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
New Pension Airwaves Podcast Episodes
Is reading newsletters not your favourite thing to do? Listen to the Pension Airwaves Podcast instead! Pension Airwaves is a podcast produced by the UBC Pension Administration Office. Here, we will talk about all things related to the SPP, including pensions in general, retirement considerations, and important Plan information. Short episodes are posted on a […]
SPP Update Presentation: Video Recording & Slides
The UBC Staff Pension Plan held its annual update presentation on June 14, 2023. The presentation was designed to give members an update on how the Plan performed in 2022, membership and financial highlights, key initiatives, Plan funding and investment information, and member communication and services. If you missed the presentation or wish to view […]
New to myPension: Address Updates for Pensioners and Deferred Members
If you are a pensioner or deferred member, you can now make updates to your address through myPension. Log in at my.pensions.ubc.ca and select the Communication Preferences tab. If you are an active member, you can continue to make updates to your address through Workday. Additional Resources Learn more about making changes to your address […]
The Pensioner Newsletter – 2022 Issue
The 2022 newsletter for pensioners of the UBC Staff Pension Plan is now online. Read the newsletter.
Staff Pension Plan Update Newsletter – November 2022
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 […]
The UBC Staff Pension Plan celebrates 50 years
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 […]
Pension Airwaves: Your Plan is on the Air!
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 […]
Vote in the SPP Board Elections by November 23
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 […]
Start 2023 with an SPP Workshop (Online via Zoom)
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.
New Webcast Video
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