Employee Perks

• Ricky's Restaurant, Parksville: Visit the Ricky's Restaurant Parksville location, and receive 15% off your food by showing a VIU employee ID. With an extensive menu spanning from Breakfast to Dinner, you're sure to find something you will enjoy. Open from 8am to 8pm daily at 1480 Huntley Rd in Parksville. The discount is not valid for alcohol or Happy Hour specials.

• Mealime - The Answer to "What's for Dinner"  Healthy eating made easy… with Mealime, an app that makes meal planning, food shopping and cooking healthy meals easier than ever. Comparable to well-known meal kit services, Mealime makes grocery shopping, discovering new foods, building your kitchen skills and planning healthy meals as painless as possible. VIU employees get a 40% discount on a Mealime Pro monthly subscription.

• VIU's Milner Gardens and Woodland - member benefits include discounted pricing for membership, plants, gifts and special events.

• VIU Student Residences - 10% off summer accommodation in the student residences for VIU employees -- phone 250.740.6640 to book.

• Join the Great Wolf Lodge - Employee Discount Preferred Pack Club. Stay at any Great Wolf Lodge across the US and Canada for up to 30% off. Reserve a room with the discount code VANC123B and show ID as proof of employment upon check in.

• TD Insurance Meloche Monnex - VIU employees get access to preferred rates on home, tenant, and car insurance.

• Deep Bay Marine Field Station - $2 off regular admission to Deep Bay Marine Field Station for VIU employees. Indicate you are a VIU employee at time of admission.

• Chris Densmore Real Estate: Save 25% on Real Estate Representation. Are you buying or selling a property?  If, so alumni Chris Densmore has got you covered from Mill Bay to Comox.  If you’re looking to sell, VIU employees will receive a 25% discount on the seller’s side of the commission.  Buyers will also receive a 25% kickback if the commission. Consider reaching out to Chris, even if you aren’t quite ready to buy or sell, so he can support you every step of the way or provide you with valuable market insight.  Just reach out via email, text or phone 250-268-0060 and mention the promo code, VIU Employees. 

• VIU Print Services - reasonably priced printing, colour copies, laminating, binding, wide format printing. Phone 250.740.6209.

• Rogers Employee Discount - Take advantage of special employee pricing plans through your local authorized Rogers dealer. Employee ID and proof of employment will be required.

• Are you a VIU employee and planning to buy a new home computer? VIU participates in the Dell Member Purchase Program which offers employees discounts on new Dell desktop computer, laptops and peripherals.

• Blackapple Cellular Nanaimo & Budget Computers - Nanaimo's premium destination for cellphone, tablet and computer repair is owned and operated by a VIU Alumni. They are offering up to 20% off iPhone repairs and a free screen protector (while quantities last) with all screen replacements, 10% off labour on budget computer repairs, and 5% off repairs on gaming PC's. Visit Blackapple Cellular Nanaimo for more information and contacts. *Please mention that you are a VIU employee to obtain the discounts.

• Bell MobilityDiscounted products and services are available to VIU employees. Various rate plans offered for mobility are discounted up to $30 off per month. Details can be seen on the Bell Employee Purchase Plan or by calling into our EPP excellence hotline at 1-833-237-0600.

• LinkedIn Learning - VIU employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 16,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. Activate your free account through the invitation email you have already received. Don't have an invite yet? Email Brenda McKay to request a new invitation.

• Waiver of Tuition for University Employees - to encourage pursuit of education and professional development, the University will waive tuition for provincially funded courses and will waive tuition in revenue-dependent courses according to the policy.

• Avis Car Rentals - VIU employees can save up to 25% off Avis base rates when making a reservation with Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number C741801. Complete your reservation and receive instant online and email confirmation of your travel plans.

• Budget Car Rentals - VIU employees can enjoy savings of up to 25% off Budget base rates when renting a vehicle from a participating location in the contiguous US and Canada. Use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number A382901 to shop the lowest rates for your next rental.

• Harbour Air - offers a 15% discount on flights for VIU employees - comfort and flex fares only. Use the discount code VIU3623*IDCHECK when making bookings valid for travel departing January 1 – December 31, 2025. Coupon code must be provided at time of booking and proof of employment will be required at check-in. 

• Helijet - VIU employees are eligible for a preferential rate with free parking at the terminal. Please read these instructions on how to book your flight.

• Hullo Ferry - “Travelling between Vancouver and Nanaimo? We have a new Special Deal to share with you!

  Hullo is BC’s new passenger only fast ferry service connecting you downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo in only 70 minutes. With up to 14 daily sailings, super convenient downtown locations, and high-comfort modern vessels, we’ll have you traveling with ease.  www.hullo.com

  • Discount: 10% off regular fare sailings, offer extends across all fare types and service levels, excluding applicable taxes, mandatory fees, and optional services (e.g. luggage).
  • Rates: The Corporate Rate is applicable to individual employees travelling for business or personal reasons, provided that the individual employee’s personal use of the Corporate Rate is limited to no more than (4) family members of the individual employee, travelling together on the same sailing(s) as such employee.

  How to use this discount:

  1. Create an account at www.hullo.com
  2. Book your ticket(s) and go to check out.
  3. On the right of the screen, under the Shopping Cart, there is a place for a Promotion Code. Enter VIU10 and press OK. You will see your discount in the Shopping Cart.
  4. Proceed to check out.

• Nanaimo Regional Transit - PRoPASS is a permanent employee bus pass for travel throughout the Nanaimo Regional Transit System. Purchase PRoPASS through payroll deductions.  

