You become eligible and may choose to join if you meet one of the following conditions in both the previous two calendar years with any OMERS participating employer:
- you worked at least 700 hours; or.
- you earned at least 35% of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Earnings Limit .
Can you buy into OMERS?
A buy-back allows you to purchase certain past service from your previous or current employer, which increases your amount of service in the OMERS Plan. This added service can help you increase your total pension amount and may be able to help you retire sooner without a reduction to your pension.
How do I apply for the OMERS?
How do I apply for an OMERS pension? If you are still working for an OMERS employer, you must advise your employer. Your employer will complete a pension application and submit it to OMERS along with supporting documents. If you are no longer working for an OMERS employer, you will need to complete an application form.
