Staff Pension Plan members are encouraged to vote in this year’s election and by-election for Plan members to join the UBC SPP Board.
Your Plan is on the air! Listen and subscribe to this new educational podcast series about all things related to the UBC Staff Pension Plan.
The November 2022 issue of the UBC Staff Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. The UBC Staff Pension Plan celebrates 50 years Pension Airwaves: Your Plan is on the Air! Vote in the SPP Board Elections by November 23 Start 2023 with an SPP Workshop (online via Zoom) New Webcast Video: Designating a Beneficiary […]
On January 1, 2022, the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) turned 50 years old. Help celebrate this important milestone by learning more about your pension plan and benefits. Here are some great ways you can learn more: Read the 50th Anniversary Issue of the Annual Report Learn the basics in your SPP Member Guide Attend […]
The UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) is excited to announce the launch of a new educational podcast series called Pension Airwaves. This podcast is meant to be a friendly, informal and accessible way to learn about why your pension plan is one of the most valuable benefits offered by the University. We will discuss important […]
An election and by-election are underway for three Plan members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board for a two or four-year term beginning January 1, 2023. Your vote matters! You have input on who will sit on the SPP Board and represent the interests of Plan members. The SPP Board has the […]
What better way to start the year than to get educated about your pension benefits in a workshop. New 2023 dates have been added to our website. These sessions tend to fill up quickly so we recommend registering early.
We have added a new video to our library. Designating a Beneficiary Naming a beneficiary for your pension is an important way to ensure peace of mind that your pre-retirement pension benefit will be paid to the recipients that you want, in the event of your death. Watch the Video
Every three years, the Staff Pension Plan is required to undergo a financial checkup called an actuarial valuation. This checkup helps us to assess whether the SPP’s funding is sufficient to support Plan benefits now and in the future, in particular, the level of post-retirement indexing that can be supported. The valuation also enables the […]
During your career, you may have many life events occur. These life events might include adding a child to your family, changing your marital status, going on a leave of absence or parental leave, leaving UBC before retirement, or retiring from UBC. In many instances, you may need to make decisions and take action regarding […]