EI Hours Calculator
Teachers and TTOCs receive 9.1 insurable hours per day worked for EI purposes — confirmed by the BCTF. Use this calculator to find out how many days you need to qualify.
When you are called out for only part of the day, your compensation is prorated as follows:
Understanding how your days count toward experience is critical for salary grid placement and seniority. There are two distinct types of experience credit — make sure you know which applies to you.
| Credit Type | Threshold | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TTOC Experience Credit | 170 full-time TTOC days = 1 year of experience | Counts toward salary grid placement as a TTOC |
| Contract Experience Credit | Based on contract assignment terms | Applies when moving to a continuing or long-term position |
TTOCs are entitled to 5 sick days under the Employment Standards Act. Currently, the district applies these days to situations where you are already booked in an assignment and illness prevents you from working that day.
TTOCs are entitled to Pro-D day pay when both of the following conditions are met:
- You have reached Day 21 in your current continuous assignment, and
- The Pro-D day falls within your regular scheduled days in that assignment.
The district may consider payment in other circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Contact the SD54 payroll/HR office directly to discuss your situation.
TTOCs are eligible to enroll in district Extended Health and Dental plans through Pacific Blue Cross. You pay 100% of the premium (both the employer and employee portions). Enrollment must meet eligibility requirements each year.
TTOCs can serve on district committees. Union release time may also be available for union-related work. Contact the BVTU president to learn about current committee opportunities.
Release time from the union is available for union-related work, including committee participation and BCTF events. For information on how to enter union release time in Atrieve, see the Atrieve Release Time guide.
The BCTF publishes The Practice of Teaching: A Handbook for New Teachers and TTOCs — an excellent overview of your rights, responsibilities, and professional practice as a substitute educator in BC.
Visit BCTF for Resources →Questions about your TTOC entitlements? Contact BVTU President Cody Lind at lp54@bctf.ca or by phone at 613-485-3127.