BCTF Workshop Facilitators

Seeking Facilitators for the BCTF Workshops Program

Rooted in the principle of “teachers teaching teachers,” these workshops rely on the expertise and commitment of teacher volunteers to support professional learning across the province. This approach highlights the essential role of volunteer facilitators in the BCTF workshops program.

We are currently recruiting teachers to serve as facilitators for a three-year term. Those selected will receive comprehensive training in facilitation techniques and content-specific program areas.

Although this is a volunteer role, the Federation recognizes the commitment of facilitators by providing release time and covering associated expenses, including travel, accommodations, dependent care, and meals incurred during workshop facilitation.

Successful applicants must be available to attend the Facilitators’ Institute Training (FIT) on August 22–24, 2026, at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Attendance for the full duration of the training is required to be added to the roster of active facilitators and be called upon for workshop requests.

Volunteer facilitators are expected to lead up to three workshops annually, primarily between September to November and January to April, sometimes on short notice. Travel across the province can be expected.

This role is ideal for members who are passionate about professional development, dedicated to supporting fellow teachers, and committed to lifelong learning in a collaborative environment.

As a BCTF workshop facilitator, you will engage in ongoing growth and reflection, incorporating self‑assessment and participant feedback to enhance your facilitation skills.

Up to six facilitators required, three‑year term.

The SURT program provides training for local representatives in various roles, including Aboriginal contacts, health and safety representatives, school staff representatives, social justice representatives, and professional development chairs.

Workshop facilitators are released as needed throughout the year to deliver workshops for local Federation leaders. Facilitators receive specialized training in workshop design, facilitation techniques, inquiry‑based learning, and key content areas relevant to the responsibilities of local representatives.

Applicants may apply to facilitate from the following three categories of SURT workshop areas.

Up to six facilitators required, three‑year term.

Staff representative facilitators deliver training to staff representatives based in schools. They will receive training in facilitation and content areas related to the responsibilities of a school staff representative. Some of the content areas are:

• Role of the Staff Representative
• Contract Awareness:
  Know Your Collective Agreement
• Managing Conflict
• Engaging, Inclusive, and Productive Meetings.

For more information on staff representative workshops, contact Henry Lee at 1‑800‑663‑9163, local 1849 (toll free); direct line 604‑871‑1849, or

Up to four facilitators required, three‑year term.

Health and safety trainers (HSTs) facilitate SURT workshops on occupational health and safety for the health and safety representatives and committees at school sites. They may also deliver tripartite workshops that would qualify towards WorkSafeBC's mandated/entitled eight hours of annual training for workers on their site‑based Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Training will be provided to HSTs in facilitation and content areas related to the responsibilities of a health and safety committee.

Some of the content areas are:

• Violence in the Workplace
• Occupational Health and Safety Training for New Committee Members and Worker Reps
• Role and Function of the School Site Health and Safety Rep
• Incident Investigations and Reports
• Refusal of Unsafe Work

Due to the technical nature of the content, experience serving as a member of a site‑based Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee is desirable.

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