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WorkSafeBC Pension Plan
The WorkSafeBC Pension Plan was established in 1941 to provide pension benefits for employees of the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia.
WorkSafeBC Pension Plan
The WorkSafeBC Pension Plan was established in 1941 to provide pension benefits for employees of the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. BC Pension Corporation handles day-to-day administration while British Columbia Investment Management Corporation acts as the sole investment manager. The plan maintains allocations across public equities, private equity, real estate through QuadReal Property Group, infrastructure and renewable resources, fixed income, and mortgages. Confirmed exposures include the BCI Public Equities Pool valued at $726 million, BCI Real Estate Pool at $349 million, and BCI Infrastructure & Renewable Resources Pool at $256 million. All investments occur via BCI vehicles with global reach across developed markets, emerging markets, and Canada. The plan reports 11.25 percent of assets in private equity against an 11 percent target. It participates in Climate Engagement Canada and the Pension Investment Association of Canada. No material operational changes occurred in the last 24 months. Governance rests with a Pension Committee that includes employer, member, and independent representatives. Investment decisions and asset custody remain delegated to BCI and BC Pension Corporation under long-standing mandates.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1941
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Victoria
Corporate office
PO Box 9460, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8T 5K6
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at WorkSafeBC Pension Plan?
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation serves as the exclusive investment manager under a mandate that began in 1999. Gordon J. Fyfe leads BCI.
Does WorkSafeBC Pension Plan commit to external funds or invest directly?
The plan accesses private equity, real estate, and infrastructure exclusively through BCI pooled vehicles and does not execute direct deals or co-investments.
What asset classes does the plan currently overweight or underweight?
Private equity sits at 11.25 percent versus an 11 percent target. Public equities, real estate, and infrastructure constitute the balance of the growth portfolio.
Where does the plan hold its real estate exposure?
Real estate allocations run through QuadReal Property Group via BCI Real Estate Pooled Funds with holdings diversified across residential, industrial, and office properties globally.
How is the plan governed?
A Pension Committee with employer, union, and independent representatives oversees the plan. WorkSafeBC acts as plan sponsor and employer.
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