Speaker Bank Applications

The Provincial Executive is seeking applications from members to fill openings on the OSSTF/FEESO Parliamentary Speaker Bank.

Speakers who serve on the OSSTF/FEESO Parliamentary Speaker Bank assist with the chairing of provincial meetings such as Provincial Council and AMPA, in addition to the chairing of District and Bargaining Unit Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and other meetings.

Duties of Speaker Bank Members:

• Complete all training assigned.
• Preparation leading up to chairing meetings of Provincial Council, AMPA, and/or at District or Bargaining Unit AGMs when assigned.
• Travel (paid for by the provincial office) within the province, as necessary.
• Speakers should be available to Chair a minimum of two (2) District or Bargaining Unit AGMs in the Spring of each school year.
• Attend Steering meetings for Provincial Council and AMPA, when assigned.
• Serve as a mentor to other Speakers, formally and informally, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Steering and Speaker team members on preparing for meetings the consist of analysing and deliberating on parliamentary questions.

Note: Speakers must be able to secure release time (paid for by the provincial office) from their District and/or Bargaining Unit to attend meetings and participate in training.

Qualifications:

• An interest in and knowledge of OSSTF/FEESO Constitution and Regulations and Policies and Procedures.
• Previous experience in chairing meetings at the workplace, Bargaining Unit, District and/or community level.
• Prior completion of a Parliamentary Procedure course, and the following Union Training Academy workshops is an asset but not required: Constitutions 101, Chairing Effective Meetings, Meetings, Motions, Minutes.
• Ability to Chair meetings in French is an asset, but not required.
• Serving on a local Constitution or Steering committee is an asset, but not required.
• Availability and willingness to Chair locally between Provincial meetings is an asset.

Successful candidates, if they have not already successfully completed a course in parliamentary procedures, will be required to do so (paid for by the provincial office). Speaker Bank Members are appointed by the Provincial Executive for a term of three years, with the possibility of renewals and may be removed by the Provincial Executive.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is dedicated to equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression while protecting and enhancing public education. OSSTF/FEESO values the participation of members with various lived experiences. We actively seek and welcome applications from members of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or equity-seeking groups. Self-identification is voluntary. If you choose to self-identify, please complete the OSSTF/FEESO Voluntary Self-Identification Form.

Completed applications should be sent to Jennifer.Ojalammi@osstf.ca and Jinell.Rahim@osstf.ca no later than June 14, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Attachments
OSSTF/FEESO Voluntary Self-Identification Form
Application Form