Employer Communiqué

On August 15, we celebrated an important milestone: the 25th anniversary of the proclamation of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and the establishment of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College). Since 2000, the College has been guided by its mission and vision as well as its values to provide ethical, accountable, effective and community-centred care. Together, we have built strong foundation of public trust that…more >>

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is excited to announce that insights from the inaugural year of the  Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative are now available as part of the 2024 Annual Report – A New Era: Advancing Innovation and Public Protection. Launched during the 2024 renewal period, the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative invites registrants to share demographic information on a voluntary basis. The initiative is based on…more >>

The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on June 3, 2025. This year’s theme was Advancing Innovation and Public Protection. Videos of all the sessions are now available to watch on the College website and YouTube channel. Employers are encouraged to share these practice resources with their social work and social service work staff. These videos can serve as relevant professional development tools, supporting social work and social service work staff…more >>

On October 28, 2025, the College is hosting a virtual Employer Roundtable for employers located in Electoral District No. 3, which comprises the south-central part of Ontario and includes Toronto, Peel, Simcoe, York, Peterborough and Durham. This virtual event will serve as a platform for meaningful discussions, allowing us to listen and gain valuable insights from employers. By understanding the current landscape and challenges, we aim to better support both employers and registrants in their…more >>

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more.more >>