The Pensions & Benefits series of seminars have been designed
to enhance understanding of the Employees’ Retirement Plan, Faculty
& Certain Employees Retirement Plan and benefit packages
provided to eligible employees. These seminars are open to
retirement plan members and employees who are eligible for
benefits.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Planning the Path to Your Future - Using the Pension Estimator - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Friday, December 05, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors:
Bridget Aguilar
This session is geared toward members of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees who have a basic understanding of the Plan, and want to learn how to use the Pension Estimator in their Retirement Planning. Topics will include an overview of important Plan fundamentals, survivor options, Plan indexing, and an orientation to using the Pension Estimator. This interactive session provides exercises designed to deepen your Plan understanding.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Monday, December 8, 2025
Planning the Path to Your Future - Using the Pension Estimator - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Monday, December 08, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors:
Bridget Aguilar
This session is geared toward members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan who have a basic understanding of the Plan and want to learn how to use the Pension Estimator in their Retirement Planning. Topics will include an overview of important Plan fundamentals, survivor options, Plan indexing, and an orientation to using the Pension Estimator. This interactive session provides exercises designed to deepen your Plan understanding.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Monday, March 9, 2026
Getting to Know Your Employee Benefits - Offering 2
Schedule:
Monday, March 09, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This session offers a helpful overview of how employee benefits work, including the role of providers, key terminology, and where to access support and information. While individual coverage details may vary by employee group, the session will focus on the foundational elements of our benefits program that apply broadly. Participants will gain an understanding of how plans are structured and what types of coverage are typically included.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Friday, March 27, 2026
Choosing Normal and Optional Forms of Pension at Retirement - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Friday, March 27, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This session will be of interest to members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan who are considering retirement, approaching retirement age, or simply want to learn about the Plan’s Pension Forms as part of their financial planning. Topics will include a comprehensive review of the Normal Form of Pension and alternative payment options for single members and members with a spouse. This session should be taken prior to attending the Retirement Planning Seminar.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Friday, April 10, 2026
Choosing Normal and Optional Forms of Pension at Retirement - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Friday, April 10, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This session will be of interest to members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan who are considering retirement, approaching retirement age, or simply want to learn about the Plan’s Pension Forms as part of their financial planning. Topics will include a comprehensive review of the Normal Form of Pension and alternative payment options for single members and members with a spouse. This session should be taken prior to attending the Retirement Planning Seminar.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Friday, May 1, 2026
Retirement Planning Seminar - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Friday, May 01, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This seminar is intended to be an overview of retirement pension and benefit matters as they relate to members of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees, and will be of interest to those members approaching retirement age. Topics include planning for retirement, Government retirement benefits, sample retirement calculations, spousal rights, survivor options, Plan indexing, and post-retirement benefits.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
Friday, May 8, 2026
Retirement Planning Seminar - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan
Schedule:
Friday, May 08, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This seminar is intended to be an overview of retirement pension and benefit matters as they relate to members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan and will be of interest to those members approaching retirement age. Topics include planning for retirement, Government retirement benefits, sample retirement calculations, spousal rights, survivor options, Plan indexing, and post-retirement benefits.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date