Submissions
OCASA actively contributes at the provincial level to advocate on behalf of OCASA members. OCASA has a strong history of influencing discussions and recommendations relating to compensation matters, terms and conditions of employment and professional development.
If you have concerns that you would like OCASA to address, please contact the OCASA office.
Recent News
Bill 16 (Salary Freeze)
President's message about OCASA's work on advocacy around Bill 16.
FAQ on Bill 16 (how will this affect you?)
Pension Question in response to Bill 16
Past communications about Bill 16:
June 18, 2010
Council has confirmed that the 2010 compensation guidelines will be the same as for 2009. It will be up to individual colleges to determine their local action. To view the guidelines, log in, then visit the Resources page/ Workplace matters page.
MAY 3, 2010
OCASA's legal counsel's summary of Bill 16.
APRIL 21, 2010
OCASA has sent Bill 16 to legal counsel for interpretation re: wage freeze. A summary will be available to members within the next couple of days. If you have comments about this wage freeze, we would like to hear from you. Contact us by email or call 1-866-742-5429.
OCASA representatives will meet with the Administrative Consultative Committee on April 29 to discuss compensation guidelines, terms & conditions of employment, professional development and other items. Please call the OCASA office if you have any comments.
MARCH 31, 2010
OCASA responds to the Ontario budget by sending recommendations for broader consultation to Colleges Ontario, Committee of Presidents and The Council. Click here for full document.
MARCH 30, 2010
To view the draft legislation, Bill 16, click here.
OCASA has bookmarked the section on "Restraint Measures".
OCASA is in touch with Colleges Ontario and The Council regarding the "compensation structure" freeze as noted in last week's Ontario budget. They are also working with the ministry to better understand the proper interpretation and implementation. Until legislation is finalized and interpreted, we might not know the final compensation recommendations. OCASA will be drafting a submission to the ministry regarding the overall budget and the implications for college administrators.
If you have comments please contact the OCASA office. We would like to hear from you.
MARCH 26, 2010
OCASA has made a submission to The Council (College Compensation & Appointments Council) with specific recommendations regarding the format and text of the guidelines for 2010. OCASA's recommendations include the following:
- that there be a greater emphasis on ensuring administrative staff move through their salary ranges in a reasonable time period (5 years)
- that the compensation policy at each college be written and communicated to administrative staff
- that where an exceptional performance incentive is included in the compensation policy, the expectations, process and awarding of this incentive be clearly communicated to administrative staff and that the process be seen as fair and transparent
- that the Chair differential be maintained, with clearer language in the guidelines
- that some modifications be made to language around "Internal Promotions/Re-Classifications", "Special Assignment/Acting Pay", "Lateral Job Growth - Added Responsibility" and "Lateral Job Growth - Added Expertise" with the goal of ensuring that administrative staff received the best compensation outcome.
In light of the recent Ontario budget, OCASA is in conversation with the Council this coming week regarding compensation recommendations.
The Council has advised OCASA that the final guidelines will be available to colleges in early April. OCASA expects to see the guidelines sometime thereafter.
