CUPE Local 500 is conducting a candidate search of Local 500 members who may be interested in serving as a Trustee for the WCEBP - Pension Fund. The Board is made up of 14 Trustees comprised of seven Employer Trustees and seven Union Member Trustees.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for:
- ensuring that the Program is administered in accordance with the Trust Agreement, Program Texts, and applicable legislation
- adopting and reviewing the investment policy
- monitoring investment performance
- adopting and reviewing the funding policy for the Program
The Board is also responsible for ensuring adequate financial records are maintained and reporting annually on the results of operations of the Program to participating employers, unions, and plan members.
Members interested in this position will spend upwards of 12 days per year at meetings plus additional time for the review of the meeting material. Trustees are also expected to participate in additional educational activities as required.
Interested members should possess some skills and knowledge in order to effectively participate. These include an ability to work with others and provide leadership, to solve problems and exercise sound judgment, and to communicate effectively. Trustees must be able to respect confidentiality and maintain a high standard of personal values and ethics.
Applications from members will be accepted at the CUPE Local 500 office until 4:30pm, February 21, 2014. Members applying should include a resume and cover letter.
All applications received will be reviewed by a selection committee from Local 500. Those candidates shortlisted will be interviewed with a final recommendation being made by the selection committee in spring 2014.
If you require further clarification please contact Bob Ripley, Special Assignments Officer, at the Local 500 office at 204-942-1001 or by email to bripley@cupe500.mb.ca.
