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 those remaining in the FSL pool.
- Interviews will be required for English occasional teachers, regardless of pool status, as the English OT pool does not have access to contract vacancies.
- Subsequent ‘fall out’ vacancies (from movements between/into contracts) will be posted in Apply to Education as they arise.
- There are no movement restrictions on moving from an LTO to a permanent contract.
- LTO assignments are also posted in ATE as they arise. Pool status will be applicable until October 31st, but applications must be made to each posting.
- Those in LTOs affected by the reorg will not have the 2025-26 Staffing Rules apply to them at this time.
Designated Occasional Teaching (DOT) vacancies
Designated Occasional Teaching (DOT) vacancies will be posted to Apply to Education on October 14, 2025. The deadline to apply is 2 p.m., October 20, 2025, no late applications will be accepted.
Designated Occasional Teacher Postings – October 14, 2025 If you require assistance with your application, please contact AtE Customer Support at 1-877-900-5627, prior to the closing date.
All Occasional Teachers approved to the Elementary OT Roster are eligible to apply.
DOT Interviews
- DOT interviews will occur between October 21 – 24, 2025; Principals and Vice-Principals will offer interviews in accordance with Policy P.146.HR Equitable Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion.
- A minimum of 3 qualified applicants will be offered an interview; if fewer than three (3) qualified applicants apply, all applicants will be interviewed.
- Those who apply for positions must make themselves available for interviews. Ensure that your current contact information is entered in ApplytoEducation so that schools can communicate with you.
Offer Period
All offers will be held until the specified offer period outlined below; this is to ensure all interviews are complete. Candidates will have 24 hours from the time the offer is sent to provide a decision to the school. The delayed offer period timelines are:
- Round One – Monday October 27, 2025, offers can start at 9:00 am
- Round Two – Tuesday October 28, 2025, offers can start at 9:00 am
Please reach out to otlistelementary@ocdsb.ca
