OSSTF/FEESO offers a career counselling service for members who may wish to explore career alternatives through Telus Health.
A Bargaining Unit President or designate may submit applications to Provincial Office to request career counselling for members who are experiencing difficulties practising their professions/vocations to such a degree that they are seriously considering other work options. Some typical issues might include:
- loss of contract
- position elimination
- burn-out
- health or emotional problems
- unsatisfactory performance appraisals
- disciplinary procedures
- loss of interest
The program may also assist members who want to explore external and vocational opportunities.
The counselling service typically consists of a vocational evaluation followed by two-hour counselling session. During the session the result of assessment materials are reviewed and possible career options are explored and suggested.
Telus Health neither provides funds for tuition nor retraining fees. It also does not provide job placement services.
In order to access Telus Health career counselling, a completed application form must be forwarded by a member’s Bargaining Unit President or designate to the current Telus Health coordinator, Lisa Black-Meddings, Executive Assistant, OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, it will be forwarded to the counselling provider.
Confirmation of approval will be sent to the member with a copy to the Bargaining Unit President. If the application is denied, the member will be informed.
The counselling provider will contact the applicant directly regarding the specifics of the project.
The counselling provider may also suggest additional counselling time if the circumstances warrant.
Please send completed applications to Lisa Black-Meddings, Executive Assistant at the OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office at lisa.black-meddings@osstf.ca