How to Apply

All active job postings—including permanent, contract, and casual roles—are listed on the Careers at DDSB opportunities page. We encourage you to check back regularly for future opportunities.

To ensure a consistent process, all job postings are managed through an online platform called Apply to Education (ATE). Please visit ddsb.simplication.com to register an account.

• Locate the position you are interested in and click the “Apply” button.
• The system will guide you through each step of the online application process.
• Please note that we only accept applications for roles that are currently active.

Yes. All job postings include an application closing date. Once the deadline has passed, we are no longer able to accept applications for that specific role.

You may be unable to submit if any required fields or mandatory documents are incomplete. Please ensure all sections are filled in and all necessary documents are uploaded before submitting.

If you are new to Apply to Education, you will need to create an account to apply. For support with creating a profile, setting up job alerts, or navigating the application process, please contact their customer service team at:

• 1-877-900-5627
• Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST
• www.applytoeducation.com/contact-us

We welcome applications from internationally trained job seekers that are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

DDSB maintains a roster of Occasional Teachers (elementary and secondary) and Casual Educational Workers (including EAs, ECEs, Custodians, and Clerical staff) who are called in to cover short-term absences on a day-to-day basis.

You'll have the opportunity to develop and broaden your skills through a variety of assignments at our elementary and secondary schools. As an Occasional or Casual (Supply) staff, you are employed directly by the board and can select temporary roles to cover employee absences for specific durations—ranging from a day to several months. Once an assignment ends, you may be offered another role, either at the same school or at a different DDSB location, depending on available opportunities.

We recruit for Occasional or Casual (Supply) positions regularly throughout the year to support our schools and departments.

Yes. Occasional or Casual (Supply) staff can view and apply for posted long-term assignments and permanent positions based on their eligibility through the appropriate collective agreements.

Our selection processes are designed to mitigate bias.

• All candidates in a competition experience a consistent process, including the same interview questions and format.
• Scoring rubrics are prepared in advance to ensure fair and equitable evaluation.
• Where possible, hiring panels include individuals with the knowledge and lived experience to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

If you require accommodation, please email reply to your interview invitation with the request or contact us at recruitment@ddsb.ca

The Durham District School Board is committed to providing learning and working environments that centre human rights and equity and are safe, welcoming, respectful, equitable, accessible, inclusive and free from all forms of discrimination, oppression, harassment and harm.

We strive to respect the diverse backgrounds of all applicants and aim not to schedule interviews on recognized holy days or statutory holidays. When contacted for an interview, please let us know if you have specific observances so we can ensure scheduling aligns with your needs.

You are required to submit two (2) supervisory references with your application.

• We consider diverse types of references, including community or volunteer work, rather than strictly formal employment.
• References are only requested and contacted upon completion of a successful interview.

After your interview, we will notify you of your status as soon as possible, typically within two weeks via email.

For our daily Occasional or Casual (Supply) positions you may reapply after six (6) months for an opportunity to be reconsidered.

If you are looking to apply to other positions within DDSB there is no waiting period to apply for a new position.