Chris Varcoe

Chris Varcoe was appointed by the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) to the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) Board effective January 1, 2024. He serves on the Audit & Human Resources Committee and Plan Design Committee.

Mr. Varcoe is the President of the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association, serves on the Board of Directors of the OPFFA, and serves as a Trustee of the Mississauga Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund. He has extensive experience in labour relations, interest and rights arbitrations and contract negotiations. Prior to becoming the President of the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association in 2010, he was the Vice-President from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Varcoe was previously the Chair of the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association Pension Committee and is regularly called on by Fire Associations across Ontario for assistance in interpretation on pension matters.

Mr. Varcoe started his career in firefighting in 1997 and currently is a District Chief of Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services.

In 2023, Mr. Varcoe completed the Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) program. He has received a certificate in Labour Relations from Toronto Metropolitan University and is certified as a Command Officer by the Ontario Fire College. Mr. Varcoe holds a certificate from the University of Ottawa/Telfer School of Management Executive Leadership Program and holds several certifications in Conflict Resolution, Health and Safety and member representation.