The GECDSB leads excellence in public education by creating confident learners, engaging diverse communities, and demonstrating ethical stewardship. The GECDSB employs over 4,700 employees and every one of them contributes to student achievement in their own way.
At the GECDSB our goal is to make a difference in children’s lives every day. Come join our community of dedicated professionals who work together to enrich students’ lives and help build tomorrow together.
Hiring Process |
The Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board recognizes the value of attracting, recruiting, and retaining our valuable staff. We are committed to creating and sustaining an ethical, inclusive, caring, and safe work environment through recruitment and promotion practices that are equitable, transparent and support the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board is committed to recruiting and promoting candidates based on qualifications, experiences and the demonstration of values which align with the Board’s mission and vision. The Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board’s Recruitment Strategy is committed to creating a diverse pool of applicants by exploring programs that help attract candidates from traditionally disadvantaged groups (i.e. Indigenous peoples and those from equity-seeking groups). The Board will do this through job posting advertisements, social media, and via community networks and associations. Career Opportunities will be posted on the external website under the Careers section. The job postings include qualifications, duties, nature and scope of the job, start and end dates, salary and an equity, diversity and accommodation statement. The equity, diversity and accommodation statement encourages applications from equity-seeking groups and ensures that job applicants understand that accommodations will be provided based on any human rights protected ground. If hired into a position with the GECDSB, new hires will be required to provide a Police Records Check, a signed copy of the GECDSB Confidentiality Agreement,​ and agree to the terms and conditions outlined as an employee of the Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board.​ |
Police Vulnerable​ Sector Check |
As a condition of employment with Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board, all successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check. In addition to the satisfactory police record check one may be required to obtain a police record check that includes a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC). This check is required where an individual is in a position of trust or authority over vulnerable persons, including students. Prospective employees may not commence employment until the appropriate police screening documentation is received by the Human Resources Department. Costs incurred in obtaining the PVSC is the responsibility of the candidate. The Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) can be completed through the candidate's local police jurisdiction. The Board will accept satisfactory PVSC’s that name another school board and other employers (i.e. daycare centres, OCT, and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months. |
The Â鶹Դ´ Essex County District School Board's Recruitment Strategy is committed to creating and maintaining diversity in our workforce where students see themselves reflected in the staff's population.
In support of the Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, applicants who identify as Black may apply to [email protected] Please include the job title you are applying for in the subject line. A complete teaching package is required as part of the selection process. Please review below the requirements for a complete teaching package.
In support of the Board's Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent may apply to [email protected] Please include the job title you are applying for in the subject line. A complete teaching package is required as part of the selection process. Please review below the requirements for a complete teaching package.
Current opportunities
You can view all GECDSB job postings by visiting the .
For any questions about how to apply, please contact Apply to Education at toll free 1-877-5627.
Elementary teaching positions
If you are interested in an elementary occasional teaching position, please submit the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Superintendent of Elementary Staffing
- Resume
- Ontario College of Teachers certificate
- A copy of your practice teaching reports and/or teaching practicums
- Two professional letters of reference
- Visit the portal to submit your resume and application
Secondary teaching positions
If you are interested in an secondary occasional teaching position, please submit the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Superintendent of Secondary Staffing
- Resume
- Ontario College of Teachers certificate
- A copy of your practice teaching reports and/or teaching practicums
- Two professional letters of reference
- Visit the portal to submit your resume and application
French teaching positions
If you are looking for information on how to apply for a French teaching position at the GECDSB please visit our French Teaching Selection Process page.