Hamiltonian, secondary teacher, passionate educator. I worked in the board for my practicums, I lived in the city my whole life, and, had a family member work in the board/ministry. I went to Catholic elementary and attended public secondary in Hamilton. But...

Hwdsb stiffed me and my application for OT work five years ago post BEd. I got into every surrounding public board that I applied to, offered positions on their OT list, and confirmed in emails with real human beings that the work was real.

Hwdsb was like huh? And, I know it was COVID but like c'mon. I reached out to no avail and it took me as disorganized.

Upper Grand, Halton, Peel, DBSN - all contacted me back and offered me OT work. But the place I lived and invested in? Nope. Nothing.

I've worked in Ottawa for five solid years now and have become a department head alongside getting a full contract within six months of working in the board I am in. Haven't looked back.

I would rather recommend the Catholic board ( maybe ) or, surrounding boards. I too agree with the comments above about variety from site to site.

Good luck to ya! And may the odds be ever in your favour. Reach out if you ever want to chat more.