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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.

D16 T/OT Executive & Office Team

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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

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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

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DABRO: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Officer
EARAOO: Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Officer
ABR Steering Committee
Anti-Black Racism Training
Equity Support
ISCS (Inclusive Schools and Community Services)
SAC (Staffing Advisory Committee)
Black Caucus

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School Inspections
Health and Safety Concerns From Members
Safety Plans

MJOSH

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First point of contact for most incoming calls​

Administrative Staff

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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

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Jennifer Speiran, Provincial Councillor
 

 

Attend Provincial Meetings for the District

Local Organization Team for AMPA

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Michelle Arsenault, VP at Large

Brings member concerns to Executive meetings
Co-Chair of Ed Services Committee

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Ned Sharp, VP at Large
 

Interim Chair of Council

Brings member concerns to Executive meetings

Co-Chair of Status of Women Committee

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Staffing Process and Procedures

ISC Support

Occasional Teachers
TPA (Teachers Performance Appraisal)
NTIP (New Teacher Induction Program)

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
Adult Day School

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CPAC: Communications and Political Action Chair

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

Member of Prov OSSTF Ed Services Standing Com

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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

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Sheila Juma, Human Rights Chair
 

Chair Human Rights Committee

Organize Workshops/Speakers on Human Rights Issues

Human Rights Poster Contest

Member of Provincial OSSTF CPAC Standing Com​

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Jo-Ann Mathon, Provincial Councillor
 

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Attend Provincial Meetings for the District

Local Organization Team for AMPA

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Steven Pisecny, Provincial Councillor
 

Attend Provincial Meetings for the District

Local Organization Team for AMPA

Member of Provincial OSSTF CPAC Standing Com

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Michelle Benjamin, VP at Large
 

Brings member concerns to Executive meetings

Member of Prov OSSTF Ed Services Standing Com

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Zena Karim, Treasurer
 

Works with DEO to review finances
and presents the budget to council
and at the AGM.

Member of Provincial OSSTF CPAC Standing Com

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