OPC is seeking a highly qualified, recently retired principal or vice-principal and OPC Member as the program lead for the Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP).

Role Details

• Position Type: Flexible, part-time independent contractor arrangement with limited hours spread throughout the year
• Reason for Vacancy: Maximum term reached
• Expected Start Date: Negotiable

Responsibilities

The program lead responsibilities include

• Reviewing and developing content that aligns with the Ontario College of Teachers’ Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession 
• collaborating with team members and the OPC staff in accordance with OPC’s Professional Learning Goals and Principles
• designing learning goals and program materials through the lens of human rights inclusion and anti-oppression, respecting the unique identities of all learners, collaborators and partners 
• participating in meetings and 
• complying with OPC style guidelines and accessibility standards. 

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria for the successful applicant includes

• being a Member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in good standing
• having an in-depth understanding of public education in Ontario
• having exemplary experience as a practising principal or vice-principal with recent, relevant and varied school experiences
• being an advocate for positive change based on foundational principles that support human rights and anti-oppression
• demonstrated commitment to ongoing development with a “lead-learner” stance
• having a dynamic approach to learning based on reflective practice, understanding of current trends and research in education and a province-wide perspective
• understanding of adult learning principles and inclusive and responsive facilitation
• having effective communication skills
• having knowledge of a variety of digital tools to facilitate learning 
• having in-depth knowledge and involvement in specific leadership initiatives and
• familiarity with resources related to the program themes.

The following will be considered an asset

• Experience in both elementary and secondary panels.

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 February 12, 2026.  This process also includes contacting references and ensuring balanced regional representation.

Applicants are asked to submit the following in one file -

• a cover letter 

• a curriculum vitae and

• contact information for two references (at least one for a supervisory officer).

Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

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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.