STF Pension and Benefits Board of Directors

Two members required – three-year term, renewable

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is inviting applications from active STF members for two upcoming vacancies on the STF Pension and Benefits Board of Directors. The Board meets approximately four to five times per year.

The Board plays a vital role in the trusteeship of the pension and benefit plans and is comprised of six individuals who are active STF members, two independent professionals with specialized knowledge in the area of pension and benefits and one retiree representative. The Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson must be appointed on an annual basis from the six individuals who are active STF members of the Board.

The Board’s primary responsibilities are to:

• Respond to and provide timely information, advice and recommendations regarding any matters that the STF Executive, as trustee for the pension and benefit plans, directs to the Board or requires related to its fiduciary responsibilities including:
  • Financial performance consistent with benefit, funding and risk policies for the Plans.
  • Compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, bylaws and policies including Federation and Plan policies.
  • Any other matter referred to the Board by the Executive.

• Attend to other Board duties such as (but not limited to):
  • Policy development.
  • Engaging in planning and risk management.
  • Monitoring of financial position of each pension and benefit plan.
  • Recommending/approving changes to plan design and/or contribution rates for the various plans when necessary.

Successful candidates will have integrity and a strong sense of ethics as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Diversity of age and gender, cultural heritage and geographic distribution are also considered within the context of the required skills and attributes. Candidates must be active STF members and must not be in receipt of disability benefits.

Deadline for application: April 30, 2025

Applications must be accompanied by a resumé and cover letter. Please submit to stf@stf.sk.ca.

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Questions can be forwarded to:

Scott Burant, Managing Director, Member Experiences and Operations
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation
1-800-667-7762
stf@stf.sk.ca

As referenced in Clause 12.3.2 of the 2019-2023 Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement, a teacher acting as an elected or appointed member of a committee of the Federation who attends a meeting called by the Federation, shall be granted leave and shall suffer no loss of salary and benefits during the course of an academic year for any days required to fulfil the duties of that office.

The Federation aims to engage as many members as possible in organizational operations. Preference will be given to those who do not currently hold other positions in office, committees or boards; however, members may apply for as many openings as desired.