Approaching Retirement

Maximize your pension knowledge with our full course or condensed courses, designed for members who are within five years of retirement.


Due to the current BCGEU labour disruption, our webinars are temporarily unavailable. Registration will open again after the labour disruption has been resolved. In the meantime, a selection of self-directed eLearning courses are available to support your continued learning.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.


Full course

Approaching retirement - full course

Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more.

Condensed courses

Planning for retirement - condensed course

Explore key insights on income sources, group health benefits, organizing for retirement, and the retirement application process.

Choosing your pension option - condensed course

Explore key insights on selecting the best pension option, the retirement application process, and considerations for returning to work after collecting a pension.


Picking the right course: Unsure where to start?

Check out our chart for pension education options. Enhance your pension knowledge with the choice that fits you best.

  Approaching retirement Planning for retirement Choosing your pension option
Topics covered      
Understand how your pension is calculated ✓    
Considerations as retirement approaches ✓ ✓  
Understanding your pension options ✓   ✓
Applying for your pension ✓ ✓ ✓
Group health benefits ✓ ✓  
Utilizing online tools ✓ ✓ ✓
Course delivery options      
Instructor-led webinar 75 min 45 min 45 min
Self-directed learning 45 min