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New OTF Connects Webinars

New OTF Connects Webinars

They’re back: OTF Connects webinars OTF is pleased to announce their newest series of excellent OTF Connects webinars. Over the coming weeks and months, OTF’s newest series of webinars will feature tips and tools to support you on your teaching and learning journey, across divisions and subject areas. Their  easy-to-use […]

by October 29, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
ETFO New Member Town Hall

ETFO New Member Town Hall

ETFO are hosting a New Member Town Hall for those members in their first five years. These Town Halls aim to connect with new members and deepen awareness of how ETFO is working to support and advocate for educators, President David Mastin is holding two virtual town halls on November […]

by October 29, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OCEOTA Fall General Meeting October 22nd

OCEOTA Fall General Meeting October 22nd

OCEOTA held our Fall General Meeting on October 22nd, President Jamieson Dyer spoke to members about several topics including  Collective Bargaining issues, French and English pool advocacy, the recent reorganization of our schools and the changes in the staffing timeline, Staffing delay of List 3, the DOT program, the educational […]

by October 24, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
*new* Staffing Timelines 2025-26 (Oct 9th, 2025)

*new* Staffing Timelines 2025-26 (Oct 9th, 2025)

Staffing Process Hiring by OCDSB follows the prescribed OCETFO Collective Agreement. Postings for permanent contracts are done simultaneously for OCETFO permanent teachers (internal candidates) and OCEOTA (external candidates). Internal candidates are considered prior to externals. After permanent internal candidates are considered, and where possible, FSL placements will be conducted for […]

by October 9, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
We must loudly and clearly say no to Bill 33!

We must loudly and clearly say no to Bill 33!

In May 2025, the Ford government introduced Bill 33 (Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025), giving the Minister of Education broad new powers to intervene in school boards beyond finances and mandate police in schools. This unnecessary overreach should concern us all, as it opens the door to a troubling vision of […]

by October 2, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OCEOTA members Take Back the Night

OCEOTA members Take Back the Night

On September 18th members of our local joined community partners and advocates at the Take Back the Night march. The event, which brings people of all ages together to support survivors, raise awareness, and advocate for safer, healthier communities. Carrying flags members walked with purpose reaffirming our commitment to creating […]

by September 19, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OCEOTA Celebrates Labour Day

OCEOTA Celebrates Labour Day

The Annual Labour Day March and Picnic was held on Monday, September 1st. 2025. The theme this year was “Workers Together: Unions Deliver”. OCEOTA President Jamieson Dyer, was joined by Exec. Member at Large Kate Seip, and Members Jiwon Bae and Rachel Andrusek, who walked in solidarity to celebrate the […]

by August 16, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

_ LTO Transfer/Staffing Rules _

by June 26, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

Interview Workshop slideshow

OCDSB Interview skills workshop is designed to support Occasional Teachers successfully attaining an LTO/Contract teaching position with the OCDSB. Presenters: Dianne Robertson (HR Manager) & Jennifer Jones-Kosmack (HR Advisor) + Tosha Urbach (Principal)

by May 24, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

Your 2025-2027 Executive team!

Congratulations to all who stepped forward. We’ve a bright future ahead. President: Jamieson Dyer 1st Vice-President: Alicia Szewczyk-Chan Members-at-Large: Carolynn Treffers, Hacene Oukacine, Dalia Elkhouli, Madeeha Tariq, Kaitlin Seip, Fadumo Deria Annual Meeting Delegates: Fadumo Deria, Jamieson Dyer, Dalia Elkhouli, Hacene Oukacine, Alicia Szewczyk-Chan, Madeeha Tariq, Carolynn Treffers, and Kaitlin Walthert.

by May 21, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized