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Retirement party

Pension and Retirement

Select Your Staff Group

Select your staff group for specific information about your pension plan. 

Academic Staff

Most Academic Staff participate in the Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP). If you're eligible, you are automatically enrolled.

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Management & Professional Staff

Most Management and Professional Staff participate in the Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP).

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Support Staff

As a full-time or part-time UCalgary Support Staff member, you may be eligible to participate in the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

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Senior Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership team participates in the Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP). 

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Service Purchase


Management and Professional Staff

You may be able to purchase a period of prior service if it is:

  • prior employment with a UAPP employer when you did not make pension contributions
  • prior pensionable service with a Canadian non-UAPP employer provided you meet certain conditions

You cannot do this more than two years after obtaining a continuing position (i.e., a position without an end date).

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Academic Staff

You may be able to purchase a period of prior service if it is:

  • prior employment with a UAPP employer when you did not make pension contributions
  • prior pensionable service with a Canadian non-UAPP employer provided you meet certain conditions

For more information, review the information sheet "Purchasing Prior Service," which can be found on the . 

You cannot do this more than two years after obtaining a continuing position (i.e., a position without an end date).

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association (UCRA) brings retirees together for the betterment of the membership and their families, and to foster ways that members can contribute to the life of the university and society at large. Originally founded in 1992 as the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Emeritus Association, the Association was established to serve members, the university, and the public.

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association provides a visible and active focus for the history, experience and expertise available to the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and the public through retired university employees. The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association maintains an active relationship with the university, and provides a discussion forum for former colleagues, whose input shapes the further development of the Association.

For additional information regarding the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association, including how to become a member, subscribing to monthly newsletters, meeting dates, and other membership activities, please visit the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Retirees Association or contact retirees@ucalgary.ca.