Spring Break

The VSTA office will be closed March 14-29. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on March 30. We wish you all a restful and relaxing Spring Break!

Spring Pro-D Workshops

On Thursday, April 16, the VSTA is hosting two BCTF workshops specific to professional development. Click here for more information.

Spring SURT: Staff Reps, W/LC&B Reps, & Timetable Committee

On Wednesday, April 15th the VSTA is hosting workshops for Staff Reps, WLC/B Reps and Timetable Committee Reps. Click here for more information.

Spring Health & Safety Workshops

On Tuesday, April 14, the VSTA is hosting BCTF workshops specifically geared towards Health & Safety reps, Life Skills teachers, and Staff reps. Click here for more information.

TTOCs and ESA Sick Leave

Did you work as TTOC between April 1, 2022, and June 31, 2024? Were you denied paid sick leave when you declined calls due to illness? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. Click here for more information.

Spring Transfer Timeline 2026

Click here for more information.

Indoor Air Quality concerns

If your classroom temperature is impacting your ability to work, a report procedure should be followed. Please visit

Identity-Based Committee Sign-Ups

If you have not already registered, but would like to receive information about upcoming meetings for the 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Reminder! Update your Contact Information

Please ensure the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. Update here  

Latest News

Planning to Retire?

Planning to Retire?

On March 1st, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, VSTA will be hosting a Retirees Workshop. Click here to register, registration will be closing on February 22……

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Annual Women’s Memorial March – February 14th!

Annual Women’s Memorial March – February 14th!

The first women’s memorial march was held in 1992 in response to the murder of a woman on Powell Street in Vancouver. Out of this sense of hopelessness and anger came an annual march on Valentine’s Day to express compassion, community, and caring for all women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on unceded Coast Salish territories.

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Pacific Blue Cross Information Session!

Pacific Blue Cross Information Session!

Since our recently ratified contract brought improvements to the Provincial Extended Health Benefits plan, we will be holding two information sessions and finally a vote to decide whether to move permanently from our local Vancouver plan to the Provincial Plan. Click here for the first information session from the Pacific Blue Cross…

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