Group Income Disability Insurance Plan (GIDIP) Trustee Posting – Pacific Region

April 4, 2024 at 1:44 PM

The Pacific Region Group Income Disability Insurance Plan (GIDIP) representative term of office is ending and is being posted.

At each Executive Board meeting all appointed positions, (including this one), are reviewed especially as the term is coming to an end. Often the review will end with a reappointment of the incumbent for another term. It is recognized that the experience and training garnered over the years can make an incumbent invaluable and the best person for the position. However, it is also recognized that these positions are not automatically lifelong appointments and reposting them occasionally is part of the Local’s due diligence. As such, this position is being posted.

The Pacific GIDIP representative position covers Air Canada, Aeroplan and CLS Catering. Any member in good standing from one of these units may apply.

The Unifor Local 2002 Health and Welfare Trust is a trustee plan operated at arm’s length from the Local Union. It is overseen by five (5) trustees appointed by the Unifor Local 2002 Executive Board. Each GIDIP Trustee is appointed for a three-year term. The term appointments are staggered to ensure experienced trustees are always available to assist members.

The GIDIP trustee board holds the legal title to the trust property on behalf of the beneficiary, the membership. The Board of Trustees accepts a fiduciary relationship with the beneficiary of the trust. Trustees are required to attend quarterly trustee meetings in Toronto at the Plan Administrators (Canadian Benefits) office. The meetings take place quarterly at which time the management of the Fund is reviewed and members’ concerns regarding their insurance claims are reviewed and addressed.

 GIDIP Board of Trustees Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the development of the GIDIP program
• Negotiating with the insurance underwriter concerning benefits coverage and improvements
• Annual renewal of the Plan including premium rates
• Underwriting revisions and debatable claim situations
• Overseeing the overall effectiveness of the GIDIP program

 Qualifications:

• Must be a Unifor member in good standing at Air Canada, Aeroplan or CLS Catering
• A self-starter
• Have an interest in employee benefits.
• Commit to serving the membership fairly and equitably.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• Union experiences an asset.

This position requires that the successful candidate volunteer a sizable amount of time to handle members’ calls for assistance. This would be on the Trustee’s own time and maybe at irregular hours. The successful applicant must also desire to expand his/her knowledge through ongoing training.

The term of office ends April 30, 2027, and is subject to a yearly review.  Only qualified applicants will be interviewed.