2015 Rate Guide - WSCC Assessment Rat… · 2015 Rate Guide Employer Assessment Rate The 2015 average provisional employer assessment rate is $2.00 per $100 of assessable payroll.

2015 Rate Guide

Employer Industry Classifications

and Assessment Rates

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VisionEliminate workplace diseases and injuries.

MissionIn partnership with stakeholders, we ensure workplace safety, and care for workers.

ValuesRespectEngagementIntegrityOpennessExcellence

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2015 Rate Guide

Employer Assessment RateThe 2015 average provisional employer assessment rate is $2.00 per $100 of assessable payroll.

Year’s Maximum Insurable Remuneration (YMIR)The 2015 Year’s Maximum Insurable Remuneration is $86,000.

These rates may not apply to mega-projects in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut. For additional information, please contact the WSCC.

The Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and NunavutThis booklet summarizes the WSCC employer assessment rates. It provides a general overview, and in no way replaces the Workers’ Compensation Acts. For inquiries or additional information, please contact our offices.

*The Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is 100% funded by employers of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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Class Industry Description Page

Class 1 Outdoor Recreation 6 Subclass 10 & Tourism

Class 2 Mining 6

Subclass 22 Mining Operations 6

Subclass 27 Mining Services 7

Class 3 Oil & Gas 7

Subclass 36 Oil & Gas Well Drilling 7

Subclass 37 Oil & Gas Development, Servicing & Pipeline Operations 7

Class 4 Construction 8

Subclass 41 General Construction 8

Subclass 43 Mobile Equipment Operations, Logging & Marine Construction 9

Subclass 46 Mechanical Installation & Servicing 10

Class 5 Transportation 10

Subclass 51 Air Transportation 10

Subclass 53 Ground Transportation 11

Subclass 54 Trucking (General & Long Distance), Water Transportation 11

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIONS AND

ASSESSMENT RATES

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015

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Class Industry Description Page

Class 6 Trade 12

Subclass 62 Retail, Wholesaling & Light Manufacturing 12

Subclass 63 Metal Fabrication, Body Work & Alterations 13

Subclass 66 Automotive Sales & Service 14

Class 7 Services 14

Subclass 71 Business, Communication & Amusement Services 14

Subclass 74 Health, Welfare & Emergency Services 15

Subclass 76 Accommodations, Catering, Food & Beverage Services 16

Subclass 79 Miscellaneous Services 16

Class 8 Public Administration & Defense 17

Subclass 81 Governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut & Public Utilities 17

Subclass 82 Authorities & D.E.W. Line 17

Rates are per $100 of your assessable payroll.

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIONS AND

ASSESSMENT RATES

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015

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Subclass 10 Outdoor Recreation & Tourism

Caribou Hunting Dog Sled ToursGuidingHunters and Trappers (Optional coverage for Hunters and Trappers) Section 5(1) of the Workers’ Compensation ActsHunting and Fishing LodgesOutdoor Excursions N.E.C.OutfittingPack TrainsPleasure Boat Tours & CruisesRafting ToursSnowmobile ToursSports HuntTour OperatorsTourist Cabins

Subclass 22 Mining Operations

DewateringDrifting & TunnellingMineral Mine OperationsOpen Pit MiningOpen Pit Mining Development & ContractingPlacer MiningShaft SinkingUnderground Mining Development & Contracting

Subclass 27 Mining Services

Claim StakingExploration, includes drillingGeophysical ContractingGeophysical & Geological Services, includes exploration surveyingHardrock Prospecting

Class 1Outdoor Recreation & Tourism

Class 2Mining

Rate $7.79

Rate $1.73

Rate $5.76

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Subclass 36 Oil & Gas Well Drilling

Blow Out ControlDirectional DrillingExploration for Oil & GasGas or Oil Well DrillingFire Fighting, WellMud Logging ServicePipe TransportationRathole DrillingSeismic DrillingService Rigs & Rig Set-upShot Hole DrillingTorque MonitoringWell Casing Services

Subclass 37 Oil & Gas Development, Services & Pipe Line Operations

Above Ground Servicing at Well SitesDownhole Services at Well SitesField Production OperatorsFracturingGas & Oil Well DevelopmentInternal Cleaning of PipelinesPerforatingRefineries & Gas PlantsSecondary Processing of Petroleum ProductsSeismic Geophysical (N.E.C.)Shot Hole CementingSnubbing UnitsWell TestingWireline Service

