LAPP - For All Salaried Employees - Pension

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Prior to January 1, 2022, SAIT used to offer temporary salaried employees the option to participate in LAPP, the DCPP or no pension at all. At that time, LAPP had a two-year vesting period, and so the options were allowed as the employee would likely not be able to meet the two year period while on a short term temporary contract.

However, on January 1, 2022, LAPP removed the two year vesting period - meaning members were now able to earn a pension benefit from day 1 of participation. In light of that, LAPP membership is mandatory for all salaried positions at SAIT.

We believe this is a valuable benefit - you are receiving matching contributions (plus 1%) from SAIT too. You can more information on the LAPP website here: LAPP.