Jobs and SFE
September is usually a slow month for daily OTs. However, it looks like it is going to be another active year given the number of contract and LTO jobs posted on the TDSB website.
Don't forget to book yourself off if you don't want to receive a phone call from SFE at 6 am.
An updated draft OTBU Handbook for 2024-2025 is available in the Documents & Forms box.
OTBU D12 Collective Agreement 2022-2026
The new OTBU D12 Collective Agreement can be found in the Documents and Forms box on this page.
AMPA 2025 Representative Election
OSSTF/FEESO holds an Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly (AMPA) every March in Toronto, which is attended by representatives from all of its Bargaining Units. The Provincial Assembly is the highest legislative body of OSSTF/FEESO, and is responsible for establishing and amending Federation policies, procedures, bylaws, constitutions, budgets, and the Strategic Action Plan. It passes motions, adopts the OSSTF/FEESO budget, and elects the Provincial Executive and OTF Board of Governors during election.
AMPA 2025 runs from March 7 to March 10
The OTBU D12 sends nine representatives to AMPA. Linda Bartram as president is an automatic representive. The other eight representives will be elected at the November 20, 2024 General Meeting. If you wish to put our name forward for election the Nomination form is found in the Documents and Forms box on the OTBU D12 website. The deadline for submission is November 11.
OTBU D12 Executive 2024-2026
OTBU Executive 2024-2026
President Linda Bartram
First VP: Elaine Karroum
Second VP: Jamie Whitaker
Secretary: Lillian Speedie-Court
Treasuruer: Michael Fraschetti
Executive Officers:
Louise Baldacchino
Mitch Bubulj
Sarah Giddens
Susy Taylor
Please note: All OTBU Executive positions are part-time.
Call for Applications to OTBU Committees for 2024-2025
Your OTBU Executive invites applications for the following Bargaining Unit Committees for the 2024 - 2025 Federation year:
"Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Appeals Committee, five (5)
"Chief Negotiator (1)
"Collective Bargaining Committee (10)
"Communications and Political Action Officer, one (1)
"Constitution Officer, one (1)
"Educational Services Officer (1)
"Equity Committee, (12)
"Grievance Appeal Committee (1)
"Health and Safety Committee (4)
"Health and Safety Officer (1)
See OTBU Committees 2024-2025 in the Documents and Forms box for details.
Opportunity to Join the Newer Member Advisory Workgroup
The Provincial Executive is seeking up to eight (8) Members who have been part of OSSTF/FEESO for eight (8) years or less, to serve on the New Member Engagement Advisory Work Group (NMEAWG) for two years. The work group expects to meet three times per year, but workgroup members must be able to secure time release from their Bargaining Unit. Read the full document.
Pay Statements, Pension, Working limits,T4s & T2200
Your pay statement and compensation info will be available online only at MyINFO the Wednesday before pay day.
Your T4 slip and T2200 forms will also be available online.
For more information, please contact: myINFO Help Desk by phone at 416-338-4747 - Option 4, or by email at myINFOhelp@tdsb.on.ca
Do you have questions about your pension or working day limits this year as a retired teacher and OT? Contact the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan below! This is a friendly reminder that neither OSSTF, OTBU, OTIP, OCT, or the TDSB are able to answer your questions about pensions.
Login to your OTIP account: at https://www.otpp.com/
Email: inquiry@otpp.com
Phone: 416-226-2700 or 1-800-668-0105 (toll free)
Fax: 416-730-7807 or1-800-949-8208 (toll free)
Know how to get your Correct Pay
Sections 12.0.0 to 12.9.0 of the Collective Agreement lay out the details of how an LTO will be paid. As an LTO teacher you will be subject to the contract teachers' grid placement process.
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to provide the TDSB with your Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO) rating statement, as well as proof of any relevant teaching experience with other Boards.
You must provide the documents, or complete the Letter of Intent, before the strict deadline of the last day of the LTO position.
You are strongly advised to complete the Online Change in Salary - Online Letter of Intent as soon as you begin an LTO position.
Log onto the TDSBWeb, click on Employee Services, then select the following from the left-hand side menu: Forms • Occasional Teaching • Change in Salary - Online Letter of Intent
You can access the full Collective Agreement on our website http://www.otbud12.com/
Mandatory Compliance Training
A reminder to complete your online mandatory compliance training on the TDSB website. If the training is completed by December 22, 2023, you will be paid for it In February 2024.
Please note that this counts as either a day or half day of work!