We are seeking OPC Members who are highly qualified practising elementary and secondary principals to facilitate our online Education Law Qualification Program (ELQP) modules and other related professional learning offerings. 

Responsibilities include

  • Delivering ELQP content based on the schedule established (pending sufficient enrolment ) through the Canvas Learning Management System   
  • Communicating program requirements and expectations to candidates  
  • Monitoring candidate participation and engagement in the program and providing candidates with meaningful and relevant feedback to enhance learning  
  • Collaborating with the program lead and the OPC team to plan and deliver approved course content  
  • Delivering the program as requested and in accordance with the Ontario of Teachers (OCT) guidelines  
  • Completing the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training to support our efforts to continuously improve the delivery of our programs through an anti-oppressive and human rights lens 
  • Being punctual for synchronous sessions and communicating changes directly with candidates, program lead and/or other facilitators regarding any changes to scheduled sessions  
  • Supporting development and review of content as requested  
  • Meeting with the OPC team and other facilitators as needed 
Selection Criteria

A successful applicant will

  • Be a Member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in good standing

  • Have working knowledge of public education in Ontario

  • Have exemplary experience as a practising principal with recent, relevant and varied school experiences

  • Have expertise in all areas of school leadership and facilitation

  • Have knowledge and understanding of foundational principles that support equity, diversity, inclusion anti-oppression and anti-colonialism

  • Show demonstrated understanding of a province-wide perspective

  • Have strong communication abilities in facilitating, speaking and writing

  • Have a dynamic and resourceful approach to work based on continuous self-learning and knowledge of current trends and research in education

  • Understand and demonstrate adult learning principles

  • Have a “lead learner” stance as an educational leader

  • Be comfortable using a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate learning  

  • Have a high level of comfort using a variety of digital tools to enhance learning

  • Be proficient in using various office programs including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and G-suite

The following will be considered an asset:

  • Experience in both elementary and secondary panels 
  • Successful completion of ELQP 
Selection Process 

Our selection team will review and assess all applications based on the identified success criteria. Selected candidates will be invited to take part in an online interview via Zoom meeting (with video) and will need to be available on March 5 and 6. This process also includes contacting references and ensuring balanced regional representation.  

Applicants are asked to submit the following in one file 

  • cover letter  

  • resume and 

  • contact information for two references (one must be a supervisory officer). 

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Submit an application

If you have any questions, please contact elqp@principals.on.ca

The Ontario Principals’ Council® (OPC) is committed to accommodating the individual needs of independent contractors, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11, within our recruitment processes and our skills assessment testing practices. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

The OPC is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion and values the participation of candidates with different lived experiences. We recognize that the selection of candidates from members of equity-seeking and rights-seeking groups is an asset. Self-identification of membership in equity-seeking and rights-seeking groups is voluntary.