. Selkirk College provides no express or implied guarantee or warranty with respect to any products or services supplied by Microsoft 365, TELUS Exclusive Partner Program or Perkopolis. Each employee, as a condition of their participation in Microsoft 365, TELUS Exclusive Partner Program or Perkopolis, hereby releases Selkirk College of any liability for any and all loss, damage or expense incurred by the employee arising out of their participation or use of Microsoft 365, TELUS Exclusive Partner Program or Perkopolis.