Join a Committee

The Chair of the committee attends the monthly DTA Executive meeting to inform the EC of any updates on committee work and seek input on ideas. They may also choose to attend Staff Rep Assemblies to share information.

Committees meet at the discretion of the Committee Chair. We suggest at least once a month, but also realize this is a volunteer position. Meetings can take place in person or virtually.

To delve deeper, explore the complete list of DTA Committees along with their descriptions.

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the DTA Office.

This committee consists of ten (10) elected members: a chairperson, three (3) members of the DTA EC, three (3) Staff Representatives, and three (3) Members at Large.  This committee encourages the development and status of Aboriginal Education; establish, promote, and maintain the DTA/BCTF initiatives and activities related to Aboriginal Education; and advise the DTA regarding the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement, a working agreement between the Delta School District, local First Nations organizations, and the Ministry of Education.

The Bargaining Committee consists of ten (10) members: 1^st VP (Chairperson), President, past chair of the Bargaining Committee (if applicable), 2^nd VP, two (2) members at large (1 Elementary & 1 Secondary), an Adult Educator and Chairpersons from PD, SJ and H&S Committees.

The Committee organizes the bargaining team with respect to local and provincial bargaining. Data is collected.

The FFWL Committee consists of a chairperson and ad hoc members as necessary. This committee works to support and provide collaboration to teachers working in French, and address any concerns that French Educators bring forward.

The H&S Committee comprises of a chairperson and up to four (4) members at large.  This committee examines all issues relating to the safety of all members at their worksites, liaises with District Occupational Health & Safety Committees and makes recommendations to the Bargaining Committee and Executive Committee.

The Local Resolutions Committee is composed of a Chairperson (either the 1st or 2nd Vice President), (2) Local Representatives, (2) Staff Representatives, and (3) elected Members-at-Large. This committee is responsible for drafting local resolutions to be submitted to the BCTF AGM and presenting them to the Staff Representative Assembly for debate. Additionally, the committee surveys members to identify key issues to propose as local resolutions for the BCTF AGM.

The PD Committee consists of nine (9) elected members: a chairperson, 1^st VP, two (2) Elementary & two (2) Secondary teachers, one (1) Adult Educator, and two (2) Members at Large.

The responsibility of the PD Committee is to create an annual financial plan, and funding approval guidelines that will ensure equitable and responsible opportunities.

The PAC consists of ten (10) elected members: a chairperson, three (3) members of the DTA Executive, three (3) Staff Representatives, and three (3) elected Members at Large.

This committee advocates for and promotes quality public education in Delta and encourages the involvement of teachers in developing community support for public education. This committee is very active during trustee elections and during both provincial and federal elections.

This committee comprises of an elected chairperson, the immediate past chairperson, and up to five (5) Members at Large.

This committee works to encourage and support teachers in equity and justice work with both students and colleagues. They also create support initiatives to decrease discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace amongst members and with the Employer.

The TTOC Advisory Committee consists of an elected chairperson and ad hoc members as required.

This committee supports TTOC’s and new teachers in their role and helps identify concerns in the system. They also build relationships and engagement between TTOC’s and the DTA.