Apply now for Timmins Local Treasurer’s Course, May 31 – June 1

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  • Where: Timmins Membership Centre
  • When: May 31, 2025 from 9 am to 4:30 pm EST and June 1 from 9 am to noon
  • Deadline to register: March 28, 2025
  • Application form

Course Descriptions:

Local Treasurers Course

This course is aimed at Local Treasurers and Trustees who are either new to the role or experienced members who are seeking a “refresher course”. The goal is to give the necessary tools and education to Local Treasurers and Trustees in order for them to fulfill their roles in the Local. It will also draw on members’ experiences to solve problems occurring with the administration of Local funds.

*Note: This course only will be offered in person

Applications

Please complete this application form and email it to [email protected]

Completed application forms must include the signed recommendation of a Local Executive Officer (an approval via email from an LEC will be accepted if a signature is not possible) and be received by the Timmins Regional Office no later than March 28.

Location

  • OPSEU/SEFPO Timmins Membership Centre – Entrance at Back of the Building
  • 1-414 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins ON P4N 1B6. From 0900 to 1630 and 0900 to 1200.

Hotel

  • Hampton Inn Timmins
  • 848 Riverside Dr., Timmins ON P4N 3W1 (705) 531-6000

A block of rooms will be held aside for this event, please make reservations under the group (links below) at a rate of $194.00 +tax OPSEU/SEFPO pays accommodation for members travelling 60 km or more. Members will be reimbursed for the cost of single occupancy. Members are responsible for payment of room upon checkout. Follow links below for booking.

Book prior to April 20, by clicking this link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=YTSRDHX&groupCode=CHHOP1 &arrivaldate=2025-05-30&departuredate=2025-06- 01&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Meals

Breakfast (full hot buffet) will be provided for those staying at the Hotel from 0600 to 1000 included in your stay. A lunch break will be taken; however, lunch will not be provided. Please be mindful of nut free policy should you bring a lunch.

Lost wages/ time off

Per past practice, lost wages will be paid for those members who are scheduled to work on these days or the nightshift before. Any claim for lost wages must be substantiated by proof from your employer.

Selection process – Education Policy Section 7 (Policy Manual)

The selection process will be in accordance with the Education Policy – Section 7 of the Policy Manual. All Local Presidents have an OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual. Please contact your Local President to review this policy. Applicants will be notified via email on or before April 7, 2025.

Cancellations

Notification by a member to cancel course attendance should be received by both the local president and the regional office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the regional school. When a member does not attend and the Regional office has not been notified 48 hours prior to the school’s commencement, the member will be assessed a $50.00 penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Family/Attendant Care

Family/Attendant Care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO policy as outlined on the back of the expense claim. Such allowance is not intended to reimburse the claimant for dependant/family expenses they would have normally incurred as a result of employment except where the absence exceeds the normal work day or week. Family/dependent care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual.