EPISODE SUMMARY
As part of our ongoing series on retirement planning, OPP Association President Rob Stinson guest hosts the conclusion of “A Conversation on Retirement” with OPP Association Executive Office of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom.
EPISODE NOTES
As part of our ongoing series on retirement planning, OPP Association President Rob Stinson guest hosts the conclusion of “A Conversation on Retirement” with OPP Association Executive Office of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom. Topics include early unreduced retirement dates, when to receive Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits, insured benefits and insurances in retirement, and termination payments at retirement.
The Ontario Pension Board can be reached at 1-800-668-6203, clientservice@opb.ca or visit their website at https://www.opb.ca/
For additional information on the OPPA’s Pre-Retirement Seminars, please visit https://www.oppa.ca/Benefits/pre-retirement (log in required).
Target Benefit Administrators can be reached at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/
Service Canada can be reached through their website at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html or by phone at 1-800-622-6232.
Ontario Shared Services (OSS) Contact Centre – 1-866-979-9300 or askOSS@ontario.ca – Note – Ask to speak with the Benefit Advisor for Retirement Planning Purposes.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
As part of our ongoing series on retirement planning, OPP Association President Rob Stinson guest hosts “A Conversation on Retirement” with OPP Association Executive Office of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom.
EPISODE NOTES
As part of our ongoing series on retirement planning, OPP Association President Rob Stinson guest hosts “A Conversation on Retirement” with OPP Association Executive Office of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom. Topics covered in part one of this conversation include common inquiries received at the OPPA and virtual pre-retirement seminars. Part two of this conversation will drop next Friday.
At 19:26 of the episode, Lisa Hillstrom is referencing the OPPA Credit Union. For more information on their products and services please visit https://oppacu.com/ or contact them at 1-800-461-4288.
The Ontario Pension Board can be reached at 1-800-668-6203, clientservice@opb.ca or visit their website at https://www.opb.ca/
For additional information on the OPPA’s Pre-Retirement Seminars, please visit https://www.oppa.ca/Benefits/pre-retirement (log in required).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
Target Benefit Administrators can be reached at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
Provincial Constable Laura Kloosterman brings 33 years of law enforcement experience to her role as Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada. She joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about Badge of Life Canada and their support services.
EPISODE NOTES
Provincial Constable Laura Kloosterman brings 33 years of law enforcement experience to her role as Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada. She joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about Badge of Life Canada and their support services, including the history of the organization, their mission, injuries and traumas, virtual peer meetings, and the vision for the future of the organization.
For additional information regarding Badge of Life Canada and their services, please visit https://badgeoflifecanada.org/
To reach Laura Kloosterman directly, please email laura@badgeoflifecanada.org
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The Healthy Workplace Team can also be reached by email at OPPHealth@opp.ca (not monitored 24/7).
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
What is the Ontario Provincial Police’s Occupational Doctor Program and how will it impact OPP Association members? OPP Superintendent Tina Maier is the Deputy Director of the OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team and she joins OPP Association Director Dave Dubé for this discussion.
EPISODE NOTES
What is the Ontario Provincial Police’s Occupational Doctor Program and how will it impact OPP Association members? OPP Superintendent Tina Maier is the Deputy Director of the OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team. She joins OPP Association Director Dave Dubé for this discussion, which includes an overview of the program and its origins, handling of medical information, the Occupational Doctor’s role in WSIB cases and workplace accommodations.
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The Healthy Workplace Team can also be reached by email at OPPHealth@opp.ca (not monitored 24/7).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
Understanding pregnancy and parental leave provisions can be overwhelming at the best of times. OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 podcast to help our members understand what they are entitled to during these leaves.
EPISODE NOTES
Understanding pregnancy and parental leave provisions can be overwhelming at the best of times. OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 podcast to help our members understand what they are entitled to during these leaves. This discussion includes a members leave provisions, the SUB-Allowance entitlement, the difference between the “Standard Parental Leave” and the “Extended Parental Leave” and the importance of reviewing insurances and updating insured benefit coverage.
The pregnancy and parental leave charts referenced in this episode can be found at https://www.oppa.ca/Benefits/Insurance. (login required)
Ontario Shared Services (OSS) Contact Centre – 1-866-979-9300 or askOSS@ontario.ca.
The Ontario Pension Board can be reached at 1-800-668-6203, clientservice@opb.ca or visit their website at https://www.opb.ca/.
Target Benefit Administrators can be reached at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/.
Service Canada can be reached through their website at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html or by phone at 1-800-622-6232.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
OPP Sergeant Patrick Armstrong is the Executive Director of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund. He joins OPP Association President Rob Stinson for this episode to talk about Dave Mounsey, the Fund’s work, and upcoming events.
EPISODE NOTES
OPP Sergeant Patrick Armstrong is the Executive Director of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund. He joins OPP Association President Rob Stinson for this episode to talk about Dave Mounsey, the Fund’s work, and upcoming events.
For additional information on the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/
For additional information and registration for the “Run Around the Square Virtual 2022” please visit http://www.runaroundthesquare.ca/
For additional information or to support the “100K in a Day” event please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/100k-in-a-day.html
To nominate someone for an “Order of the Good Samaritan” award please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/order-of-the-good-samaritan.html
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
In the latest episode of our Retirement Planning Series, guest host Lisa Hillstrom speaks with retired OPPA member Stephen Roden about his transition from being a police officer to a retiree.
EPISODE NOTES
In the latest episode of our Retirement Planning Series, the OPPA’s Executive Officer of Pension and Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, hosts a conversation with retired OPPA member Stephen Roden about his transition from being a police officer to a retiree. Topics include the OPPA’s Pre-Retirement Seminars, working after retirement, mental health, relationships with family, and the financial implications of retirement.
Active Members of the OPPA who are within 3 years of their earliest unreduced retirement date can register for a Pre-Retirement Seminar by clicking here (login required).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras. Lisa Hillstrom appears as a guest host for this episode.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
OPP Detective Constable Carla Birnie joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about her journey from recruit to her current role with the Special Victims Unit at the OPP’s Orillia Detachment.
EPISODE NOTES
OPP Detective Constable Carla Birnie joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about her journey from recruit to her current role with the Special Victims Unit at the OPP’s Orillia Detachment. Her interview is particularly relevant for those out there who may be looking to join the OPP or are currently going through the application process.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
In our final episode of 2021, OPP Association President Rob Stinson looks forward to 2022 with a discussion on the OPP Association’s priorities for the upcoming year.
EPISODE NOTES
In our final episode of 2021, OPP Association President Rob Stinson looks forward to 2022 with a discussion on the OPP Association’s priorities for the upcoming year. Topics discussed include staffing in the OPP, member wellness, contract negotiations, and Bill 124 (Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The HWT can also be reached by email at OPPHealth@opp.ca (not monitored 24/7).
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca
EPISODE SUMMARY
Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program Support Services Coordinators Jen Welsh and Alana Amlinger join guest host Carl Dalton to discuss their roles with the program, with a focus on children and spouses of OPP Association members.
EPISODE NOTES
Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program Support Services Coordinators Jen Welsh and Alana Amlinger join guest host Carl Dalton to discuss their roles with the program, with a focus on children and spouses of OPP Association members including what challenges this group is reaching out about and what happens when you contact Encompas for assistance.
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras. Carl Dalton appears as a guest host for this episode.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca