It’s that time of year again, and Okanagan College is again pleased to offer employees The Canada Payroll Savings Program. The Program is a safe, simple and secure way to save. This year’s campaign starts on October 1st. and will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 1st.

By participating in the Payroll Savings Program, your deposits are deducted from each pay and start earning interest the day your funds are received by The Bank of Canada.
New subscribers

To set up a new Payroll Savings Plan, go to and click on “CSB Online Services”. It’s that easy! Don’t forget to use the “Employee How-To-Guide” (which is available on the CSB website to get all your step-by-step instructions. If you are not comfortable with going on line you can obtain a paper application and guide from the payroll office. Make sure you include the company’s Org. ID #12924.

Here are just some of the benefits of the Payroll Savings Program:

  • One-time sign-up: You sign up only once. Your contributions will start with your first pay in December and continue until you want to make a change or stop contributing.
  • Easy accessibility: Go to and click on “CSB Online Services”. All common transactions such as registration, contributing to a plan, and redemptions can be done through one website. If you are would like a paper application contact the Payroll Office.
  • Affordable: For as little as $4 per pay period, you can contribute to a plan by automatic deductions from your pay.
  • Safe: The Payroll Savings Plan is fully backed by the Government of Canada.
  • Easy access to your savings: You can access your money any time online or by calling the Customer Service number below.
  • Great Gift: You can set up a plan in someone else’s name.
  • Accumulate Dollars: Put aside your annual contributions to your R.R.S.P or Tax Free Savings or maybe just for that overdue vacation!!~

Existing Payroll Plan Owners

If you’re already participating in the Payroll Savings Program, you can click on “CSB Online Services” to:

  • Increase your contributions
  • Set up new Payroll Savings Plans
  • Check plan balances
  • Change your account details
  • Personalize your Client ID
  • Set up Password Challenge Questions

Should you have any questions please visit , or contact Payroll - Cathy Schwarz @ 4234 or Vicki Pannell @ 4312. You may also contact CSB Customer Service at 1-866-565-8405, Monday to Friday, 8 am – 8 pm (E.T)