Academic staff - Retirement

APO/MAPS retirement

An academic staff member may apply for either a phased pre-retirement period of employment or a phased post-retirement period of employment. Please refer to retirement options for continuing academic staff for more information.

A summary of benefit coverage associated with each option is listed below:

Post-retirement benefit options

Your benefits coverage (including supplementary health and dental care and life, disability and other insurances, etc.) ends with retirement. Please review the retirement rules surrounding your benefits coverage at ending employment: academic staff.

Please view post-retirement benefit options for more information, including benefit options for individuals under 65 and over 65.

Note: Alberta Health Services will contact you within 6 months prior to your 65th birthday regarding application for Alberta Blue Cross Senior's Benefits. Ensure Alberta Health Services has your up-to-date, current address.

Retirement Resources Information

For more information please visit PSPP Ready to Retire (which includes a pension calculator, retirement planning, and pension option information).

Who to contact

Human Resource Services

HR Business Services

Email: benefits@ualberta.ca


F&O Human Resources

Alex Kearly, Human Resources Advisor

Phone Number: 780-248-1052

Email: akendall@ualberta.ca


Maleeka Jamal, Human Resources Advisor

Phone Number: 780-492-9976

Email: maleeka1@ualberta.ca


Organizational Development, Equity and Health (ODEH)

Phone: 780-492-0207

Fax: 780-492-0798

Email: org.health@ualberta.ca