Changing your Name, Address or Telephone Number?
Dropped your Landline?
Make sure that you keep your BWDSB Personnel Records up-to-date. It is very important that we be able to reach you. If you have previously provided us with a landline that is no longer in service, we would appreciate it if you would provide an alternate phone number where you can be reached.
To update your information, navigate to the “Employee Information & Leaves” website via the following link. It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox: https://eil.bwdsb.on.ca/
Your username will be the first four letters of your last name followed by the first three letters of your first name. Your password will be your universal password used for your board accounts.
You will receive confirmation emails through your board email account when the change request is completed.
Contact Information
Should you experience difficulty accessing this website or logging in, please submit an ICT Service Centre HEAT Ticket at: https://ictservicecentre.bwdsb.on.ca/HEAT/
Dropped your Landline?
Make sure that you keep your BWDSB Personnel Records up-to-date. It is very important that we be able to reach you. If you have previously provided us with a landline that is no longer in service, we would appreciate it if you would provide an alternate phone number where you can be reached.
To update your information, navigate to the “Employee Information & Leaves” website via the following link. It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox: https://eil.bwdsb.on.ca/
Your username will be the first four letters of your last name followed by the first three letters of your first name. Your password will be your universal password used for your board accounts.
You will receive confirmation emails through your board email account when the change request is completed.
Contact Information
Should you experience difficulty accessing this website or logging in, please submit an ICT Service Centre HEAT Ticket at: https://ictservicecentre.bwdsb.on.ca/HEAT/
The ESP BU AGM will be held on
Thursday May 22nd, 2025.
Thursday May 22nd, 2025.
Just a reminder...the deadline to apply to the Enrichment Fund is May 31st.
A school year runs from September 1 - May 31.
If a workshop or conference is completed from June 1 - August 31, it may be submitted for the upcoming school year.
The purpose of the Enrichment Fund is for professional growth in the field of education.
The fund is granted to applicants within the Bargaining Unit to assist with the registration/tuition fee of a workshop, course, presentation and/or certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from current OSSTF/FEESO Educational Support Professionals - Bargaining Unit – District 7, members in good standing who meet one of the following criteria: Permanent who has completed the six (6) month probation period or Temporary Member who have been on the occasional list for six (6) months and have completed ten (10) working days in one school year.
Applications must be submitted for the Enrichment Fund within the current year of completion. Applicants may only apply to the Enrichment Fund once per current school year for funding support of one workshop, conference or course.
If you have any questions, please contact me at: michelle[email protected]
A school year runs from September 1 - May 31.
If a workshop or conference is completed from June 1 - August 31, it may be submitted for the upcoming school year.
The purpose of the Enrichment Fund is for professional growth in the field of education.
The fund is granted to applicants within the Bargaining Unit to assist with the registration/tuition fee of a workshop, course, presentation and/or certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from current OSSTF/FEESO Educational Support Professionals - Bargaining Unit – District 7, members in good standing who meet one of the following criteria: Permanent who has completed the six (6) month probation period or Temporary Member who have been on the occasional list for six (6) months and have completed ten (10) working days in one school year.
Applications must be submitted for the Enrichment Fund within the current year of completion. Applicants may only apply to the Enrichment Fund once per current school year for funding support of one workshop, conference or course.
If you have any questions, please contact me at: michelle[email protected]
Exciting Dates coming Up!
Enrichment Fund Process and Application!
OSSTF District 7 ESP Enrichment Fund
The purpose of the Enrichment Fund is for professional growth in the field of education.
The fund is granted to applicants within the Bargaining Unit to assist with the registration/tuition fee of a workshop, course, presentation and/or certificate.
The deadline to apply to the fund is May 31st.
Go to.... OSSTF District 7 Website under "Members Only" and then "Enrichment"
Enrichment Fund Application Enrichment Fund Process
If you have any questions, please contact me directly at: [email protected]
Thank you Ed Services Committee!
I Saw The Sign!
If you happen to be in the Chesley area, feel free to drop in and visit the office. Karen, our office manager could give you a quick tour! The address is: OSSTF District 7, Bluewater 104 1st Ave S, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0 |
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Access your OSSTF Benefits ELHT T4A slip securely online
To help you with your 2018 tax return, you can now access your OSSTF Benefits Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT) T4A slip online, through OTIP’s secure member site.
