Apply to transfer service earned in Alberta before 1995 - Teachers
Apply to transfer service earned in Alberta before 1995
Send us a form to begin the process of transferring service earned from working as a teacher in Alberta before February 1, 1995.
What you need to know
Review How to transfer service between public sector pension plans for important details and considerations.
You must apply to transfer service while you are an active member of the BC Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Submit the form
- Complete the Interprovincial Reciprocal Agreement (AB pre-1995) [PDF] digitally, or print and sign the form.
- Upload a copy or a photo of the form using My Account Message Centre.
- Submit your ID in My Account > My profile > Personal information
By submitting this form, you’re not obligated to transfer your service.
What happens next
We’ll contact you through Message Centre if we need anything else from you. You’ll receive an email notification when there’s a new message in My Account.
You can check the status of your request at any time in Message Centre.
The next time we contact you will be to send you a package (Appendix B) through Message Centre. This package explains how much service we’ll credit you from your former plan and the next steps if you choose to proceed.
This may take anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
Note: The Appendix B package can be complex and you may require additional support from our trained Reciprocal Transfer Team (RTT). Send your questions through My Account Message Centre.
Eligibility
Use this form if:
- You’re transferring service earned in Alberta before February 1, 1995.
- You’re a current member of the BC Teachers’ Pension Plan (you haven’t left your job or retired).
To transfer service from a teachers’ pension plan in another province, go to Apply to transfer service from a teachers' pension plan in another province.
To transfer service from a non-teacher’s pension plan, go to Apply to transfer service from a (non-teachers') public sector pension plan.
A valid copy of your government-issued ID to prove your name and age.
Examples include:
- Valid Canadian provincial or territorial driver's licence
- Valid photo BC Services Card
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian marriage certificate (with date of birth)
- Valid Canadian passport (photo page)
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Acceptable documents to prove your age and identity