OSSTF York Region

Call for D16 T/OT Second Negotiator

 

The District 16 Teacher & Occasional Teacher bargaining unit is currently accepting applications for the position of Second Negotiator. Please note that this position is not a full time-release position but may include some release days during bargaining.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The Second Negotiator duties are assigned by the First Negotiator/Staffing Officer and can include attending Council meetings and Collective Bargaining Committee (CBC) meetings, assisting the First Negotiator/Staffing Officer as needed and being a member of the local negotiating team.

 

Key Competencies and Prior Experiences:

 

• Knowledge of our collective agreement 

• Highly proficient organizational skills

• Experience with survey development and organizing research projects 

• Expert verbatim note-taking skills

• Ability to work with members in a collaborative, supportive way 

• Advanced understanding of utilizing Google Docs/Drive for organisational purposes

 

Time Commitments:

 

• Approximately 5 release days for the 2025-2026 school year

• Approximately 20-25 release days for the 2026-2027 school year

• Periodic evening meetings, approximately 1 per month or bi-monthly, or as needed

 

Honorarium:

 

$850 per semester

 

Application and Deadline:

 

Applicants are asked to submit a written statement of no more than 250 words where they answer the following question with a focus on the key competencies/prior experiences as mentioned above:

 

• What skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for this role?

 

Written statements are to be sent via email to Scott West, D16 T/OT DEO at scott.west@osstfd16.on.ca before Friday, February 6th at 3:00 PM. 

 

Interviews will take place in person after work at the OSSTF D16 Office on February 11, 2026.