Why am I receiving a T4A slip from the OSSTF Benefits ELHT?
If your Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit premiums are paid for by your ELHT, they are considered a taxable benefit and a T4A slip is issued. As the plan administrator of your OSSTF Benefits Plan, OTIP will issue your T4A slip.
The benefit amounts shown on your T4A slip are calculated based on the Basic Life and AD&D benefit premiums paid for you by the OSSTF Benefits ELHT, for the 2018 tax year (January to December).
Get your T4A slip securely online through OTIP's secure member site.
Accessing your T4A slip online is quick, convenient and secure. You can print and re-print your T4A slip at any time!
What you need to do*:
If you wish to access your T4A slip online, you must complete these steps by February 14, 2019. Then, check back on or after February 28, 2019 to access your T4A slip on the secure member site.
If you do not wish to access your T4A slip electronically, no action is required by you and OTIP will mail your T4A slip via Canada Post to the address we have received from your school board.
To learn more about your T4A slip, you can visit the Help Centre (scroll down to Browse Questions by Product Category and select T4A Slip) on OTIP's website for frequently asked questions, or you can contact OTIP Benefits Services at 1-866-783-6847.
Sincerely,
Benefits Services
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan
1-866-783-6847
www.otip.com
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. This email was sent from OTIP’s automated self-serve member portal and is not a monitored account.
Plan administered by OTIP
125 Northfield Drive West
Waterloo ON N2L 6K4
www.otip.com
Privacy Policy
Access your OSSTF Benefits ELHT T4A slip securely online
To help you with your 2018 tax return, you can now access your OSSTF Benefits Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT) T4A slip online, through OTIP’s secure member site.
Why am I receiving a T4A slip from the OSSTF Benefits ELHT?
If your Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit premiums are paid for by your ELHT, they are considered a taxable benefit and a T4A slip is issued. As the plan administrator of your OSSTF Benefits Plan, OTIP will issue your T4A slip.
The benefit amounts shown on your T4A slip are calculated based on the Basic Life and AD&D benefit premiums paid for you by the OSSTF Benefits ELHT, for the 2018 tax year (January to December).
Get your T4A slip securely online through OTIP's secure member site.
Accessing your T4A slip online is quick, convenient and secure. You can print and re-print your T4A slip at any time!
What you need to do*:
- Go to www.otip.com and click on the Log in button.
- Select Health and Dental from the drop-down menu and log in.
- After you have logged in, a new screen will appear giving you the option to access your T4A slip electronically. Choose ‘Yes, I’d like to access my T4A slip online’.
If you wish to access your T4A slip online, you must complete these steps by February 14, 2019. Then, check back on or after February 28, 2019 to access your T4A slip on the secure member site.
If you do not wish to access your T4A slip electronically, no action is required by you and OTIP will mail your T4A slip via Canada Post to the address we have received from your school board.
To learn more about your T4A slip, you can visit the Help Centre (scroll down to Browse Questions by Product Category and select T4A Slip) on OTIP's website for frequently asked questions, or you can contact OTIP Benefits Services at 1-866-783-6847.
Sincerely,
Benefits Services
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan
1-866-783-6847
www.otip.com
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. This email was sent from OTIP’s automated self-serve member portal and is not a monitored account.
Plan administered by OTIP
125 Northfield Drive West
Waterloo ON N2L 6K4
www.otip.com
Privacy Policy
Employment Insurance Lump Sum Settlement
January 28, 2019 D/BU #92/2018-2019
Employment Insurance Lump Sum Settlement
To: Presidents and All Members
From: Brad Bennett, Associate General Secretary – Protective Services
For Information
The 2017-2019 Extension Agreement between OSSTF/FEESO and OPSBA/the CTA provided members with a
lump sum payment equal to 0.5% of wages earned during the 2016-2017 school year. The payment was in
recognition of potential expenses for professional development, supplies or equipment or for other
professional expenses. Members received the lump sum payment on or about November 1, 2017.
