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
Holiday Office Closure
The Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025 inclusive. On Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, our staff will be available by phone and email; however, the office will remain closed. The office will reopen on Monday, January 6. If you have an urgent […]
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 […]
Winter 2025 Online Pension Workshop Dates
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 […]
Video: SPP Lunch & Learn – Actuarial Valuation Results 101
Last fall, an online lunch and learn was held to help SPP members gain an understanding of actuarial valuations and why they are important to pension plans. Every three years, the SPP is required to undergo a valuation, which serves as a financial checkup. This session covered the results of the Plan’s most recent valuation […]
Registration Open: SPP Update Presentation – June 18, 11 am
UBC Staff Pension Plan members are invited to attend an online presentation on Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. to hear the latest news about their pension plan and to ask questions of the management. This update will include a 30-minute presentation by Derrick Johnstone, Executive Director, Pensions, followed by a Q&A period. Registration is […]
Go Paperless: Switch to an Electronic Annual Statement
Each year, you will receive an annual statement from the UBC Staff Pension Plan. This statement provides key information about your pension benefits, and we encourage you to review it annually. The 2023 Annual Statements for Active and Deferred members will be available in May, and the 2024 Annual Statements for Pensioners will be available […]