Welcome to the Ottawa Carleton Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (OC ETFO).

As a Union, we support approximately 3,500 elementary school teachers (K to Gr. 8) working in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.

We are an equity-based organization dedicated to providing fair, consistent, transparent, and equitable support for our members who represent hundreds of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and to learning from those with a variety of lived experiences to better understand, connect with, and inspire students to realize their full potential, regardless of their background or identity.

OC ETFO regularly shares resources and offers professional development opportunities to add value to members’ professional journeys and to ensure everyone has the flexibility to grow together with colleagues as well as to learn at their own pace.

It is important that our members can connect with and support one another as well. We are proud to have a number of affinity committees for Black, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQ+ members, and always welcome the creation of new groups.

OCETFO is happy to support members with:

  • Collective Agreement rights
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Professional development
  • Health and wellness
  • Long-term Disability (LTD) applications
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) applications

Education is the foundation of society.

That’s why the Ottawa Carleton ETFO/FEEO advocates on behalf of all elementary teachers employed by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. We champion the cause of excellence in education, providing professional development support for our members. We promote the highest standards of professional ethics. We work to make sure schools are healthy and safe for children and teachers alike.

No matter what, the Ottawa Carleton ETFO is here to provide guidance and a helping hand.  Your union is your safety net and we are here when you need us.

Please contact us so we can provide the caring and compassionate advice and support you deserve.  

In Solidarity,

OC ETFO/FEEO

2024-2025 Released Officers

For the 2024-2025 school year, the five released officers in the OC ETFO office are:

Released Officer Representation by School 2024-2025