Your 2026-2027 OTBU Executive

President: Official representative of the Unit to the Employer (school board). Serves as one of the Unit's Grievance Officers and the Unit's Provincial Councilor (attends meetings in Toronto for ongoing information/concerns between AMPAs).

• Email karen.vandewint@d25.osstf.ca for any inquiries related to: 

  • General member inquiries (pay, benefits, leaves)

  • OT/LTO performance concerns

  • OT/LTO allegations from students

  • Respectful workplace complaints

  • Labour Management communications

  • Liaison with other D25 OSSTF units and ETFO OT unit  

Chief Negotiator: The Unit's liaison to the Collective Bargaining Committee, and with the committee, is responsible for preparing the Negotiating Brief. Presents the terms of settlement of a collective agreement with the OCDSB to the membership for information and ratification. Serves as one of the Unit's Grievance Officers. 

Vice-President Educational Services: Organizes professional development workshops/activities/events for members. Processes applications for our PD Grant. Performs the duties of the President in their absence. 

• Email jiwon.bae@d25.osstf.ca for any inquiries related to: 

  • Professional Development funds

  • Professional development opportunities

  • The OTBU website

  • Monthly newsletters

Vice-President Political Action: Performs the duties of the President in their absence.

Treasurer: Keeps accurate account of the Unit's business/budget and presents the Annual Budget to the Unit membership for approval. 

Constitution Officer/Secretary: Ensures the Unit Constitution is maintained. Record and arrange the keeping of records and minutes of Executive and General Meetings. 

Communications Officer: Ensures that the membership is kept informed through regular publication of news and information.

Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Lead: Facilitates equity training and/or access to resources related to equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression for Unit members. Maintains an open dialogue with provincial OSSTF on local issues of equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression.

Health and Safety Officer: Unit’s representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee 

Executive Officer 1: Carries out duties as delegated by the President.

Executive Officer 2: Carries out duties as delegated by the President.