Class 3Oil & Gas

Rate $1.05

Rate $0.64

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Subclass 41 General Construction

Acoustical Tile or Board InstallationAirport ConstructionAsbestos RemovalBridge ConstructionCamps & Modular Building InstallationCarpentry, all types, includes finishing & roughCarpet, Tile & Linoleum InstallationCement ManufacturingCommercial Construction, includes hospitals & office buildingsConcrete Block ManufacturingConcrete or Cement Work, includes curbs & guttersConveyor System InstallationCutting or Peeling, Treating Posts, Poles, Rails & Ties, Building, Lumber & Plywood LogsD.E.W. Line Demolition & Cleanup Project ManagementDoor & Window InstallationDrywall, Plastering & LathingElevator Repair & InstallationErection of Metal Storage Tanks & Tank FarmsFence ErectionGeneral ContractingGeo-membrane InstallationGlass Cutting & InstallationIndustrial Construction, includes gas & oil plants, water treatment plants, etc.Industrial Manpower, Supply ofInsulating, StructuralLabour other than Clerical, Supply ofLath & Shingle ManufacturingMasonry & Bricklaying InstallationMetal Storage Tanks & Tank Farm ErectionMicrowave Tower Erection (radio & TV)MillwrightOverhead Door InstallationPainting & DecoratingPaper HangingPipefittingPlaningPlant & Refinery MaintenancePrefab Home Manufacturing or InstallationProject ManagementRefractory WorkRe-sawingResidential Construction, including Renovations:

Single FamilyApartment & Other Multiple DwellingsResidential Renovations

Roofing

Class 4Construction

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Sand BlastingSawingSawing of TimberSheet Metal RoofingSiding InstallationSteam & Hot Water Cleaning (not carpet cleaning)SteeplejackingStructural Steel ConstructionStuccoingTile & Terrazzo InstallationTrades (N.E.C.)Wall or Truss ManufacturingWaterproofingWeeping Tile Installation

Subclass 43Mobile Equipment Operations

Blasting as a BusinessBrushingBull DozingCrane OperationsCrop Spraying & Dusting Culvert InstallationDemolitionExcavationFoundational BoringHazardous Waste RemovalLand Clearing & BreakingLandscapingLine Cutting & Right of Way MaintenanceMobile Water Treatment PlantOther Heavy Equipment OperationsPavingPiling OperationsPipeline ConstructionQuarryingRoad ConstructionSewer & Water Line ConstructionSite Preparation & ReclamationSnow RemovalTower & Power Line ConstructionVegetation ControlWater Well Drilling

LoggingBuckingFalling & LimbingHauling of LogsLoading of LogsReforestationRoad Maintenance, in connection with loggingSkiddingSlashing

Marine ConstructionBreakwater Construction

Rate $6.49

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Canal ConstructionCaisson WorkCommercial DivingDam ConstructionDivingDredgingHarbour ImprovementsSubaqueous ConstructionUnderwater SpecialistsWharf Construction

Subclass 46 Mechanical Installation & Servicing

Alarm SystemsCable & Telephone Line InstallationCathodic Protection InstallationDuct Work (sheet metal) InstallationElectrical ContractingElectronic Equipment Installation, includes industrial computersEnvironmental Control WorkFire Sprinkler SystemsFurnace & Duct RepairGenerators – Inspect & TestGeothermal Heating & Cooling SystemsHeating, Ventilation Systems, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial Monitoring SystemsInfrared Testing (non-destructive testing)InstrumentationMechanical / Pipe InsulationPlastic / Fibreglass Tank ManufacturingPlumbingRefrigerationSewer & Drain CleaningSteam & Gas Fitters

Subclass 51 Air Transportation

Aerial Surveying & PhotographyAircraft MechanicsAircraft RefuelingBaggage HandlingCrop Spraying AircraftFixed Wing AircraftFlying SchoolsForest Firefighting AircraftGround Personnel (connected to flying)Helicopter FlyingInsect Spraying AircraftWater Bombing

Rate $4.15

Rate $2.53

Rate $2.97

Class 5Transportation

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Subclass 53 Ground Transportation

Airport Delivery ServicesBulk Fuel DeliveryBusesCourier & Messenger ServicesExpeditingGarbage TrucksHoney Bucket ServicesLocal CartageSeptic Tank TrucksTaxi Operations, includes dispatchersTow Trucks, as a Separate IndustryVacuum TrucksWater Trucks

