This page is specific to Machinists, Fitters and Helpers Industrial Union Local 3 only.
Collective agreements between the Union and the employers
specify that an hourly contribution must be paid to the Pension Plan.
A Pension Plan has been established and registered with the
Canada Revenue Agency. The Pension Plan is administered by a
Board of Trustees appointed by the Union. The day-to-day
administration of the Plan is carried out by D.A. Townley.
Click on the links to the left to access:
- Detailed information on your Pension Plan
- Commonly required Pension Plan forms
*TRUSTEE ANNOUNCEMENT - PENSION TRANSFER AGREEMENT*
The Trustees of your Plan are pleased to confirm that they have recently entered into a Pension Transfer Agreement with the Government of Canada that permits the transfer of benefits between the Machinists, Fitters & Helpers Local 3 Pension Plan and the Public Service Superannuation Plan in certain circumstances.
Transfers from the Machinists, Fitters & Helpers Local 3 Pension Plan
If you are employed in the Federal Public Service and are a contributor under the Public Service Superannuation Act and you wish to transfer any funds that you may have in the Machinists, Fitters & Helpers Local 3 Pension Plan to the Public Service Pension Plan, you will need to contact the Public Service Pension Centre.
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Public Service Pension Centre - Mail Facility
PO Box 8000
Matane QC G4W 4T6
Telephone: 1-800-561-7930.
Transfers from the Public Service Superannuation Plan
If you were previously employed in the Federal Public Service and are now employed by an employer who contributes on your behalf to the Machinists, Fitters & Helpers Local 3 Pension Plan, you will need to contact the Plan Administrator.
D.A. Townley
#4250 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6
Telephone: (604) 299 7482
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-1356.
Please bear in mind that transferring your benefit involves numerous steps and can be quite a time intensive process. Because the Public Service Superannuation Plan provides a defined benefit, you will be required to submit detailed information about your previous employment and pensionable earnings and this can take some time to collect.
Full details of the steps involved in transferring your benefit are available on the website of Public Works and Government Services Canada at http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pension/act/transfr/au-in/taurp-ptin-eng.html
