Support

The Directors of Member Support Services (MSS) have a wealth of experience in school and district based administration in BC, as well as training in negotiation, investigations, and school law.

They are available to support members and provide guidance in a variety of areas relating to member employment as school and district Principals and Vice-Principals in BC's public sector.

Discussions between members and the Member Support Services department are always held in strict confidence.

 

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Support for Individual Members

The following services and supports are available to individual members by the MSS department:

  1. Professional guidance relating to educational leadership
  2. Contract reviews and guidance
  3. Teachers’ Pension Plan information 
  4. Formal representation and support for:
    • Harassment and bullying complaints and investigation
    • TRB Complaints
    • Discipline or misconduct allegations and investigations
    • Terminations
    • Challenging meetings or conversations with senior management
    • Mediations
    • Liaising with senior management on the member’s behalf 
    • Contract reviews and guidance
    • Teachers’ Pension Plan information 

 

Support for Chapters and Chapter Executives

The Member Support Services team would be pleased to visit your Chapter to provide a personalized workshop or presentation for your members.

  • Know Your Contract
  • Leadership Through a Regulatory Lens   
  • Navigating Workplace Investigations    
  • Navigating Employment Duties and Professional Boundaries 
  • Retirement Ready: Planning Your Future
  • Personalized workshops based on your Chapter’s needs

Find out more about booking workshops for your Chapter. Take a look at the programs "By Request" on our Programs page.

 

Representation

Please reach out to MSS for support and assistance with any employment-related questions or concerns. We will provide support, or point you in the right direction.

Not sure what to expect when being represented by MSS during an investigation or other employment related issue?

Benefits

The BCPVPA offers a comprehensive benefits package to participating eligible employees. The benefits provided through the program are a major part of your total compensation. If you have questions about your benefits program, contact the Benefits Administrator at your School District. 

The website linked below is your primary source for information about the BCPVPA Benefits Program. The information contained on the website is provided for general information purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but this site is not a substitute for the official Plan documents, nor is it an employment contract.

In the event there is a discrepancy between this website and the official plan documents, the official plan documents will prevail. The BCPVPA reserves the right to amend or terminate the program described on this website in whole or in part at any time and for any reason. 

Teachers' Pension Plan

The Teachers' Pension Plan website has many resources that allow you to: 

  • Attend an information seminar and get to know your pension plan; view the schedules, register online, learn more about the seminars, and view the seminar handbooks.

  • Calculate your future pension online. This pension estimator gives you a better understanding of your future pension payments. Use this tool to estimate how much it will cost to purchase a period of service. It's perfect for those who’ve taken a leave of absence or maternity leave, or worked for periods without being credited with service. The estimator tells you how much your pension will increase and also helps you apply for your purchase if you’re eligible. 

Teachers' Pension Plan resources include:

BCPVPA Resources

The BCPVPA provides resources for members who are nearing retirement, including checklists, pension facts and links to packages available through the Teachers' Pension Plan.

  • How Well Do You Know Your Pension? by Don Boyd (BCPVPA Principl(ed) Magazine - November 2020)
  • BCPVPA Retirement Checklist: What to Do Before You Retire
  • BCPVPA members who are in their 35th year of service or 65 years of age (whichever comes first) can notify their payroll department to stop LTD payments 120 work days prior to reaching either of these milestones. You must have a minimum of 120 banked sick days or a sick leave plan that will cover you for 120 days in order to qualify for cancelling these payments. A person who is retiring with less than 35 years of service can stop their LTD payments 90 work days prior to their retirement date. While the Association does not recommend members take this option, this form can be downloaded here. For information regarding LTD please contact the BCPVPA Member Support Services.
  • Canadian Senior Discount Guide