Except as provided in this article, “seniority” means an employee’s aggregate length of service with the employer as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Previous Collective Agreement.
What is seniority?
Seniority is defined in the collective agreement under article C.2.1:
Can it be ported from another District?
Yes, see clause C.2.2 for more details. Effective September 1, 2019, and despite Article C.2.1 above, an employee who achieves continuing contract status in another school district shall be credited with up to twenty (20) years of seniority accumulated in other school districts in B.C.
There is a verification process that takes place within the first 120 days of obtaining continuing status.
Have you checked your seniority?
The Draft Seniority Report is distributed to all schools and on the District SharePoint.
Please take a moment to review your information carefully. If you notice any discrepancies, complete the Teacher Seniority List Changes/Revisions form and submit it to the CTA (office@chilliwackteachers.com) by December 5th, 2025.
The CTA Released Officers can assist if you have questions or need clarification. Ensuring accuracy in this process protects your rights and future placement within the district.
Why is seniority important?
It is used for the:
Please Note: Seniority is not used for pension purposes.
Do TTOCs earn seniority?
Yes, see clause C.2.3 for more details. A TTOC accumulates seniority where 19 TTOC days = 1 month and 189 TTOC days = 1 year.