We acknowledge that we live, learn, play and work within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People

Member Supports

Health & Wellness Program

Any BCTF member who contributes to the Salary Indemnity Plan is entitled to request a referral to the Program. The BCTF will assist members who are unable to maintain, or return to, their positions in the School District due to a medical illness or disability (injury) by funding an early intervention rehabilitation program.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

TELUS Health EAP provides you and your
family with immediate and confidential help for
work, health or life concerns. With EAP, you
have access to immediate* care without
barriers, when you need it: you will be
connected directly to a clinician in seconds,
24/7.
The program is a confidential and voluntary
support service that can help you take the first
step toward change. Let us help you find
solutions to the challenges you face at any age
and stage of life.
You and your immediate family members (as
defined in your employee benefit plan) can
access immediate and confidential support in a
way that is most suited to your preferences,
comfort level and lifestyle.

Sign in with School District username and password

one.telushealth.com

Blue Cross Extended Health Benefits

Use policy #20022 and your ID # is your SD employee # or your SD photocopy code starting with 00000.

Teachers' Pension Plan

BC’s Teachers’ Pension Plan is one of the largest public sector pension plans in British Columbia. Learn how your plan is organized and managed. British Columbia Pension Corporation provides professional pension services to BC’s Teachers’ Pension Plan, and a range of services to employers and members.

VTA Hardship Fund

The VTA Hardship fund provides emergency financial support to active members of the VTA to address financial hardship arising from medical emergencies, housing emergencies, local disasters, personal or family crisis or SD22 strike/lockouts.

Community Resources Fund

The VTA supports local, community charitable societies/groups working on behalf of children or on projects enhancing education and learning.  We are able to fund specific and direct opportunities and are always eager to support groups that have not received significant funding in the past.  Please contact vp2@vernonta.com for more information and fill out our digital form.