• Napa Autopro Nanaimo - Show your VIU employee card to receive 15% off on parts when you come in with your car, plus a first time $50 off on any work done above $250. Along with this offer, enjoy complimentary car pick up and drop off services to and from Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus.

• TD Insurance Meloche Monnex - VIU employees get access to preferred rates on home, tenant, and car insurance.

• VIU Automotive Program - discounted Rates on selected services.

• VIU Gym - free gym access and low-fee fitness activities.

• VIU Hairdressing and Esthetic and Spa Therapy Programs offer 10% off all services and 10% off all professional salon products and skin care. Discount does not apply to already discounted items. contact Hairdressing@viu.ca to book or for more details. 

• VIU Dental Clinic - Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene Appointments for Students, Staff and the Community.

• VIU's Milner Gardens and Woodland - member benefits include discounted pricing for membership, plants, gifts and special events.

• Ears to You is a fully functional mobile hearing clinic service the mid-Island region and offers free hearing tests, a 25% discount on all hearing instruments, and a price match guarantee on any competing offer. Visit Ears to You to book online for your free hearing test, email mobile.hearing@earstoyou.ca, or call 250.619.5746 for inquiries. Please indicate you are a VIU employee to receive the 25% discount.

• With the Iris Advantage, you and your family will save on all your vision correction needs: 
  • $150 towards every pair of prescription eyeglasses with lenses valued at $250 or more
  • $150 towards prescription sunglasses
  • $50 towards annual supply contact lenses
  • As well as savings on non-prescription sunglasses and replacement lenses

We provide exceptional no cost, no strings No Matter What guarantee; interest free financing, exceptional service from our knowledgeable team of eye care professionals. Contact the IRIS location in your area by phone or use our online booking tool to make an appointment. Watch this video for more information

• Pets Plus Us insurance coverage offers VIU employees receive a preferred rate of 5% off. Pets Plus Us insurance coverage, gives your excellent protection if your pet gets getting sick or injured. If you have any questions while you're getting your quote, you can call us at 1-800-364-8422. Visit Pets Plus Us if you'd like to explore Pets Plus Us coverage options before starting your quote. Enter offer code VIAU5 on Step 1 to receive your preferred rate.

• Mealime -Healthy eating made easy…with the Mealime, the app that makes meal planning, food shopping and cooking healthy meals easier than ever. Comparable to well-known meal kit services, Mealime makes grocery shopping, discovering new foods, building your kitchen skills and planning healthy meals as painless as possible. VIU employees get a 40% discount on a Mealime Pro monthly subscription.

• Nanaimo Yoga Sanctuary is a home-based yoga studio owned and operated by Megan Bailey offering small group and private classes, in addition to on-site contracted classes. Employees who are new clients can receive 25% off of their first 8-week series, and continuing clients can receive 10% off of each 8-week series. NOTE: discounts cannot be combined or stacked with existing discounts. Please visit Nanaimo Yoga Sanctuary for more information and to register for classes.

• Justin Sparks Photography, will provide a 20% discount to VIU employees who are looking for wedding photos, maternity sessions, newborn photos, pets and mini sessions. Each package must be over $300 in price in order to utilize the 20% discount. *Please mention that you are a VIU employee to receive the discount.

• Pharmasave on Third Street: all VIU employees will receive 20% off of over-the-counter medications and front shop items by showing their VIU employee IDs.

• Orangetheory Fitness is happy to welcome VIU staff to our studio as corporate members. We have corporate memberships for Elite and Premier, and your first month is $99 with Unlimited classes. Orangetheory Fitness is a 1 Hour, Heart Rate Based Fitness Class, that is Lead & Inspired by a Certified Coach. Call 778.800.1011 or book online at orangetheoryfitness.com to claim your spot in class.

• MSK360 is a self-serve therapeutic portal which supports plan member (and eligible dependents) musculoskeletal health, at no cost. MSK360 provides the tools you need to start and maintain a healthy routine. MSK360 features include body selector tool which highlights videos based on your condition; videos and programs that support work injury prevention, stretching and strengthening, and body health education and recommendations to address topics such as pain, arthritis, pre-diabetic conditions, and pre- and post-natal care. Register for MSK360 account to access digital content and programs: Register to access MSK360

• MindWell U is a full suite of evidence-based mindfulness resources for VIU employees, to reduce stress, improve mental health, and have better focus. Check out live webinars and drop-in guided mindfulness sessions. Explore a library of 200+ on-demand resources. Experience the many lasting benefits of being Mindful-in-Action. Learn more through this short video of Mindful-in-Action.

• Deep Bay Marine Field Station- $2 off regular admission to Deep Bay Marine Field Station for VIU employees. Indicate you are a VIU employee at time of admission.

• VIU Automotive Program - discounted Rates on selected services.

• VIU Dental Clinic - Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene Appointments for Students, Staff and the Community.

• VIU Gym - free gym access and low-fee fitness activities.

• VIU Hairdressing and Esthetic and Spa Therapy Programs offer 10% off all services and 10% off all professional salon products and skin care. Discount does not apply to already discounted items. contact Hairdressing@viu.ca to book or for more details. 

• VIU's Milner Gardens and Woodland - member benefits include discounted pricing for membership, plants, gifts and special events.

• VIU Print Services - reasonably priced printing, colour copies, laminating, binding, wide format printing. Phone 250.740.6209.

• VIU Student Residences - 10% off summer accommodation in the student residences for VIU employees -- phone 250.740.6640 to book.

• Waiver of Tuition for University Employees - to encourage pursuit of education and professional development, the University will waive tuition for provincially funded courses and will waive tuition in revenue-dependent courses according to the policy.