Some members who were on statutory leaves and receiving Employment Insurance benefits at the time
of the lump sum payment had their EI benefits “clawed back” because the lump sum was considered to
be earnings, despite the wording of the Extension Agreement that designated the amount as related
to expenses. OSSTF/FEESO supported those members who chose to appeal the decision to claw back
their EI benefits, and we are pleased to advise that a settlement on those appeals has now been
finalized.
As a result of this settlement, Service Canada will allow members who suffered a claw-back of EI
benefits due to the lump sum, but who did not file an appeal, to apply for reimbursement of
employment-related expenses.
Who Is Eligible?
Members are eligible to take part in the settlement if:
1. They were on statutory leave and in receipt of EI benefits during the time associated with the
lump sum payment, and
2. They were found to be in an overpayment situation because of the lump sum payment, resulting
in the clawing back of EI benefits.
What Types of Expenses Can Be Claimed?
• Members can be reimbursed for professional development, supplies or equipment or for other
professional expenses.
• In order for equipment expenses to be eligible, the equipment concerned must be primarily
used for employment purposes.
Congratulations on Your Retirement!
Congratulations Michelle Phillips on your retirement, 30 years of dedication!!!
PAYROLL ACRONYMS FOR ESP MEMBERS
REGECOCC (ECEOCC) – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) OCCASIONAL/EMERGENCY
REGEDOCC (EDASSOCC) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT (EA) OCCASIONAL/EMERGENCY
REGEDTEM (LTO) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TEMP (LTO) POSITION
REGEDAS (EDASST) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PERMANENT
REGEDPER (EDAS-PER) – SUPPLY FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES
DNP – DAYS NOT PAID
EIC REBATE – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REBATE
UNITS – HOURS WORKED (OCCASIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
RATE – HOURLY RATE OF PAY (OCCASIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
PAY AMOUNT – AMOUNT PAID (GROSS)
DEDUCTIONS
EIC – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
CPP – CANADA PENSION PLAN
TAX – FEDERAL AND PROVINCAL TAX
OMERS – PENSION
EAP – EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LTD – LONG TREM DISABILITY
ESPLVY – UNION LEVIES
OSS-ESP – UNION DUES
COMP2000 – COMPUTER LOAN
DEN – OTIP – DENTAL
EHC – OTIP – EXTENDED HEALTH COVERAGE
SPADD – OTIP – SPOUSE OPTIONAL ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMENBERMENT
SPLIF – OTIP – SPOUSE OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
OPADD – OTIP – MEMBER OPTIONAL ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMENBERMENT
OPTLF – OTIP – MEMBER OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
CHLIF – OTIP – CHILD OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
DLP-OPER – DEFRERRED SALARY LEAVE
GARN – 1 – GOVERNMENT GARNISH
REGECOCC (ECEOCC) – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) OCCASIONAL/EMERGENCY
REGEDOCC (EDASSOCC) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT (EA) OCCASIONAL/EMERGENCY
REGEDTEM (LTO) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TEMP (LTO) POSITION
REGEDAS (EDASST) – EDUCATIONAL ASSISSTANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PERMANENT
REGEDPER (EDAS-PER) – SUPPLY FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES
DNP – DAYS NOT PAID
EIC REBATE – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REBATE
UNITS – HOURS WORKED (OCCASIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
RATE – HOURLY RATE OF PAY (OCCASIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
PAY AMOUNT – AMOUNT PAID (GROSS)
DEDUCTIONS
EIC – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
CPP – CANADA PENSION PLAN
TAX – FEDERAL AND PROVINCAL TAX
OMERS – PENSION
EAP – EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LTD – LONG TREM DISABILITY
ESPLVY – UNION LEVIES
OSS-ESP – UNION DUES
COMP2000 – COMPUTER LOAN
DEN – OTIP – DENTAL
EHC – OTIP – EXTENDED HEALTH COVERAGE
SPADD – OTIP – SPOUSE OPTIONAL ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMENBERMENT
SPLIF – OTIP – SPOUSE OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
OPADD – OTIP – MEMBER OPTIONAL ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMENBERMENT
OPTLF – OTIP – MEMBER OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
CHLIF – OTIP – CHILD OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
DLP-OPER – DEFRERRED SALARY LEAVE
GARN – 1 – GOVERNMENT GARNISH