What are the member groups?

The plan has specialized member groups for police officers and firefighters.


What it means to be part of group 5

Members in group 5 have a higher benefit accrual rate than members in other groups for the same salary and service, which provides a higher pension in retirement.

If you have service in group 5, and you also have service in group 1, you will receive two Member’s Benefit Statements each year. Your Member’s Benefit Statements will show your current and future pension benefits for public safety and non-public safety separately.

The annual pension adjustment for employees in group 5 is calculated using the higher accrual rate. This produces a higher pension adjustment and will reduce the amount you can contribute to a registered retirement savings plan.