Taxpayers cover only about 15% of the pension payments under the CAAT Pension Plan, according to Derek Dobson, CEO of the plan. ìSeventy percent of pension payments come from return on investments,î he said, with the other 30% split between employees and employers. The result, he said, is that taxpayers fund only 15% of the…
New numbers released from CAAT Pension suggest that all employee groups are retiring just a little bit later. In 2013, administrators retired at an average age of 61.6, up from 59.8 in 2006. And the number of retirements is also accelerating: 108 admin retired in 2013, up from 62 in 2006, though projections for the…
OCASA’s Executive Director, Diane Posterski, has been on the road again. Recent college visits include Centennial College, Humber, Niagara and Sault. Cynthia Carey, George Brown College, joined Diane at Centennial College to share her experience working with a local Administrative Staff Association (ASA) and the value it brings to the college. Roughly 35 administrators were…
The College Employer Council has released a copy of the 2013 Compensation Guidelines for Administrative Staff. OCASA members may view this document by clicking here (you will be directed to log in). These guidelines are provided to colleges as recommendations based on current legislation and market trends. Colleges implement the recommendations according to their local…
Susan Heximer is the 2013 recipient of the CMU/OCASA Outstanding Research Award for her research paper, Learning from Training New Faculty in Outcomes-based Learning. She will receive this honour at the OCASA Leaders & Innovators conference in June. Susan is the Faculty Facilitator, Office of Organizational and Staff Development at George Brown College.The CMU/OCASA award…
Considering Retirement Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, Lawyer (Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP) will walk us through some factors to consider for your retirement. Whether you are considering retirement next week, next year or in ten years, there are option and implications that one should consider, this session will look at the implication the date of your retirement can…
This is a reminder to OCASA members that you can now enjoy preferred rates on auto & home with Johnson Insurance. When you’re ready to renew for your car or home, give them a call to get a quotation. You might be pleasantly surprised. Click here for more information on accessing this service. Congratulations to…
Expand your network, and your college experience, while helping to shape our profession through a vital community of college administrators.Working groups help to build our professional network and value within the college system. Members with years of experience join with those bringing a fresh view – a perfect combination for growth. Click here to learn…
Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, Lawyer with Nelligan O’Brien Payne, has just been named the 2012 recipient of the Co-Operators Vision Award for Outstanding Human Resources Volunteer for her work providing leadership to the Mentoring Committee of the HRPA in the Ottawa region. The Award was announced during the 10th Vision Awards Gala, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at…
Two recent webinars are now available for viewing by OCASA members.Visit the Webinars page in the PD sections of Member Services to view: Surviving Downsizing Terms and Conditions of Employment: Understanding your contract The presentations can also be downloaded from that page.You will be required to login. Please contact the OCASA office if you require…