Subclass 54 (includes previous subclass 55 industry descriptions) Trucking, General & Long Distance Dry Bulk Transport

Furniture MoversGravel TruckingHeavy HaulIce Road & Off Road TransportationInterprovincial TruckingLog Hauling, not specific to logging operationsLong Distance TruckingOther Trucking, includes mobile home towingPilot Car Service

Water TransportationBarge TransportationCommercial Fishing SaltwaterCommercial Fishing FreshwaterCrews for Operation of Vessels on Water, Supply ofFerry OperationsFreight Hauling by WaterMarine Pilot Navigation ServicesTug Boat Operations

Rate $3.25

Rate $6.39

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Subclass 62 Retail

AuctioneersAutomotive SuppliesBarbersBeauty Salons & Mobile Hair StylistsBook StoresBusiness Machines, includes servicingCarpet & Floor Covering, excludes installationClothing StoreCommercial Traveling SalesmanComputer & Software Sales & ServiceComputer Equipment Maintenance & RepairConfectioneriesCo-operativesDepartment StoresDrug StoresDry CleanersDry GoodsEyewear RetailFire Extinguisher Sales, includes servicingFlorist & Floral ShopsFurniture StoresGeneral StoresGift StoresGroceriesHandicraft (sales only)Hardware StoresHealth Food StoresHospital Medical Supplies, includes demonstration, servicing, testingJewelry StoresLaundromatsMail Order HousesMusic StoresMusical Instrument StoresNewspaper DistributionPhoto SuppliesPostal ServiceProfessional PhotographersSewing Centre SalesShoe & Leather Product StoresSporting GoodsTobacco & Smoke ShopsToy & Hobby ShopsTV, Radio & Home Entertainment StoresVending MachinesVideo Tape Rentals

WholesalingBottle Depot & RecyclingCompressed GasesDistributing, excluding commercial travellerDistribution of BeveragesDistribution of Dairy ProductsElectrical & Wiring Suppliers

Class 6Trade

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ExplosivesFood WholesaleHome Improvement CentresIndustrial Machinery or Supply StoresIndustrial Trailer Sales & ServiceMeat & Meat Products WholesaleMedical Equipment & SuppliesMobile Home Sales & ServicePlumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales Prefabricated Home SalesWholesaling & Warehousing

Light ManufacturingBaked GoodsBakeriesBee Keeping Bone CarvingsButcher ShopsDiamond Cutting & PolishingDiamond GradingEgg & Poultry Processing FarmingFish ProcessingFur Goods IndustryFur & Hide ProcessingFurniture Refinishing & ReupholsteringGreenhousesHandicraft ManufacturingJewelry ManufacturingLocksmith ShopsMarket GardensNursery OperationParkas & Coats ManufacturingPrint ShopsPrinting & PhotocopyingQuiltsSign PaintingSoapstone Carving ManufacturingTailor Shop & Clothing RepairTaxidermyWood Carving

Subclass 63 Metal Fabrication, Body Work & Alterations

Auto Body Shops & TowingAuto Wrecking & TowingBoat & Ship AlterationsBoiler Service & RepairHeavy Equipment RepairMachine ShopsOrnamental Iron Fabrication & InstallationPressure Vessel FabricationSheet Metal Shops & Installation WorkStructural Steel FabricationTrailer Manufacturing & RepairWelding, shop & mobile with installation

Rate $2.16

Rate $1.76

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Subclass 71 Business Services

AccountingAdvertising AgencyArchitectsBanksBookkeepingClerical Services, Supply ofCollection AgencyComputer Service (not sales)Consulting Engineers (not in project management)Courthouse Workers AssociationCultural SocietiesDaycare CentresDriving SchoolsEcology GroupsEducation, Religious & Related ServicesEmployee Organizations or Associations

Professional Health & Social Services AssociationsOther Professional Associations

Environmental StudiesEvent Promotion (fundraising)Financial & Economic AdministrationFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ManagementHolding CompaniesInsurance AdjustersInsurance SalesInvestment CompaniesLand Claims AdministrationLand SurveyingLegal OfficesOffice ManagementPayroll Services

Subclass 66 Automotive Sales & Services

All-terrain VehiclesAutomotive DealersAutomotive Rentals & LeasingAutomotive Repair – GaragesAutomotive Specialty Shops (muffler, brakes, oil changes, etc.)Boat & Motor RepairCar WashesLight Appliance RepairService StationsSmall Engine RepairSnow Machine Sales & RepairTire RepairUsed Car Lots

