LA16(1) Programs to Support Continued Employability of Employees and to Manage Career Endings

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BC Hydro's policy is to foster a learning environment that encourages individuals to customize a development plan that enables them to maximize their potential within the context of BC Hydro's current and future business requirements.

Preparing for career changes or retirements is a responsibility of both the employee and the company. Both parties have input into Personal Development Plans that should include preparation for career transitions. Pension and retirement planning support is provided through an internal web site and through group and individual seminars. One-on-one retirement counselling is offered to understand pension plans, pre-retirement research and support including time bank usage calculations/advice, or to arrange for pension estimates. Before retirement, employees can use an online tool – POET – to plan and estimate retirement options. BC Hydro Power Pioneers Association was inaugurated in 1989 and since that time has expanded from three to 15 regional branches throughout B.C. representing almost 5,000 BC Hydro retirees.