About Us
OPTrust’s Story
Good pensions matter, and we're building a better future for our members, our people and the communities where we live and work.
Who we are
OPTrust was established to give Plan members and the Government of Ontario an equal voice in the administration of the OPSEU Pension Plan and the management of the assets through joint trusteeship. OPTrust is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees, five of whom are appointed by OPSEU/SEFPO and five by the Government of Ontario.
OPTrust is subject to federal and Ontario laws governing registered pension plans. As the plan administrator, our role is to prudently manage the Plan’s assets, ensure that members receive the pension benefits to which they are entitled, and provide them with the finest service and communications.
Our mission
Paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow.
Each day we work to ensure our members receive the benefits they have earned, with our investment and service strategies designed to deliver on this goal.
The Plan’s funded status is our measure of success and ensures we are well positioned to meet our pension promise of providing members with secure retirement income for life.
View member highlightsOur vision
Deliver peace of mind in retirement for our members, invest sustainably for the long-term health of the plan, and create an inclusive and fulfilling work experience for our people.
Meet our leadership
A message from Peter Lindley, President and CEO
Highlights
Our history
The Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Pension Plan (the OPSEU Pension Plan or simply, the Plan) was established pursuant to a Sponsorship Agreement between the Province of Ontario and OPSEU/SEFPO dated April 18, 1994. Ontario enacted the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Pension Act, 1994, effective June 23, 1994, to implement certain aspects of the Sponsorship Agreement. Ontario and OPSEU/SEFPO entered into an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated Oct. 25, 1994 to establish the Plan, its trust fund and related board of trustees.
The board of trustees is the administrator of the Plan and the trustees of the trust fund (Board of Trustees). OPTrust is our business name. The name of the trust fund is OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund, and this name may be used to refer to the Board of Trustees for legal purposes.
OPTrust officially began operating on Jan. 1, 1995.
Our strategy
Our 2023-27 strategy includes three priorities, which we’ll achieve through a set of ambitious initiatives designed to advance our long-term goals.
A pension plan that continues to be healthy and sustainable for the long term, giving our members peace of mind in retirement.
A team of engaged and high-performing talent empowered to do great work on behalf of our members.
Efficient operations and effective tools that help our people do their best work and deliver excellent service to our members.
Our values
Collaboration and teamwork
We are stronger together and believe that working collaboratively with a common purpose leads to better outcomes.
Flexibility
We are open to the ideas of others, embrace change and recognize there are many ways to do great work.
Integrity
We align our interests with those of our members, doing what is right and acting truthfully and honestly even when no one is watching.
Excellence and continuous improvement
We strive for excellence, not perfection, through commitment, continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
Respect
We value diverse thinking and open and respectful debate.
Collaboration and teamwork
We are stronger together and believe that working collaboratively with a common purpose leads to better outcomes.
Flexibility
We are open to the ideas of others, embrace change and recognize there are many ways to do great work.
Integrity
We align our interests with those of our members, doing what is right and acting truthfully and honestly even when no one is watching.
Excellence and continuous improvement
We strive for excellence, not perfection, through commitment, continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
Respect
We value diverse thinking and open and respectful debate.
Join our team
If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply to join our team!