As we enter the holiday season, please make sure to find the time to rest and spend quality time with family and friends. We are switching to a new EFAP provider - Telus Health as of January 1st, 2026. Our website will be updated to reflect the changes and provide you with contact information.

As our provincial and local contract is expiring on August 31, 2026, you will likely start to receive provincial and local updates in the New Year. Please make sure you are signed up to receive local and provincial updates. Please contact the Unit Office if you are not receiving OECTA emails!

Education Updates:

You have likely heard much lately in the news about Bill 33, violence in schools, lack of school resources and education worker shortages.  We track unfilled jobs monthly, so please make sure that you are checking that your banked prep time is properly logged or your on-call numbers are accurately recorded. 

OECTA Involvement:
 
We are always looking for members who are interested in getting involved with our Association. There are lots of opportunities to get involved. Please click on the attachment for more information.

PD Subsidy:

NEW! We increased the local OECTA PVNC PD Subsidy to $500 per calendar year! Our PD Subsidy is available if you are interested in taking a conference or a course. Please make sure to follow the submission instructions and submit your application at least 2 weeks prior the start date. 

We have visited many schools already for our pizza visits. If we have not yet visited your location yet, talk to your staff rep and get them to contact the Unit Office to book a date.  

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in person during our school visits.

Don’t let little things become big things! We are here to help. As always, all OECTA members can contact Bart or Andy at any time with any questions or concerns. 
                                                                    

Bart Scollard

PVNC Unit President