Committees
2SLGBTQ+ Allies
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Christmas Charities
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Health and Safety
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The Health and Safety Committee is composed of the OECTA members serving on their school's site-based Joint Health and Safety Committee. Governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the JHSC in Ontario workplaces serves as the primary mechanism through which workers can have their concerns heard. Equal in power to the administrator co-chair, the OECTA Health and Safety Reps are crucial front-line advocates for all workers in the building, and are directly supported in their duties as prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act by the OECTA-HW Health and Safety Advisor.
Members serving on their school's Joint Health and Safety Committee can expect, on average, the following time commitments:
Monthly Inspection and Reporting of Results
One half to one whole day, though the law affords as much time as is necessary to faithfully fulfill the duties prescribed in the law.
Quarterly Meetings
Four meetings per year; time required varies, though one hour per might be a reasonable expectation. Addtional time is needed to draft the minutes from the meeting.
Training and Certification
Initial certification requires 6 whole days of training spread out over the course of a school year.
Re-certification is required every 3 years through a 1 day refresher course.
Additional training opportunities may present as determined through Board and/or OECTA initiatives.
Other
The execution of one's duties in the law may necessitate additional time investments on occasion.
Math Challenge
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Poetry and Prose Writing
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Political Action
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Professional Development
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Public Speaking
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Retirement Celebration
Chairpersons:
Joanne Mahony
Time Commitment:
3-4 planning meetings + some additional time outside of the meetings to plan and organize the festivities for the main event.
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The Retirement Celebration is a long time annual event hosted by the OECTA Hamilton-Wentworth unit, and graciously organized by the members of the Retirement Celebration Committee. At the event, we laud our colleagues achieving the significant career milestone of 25 Years of Service and, of course, those who are embarking upon their retirement adventures.
Scripture Reading
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