Getting Started
Investing in your retirement
Dalhousie University provides a defined benefit plan to help you invest in your future. Review the information below and discover how we can support you on your journey to retirement.
How do I enroll in the pension plan?
Find out in our Pension Info for New Employees section.
How do I designate a pension beneficiary?
You may add or update your beneficiaries in the pension plan at anytime by completing a Pension Beneficiary Appointment Form [PDF]. Please provide an original copy of the beneficiary form with a pen signature. You can mail the form to Retirement Services or drop it off at People and Culture, Room 150, Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building.
What is included in the plan?
Discover more in our Plan Summary section or download the complete Pension Plan [PDF-190KB], plus the amendments as noted below.
Additional resources
- Amendment to Integrate with Enhanced Portion of Canada Pension Plan (December 2023) [PDF]
- Amendment to Reflect Changes to the NS Pension Benefits Act (January 2018) [PDF]
- Amendment Change to Interest Crediting - August 2016 [PDF]
- Employee Pension Contribution Notice (2%) - January 2013 [PDF]
- Employee Pension Contribution FAQs (2%) - January 2013 [PDF]
- Amendment Notice (2%) - December 2012 [PDF]
- Amendment FAQs (2%) - December 2012 [PDF]
- Amendment Notice (2% Contribution) - July 2012 [PDF]
Projection resources
If you are currently contributing to the Dalhousie Pension Plan, you are considered an Active member of the Dalhousie University Staff Pension Plan. As a member, you have access to your annual statement and projection/planning tools [login required] to assist in your retirement planning. If you require assistance with these tools, or require a password reset, please contact us at pensions@dal.ca.