One, 1-year term to August 31, 2024
The Committee for Action on Social Justice is composed of 28 BCTF members who serve on seven social justice action groups—Antiracism; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning, and 2 Spirited Plus (LGBTQ2S+); Peace and Global Education; Economic Justice; Environmental Justice, Disability Justice, and Status of Women.
The committee makes recommendations to the BCTF Executive Committee on social justice issues and BCTF social justice policy; promotes and assists in the development of local, zonal, and provincial networks of teachers on social justice issues; creates resources for teachers and locals; assists locals and zones in developing general social justice programs, projects, and events; and works on developing links with other unions, community groups, NGOs, and others.
Responsibilities
Committee members are expected to:
- attend three advisory committee meetings during the year; each meeting is a three-day meeting, usually scheduled on Thursday/Friday/Saturday
- attend and help facilitate up to two zone meetings (fall and spring) on a Friday/Saturday
- attend BCTF Summer Leadership Conference for three days in August.
This is a volunteer activity where members represent all of the teachers in BC. Accommodation, meals (per diem), leave of absence (LOA), and necessary travel costs, will be provided by the Federation in accordance with BCTF policies.
Deadline: June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
To apply please complete the online CV application form on the BCTF website at db.bctf.ca/forms/cv/casj/index.cfm
An applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information as to whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group.