Upon notification of termination of employment the member will ensure that all financial obligations to the University have been satisfied. The University will provide a preliminary list of financial obligations within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of termination. Outstanding financial obligations of the member may be withheld from the final pay cheque until the obligations have been resolved. Such obligations may include amounts owing to the University for goods and services, books borrowed from the library, audio-visual equipment on loan, keys, tools, education, housing and travel advances not repaid.

Whenever possible, a member must resign in writing at least one (1) month in advance of resignation. The notice period should be in addition to any unused vacation entitlement.

A member who intends to retire should contact ConnectionPoint and the Pensions and Benefits Office for information regarding the appropriate notice period and other provisions at least six (6) months prior to the expected date of retirement.

The normal retirement date of a member is the 30th day of June coinciding with or next following the member’s 67th birthday.

• Benefit coverage will continue for employees who work past their normal retirement date with the following exceptions:
• Long-term disability plan coverage and benefits will not be available to employees who work past their normal retirement date,
• Pension plan available to employees remains in place past their normal retirement date in accordance with the terms of the plan and applicable legislation.

The Pensions and Benefits Office will contact the member regarding benefits changes that occur at normal retirement. Subject to the provisions of the applicable pension plan a member may retire before the normal retirement date. Prior to retiring, if the member wishes, duties, responsibilities and salary may be reduced on terms mutually agreeable to the member, the department head and the Associate Vice-President, People and Resources.

Members electing retirement will not be eligible for severance benefits as part of their retirement package.

In the event of the death of a member, the department head should notify ConnectionPoint immediately.

The University reserves the right to dismiss any member for just cause. Just cause can result from unacceptable performance of duties or misconduct. Dismissal for just cause must be conducted in a manner consistent with Article 14.

15.4.1 Term Status Termination

A member with term status, who is terminated for not being suitable for continued employment in a position, will be given one (1) month pay in lieu or notice as per Article 8.

The employment of a member with term status, in a term position, ends automatically upon the expiration of the stated term date, without notice.

A member with term status whose term position ends prior to its stated expiration date will be provided with one (1) month notice or pay in lieu of notice.

The University reserves the right to lay off a member as per Article 16.