Life and career events
Life happens
Relationships begin and end. Careers start and stop. As you go about the ups and downs of life, we’re here to help you navigate the rules and access all the benefits of your WISE Trust pension.
What's on this page
- Leaves and employment status changes
- Leaving your employer
- Relationship changes
- Getting ready for retirement
Learn how your pension can be affected
Answers to questions we often hear
Here are answers to some common questions we hear.
Members ask:
I just had a baby. What do I need to do?
Answer
Congrats!
You should update your beneficiary information by downloading the spousal declaration and beneficiary designation form on My Pension Resource > My Pension > Forms.
My Pension Resource
You should update your beneficiary information by downloading the spousal declaration and beneficiary designation form on My Pension Resource > My Pension > Forms.
Members ask:
I am taking a parental leave. What will happen to my pension?
Answer
When you return to work, you'll receive a package outlining your options to purchase pensionable service. By purchasing service, you gain additional pensionable service in the Plan, increasing your overall pension at retirement.
Purchasing pensionable service
Members ask:
I went from full-time to part-time hours, what happens to my pension?