Join over 34,000 of your peers who rely on their International Foundation membership for comprehensive information on health, pension and compensation issues, as well as an instant connection to the largest peer group in the industry. This page will acquaint you with the many benefits and services the International Foundation offers. You will encounter some "padlocked" areas that you will not be able to access until you join.
Multiemployer Membership Rates
Individual Membership: C$295* provides full membership for one individual.
Organizational Membership: C$780* provides full membership services for six individuals. Dues for funds seeking membership services for more than six individuals will be based on a tiered dues structure.
*Membership dues through December 31. Membership dues are reduced quarterly. See quarterly rates.
Download Member Benefits Flier [PDF]Note: Separate memberships are to be taken out for funds that do not have identical boards. Members on a trust fund membership must work solely for the fund.
Free Member Services
- InfoQuick—This online tool delivers information on over 100 benefits topics to your e-mail box instantaneously.
- Information Center/Research—Members can make research requests by phone, e-mail or live chat. Six full-time information specialists pull information from the on-site employee benefits library.
- Today's Headlines—Members receive pertinent benefits-related news gathered from thousands of sources. Headlines are available both online and delivered by e-mail daily.
- Special Benefits Alerts—Sent only when industry-shaking events occur, these timely bulletins will include need-to-know news and information.
- Plans & Trusts Magazine—Includes practical articles and insights from those in the field. Mailed, e-mailed and posted online monthly.
- Benefits Peer Network—This network puts individuals in touch with others who have volunteered to discuss specific issues.
- Listserves—A community forum to post benefits questions and interact with other members.
- Resumé Posting Service—Post your resumé and get targeted results.
- Canadian Legislative Scorecard—A listing of proposed and enacted legislative bills related to employee benefits in a convenient, easy-to-scan format.
- Surveys—Find out about the latest trends and how your colleagues are reacting to them through regularly conducted industry surveys. The majority of these surveys are available to members at no cost.
- Sample Documents—Access to sample policies, forms and checklists, organized in a single, easy-to-use section of our Web site.
- Live Streamed Sessions—Members are invited to watch select sessions from several International Foundation conferences via live-stream broadcast. Sessions are available live or on demand for 60 days after the recording. Each broadcast includes video of the speaker presentation along with supporting PowerPoint slides if the speaker used them.
Discounted Member Services
- Educational Programs—Face-to-face programs provide live, hands-on learning and dialogue with industry thought leaders. Members save an average of 25%—Discounts vary from $60 to $260.
- Canadian Employee Benefits Conference—Provides one of the greatest benefits to the industry for those who provide services or who are involved in the overall management and investment of labour management pension and benefit trust funds in Canada.
- E-Learning Courses—Courses ranging from one to four hours in length and covering health care, retirement, compliance and general human resource topics. Members save $10 per course hour.
- Webcasts—Timely updates on emerging trends and problem-solving solutions on issues on a range of topics that impact benefits professionals on a daily basis. Members save $60 per Webcast.
- Books—Find a full selection of books, e-books, CDs and publications on a variety of topics. Search by topic in the online Bookstore. Members save an average of 25% on books, e-books and CDs.
- Research Reports—Survey & Sample Series and other survey data and samples on a variety of employee benefits topics. Use them to benchmark your plans against those of others, better manage your plans and determine trends. Members save an average of 60% on Survey & Sample Series products.
- EMPLOYEE BENEFIT INFOSOURCE™—Provides quick access to over 77,000 employee benefits and total compensation-related article summaries at the click of your mouse. Members save an average of $14 per article requested through the Document Delivery Service.
- Job Posting Service—Get the word out when you're trying to fill a position, or peruse the posted resumés. Members save $70 per job posted.
Other
- Pension Reform Central —Plan sponsors in the United States and Canada are finding it increasingly difficult to fund defined benefit (DB) pension plans, which rely on employer contributions to provide promised benefits to participants.
- Online Marketplace—Locate vendors of employee benefit, compensation and human resource products and services in the searchable virtual exhibit hall.
- Special discounts when you use discount code A325599 to rent a car from Avis.
More Information, Contact Us
For questions, or to receive a membership kit, please
contact the Membership Department:
Individual: C$220
Organizational: C$585