Workshops & Information Sessions

As an employee of the University, there are several resources that the University and Plan provides for new and current employees. Pension plans are complex and may not be easy to understand, which is why the Plan provides the following information sessions and workshops to help you understand pension plans, the Staff Pension Plan, and how they might help you with your financial and retirement planning.

SPP 101 Information Sessions
Workshops
Retirement Information Sessions (RIS)
SPP geteducated Seminars

SPP 101 Information Sessions

These information sessions are available to new employees or recently enrolled members who wish to learn more about the Staff Pension Plan. The presentation provides a brief overview of the topics below, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions.

Eligibility – How do I know I am eligible? Am I eligible?
Compulsory Enrollment – When will I be automatically enrolled?
Required Contributions – What am I contributing? How often do I contribute?
Pension Formula – How is my monthly pension determined at retirement?
Retirement Benefits – What pension options are available to me at retirement?
Termination Benefits – What happens to my pension if I leave UBC? What are my options?

Members who have been in the Plan for a while are encouraged to register for one of the SPP MOST courses below, which cover the above topics in greater detail.

To attend one of the sessions below, please contact us via the Feedback form

Location

Pension Administration Office
Room 235, General Services Administration Building (GSAB)
2075 Wesbrook Mall [map]

Time

As indicated below

2012 Dates

The following sessions occur from 12 pm to 1 pm:
Thursday, February 23
Wednesday, May 16
Wednesday, August 29

The following sessions occur from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Wednesdays:

March 28
April 25
June 27
July 25
September 19
October 24
November 28

Workshops

The Pension Administration Office works with UBC’s Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) to provide MOST workshops on the Staff Pension Plan for UBC employees. The workshops taking place in 2012 are listed below.

To learn more about registering for one of the courses listed below, please click here.

VANCOUVER CAMPUS
Workshop:	Understanding your Staff Pension Plan (under age 50) This workshop is designed for current members under age 50. If you are already a member, this indepth workshop will answer any questions you may have about your pension benefits.
Time	9 am to 11 am
Dates:	Thursday, April 19 Thursday, June 28 Tuesday, October 23

Workshop:	Understanding your Staff Pension Plan (age 50 and older) This workshop is designed for active or deferred members who are age 50 or older, and are approaching retirement. The focus of this indepth workshop will be on your pension benefits at retirement. If you do not have a good understanding of what your pension will be at your retirement you should attend this workshop.
Time:	1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Dates:	Thursday, April 19 Thursday, June 28 Tuesday, October 23

Workshop:	Understanding your Retirement & Survivor Benefits Program (RSB)
Time:	11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Dates:	Thursday, April 19 Thursday, June 28 Tuesday, October 23

OKANAGAN CAMPUS
Workshop:	Understanding the UBC Staff Pension Plan The morning workshop is designed for both potential and current members of the UBC Staff Pension Plan. If you are already a member, regardless of age, this workshop will help answer any questions you may have regarding your pension benefits and how they work. And if you are in that retirement planning phase of your life, will help you in understanding what options will be available to you once you do made that decision to retire. If you are not yet a member, the workshop will provide all the information you will need to make your decision. Please Register Online Presenters Margaret Leathley, Pension Administrator, UBC Staff Pension Plan Derrick Johnstone, Senior Operations Manager, UBC Staff Pension Plan Please note: The afternoon will be for anyone who wishes a private session with the presenters to answer questions regarding up coming retirement or any aspect of their pension benefit they do not wish to discuss in a group setting. For more information, please contact Deb Deorksen, HR, debbie.deorksen@ubc.ca or call Ext 78861.
Workshop Details	To be determined
Afternoon Private Session Details	To be determined

Retirement Information Sessions (RIS)

One-on-one Retirement Information Sessions regarding your Staff Pension Plan benefits can be scheduled at any time with one of our senior administrators. You are encouraged to bring your spouse so you both understand your options. To book an appointment, please contact us through the Feedback page.

SPP geteducated Seminars

A representative from the Pension Administration Office will come to your department to provide members an opportunity to learn more about the Plan and ask pension-related questions in a group setting. Specific topics can be covered if requested in advance. For more information on these sessions, please contact us through the Feedback page.

The University of British Columbia

Workshops & Information Sessions

SPP 101 Information Sessions

Workshops

VANCOUVER CAMPUS

OKANAGAN CAMPUS

Retirement Information Sessions (RIS)

SPP geteducated Seminars

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