OSSTF D16 T/OT
York Region Office
110 Pony Drive, Unit 6
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B6
Business: 905-836-5954
Fax: 905-836-6210
Toll Free: 1 (833) 836-5954
Email: d16.office@osstfd16.on.ca
Member Support & Questions
Members can call our district office and/or email a member of our office team to initiate support.
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Phone: please call the district office phone line and a member of our office staff will direct you to the appropriate representative pertaining to their portfolio and job title.
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Email: please view the office team portfolios listed below and email the office team member directly via their listed email address. If you are unsure who to email, please email the general email address d16.office@osstfd16.on.ca
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Update Contact Info: please use the "update your contact info" button on this page to complete the online form.
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Visiting the Office: The bargaining unit office is by appointment only and we ask members to please email the rep supporting them if an in person meeting is required.
D16 T/OT Executive & Office Team
Deferred Salary
Grievances and Arbitrations
Media Communications, Political and Public Relations
Liaison to Provincial Office
Provincial Council
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves
Related Experience
Faith Days
Human Rights Tribunal Inquiries
SAC (Staffing Advisory Committee)
Inter-Union Liaison (Local)
GTA District Bargaining Unit Liaison
Extended Sick Leave
Benefits
WSIB/Disability Management
LTD Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves
Wellness - Resources for Mental Health
Retirement
Benevolent Funding
Office Use and Bookings
Expenses/Reimbursements
Grievances
Attendance Management​
DABRO: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Officer
EARAOO: Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer
DBR Steering Committee
Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Training
Equity & Anti-Racism Support
ISCS (Inclusive Schools and Community Services)
SAC (Staffing Advisory Committee)
Black Caucus
​MIST (Consultants)​​
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School Inspections
Health and Safety Concerns From Members
Safety Plans
MJOSH
Work Refusals
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First point of contact for most incoming calls​
Administrative Staff
Dawn Fovargue, Ed Services Chair
Chair Ed Services Committee
Conference Funding
AQ Funding
ALP Generator
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Adriana DiPietro, Status of Women Chair
Chair Status of Women Committee
Organize Workshops/Speakers for Women
Status of Women Scholarship
Status of Women Member Award
Winter Hamper Program
Jennifer Speiran, Provincial Councillor
Attend Provincial Meetings for the District
Local Organization Team for AMPA
VACANT, VP at Large
Brings member concerns to Executive meetings
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Jo-Ann Mathon, VP at Large
Brings member concerns to Executive meetings
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SAC (Staffing Advisory Committee)
Occasional Teachers
TPA (Teachers Performance Appraisal)
NTIP & New Teacher Training
Related Experience
A & E Committee
SAC (Staffing Advisory Committee)
T/OT Constitution & Bylaws
Executive & Council Chair
Adult Day School
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SAC Agenda and Minutes
APAs
Staffing Process and Procedures
ISC Support
Hiring Practices
IB/AP issues
Student Success
Bargaining Priorities Survey & Brief
CBC Committee Chair & Negotiating Team Negotiations
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CPAC: Communications and Political Action Officer
Communications: Weekly Emails
Communications: Social Media
Bargaining Unit Website
Political Action
Excellence in Education Grants & SAA
Labour Councils
Student Success Steering Committee
Committee Chair Liaison
Attendance Management
MIST (Consultants)
Kelly LeBlanc, Health & Safety Inspector
Semester 2 Only:
School Inspections
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Elected representative of all OT members
Brings OT Member Concerns and Perspective to Executive
Sheila Juma, Human Rights Chair
Chair Human Rights Committee
Organize Workshops/Speakers on Human Rights Issues
Human Rights Poster Contest
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Walter Birch, Provincial Councillor
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Attend Provincial Meetings for the District
Local Organization Team for AMPA
Ryan Quigley, Provincial Councillor
Attend Provincial Meetings for the District
Local Organization Team for AMPA
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Michelle Benjamin, VP at Large
Brings member concerns to Executive meetings
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Zena Karim, Treasurer
Works with DEO to review finances and presents the budget to T/OT Council and at the AGM.
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