Your Parental Leave
Everything Kornelius Groupe covers.
What you get, what we pay, who to talk to. All in one place.
Salary Top-Up
We top up government benefits
of base salary
Weeks 1–6
of base salary
Weeks 7–18
Available Accommodations
Flexibility Kornelius Groupe offers around your leave.
UP TO 4 WEEKS
Phased return-to-work
Return at 60% / 80% schedules without prorated pay during your first month back.
UP TO 12 MONTHS
Flex schedule on return
Set your start time, condense your week, or work hybrid by default for your first year back.
104 WEEKS
Job protection
PRIVATE · BOOKABLE
Lactation rooms
Two private rooms on each floor, fridge-equipped, available by 1-tap booking.
Extra Benefits
What Kornelius Groupe adds beyond the standard package.
$2,000 / CHILD
New parent stipend
One-time, untaxed stipend for setup costs — furniture, gear, classes, anything you need.
$500 / MONTH
Childcare reimbursement
Toward licensed daycare, nanny share, or in-home care — for the first 24 months after return.
DAY 1, NO COST
Baby on extended health
Add your child within 31 days of birth or adoption — no waiting period, no premium.
CONTINUES
RRSP matching during leave
Your 6% RRSP match continues on your top-up earnings throughout the full 18-week window.
From Your Company
Latest message to parents on leave.
ANNOUNCEMENT
April 18, 2026
RRSP match is increasing to 7%
Starting July 1, our RRSP match goes from 6% to 7% — including for parents currently on leave. The new rate applies to top-up weeks remaining in your window.
You don't need to do anything. The change shows up on your first pay period in July.
The fine print
Click each item to see who to contact and what to do.
Who to talk to
Your three points of contact at Kornelius Groupe.
BENEFITS & PAYROLL
Sara Mendes
YOUR DIRECT MANAGER
Alex Patterson
GROUP INSURANCE
Sun Life
EXTERNAL · 1:1 VIDEO CALL
Your Manela concierge
A real person who knows parental leave inside-out. Book a video call to walk through anything — no judgement, no admin, no HR loop.
Plan your leave length and timing around your goals.
Decode government benefits (EI / QPIP) and how they stack.
Walk through paperwork together, line by line.
Talk through the harder stuff — managing up, return anxiety.
Get a second opinion before you commit to a plan.
The fine print
Click each item to see who to contact and what to do.
Stay Connected With Your Employer
Request updates on key workplace developments during your leave, including projects, team structure, team members, strategic priorities, and product updates. Alternatively, request a 30-minute coffee chat with a team member or your manager to reconnect, catch up, and prepare for your return.
Request Update