Trustee elections

What Members Need to Know

The 2025 Board of Trustees election is taking place online using Simply Voting – an easy-to-use, confidential, web-based voting platform. On October 29, members will receive an email from Pension Services with the election link. To vote, members of the Combination Pension Plan must log in using their NetLink ID.

This year, an election is being held to fill two trustee seats as two Member Trustees have terms that end end on December 31, 2025. One of the Trustees is eligible for re-election, while the other has reached their term limit. Members will find the candidates and bios within the Simply Voting platform. 

Getting Ready to Vote

NetLink ID Needed

Retirees and former employees will need to reactivate their NetLink ID by visiting https://www.uvic.ca/netlink/recover. Members will need their V number for the reactivation process. V numbers can be found on the annual member statements. If members do not know their V numbers, they should reach out to Pension Services at pensadmin@uvic.ca or 250-721-7030.

Note: Members will need to choose whether they want to receive the reactivation confirmation code via text message or email. If they do not have a mobile phone number or non-UVic email address on file they should contact the UVic Help Desk for assistance at 250-721-7687 (toll free in North America at 1-844-721-7687) or by email at itsupport@uvic.ca. 

If members have never had a NetLink ID or V number, they should reach out to Pension Services at pensadmin@uvic.ca or 250-721-7030 for information on how to create a NetLink ID.

Special Voting Accommodations

Special accommodations to participate in the voting process may be available. Please contact Pension Services at pensadmin@uvic.ca or call 250-721-7030.

About the Pension Board of Trustees

The Pension Board of Trustees (the “Board”) governs and administers the University of Victoria Combination Pension Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan.

There are eight Trustees on the Board:

• Four are appointed by the UVic Board of Governors
• Four are elected by members of the Combination Pension Plan

Trustees serve three-year terms to ensure continuity of expertise and knowledge on the Board.

Role of the Board

The Board oversees the investments and the financial management of the Combination Pension Plan and the Money Purchase Pension Plan. They are also responsible for making decisions that have a long-term impact on the financial health of the Plans and the retirement benefits of members.

Preferred Skills & Background

It is important to have a range of skills and diverse experience represented on the Board. Experience in the business, financial, communication or legal fields is ideal. An interest in pensions and/or investments is essential, and all Trustees should have strong financial management knowledge. Trustees receive education to improve related skills.

Read about our current Board membership.