Retirement Planning
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Retirement is one of life’s most important economic and lifestyle decisions. Everyone’s situation, plans, dreams and expectations are unique and, like almost every important decision, there is no right answer for everyone. To be sure you find the right answer for you, take the time to consider all the factors and get all the information and advice you need.
Teachers who began teaching in Saskatchewan prior to July 1, 1980 are members of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Superannuation Plan (STSP).
Teachers who began teaching after June 30, 1980, or transferred from the STSP prior to July 1, 1991, are members of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan (STRP).
If you’re not sure to which plan you belong, contact either plan office.
This section will provide you with information about the retirement application process for both the STSP and STRP. Information about health and dental benefits is also available.
Pre-Retirement Seminars
If you are retiring in the near future, think about attending an STF Pre-Retirement Seminar. Feel free to bring your spouse, partner or a guest. Pre-registration is required if you wish to have a pension estimate prepared for distribution at the meeting. Seminar dates are published in the Saskatchewan Bulletin or by your local association and also posted on this website. For more information about the seminars, please contact the Member Services department at the STF office.
Be Sure You Have the Information You Need
These webpages are intended to provide general information about the various teacher and government programs that may impact your retirement situation. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of posting, please note that plan rules and provisions for teacher programs as well as government programs are subject to change. In the event of a discrepancy in interpretation, the applicable legislation, plan document or collective agreement is the final authority.
To be sure you are basing your decisions on the best information possible, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate STF and government departments and agencies directly. You can ask specific questions about your situation and get the information right from the source. The Resources & Contacts webpage contains complete contact details for all organizations referred to in this section of the website.
NOTE: This section, including the contents of linked publications, contains general information only. In the event of a discrepancy in interpretation, the applicable legislation, plan text or collective agreement is the final authority.