Rate $2.11

Class 7Services

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PlayschoolsPublishing & Copying Services

Newspaper, MagazinesOther Publishing (e.g. Telephone Books)

Real Estate SalesResearch ServicesSchool Residences or HostelsSchool Units

Elementary & Secondary SchoolPost Secondary, Non-University EducationUniversity Education

Sheltered WorkshopsStenographic ServicesTranslation ServicesTravel Agents & ConsultantsUnions

Communication ServicesCable Vision Operation & Servicing Communication or Navigation Equipment Supply & InstallationIce MonitoringInternet Services ProviderMicrowave Tower Operations & MaintenancePrivate Radio StationsTV & Video ProductionWeather Forecasting ServicesWeather Station Operations

Amusement ServicesAmusement CentresArcadesBallparksBowlingCarnival/CircusCurling Rinks & ClubsDisc Jockey ServicesExhibition AssociationsFigure Skating ClubsFitness CentresGolf ClubsPool HallsSwim ClubsTheatres

Subclass 74 Health, Welfare & Emergency Services

Alcohol Education CommitteesHome for AddictsOutpatient Treatment Centres

Ambulance ServicesChiropractorsDental ClinicsForest FirefightersFuneral HomesHalfway HousesHealth & Safety EducationHome Care SpecialistsHospitalsMassage TherapyMedical Labs

Rate $0.61

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Medical Services ProgramsMental Health ServicesNurses, Offices ofNursing HomesReflexologyRescue ServicesSafety & Medical Personnel, includes EMTs, paramedics, safety officers, first aid attendantsVeterinary Clinics

Subclass 76 Accommodation, Catering, Food & Beverage Services

Bed & BreakfastBoarding Homes (non-medical)CabaretsCamps & Industrial CateringCocktail LoungesDining LoungesFast Food OutletsFood Concession at Recreational FacilitiesHotelsLodges & Service ClubsMotelsPubsRestaurant Style Catering (weddings, banquets, etc.)RestaurantsSports Bars

Subclass 79 Miscellaneous Services

Airport Operations, includes maintenanceCaretaking of Non-operational MinesCarpet CleaningChimney SweepingDog KennelsDuct & Furnace CleaningExterminatorsJanitorial ServicesLawn MaintenanceOffice & Building Operations & MaintenancePrivate Households (cooks, housekeepers, nannies)Railway Operations & MaintenanceSecurity Services & Alarm MonitoringStorage FacilitiesTrailer Court / Park, Operations & MaintenanceWatchmen ServicesWindow Cleaning

Rate $1.91

Rate $1.88

Rate $2.31

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Subclass 81 Governments of the Northwest Territories & Nunavut

Administration Only (N.E.C.)Government AgenciesLocal Education CommitteesNorthwest Territories Housing CorporationNunavut Housing CorporationResource, Conservation & Industrial DevelopmentWorkers’ Safety & Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories & Nunavut

Public UtilitiesGas DistributionPower Gathering & DistributionTelephone Services

Subclass 82 Authorities & D.E.W. Line

CitiesHamletsHousing AssociationsMunicipalitiesSettlements (First Nation & Band Operations)TownsVillages

* N.E.C. – Not Elsewhere Classified

Rate $0.93

Rate $2.23

Class 8Public Administration & Defense

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Head Office Yellowknife

Box 8888, 5022 49th StreetCentre Square Mall, 5th FloorYellowknife, NT X1A 2R3Telephone: 867-920-3888Toll Free: 1-800-661-0792Fax: 867-873-4596Toll Free Fax: 1-866-277-3677

Regional Offices Iqaluit

Box 669, 611 Queen Elizabeth WayQamutiq Building, 2nd FloorIqaluit, NU X0A 0H0Telephone: 867-979-8500Toll Free: 1-877-404-4407Fax: 867-979-8501Toll Free Fax: 1-866-979-8501

InuvikBox 1188, 151 Mackenzie RoadMack Travel Building, 3rd FloorInuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: 867-678-2301Fax: 867-678-2302

Prevention ServicesIndustrial Safety: 867-669-4418 Mine Safety: 867-669-4412

Visit our websites:wscc.nt.cawscc.nu.ca

Email Employer Services: NWT: [email protected] NU: [email protected]

2015 Rate Guide