The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “College”) is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant with superior communication and organization skills to support the Office of the Registrar by providing executive support as well as policy analysis and development….
Read MoreWe have recently become aware that a number of inaccuracies have been recirculating in relation to amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 that came into effect on January 1, 2018. The amendments include, among other changes:
Improving language in the current Regulation so that all applicants will be required to indicate whether or not they have any physical or mental condition or disorder that could affect their ability to practise social work or social service work in a safe manner….
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Shelley Hale, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2018/19.
“I am honoured to be re-elected as President of the College Council,” says Shelley, who was re-elected on September 6,…
Read MoreThe College’s Public Register and online services will be closed for regularly scheduled service from Saturday, September 22nd at 7 p.m. until Sunday, September 23rd at 10 a.m. During this time, you will be unable to access the College’s Public Register and online services, which includes sending email, fax or voicemail to the College….
Read MorePlease note that the College office will be closed Wednesday, September 12 for staff training. Thank you for your understanding….
Read MoreThe College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations:
North Bay: October 11, 2018
Kingston: October 25, 2018
The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series….
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers experienced a service disruption from August 24-29 that affected email communication and access to the member portal and Online Register.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we appreciate your understanding during the resumption of services….
Read MorePlease note that the College’s email, member portal and Online Register are now functioning.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience….
Read MoreThis year’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) was a great success! Over 520 members joined us in person at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and approximately 2,230 stakeholders viewed the live-streamed event from the College website and/or via the College’s Facebook page.
For members who were unable to join us live,…
Read MoreThe College recently made some changes to its website to improve the user experience for all stakeholders, including registered members and the Ontario public at large. These improvements are part of the College’s strategic plan to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness.
The now more accessible and transparent ocswssw.org includes the following design changes:
Introducing the College’s New Public Section
The College website now features a Public section to help Ontarians access important information,…
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