News & Events
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 04, 2025
Pension Administration Office closed Dec 9 at 11am
Scheduled Fax Machine Maintenance: Dec 8-9
Nov 28, 2025
2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Nov 17, 2025
2025 Pensioner Statements & 2026 COLA: coming in December
Voting closed for the SPP Board Election
Voting closed at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21 for the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Election for three Pension Board members. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in this year’s election. Results will be posted on the SPP website on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Canada Post Service Disruption
There is currently a disruption to Canada Post service across Canada as of November 15, 2024. This service disruption will result in the delay of receiving and sending of mail. During this time, members can submit their forms or documents by the following ways: In Person at the UBC Pension Administration Office Our physical office […]
Quick Poll: SPP Lunch & Learn Topics
Here’s your opportunity to tell us what pension-related topics you would like to learn about in 2025! Please complete our quick poll and let us know what we should cover in our next SPP Lunch & Learn sessions.
Episode 20: Voting in SPP Board Elections
Pension Airwaves Episode 20: Voting in SPP Board Elections Go back to Pension Airwaves main page
SPP Board Election: Vote by Nov 21
An election and by-election are underway for three Plan members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board for two and four-year terms beginning January 1, 2025. Your vote matters! Your SPP pension is one of the most valued benefits offered by UBC and it will be part of your financial security in retirement. […]
Governance and the UBC Staff Pension Plan Board
Behind the scenes of your pension plan, the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board works diligently on behalf of all members. Meeting several times a year, the SPP Board oversees key areas such as administration, governance, investments, member education and communication. The SPP Board collaborates with the University, advisors and consultants to ensure the Plan […]
Lunch & Learn Poll: Tell us what you want to learn about
Last fall, the Plan held its first SPP Lunch & Learn session, and we received great feedback! Your comments told us that you would like to see more member education sessions like this, including: a “deep-dive” into complex pension topics 60-minute timeslot during the lunch hour being able to submit questions before and during the […]
Watch the 2024 SPP Update Presentation
The UBC Staff Pension Plan held its annual SPP Update on June 18, 2024. This presentation gave members an update on how the Plan performed in 2023, membership and financial highlights, key initiatives, Plan funding and investment information, and news on member communication and services. If you missed the presentation or wish to view it […]
New Pension Airwaves Podcast Episodes
Have you tuned in to Pension Airwaves? This popular podcast covers all things related to the SPP, including pensions in general, retirement considerations, and important Plan information. Short episodes are posted on a regular basis that include conversations about different pension-related topics, frequently asked questions, and interviews with SPP members and Pensions staff. The following […]