Joining the Plan
You automatically become a member of the Teachers' pension plan and begin to accrue credit when your employer deducts pension contributions from your pay.

You qualify as a member if you have a Certificate of Qualification or current Letter of Permission and work:

  • in any capacity for a school board in Ontario;
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  • in any capacity for a designated private school or a designated organization, such as the Ontario Teachers’ Federation, which participates in the plan under a special agreement;
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  • as a teacher (includes tutor, vice-principal, principal or other supervisory officer positions)
  • under an authorized exchange program;
  • for an Ontario government ministry;
  • for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; or
  • in an Ontario school through a third party agent or self-employed arrangement.
If you have any questions, contact us.

Posted December 2008