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.
Pension Airwaves Episode 20: Voting in SPP Board Elections Go back to Pension Airwaves main page
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether you’re new to the UBC Staff Pension Plan or have been a long-term member, our Understanding your Staff Pension Plan workshop is an easy and effective way to learn more about the Plan and your pension benefits. New dates are available for early 2025, and these sessions tend to fill up quickly so we […]
The Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025 inclusive. Our office will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. If you have an urgent pension inquiry during the holiday closure, please leave a voice message at 604-822-8647 or email spp@hr.ubc.ca. These messages will be monitored over […]
