Mailing Address:
1077 Boundary Road, Unit 107
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 8P8
You can also use the “Red Bag” courier system of the DDSB free of charge. The bag is usually found in the office of each school – just ask the secretary. Address your envelope to “Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local – Boundary Rd”.
Phone: 905-404-0411
Toll Free: 1-888-665-6611
FAX: 905-438-0711
For General Enquiries email: info@etfodotl.com
Email Addresses
George Taylor, President
president@etfodotl.com
Karen Walker, First Vice President
firstvp@etfodotl.com
Ann Webb, Second Vice President, Social Committee Chair
secondvp@etfodotl.com, social@etfodotl.com
Connie Zoet, Treasurer
treasurer@etfodotl.com
Laurie Musto, Secretary, SFE Committee Chair, Social Media Chair
socialmedia@etfodotl.com
Candice Holt, School Ambassador
Harriet Hunt, Joint Health & Safety Committee Chair
Heather Gillette, Professional Learning Chair
dotlplfunding@gmail.com
Iyanuoluwa Akinrinola, Equity Chair
Legal Assistance for Members
The Federation provides legal assistance to defend members against allegations that are related to the member’s teaching duties or employment responsibilities. Click here for more information: (http://www.etfo.ca/AdviceForMembers/PRSMattersBulletins/Pages/Allegations Involving CAS and_or Police.aspx)
If you are contacted by the police, Ontario College of Teachers, or Children’s Aid Society (CAS) regarding an allegation against you:
- Do not participate in or consent to an interview.
- Make no statement to anyone regarding the allegation/charges.
- Say “I am willing to cooperate but I am unable to comment until I contact the Federation and legal counsel.”
- Call ETFO professional relations staff at 1-888-838-3836 or 416-962-3836 and state that your call is urgent.
Counselling Support
If you are in need of immediate support or help finding resources, you can call the Distress Centre Durham 24/7 distress line at1-800-452-0688.
The Distress Centre Durham Resource Centre offers a variety of resource and referral information on:
- mental health
- addictions
- suicide
- homicide
- grief and bereavement
Trained support staff can also provide community referral and support network information. The resource centre materials (books, periodicals, videos etc.) are available to be borrowed. Further information can be obtained by calling 905-430-3511