March 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Local 2002 is posting a vacancy for Western Region GIDIP Trustee. This position is part of the Group Income Disability Insurance Plan (GIDIP) Board of Trustees for the Unifor 2002 Health and Welfare Trust. The Trust covers members within Air Canada mainline, Aeroplan and CLS Catering.
The Unifor 2002 Health and Welfare Trust is a trustee plan that is operated at arm’s length from the Local Union and is overseen by trustees appointed by the Unifor 2002 Executive Board. Each GIDIP Trustee is appointed for a three-year term, however these terms are staggered among the Regions. The purpose for staggering terms is so that we do not lose the skill set, experience, and training of the Trustees in the same year. Currently the term of office for the Western Region is ending.
As a trustee, you are the person who holds the legal title to the trust property on behalf of the beneficiary, i.e., the membership. As a trustee, you will be accepting a fiduciary relationship with the beneficiary of the trust.
You will be required to attend quarterly trustee meetings that take place in Toronto at the Plan Administrators office. The meetings are usually two days each quarter at which time the management of the Fund is reviewed and members’ concerns regarding their insurance claims are addressed.
The duties GIDIP Board of Trustees include:
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Monitoring the development of the GIDIP program
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Negotiating with the insurance underwriter with respect to benefit coverage and improvements,
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Annual renewal of the Plan including premium rates,
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Underwriting revisions and debatable claim situations
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And overseeing the overall effectiveness of the GIDIP program
Qualifications:
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Must be a Unifor member in good standing from Air Canada, Western Region
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A self-starter
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Union experience an asset
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Have an interest in employee benefits
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Have a commitment to serving the membership in a fair and equitable manner
This position requires that the successful candidate volunteer a sizable amount of time to the handling of members' calls for assistance. This would be on the Trustee's own time and at irregular hours.
The successful applicant must also have a desire to expand his/her knowledge through ongoing training.
The term of office is from May 1, 2019 to May 1, 2022 and subject to yearly reviews. Only qualified applicants will be interviewed. Please send your statement of qualifications and cover letter by email, fax or mail to:
Unifor Local 2002
GIDIP Trustee Position, Western Region
Attn: Kerry Turner
7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, ON L5S 1M2
Fax: (905) 678-0100 / (866) 635-5956
E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline for applications:
March 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
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