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The Retirement Process

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You need to apply for your pension!

You must submit your notice of retirement to your Human Resources Representative, and you must contact NS Pension to request a retirement package 3-4 months prior to your planned retirement date.

In anticipation of your retirement, it is important to note that you will be required to provide the following documents with your retirement application to prevent delays in processing your retirement:

  • Direct Deposit Information

  • Your proof of birth*

  • Your spouse's proof of birth, if applicable

  • Marriage certificate, if applicable

*Acceptable documents for proof of birth include: Birth Certificate, Passport, Driver's License, Baptismal Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, Indian Status Card

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My Retirement Plan offers active plan members (not available to retirees) secure access to their personalized pension information online. Members can:

  • View their Annual Member Statement;
  • Use the Pension Projection Tool; and
  • View helpful retirement and financial planning resources.

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